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

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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.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL in Porcelain against a blue background with a green neon Android figurine in the background

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.

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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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‘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.

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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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5 things to expect at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked — from foldable phones to Samsung’s first smart glasses

By James Rogerson Published

Samsung is holding an event on July 22, where we're expecting to see loads of new phones and wearables.

A woman holding a Pixel 10 Pro to her ear, next to ands holding a Google Pixel 10 phone, and another Pixel phone on a stand

Google sets Pixel 11 launch for August 12 — here are 5 things to expect

By James Rogerson Published

The Google Pixel 11 series is landing on August 12, and it won't be alone — here's what to expect from Google's next big launch event.

Several Nothing Phone 4B phones on a grey background

'Next time, maybe the screws can be outside?': Fairphone pokes fun at the Nothing Phone (4b) for its faux repairable design

By James Rogerson Published

The Nothing Phone (4b) has a screw-laden design, but as Fairphone points out, it's all for show.

Google Pixel 10 in Lemongrass against a bubbly backsplash

Android just made a big change to your backups — and there's good news and bad news

By James Rogerson Published

Your Android backups are going to start using more of your Google account storage, but at least you'll also have more control over what gets backed up.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 REVIEW

Apple's iPhone Ultra could raise foldable prices by almost 20% — no wonder Samsung isn't scared of its arrival

By James Rogerson Published

Book-style foldable phone prices could increase a lot this year, but clamshell models might actually drop in price.

Apple 11-inch iPad Pro M5 2025 review

New iPad Pro tipped for launch in 2027 — but it’s shrouded in price hike and chip confusion

By James Rogerson Published

The next iPad Pro is tipped to land in early 2027, but this might be a minor refresh with a very high price.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 REVIEW

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 specs and cases leaks fill the gaps in Samsung's new teaser — and there could be one disappointing omission

By James Rogerson Published

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 could have lots of power but just two rear cameras and no Privacy Display.

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