Articles by 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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You’ll be able to double your storage with Samsung Galaxy S26 pre-orders — but only in some regions

By James Rogerson published 18 February 26

Samsung has revealed some pre-order perks for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, but a major one is missing in the US and Australia.

Android 17 beta 1 is here, with some big changes and small surprises

By James Rogerson published 17 February 26

Android 17 beta 1 is here with big changes and small surprises Android 17's first beta has landed, with performance optimizations, improvements to large-screen apps, and useful changes to the interface.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra teaser and leak reveal how its best new feature might work — and the Privacy Display looks like more than a gimmick

By James Rogerson published 17 February 26

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display is shaping up to be a game-changing feature going by the latest teaser and leak.

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5 of the best news apps for Android, whether you want original reporting or powerful aggregators

By James Rogerson published 16 February 26

From Reuters to Readly, these are five of the best news apps on Android, with ideal options no matter what kind of news you're looking for.

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Google Pixel phones could soon get a dedicated app for one of their oldest features

By James Rogerson published 16 February 26

Google's Now Playing tool looks set to get moved to a dedicated app, where it will hopefully have some upgrades too.

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From new battery tech to portless phones, here are 5 innovations I want from Android devices

By James Rogerson published 14 February 26

Some Android phones are already packed full of innovation, but there are five things that I still want to see.

Google says Android 17 is still 'coming soon' – here are the 5 biggest features to look forward to

By James Rogerson published 13 February 26

Android 17's first beta didn't land when expected, but it's still "coming soon" according to Google, and it could include some major new features.

Siri will officially become Apple’s biggest-ever embarrassment if these new iOS 27 delay rumors are true

By James Rogerson published 12 February 26

Siri's Gemini-powered overhaul has reportedly been delayed yet again, so don't count on seeing it in iOS 26.4.

The InkPad One is a new Linux-powered rival to the Kindle Scribe

By James Rogerson published 11 February 26

The new PocketBook InkPad One has a big screen, a stylus, and runs Linux — so should you buy it over the Kindle Scribe?

'Time to switch brand.' Major Samsung Galaxy S26 series leak teases full specs — and it sounds like the phones could be the first big disappointment of 2026

By James Rogerson published 11 February 26

A complete specs dump suggests very little will be changing with the Samsung Galaxy S26 series — and the internet isn't happy.

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Hate WhatsApp on Android? Try my picks for 5 great alternatives

By James Rogerson published 10 February 26

Whether your priority is privacy, customization, or other features, there'll be a WhatsApp alternative that suits you.

New Siri features infused with Apple Intelligence being demonstrated at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2024.

Siri’s new Gemini-powered brain is almost here – find out how to try it in iOS 26.4 this month

By James Rogerson published 10 February 26

The first stages of Siri's AI overhaul should arrive with iOS 26.4, and the first beta of that is reportedly just weeks away.

The iPhone 17e could land ‘imminently’, with no price rise – but it might not be much of an upgrade

By James Rogerson published 9 February 26

The iPhone 17e might be about to launch, with a new chipset, MagSafe, and last year's price tag.

We’ve just hit peak ‘megapixel war’ – the Xiaomi 18 Pro is expected to have two 200MP cameras for the first time, and they might actually be useful

By James Rogerson published 9 February 26

Xiaomi is rumored to be making a phone with two 200MP cameras, and several other Chinese brands might have similar plans.

Don't buy a new iPad just yet — two new models are set to launch soon with future-proofing upgrades

By James Rogerson published 9 February 26

The iPad (2026) and iPad Air (2026) are both apparently coming soon, complete with new chipsets for both and an AI upgrade for one of them.

Here’s how I optimize my iPhone’s battery life to make it last longer

By James Rogerson published 8 February 26

Between various modes, automations, and settings, there are lots of tools I use to make my iPhone's battery go further.

From MagSafe to a Dynamic Island and beyond, how likely are these iPhone 17e rumors?

By James Rogerson published 6 February 26

The iPhone 17e now has a rumored release date, and many possible specs have also leaked, but how likely are these claims?

Android gaming tablets are back: new Black Shark and Lenovo Legion models are on the way

By James Rogerson published 5 February 26

The Xiaomi Black Shark Gaming Tablet and Lenovo Legion Y700 are both landing soon, giving gamers two new tablet options.

Google is about to launch the Pixel 10a – but you might want to buy the discounted Pixel 9a instead

By James Rogerson published 5 February 26

The Google Pixel 10a will go up for pre-order on February 18, but leaks suggest it's not much different to the heavily reduced Pixel 9a.

7 privacy tips for your Android device to avoid prying eyes online and in person

By James Rogerson published 4 February 26

There are all sorts of tools available on Android to help protect your privacy, from VPNs to secure folders and beyond.

Samsung just quietly ended support for the Galaxy S21 series apart from one lucky model – here's what that means

By James Rogerson published 4 February 26

The Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra won't get any more software updates, but the Galaxy S21 FE still will.

Huge iPhone Fold leak teases specs and design – here are 7 ways it could differ from the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

By James Rogerson published 3 February 26

The iPhone Fold could have some advantages over the Galaxy Z Fold 7, but it might also have some disadvantages, according to the latest leak.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leak reveals its big camera overhaul – here are 5 changes to expect

By James Rogerson published 2 February 26

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's cameras could have a new look, better hardware, and improved processing.

5 of the most important iPhone apps to install first

By James Rogerson published 30 January 26

If you have an iPhone then these five apps are near-essential additions, that could make your life easier, drier, and more secure.

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Is the flagship era over? Nothing CEO confirms there’ll be no Phone 4 this year as ‘we want every upgrade to feel significant’

By James Rogerson published 30 January 26

Nothing has confirmed that it won't launch a Phone 4 until it can deliver a significant upgrade, but we will get a Phone 4a.

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