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

iOS 26 leak reveals the 7 upgrades coming to your iPhone next year – here's what to expect

By James Rogerson published 16 December 25

Apple isn't done with iOS 26 yet, as loads more features are seemingly set to be added to it in 2026.

OnePlus 15 in Sand Storm color held in hand with cameras and back showing in the middle of a Times Square New York City intersection across from the Hard Rock Hotel. The background is blurred with cars and people moving past

The OnePlus Turbo has been teased – and it might include an astonishingly big battery

By James Rogerson published 16 December 25

OnePlus has announced the OnePlus Turbo line, highlighting strong performance and battery life.

iOS 26: everything you need to know

By James Rogerson last updated 15 December 25

Updated iOS 26 has landed, complete with new features, a new name, and a whole new look.

iOS 26.2 has added a handy feature to make notifications more noticeable

By James Rogerson published 15 December 25

iOS 26.2 adds a feature that will flash the screen when an alert comes in, giving you a new way to know you've got a notification.

The RAM crisis will see smartphone specs go backwards in 2026, experts warn – here's why

By James Rogerson published 15 December 25

Thanks to rising RAM prices, phone makers might choose to equip their upcoming handsets with less of it.

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Bored with smartphones? These 5 upcoming flagships could change your mind in 2026

By James Rogerson published 14 December 25

Some of the most exciting phones in years could be landing in 2026, from the iPhone Fold to the Ayaneo Pocket Play and beyond.

iOS 26.2 has landed — here are the 7 biggest new features for your iPhone

By James Rogerson published 12 December 25

iOS 26.2 includes a few improvements to all sorts of apps and features, from AirDrop to reminders to Sleep Scores and beyond.

This unique case will put a screen on the back of your iPhone 17 Pro or Pro Max

By James Rogerson published 12 December 25

The Selfix Case adds a second screen to your iPhone, so you can use the main cameras to take selfies.

This new Android phone is designed for everyone who misses the Xperia Play and N-Gage

By James Rogerson published 11 December 25

The Ayaneo Pocket Play is coming to Kickstarter soon, and it promises to serve as a true handheld console, while also being a full Android phone.

Android just got a life-saving upgrade that lets you share live video with emergency rescuers – here's how it works

By James Rogerson published 11 December 25

Android Emergency Live Video is a new feature that lets you show responders what you can see, so they can better assist you.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 might finally be getting its version of MagSafe – here are 8 accessories to expect

By James Rogerson published 10 December 25

Eight Samsung Galaxy S26 series accessories have leaked, pointing to a focus on magnets and faster wireless charging.

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This popular Anker rival has just recalled a power bank due to a fire hazard – here’s what to do

By James Rogerson published 8 December 25

Iniu has recalled some versions of its 10,000mAh power bank over reports of overheating and even fires.

Forget Android vs iOS – this new privacy-focused Linux phone promises to be the alternative we need, but it still runs Android apps

By James Rogerson published 8 December 25

The Jolla Phone runs Sailfish OS 5 and puts privacy first, while still working with Android apps.

5 features that are still missing from iOS 26 – and it's not just the Siri update

By James Rogerson published 7 December 25

We probably won't get iOS 27 until late 2026, but there's lots still to come in iOS 26 before that.

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Your Samsung phone's ad nightmare could soon be over thanks to this One UI 8.5 upgrade

By James Rogerson published 4 December 25

Samsung Galaxy phones might soon be able to automatically block apps that pester you with adverts in your notifications.

Google Pixel 10 in Lemongrass against a bubbly backsplash

The next Android 16 update has landed – here are the 7 biggest features

By James Rogerson published 2 December 25

A new version of Android 16 has landed with all sorts of new features and improvements.

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OnePlus 15R confirmed to get Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, 165Hz display, and more

By James Rogerson published 1 December 25

The OnePlus 15R has a 165Hz screen, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, and other high-end specs.

Samsung Galaxy S25 in every color corner to corner touching near the cameras

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series might come in these six colors – including an iPhone 17 Pro-inspired one

By James Rogerson published 1 December 25

Possible wallpapers and colors for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series have leaked, and they include some bright and bold options.

Want to take better phone pictures? These 5 apps will vastly improve your photos

By James Rogerson published 30 November 25

Whether you want to upgrade your camera app or your photo editing tools, one of these apps should help.

OnePlus 15 vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: two of 2025’s best phones compared

By James Rogerson published 29 November 25

The OnePlus 15 and iPhone 17 Pro Max are two of the best phones we've ever reviewed, so how do they compare?

Solid-state battery packs are on the rise – and this early contender has two key benefits over its traditional rivals

By James Rogerson published 28 November 25

The Kuxia S3 is a safe, durable power bank with 25W wireless charging and a kickstand built in.

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Still having iOS 26 battery life problems? Try these 5 fixes to improve it

By James Rogerson published 28 November 25

There are lots of iPhone features that when turned on or off could improve the battery life.

This cheap, compact projector can turn your wall into a giant whiteboard – and it has gesture controls too

By James Rogerson published 28 November 25

The Choice Bee AI Projector Air supports a stylus and comes in at an extremely low price, so we really hope it gets a global launch.

Sony just launched the ‘world’s largest’ 200MP smartphone sensor – here’s which phones could get it

By James Rogerson published 27 November 25

The new Sony LYTIA LYT-901 sensor has 200 megapixels, is capable of 4x zoom, and is very large, but your favorite brands might not use it.

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.

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