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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Android 17 is causing touchscreen issues for some Pixel owners — but there’s a potential workaround

By James Rogerson Published

If Android 17 is making your Pixel's touchscreen unresponsive or unreliable then there are a few possible fixes you can try.

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Apple tipped to launch 6 new iPhones, 2 new wearables, and more in 'biggest product year’ ever — here's the full list

By James Rogerson Published

With the iPhone 20 Pro, iPhone Ultra 2, Apple glasses and more all potentially launching in 2027, it could be a huge year for Apple devices.

CMF Phone 2 Pro in light green showing back with exposed screws and cameras
The RAM crisis just killed Nothing’s next budget phone — CMF Phone 3 Pro scrapped as co-founder says ‘we can't build a phone that feels like a genuine step forward’

By James Rogerson Published

AI has a lot to answer for, with the ongoing RAM crisis now leading to no new CMF phones this year.

Apple iPhone Air Review
‘Instant purchase’: the iPhone Air 2 looks set for a 2027 release — and it’ll reportedly solve two big problems with the original model

By James Rogerson Published

The iPhone Air 2 could have an extra camera and better battery life, but you'll likely be waiting until next year for it to arrive.

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Wear OS 7 has landed — here are the 5 biggest new features you need to know about, from live updates to widget creation

By James Rogerson Published

Wear OS 7 is rolling out now with three new features, but some of the biggest upgrades are still to come.

Android 17
7 of the best Android 17 features available now — from Bubbles to Screen Reactions

By James Rogerson Published

Android 17 is rolling out to Pixel devices now, and it's packed full of new and improved features — here are the best of them.

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‘We tore it to the ground’: Apple says it built Siri AI ‘from the ground up’, but admits this wasn't the original plan — a first version of its new voice assistant was ready last year

By James Rogerson Published

Apple completely changed its approach to Siri's AI overhaul last year, leading to an extended wait.

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‘I think we'll see a separate subscription’: Apple could lock the best parts of Siri AI behind a ChatGPT-style paywall, tipster predicts

By James Rogerson Published

Siri is finally getting smarter, but a reputable Apple tipster suggests that it might also stop being free.

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5 WWDC 2026 clues that tell us Apple is about to release a foldable iPhone Ultra

By James Rogerson Published

Through a mix of announcements and telling signs in code, Apple has almost confirmed the iPhone Ultra's existence.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max REVIEW
‘This is going to make a massive difference’: iPhone snatchers are being foiled by our new Apple partnership, says the UK’s Met Police — and another clever iOS trick could be coming soon

By James Rogerson Published

The Met Police and Apple want to make stolen phones useless, and progress is already being made on that front.

Apple WWDC 2026 Siri architecture deep dive
‘Siri’s not up for that’ — Apple explains why the new Siri AI won't become your romantic partner, in a subtle dig at ChatGPT

By James Rogerson Published

Siri's AI overhaul is apparently different from rival services, with two Apple execs claiming that it won't date you, but will instead protect your privacy.

The new Apple child account interface
5 ways Apple is making child accounts on iPhone safer, more flexible, and easier to manage in iOS 27

By James Rogerson Published

Apple's child accounts are getting a massive overhaul later this year, bringing new features that make them safer and easier to manage.

The T1 Phone
Trump Phone unmasked as a 'gold-painted HTC U24 Pro' in iFixit teardown — with little sign of the built-in 'American values'

By James Rogerson Published

The T1 by Trump Mobile is seemingly almost identical to the HTC U24 Pro, with just a few small differences.

Screen Reactions in Android 17
A new Android 17 beta has landed — and it brings an exciting Screen Reactions feature for social media creators

By James Rogerson Published

Screen Reactions has landed in the latest Android 17 beta, letting you record yourself and your screen at the same time.

Google Fitbit Air
The leaked Garmin Cirqa seemingly lacks a key feature that could have helped it beat the Fitbit Air and Whoop 5.0

By James Rogerson Published

A certification listing suggests the Garmin Cirqa might lack GPS, so you'll be reliant on your phone.

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Apple just all-but-confirmed the iPhone Ultra in the iOS 27 beta

By James Rogerson Published

The biggest hint yet that a foldable iPhone is in the works has just been shared by Apple itself.

The Siri AI interface in iOS 27
How to download the iOS 27 developer beta

By James Rogerson Published

Registering as an iOS developer is easy, and it will grant you access to the iOS 27 developer beta.

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Will we see new iPads at WWDC 2026? Here's what history tells us — plus what to expect from iPadOS 27

By James Rogerson Published

Apple sometimes announces hardware at WWDC, so will we see iPads this year? And what about the new iPadOS?

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How to watch WWDC 2026 — and what announcements to expect

By James Rogerson Published

It's almost time for WWDC 2026, where we're expecting Apple to show off iOS 27 and other software updates.

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Meta’s smart glasses might soon sport facial recognition — and the code to power this dystopian feature is already present in the Meta AI app on your phone

By James Rogerson Published

The Meta AI app has quietly had facial recognition code added to it, which could one day allow the company's smart glasses to identify people.

A mock-up image of the iPhone Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
iPhone Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 rumors: which 2026 foldable is shaping up to be the better phone?

By James Rogerson Published

The iPhone Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 could have a lot in common, so which one is sounding best so far?

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‘Let it be their undoing’: Instagram Plus is rolling out globally, and users aren’t happy about the idea of paying for an app that’s always been free

By James Rogerson Published

Instagram Plus bulks up the app with numerous new and improved features for those prepared to pay, and early reactions haven't been positive.

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Android vs iOS security: which OS is safer? We compare their protections against theft, malware, snooping, and more

By James Rogerson Published

Your phone is at risk from thieves, viruses, snoopers, and dodgy apps, but Android and iOS both have tools to minimize the threats.

The Android Show
7 new Android features coming to your phone in June — including fake call detection and Google Photos wardrobe

By James Rogerson Published

Google has a wealth of Android updates planned this month, covering security, style, reading, and more.

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Smartphone industry predicted to hit biggest low for 13 years thanks to memory crisis — and only Apple and Samsung are safe from extinction

By James Rogerson Published

The ongoing memory crisis risks eliminating low-cost smartphones, with the whole industry struggling as a result.

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