Articles by James Rogerson

Google's new offline Live Translate tool looks like my new vacation essential — but it only works on these Pixel models

By James Rogerson Published 17 September 26

Google Translate's Live Translate mode now works offline across 11 languages, but with some major restrictions.

The Boox Palma 3 brings an Android update and a premium design to the brand’s compact ereader range

By James Rogerson Published 16 September 26

The Boox Palma 3 includes stylus support and Android 16, but it's also heavier than its predecessor.

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon chipset has been built to help ease the RAM crisis

By James Rogerson Published 9 September 26

Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon chipset allows for powerful on-device AI without massive RAM requirements.

How to watch today's ‘Surprise and Shine’ Apple event — plus last-minute rumors for the iPhone Ultra, AirPods 5, and more

By James Rogerson Published 9 September 26

Apple's big September event is happening today, and we're expecting several phones plus new wearables, home devices, and software.

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The iPhone Ultra is about to launch, but if this report is right, it might be almost impossible to buy — at least initially

By James Rogerson Published 8 September 26

Apple's first foldable iPhone is expected to launch imminently, but reports suggest hardly any units have actually been built.

iPhone 18 Pro cameras could finally be worthy of the 'Pro' name — iOS 27 leak reveals focus peaking, waveform, and manual focus upgrades

By James Rogerson Published 8 September 26

iOS 27 might include tools that give you more control over the camera app, but it's unclear whether these will be exclusive to the iPhone 18 Pro series.

The Boox Picco could be a tiny rival to the Xteink X4 Pro ereader, but it lacks one of that product's best features

By James Rogerson Published 7 September 26

The upcoming Boox Picco has a 3.97-inch screen and a USB-C port, but it lacks the magnets you'll find in rival Xteink devices.

Will the iPhone 17's price drop when the iPhone 18 launches? The answer is more complicated than usual this year

By James Rogerson Published 6 September 26

This isn't a typical year for iPhones, so will Apple drop prices like usual, or will you be stuck with high charges?

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Will the iPhone Ultra really be 'Ultra'? 5 features the foldable could surprisingly ditch, from Face ID to MagSafe

By James Rogerson Published 6 September 26

Apple's first foldable phone will probably be very expensive yet might lack several major features found on other iPhones.

5 biggest iPhone 18 rumors rated — what to really expect at next week's Apple event

By James Rogerson Published 5 September 26

This year's Apple event could be an unusual one in several ways — ahead of the big day, we've rated the biggest iPhone 18 rumors.

Belkin has announced two super-slim semi-solid-state power banks — and we’ve already had an early look at them

By James Rogerson Published 3 September 26

Belkin's new UltraCharge power banks are among the company's first devices with semi-solid-state tech, and that could make a big difference.

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5 new features coming to Android — including improvements to Google Messages, Gemini Live, and Find Hub

By James Rogerson Published 2 September 26

Five new features are rolling out across various Android services, including Google Messages, Gemini Live, and more.

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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 Published 2 September 26

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 Published 1 September 26

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 Published 1 September 26

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 Published 29 August 26

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

By James Rogerson Published 27 August 26

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 Published 26 August 26

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 Published 25 August 26

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 Published 24 August 26

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 Published 21 August 26

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 Published 20 August 26

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 Published 19 August 26

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 Published 19 August 26

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 Published 19 August 26

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.

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