James Rogerson

James is a freelance phones, tablets and wearables writer and sub-editor at TechRadar. He has a love for everything ‘smart’, from watches to lights, and can often be found arguing with AI assistants or drowning in the latest apps. James also contributes to 3G.co.uk, 4G.co.uk and 5G.co.uk and has written for T3, Digital Camera World, Clarity Media and others, with work on the web, in print and on TV.

Articles by: James Rogerson

A hand holding the Google Pixel Tag and Google Pixel 11 Pro, with the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold on a table

7 things we saw at the Pixel 11 launch — from Google’s new illuminated phones to the Pixel Tag

By James Rogerson Published

The Google Pixel 11 series has landed, and that's not all — these are the biggest things we learned at Made by Google 2026.

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How to watch today's Google Pixel 11 launch event live — and what announcements to expect

By James Rogerson Published

The next Made by Google event kicks off soon and we're likely to see new Pixel phones and watches among other things. Here's how to tune in.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 alongside a render of the iPhone Ultra

I compared the iPhone Ultra's rumored screen sizes to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: which of these foldables would you rather buy?

By James Rogerson Published

The iPhone Ultra looks set to have very similar size screens to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, but there could still be some notable differences.

An iPhone 16 Pro showing the Stolen Device Protection feature in iOS 26.4 against a blue background.

I went down a privacy rabbit hole and came out with a whole new digital setup — here's which security tools I recommend so you can do the same

By James Rogerson Published

Staying private and secure on your phone and online is becoming increasingly challenging, but there are plenty of tools to help.

Screenshots of the Bingers app

This new TV tracking app could do for shows what Letterboxd does for movies

By James Rogerson Published

Bingers is a new TV and movie tracking app that's already beautifully designed and full of features.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 inner display

'Start experimenting and innovating again please': Samsung's spicy Reddit AMA covered foldables, health, and AI — and the company didn't shy away from responding to criticism

By James Rogerson Published

Samsung has hinted at where its future innovations might lie, but unsurprisingly, it sounds like AI isn't going anywhere.

Elon Musk's face behind the Starlink logo

Starlink might be less of a threat to mobile operators than Elon Musk claims

By James Rogerson Published

Elon Musk claims that Starlink could soon deliver a better service than the US’s mobile operators, but T-Mobile’s CEO disagrees.

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'This will be my last Pixel': Android fans are rebelling against the imminent demise of Google Assistant — here are 5 reasons why

By James Rogerson Published

Google Assistant is soon set to be replaced by Gemini, and Android fans are unhappy with the change.

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Is the Google Pixel 11 your next phone? Here are all the latest leaks rated, from higher prices to its new HiLight feature

By James Rogerson Published

The Google Pixel 11 series could be an odd mix of upgrades and downgrades, going by the latest leaks. Here's how accurate we think these rumors are.

A woman taking notes on the InkLeaf

The InkLeaf is a dual-screen e-paper tablet that lets you read on one display and take notes on the other

By James Rogerson Published

The InkLeaf is like two e-paper tablets in one, and it's built with research, work, and note-taking in mind.

The ViWoods AiPaper Reader

I spent 6 months with this pocket Android ereader — and it got me into books again, but didn’t break my smartphone addiction

By James Rogerson Published

The ViWoods AiPaper Reader is a smartphone-sized ereader that I carry with me everywhere, so now I can read anytime.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 on a wooden table

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Galaxy Z Fold 8: which foldable should you choose?

By James Rogerson Published

Does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra live up to its name, or is the smaller model a better choice? We highlight their key differences.

The Boox Picco

Boox has teased a tiny new ereader — and it's convinced me to put my Xteink plans on ice

By James Rogerson Published

The Boox Picco is a 3.97-inch ereader that could be a real Xteink rival, but a lot will depend on its price and features.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Flip 8

Samsung’s new foldable phones are up to 48% cheaper in South Korea, and that’s no accident

By James Rogerson Published

Samsung has raised the prices for its new foldable phones, but South Korean buyers get a special deal.

Samsung's Intelligent Eyewear smart glasses next to a hand holding the Samsung Galaxy Fold 8 next to a hand holding the Z Flip 8

The 5 biggest announcements at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 — including new phones, watches, and smart glasses

By James Rogerson Published

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, the Galaxy Z Flip 8, new Galaxy Watches, and more.

The Light Flip

The Light Flip joins the Commodore Callback as an old-school flip phone that could help you beat your social media addiction

By James Rogerson Published

The Light Flip taps into nostalgia while doing away with addictive social media apps.

The Xteink X4 Pro being used outside in dim light

The Xteink X4 Pro can turn your phone into a dual-screen device, and it has some major upgrades over its predecessor

By James Rogerson Published

The Xteink X4 Pro is the most advanced Xteink yet, but it's still tiny enough to attach to your phone.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked July 2026 Teaser Invite

How to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked on July 22 — and what announcements to expect

By James Rogerson Published

Samsung is rumored to be unveiling the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, Galaxy Z Flip 8, new Galaxy Watches, and maybe even Galaxy Glasses today. Here's how to tune in.

The Belkin BoostCharge Pro Power Bank 10K

Belkin’s new gadget is a power bank, night light, and SOS signal all in one

By James Rogerson Published

The Belkin BoostCharge Pro Power Bank 10K combines a 10,000mAh power bank with a versatile pop-out light.

A Nokia 3310 phone on a white table

The end of burner phones? A new FCC proposal could kill anonymous prepaid phones — and it's been branded 'misguided and counterproductive'

By James Rogerson Published

The FCC might soon ban anonymous phone lines in the US, which could help prevent fraud and scams but might also harm lots of innocent people.

A teaser image of a phone in the Pixel 11 series

What is Pixel Glow? Google teases new Pixel 11 feature — and it looks like a useful alternative to Nothing’s Glyph interface

By James Rogerson Published

Google's intriguing Pixel Glow feature has finally been shown off, alongside a golden finish for an upcoming phone.

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Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

‘Those non-pro colors are incredible:’ the Google Pixel 11 series has leaked on Amazon, and the colors are going down better than the specs

By James Rogerson Published

The Google Pixel 11 series might be sold in some eye-catching colors, but the specs could be a real disappointment.

iOS 27

How to download the iOS 27 public beta — and 3 new things to try first

By James Rogerson Published

Siri has finally got smarter with iOS 27, and the public beta is out now. Here's how to download it and the best features to try first.

The Hisense A10

This new Hisense e-paper phone has a detachable LCD screen on the back — but I’d rather see the displays swapped

By James Rogerson Published

The Hisense A10 is a dual-screen phone with both an e-paper and an LCD display, and the latter is detachable.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 in blue folded showing widgets on the cover display

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 could be the last in the foldable series — and that'd be a real shame, if not a major surprise

By James Rogerson Published

Samsung is reportedly planning to abandon small-screen foldables after the Galaxy Z Flip 8, so we might not get any more clamshell models.

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