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

Poco’s new flagship phone has a mini Bose subwoofer for 2.1-channel audio – and I hope I’m not near one on the bus

By James Rogerson published 26 November 25

The Poco F8 Ultra might be able to replace your portable speaker, and it has got high-end specs too.

Google Messages could be getting 3 useful upgrades soon – including a Gemini change

By James Rogerson published 26 November 25

Google Messages could be getting a new option when saving media, plus changes to some text and a bigger Gemini button.

If the latest foldable iPhone price rumor is correct, the iPad Mini 8 will be the only sensible choice

By James Rogerson published 25 November 25

The iPhone Fold could be seriously expensive, crease-free, and launch next year, likely alongside the iPhone 18 series.

The OnePlus 15R, OnePlus Pad Go 2, and OnePlus Watch Lite

OnePlus 15R launch date confirmed – and it's arriving alongside two other devices

By James Rogerson published 24 November 25

The OnePlus 15R, OnePlus Pad Go 2, and OnePlus Watch Lite are all launching soon, and we now know the colors and pre-order perks.

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Loads more Android phones could soon work with AirDrop

By James Rogerson published 24 November 25

Snapdragon-powered phones and Nothing phones could be next in line to work with AirDrop.

Logos for the App Store and Google Play Store side-by-side

I'm a phones expert and these are my 5 must-have apps for iPhone and Android

By James Rogerson published 22 November 25

Covering weather forecasts, privacy, movies, and more, these are five apps that I consider must haves.

Samsung Galaxy S25 showing the lock screen with two adorable collectible Android figurines on each side looking interested

5 things that annoy me about Android

By James Rogerson published 20 November 25

Android is a superb operating system, but it and the phones that run it still have some annoyances.

Samsung’s 2026 smartphone lineup just leaked – here’s what to expect and when

By James Rogerson published 20 November 25

Model numbers for Samsung's next Galaxy S and Galaxy Z phones have leaked, giving us a clear idea of what to expect.

Brace yourself: Xiaomi warns of a ‘sizeable rise’ in smartphone prices next year

By James Rogerson published 19 November 25

Xiaomi claims that rising memory prices could lead to increased pricing for phones, and AI is to blame.

5 things that annoy me about iPhones

By James Rogerson published 18 November 25

I love my iPhone, but there are certain aspects of its hardware and software that I'm not so keen on.

The next iOS 26.2 beta has landed, and it includes a handy new AirDrop feature and a hint at big voice assistant changes

By James Rogerson published 18 November 25

The third iOS 26.3 beta includes AirDrop codes, third-party access to hypertension notifications, and the possibility of ditching Siri in future.

iPhone tipped for major launch shake-up in 2026 – here's when to expect the iPhone 18, iPhone Air 2, and more

By James Rogerson published 17 November 25

Apple might start consistently releasing iPhones at two different points in the year, and the iPhone Air 2 might lack the camera upgrades we hoped for.

5 things we want from the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18 Pro

By James Rogerson published 15 November 25

There's a lot Apple could do to make the iPhone 18 series better than the iPhone 17 line, including battery, camera, and AI improvements.

Call Recording is rolling out to some Google Pixel phones now – here’s how to use it

By James Rogerson published 14 November 25

Call Recording is an alternative to Call Notes for Pixel models that lack the AI skills for the latter, and it's rolling out now.

The OnePlus 15 has gone global with a massive 7,300mAh battery – but there's a catch for US buyers

By James Rogerson published 13 November 25

The OnePlus 15 is now available globally, with high-end specs like a 7,300mAh battery, a 165Hz screen, and a trio of 50MP cameras.

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold could have a massive battery and launch on December 5

By James Rogerson published 13 November 25

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold's possible specs, name, release date, and price have all now leaked.

The next iOS 26.2 beta has landed, bringing updates to the Games, Messages, and Measure apps

By James Rogerson published 13 November 25

The second iOS 26.2 beta has arrived with a handful of small changes, but far fewer than the first beta already added.

5 things we want from the Samsung Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra

By James Rogerson published 12 November 25

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series could launch early next year, and we hope it will have some of these features.

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

A new Pixel Feature Drop has landed, with AI upgrades, scam text alerts and more

By James Rogerson published 12 November 25

The latest Pixel Feature Drop is packed full of features and improvements for Google Pixel phones.

Whoops! Verizon just leaked a secret Pixel update – here are the upgrades you can expect very soon

By James Rogerson published 11 November 25

Your Google Pixel phone might soon get an update to make it more secure, fix some annoying bugs, and improve the battery and charging.

Apple has announced a limited-edition iPhone Pocket, and it’s not cheap

By James Rogerson published 11 November 25

The iPhone Pocket is a new, limited-edition wearable pocket, designed specifically for your iPhone, and priced high.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series could be announced as soon as January, with new cameras and a battery boost

By James Rogerson published 10 November 25

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series might not be delayed until March after all, and we're hearing more about the potential specs of these phones.

Hate ‘slide to stop’ alarms in iOS 26.1? Here’s how to get the button back

By James Rogerson published 7 November 25

If you prefer the alarm interface in iOS 26 to iOS 26.1, there's a simple way to switch back.

The iPhone Air 2 could fix its predecessor’s biggest issue

By James Rogerson published 7 November 25

The iPhone Air 2 might have two rear cameras, but many other elements could be unchanged.

New Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks point to a tiny camera improvement and a ‘major upgrade’ to charging

By James Rogerson published 6 November 25

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could have faster charging and a new telephoto camera, but the other camera hardware might be unchanged.

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