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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This new rugged phone has a 16,000mAh battery, thermal imaging, and a slimmer design than you might expect

By James Rogerson

The Oukitel WP70 Ultra combines an enormous battery with solid specs and some eye-catching features for adventurers.

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Google Messages finally has custom backgrounds and themes — here’s how to personalize your chats

By James Rogerson

You can now set custom wallpapers and themes in Google Messages, and it's easy to do so.

The Enough Phone aims to bring the compact phone back with a smaller screen than the iPhone 13 mini and a removable battery

By James Rogerson

The Enough Phone should serve fans of compact handsets thanks to its 5.3-inch screen, but it still needs funding.

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I spent a month with the Xteink X4 Pro — and while I love this tiny $99 ereader, it won’t be replacing my ViWoods AiPaper Reader just yet

By James Rogerson

The Xteink X4 Pro is a truly tiny ereader with some great features, but it also has more than a few issues.

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A collage image showing the rumored new Home Hub display, iPhone 18 Pro and AirPods 4

7 things to expect at the 'Surprise and shine' Apple event, from the iPhone Ultra to new AirPods

By James Rogerson

Apple's next big event is on September 9, and we're expecting to see loads of announcements — including the first foldable iPhone.

'I'll just use Google Maps': Apple Maps users rebel against new ads that you can't turn off, even with an iCloud subscription

By James Rogerson

After being announced earlier this year, adverts are now starting to appear in Apple Maps for users in the US and Canada.

The PocketBook Q ereader is a phone-sized rival to the Boox Palma 2 Pro — but it doesn't run Android

By James Rogerson

The PocketBook Q ticks a lot of boxes for anyone who wants a compact ereader, but its operating system could be an issue for some.

Google has sneaked a mysterious new app onto your Android phone — and now we think we know what it does

By James Rogerson

Android Pulse is a new app that might already be on your phone, and while you can't interact with it, it's likely doing some good.

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The Pixel 11 Pro’s HiLight LED is bafflingly limited out of the box, but a new app removes its shackles

By James Rogerson

HiLight Studio is a new app that makes HiLight what it should have been out of the box, but this isn't the simplest of things to install.

Google Messages RCS isn’t working for some users, but a weird VPN trick might fix it

By James Rogerson

RCS isn't working for some Google Messages users, but an old VPN trick has reemerged as a potential solution.

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‘Like comparing a $5 Walmart steak to a steak from a local ranch’: the Fairphone Gen 6 Plus's perceived high price is dividing fans — and I know where I stand

By James Rogerson

The Fairphone Gen 6 Plus is a mid-range phone with a steep price tag — but that might just be the cost of a fairer world.

iPhone owners urged to sell current models ASAP to avoid 30% value drop: 'if you’ve got a Pro or Pro Max, waiting until after the launch can be particularly costly'

By James Rogerson

Existing iPhones are soon set to massively fall in price, with the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max likely to be the worst affected.

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'Glad I switched to Kobo': Amazon angers Kindle owners by rolling out tougher DRM and reportedly closing a popular Libby loans loophole

By James Rogerson

Kindles just got a little more restrictive, both in terms of what you can do with the books you buy and how long you can keep those you borrow.

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

By James Rogerson

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

'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

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

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

By James Rogerson

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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