Articles by Axel Metz, Phones Editor

Axel is TechRadar's UK-based Phones Editor, reporting on everything from the latest Apple developments to newest AI breakthroughs as part of the site's Mobile Computing vertical. Working out of the brand’s London office, he is a versatile, NCTJ-accredited journalist with a keen interest in the applications of technology beyond the desktop, and has bylines in various publications including Total Film, Esquire and FourFourTwo. After graduating from the University of Warwick with a degree in English Literature, Axel co-founded a startup media brand and spent time as a freelance writer before joining TechRadar as part of its inaugural digital training scheme. His role sees him keeping a close eye on the latest trends in the worlds of mobile technology and digital culture, and his coverage extends from news reporting and analysis to in-depth interviews and opinion. Away from the keyboard, Axel can be found working his way through a lengthy watchlist of films and counting down the days until Chelsea's next managerial change. Want to get in touch? You can contact Axel over email (linked above) or through Twitter.

Articles by: Axel Metz

Ready for a cheap tablet upgrade? I’d still recommend the base iPad over (literally) anything else right now – here's why

By Axel Metz published 26 June 25

A new cheap tablet contender is coming soon, but I can’t see it displacing Apple’s base iPad as my go-to recommendation.

The best cheap tablets 2025: top budget models from Apple, Amazon, and more

By Axel Metz last updated 26 June 25

Updated Our guide to the best cheap tablets features affordable models from Apple, Samsung, Amazon, and more.

Foldable iPhone: latest rumors, news and everything we know so far

By Axel Metz last updated 26 June 25

Updated It may be some time before we see a foldable iPhone from Apple, but here's all we've heard about what might come.

The Fairphone 6 looks like a modular iPhone – and I think that's a very smart move

By Axel Metz published 25 June 25

The newly announced Fairphone 6 is the most conventional-looking Fairphone product yet, but I think that's a good thing.

Translate via the Action button on the iPhone 16 Pro

This overlooked iPhone feature helped me level up my Duolingo learning – here's how

By Axel Metz published 24 June 25

Two years into learning Spanish, and the Action button on my iPhone 16 Pro has become crucial to my language learning routine.

Nothing Phone 2 review back angled table - white balanced

Nothing confirms its flagship Phone 3 won't have a flagship chipset, but I don't think that matters – here's why

By Axel Metz published 17 June 25

Nothing has confirmed that the upcoming Nothing Phone 3 won't use the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, but I don't think that's a problem.

OnePlus ditched metal on the new Nord 5 because its buyers 'prefer styles that are brief, simple, and elegant'

By Axel Metz published 17 June 25

In an exclusive interview with TechRadar, OnePlus explained why it's decided to change the design of its upcoming Nord 5 smartphone.

New OnePlus products on a blue background

Exclusive: OnePlus reveals the OnePlus Nord 5 series, OnePlus Buds 4, OnePlus Pad Lite, and a new OnePlus Watch

By Axel Metz published 16 June 25

In an exclusive interview with TechRadar, OnePlus has revealed the names and specs of five upcoming OnePlus products.

Best Honor phones 2025: the top Honor handsets you should consider

By Axel Metz last updated 12 June 25

Updated Our roundup of the best Honor phones includes models for every budget, from the Honor Magic 7 Pro to the Honor 400 Lite.

The iPhone 16 Pro cameras on a pink background

The best iPhone 2025: which Apple smartphone reigns supreme?

By Axel Metz last updated 12 June 25

Updated We've tested and ranked the best iPhones, from the supersized iPhone 16 Pro Max to the budget-friendly iPhone 16e.

The best iPad 2025: top Apple tablets to consider right now

By Axel Metz last updated 12 June 25

Updated We've tested and ranked the best iPads available now, from the big-screened iPad Pro to the college-friendly iPad Air.

Liquid Glass interface on an orange background

Ooh, shiny! I hate myself for being so excited about Liquid Glass in iOS 26

By Axel Metz published 11 June 25

Apple may have fallen behind in the AI race, but at WWDC 2025 it proved that it can still pull some stylish software out of the hat when it needs to.

WWDC 2025 as it happened: all the iOS 26, MacOS Tahoe, and iPadOS news, with live video from Apple Park

By Philip Berne last updated 10 June 25

Apple's big WWDC 2025 show kicked off today – here's everything that was announced, from iOS 26 to macOS 26 and more.

visionOS 26 Personas, Liquid Glass on iOS 26 on an iPhone, and macOS 26 Tahoe

15 things we learned at the Apple WWDC 2025 keynote

By Marc McLaren published 9 June 25

Apple's WWDC 2025 was packed with big software announcements. Here are the key details you need in your brain.

iOS 26 is official – here are the 5 biggest new features coming to your iPhone

By Axel Metz published 9 June 25

iOS 26 has a new name, a new look, and a wealth of new features. Here are five of the biggest and best.

I used Visual Intelligence every day for a week, and it (almost) changed my mind about Apple Intelligence as a whole

By Axel Metz published 8 June 25

Apple’s Google Lens-like AI tool is a worthy addition to the best iPhones, but the rest of Apple Intelligence needs to improve quickly.

The Motorola Edge 50 Neo on a blue background

The best Motorola phones 2025: top Edge, Razr, and G models

By Axel Metz last updated 4 June 25

Updated Our roundup of the best Motorola phones features models for every budget and use case.

iOS 18: new features, compatible devices, and everything you need to know

By Axel Metz last updated 3 June 25

Updated iOS 18 is now available to download. Here’s everything you need to know about Apple's latest iPhone update.

Honor camera chief Luo Wei alongside the Honor 400 Pro

‘The very definition of photography is changing all the time’: Honor’s camera chief on embracing AI, exploiting the cloud, and taking on Apple and Samsung

By Axel Metz published 22 May 25

TechRadar speaks to Honor’s Chief Imaging Architect, Luo Wei, about the importance of AI to smartphone photography.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge in black, blue, and silver

‘It will last you from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to bed’: Samsung doesn’t want you to worry about the Galaxy S25 Edge’s battery life

By Axel Metz published 20 May 25

Samsung is confident that the battery life in the Galaxy S25 Edge won't feel like a compromise.

Promotional poster for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is a massive, messy victory lap for cinema’s greatest action franchise

By Axel Metz published 20 May 25

Tom Cruise signs off as Ethan Hunt in the messy-but-occasionally-brilliant Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge next to the iPhone 16 Pro

I didn’t think I’d care about the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge – but then I held it next to my iPhone 16 Pro

By Axel Metz published 13 May 25

I wasn't interested in the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge until I compared it to the comparatively chunky iPhone 16 Pro.

Collage of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge being held in the hand

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge – 5 things you need to know about the new slim flagship

By Axel Metz published 13 May 25

We round up five key features of the newly announced Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max next to the Google Pixel 9 Pro

Sorry Google, but I hope the iPhone 17 looks just like the Google Pixel 9 Pro

By Axel Metz published 10 May 25

Apple will reportedly unveil a Pixel-like iPhone 17 series later this year, and I'm all for the rumored design change.

The Honor 400 series next to a hand holding the Samsung Galaxy A56

Honor takes a swipe at Samsung in teaser for its upcoming Galaxy A56 rival

By Axel Metz published 8 May 25

Honor has taken aim at Samsung in the latest promotional image for its upcoming Honor 400 series.

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