Articles by James Rogerson

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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

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.

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iPhone Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 rumors: which 2026 foldable is shaping up to be the better phone?

By James Rogerson

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

‘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

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

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Android vs iOS security: which OS is safer? We compare their protections against theft, malware, snooping, and more

By James Rogerson

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

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

By James Rogerson

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

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

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

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We asked 1,600 people if they'd upgrade to a foldable iPhone Ultra, and the results suggest Apple's next big product swing will divide opinion

By James Rogerson

Our poll suggests that the iPhone Ultra won't be a runaway hit, but it might still be somewhat successful for Apple.

Oops! A Samsung employee may have just leaked the Galaxy Z Fold 8 — here's how it compares to the narrower Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

By James Rogerson

A photo of Samsung's rumored wider foldable has emerged, as has a comparison image showing it alongside the narrower option.

Lidl launches super-cheap solar balcony battery — as home backups become new energy crisis essential

By James Rogerson

Lidl's new balcony battery lets you store solar energy to use later or in an emergency, potentially saving you money or keeping the lights on.

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Leaked Samsung Galaxy S26 FE case images point to the most minor design change — and Samsung fans aren't happy

By James Rogerson

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE could have a new camera block and a new chipset, but not much else.

Is this the Honey scandal all over again? Motorola phones caught adding affiliate codes to Amazon orders

By James Rogerson

Your Motorola phone might be hijacking the Amazon app to add affiliate codes, but the weird circumstances surrounding this situation suggest it might not have been intended.

Think iPhones have become boring? Apple could debut quad-curved screens on the iPhone 19 Pro series — and you know what that means for future Android phones

By James Rogerson

The iPhone 19 Pro will reportedly have a quad-curved screen, though this isn't actually a new idea.

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Whoops! Trump Mobile seems to be leaking customer information — and order numbers might be far lower than previously estimated

By James Rogerson

It seems the Trump Mobile site isn't particularly secure, which is bad news for customers.

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Find the Galaxy S26 Ultra too bulky? Samsung could launch a smaller Galaxy S27 Pro next year — and it sounds like the Ultra in all but name

By James Rogerson

Samsung will reportedly launch a Galaxy S27 Pro next year, with near-identical specs to the S27 Ultra but a smaller screen.

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Gemini Intelligence hardware requirements revealed — here's which Samsung, Google, and other Android phones can run Create My Widget, Rambler, and more

By James Rogerson

Small print on the Gemini Intelligence site reveals that most pre-2026 phones won't get access to the software, including the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Pixel 9 series, and more.

Yes, Google used an iPhone (not a Pixel) to demo Gemini Spark at Google I/O — but that actually makes perfect sense

By James Rogerson

Google seemed to be marketing some Gemini features more at iPhone users than Android ones, likely due to Apple's massive market share.

Google just turned YouTube into an AI chatbot, with a new 'Ask YouTube' feature that finds the perfect video

By James Rogerson

You'll soon be able to talk to YouTube using Gemini, giving you a new way to find what you're looking for.

Samsung releases One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy A56, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and more phones — here's the full list of devices and new features

By James Rogerson

One UI 8.5 is landing on four more Samsung phones, bringing AirDrop support among other changes.

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How to watch Google I/O 2026 — and what announcements to expect

By James Rogerson

Google I/O is the company's big developer show, covering Android, AI, and more — here's how to watch the keynote live.

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5 things to expect at Google I/O 2026 — from Android XR smart glasses to Gemini Remy

By James Rogerson

It's almost time for Google I/O 2026, and we're likely to see new hardware and software, with a particular focus on AI and XR.

iPhone Ultra delayed until 2027? Apple is reportedly struggling to solve a major hinge problem — but the phone's 'visually creaseless' display sounds promising

By James Rogerson

The foldable iPhone Ultra might have a visibly creaseless screen, but issues with hinge reliability could lead to delays.

Honor’s Robot Phone aims to revolutionize mobile filmmaking, and it now has a release window that’s just months away

By James Rogerson

The Honor Robot Phone is landing in Q3 2026, and ahead of that release window, it's been shown off at the Cannes Film Festival.

‘This must be engagement farming’: Nothing CEO pokes fun at Sony for bizarre Xperia 1 VIII social post showing its AI Camera Assistant tool making photos look worse

By James Rogerson

Sony's AI Camera Assistant has delivered some truly terrible results in an official post.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is rumored to be closer to the Flip than the Fold in one key area

By James Rogerson

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide will reportedly have a 50MP wide camera and no telephoto lens.

One UI 9 beta begins rolling out to Samsung Galaxy S26 users — here are the 5 biggest upgrades to Quick Panel, Notes, and more

By James Rogerson

Samsung's One UI 9 beta brings Android 17 to the Galaxy S26 series, complete with improvements to various apps, accessibility tools, and security.

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