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

The Google Pixel 10a could launch early and at a surprise low price

By James Rogerson Published 14 January 26

The Google Pixel 10a might land on February 17 and its possible colors, storage, and price have also leaked.

Samsung Galaxy S26 camera predictions: every rumored lens for all three models

By James Rogerson Published 13 January 26

Between leaks, rumors, and past form, we've come up with predictions for every camera on every Samsung Galaxy S26 model.

OnePlus Open folded shut on a pedestal with sunrise behind

OnePlus has canceled two of its most anticipated phones of 2026, new rumors claim – here's why

By James Rogerson Published 12 January 26

The OnePlus Open 2 and OnePlus 15s could both be canceled, but you might be able to get similar phones under different names.

I've looked at every Samsung Galaxy S26 price and release date rumor so far — here's what I think will happen

By James Rogerson Last updated 12 January 26

I've predicted the announcement, pre-order, and on-sale dates for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, along with the possible prices.

5 best phone accessories of CES 2026 — from the practical to the weird

By James Rogerson Published 10 January 26

CES 2026 Loads of exciting smartphone accessories were announced at CES 2026, and these are the very best of them.

The OnePlus Turbo 6 and OnePlus Turbo 6V phones

The OnePlus Turbo 6 has landed, with a 9,000mAh battery and serious gaming credentials

By James Rogerson Published 9 January 26

The OnePlus Turbo 6 and the OnePlus Turbo 6V combine big batteries with high refresh rates and surprisingly low prices.

iOS 26 adoption on iPhones is staggeringly low – here are 3 reasons why

By James Rogerson Published 9 January 26

iOS 26 is seemingly proving very unpopular, and Liquid Glass could be a big part of the reason why.

Anker is putting screens on its latest smart chargers – and the idea is dividing opinion

By James Rogerson Published 8 January 26

The new Anker Nano Charger can recognize what it's plugged into, has a built-in screen, and delivers 45W of power.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus in all 3 primary colors, light green, light blue, and dark blue

Samsung Galaxy S26 specs predictions: rumored specs for every model

By James Rogerson Published 7 January 26

We've collected all the credible spec rumors for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, to create complete specs lists for the three upcoming phones.

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The Samsung Galaxy S26 series will almost certainly launch on February 25 – and a price hike looks likely

By James Rogerson Published 7 January 26

Multiple sources have now pointed to February 25 as the announcement date of the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, but leaks disagree on the price.

The Motorola Signature is a stunning, rugged Samsung Galaxy S25 rival with one unfortunate weakness

By James Rogerson Published 7 January 26

The Motorola Signature is the company's new flagship, with top-tier specs, a surprising amount of durability, and one obvious flaw.

Samsung just revealed the first creaseless foldable screen – and it could be a serious hint towards the iPhone Fold

By James Rogerson Published 6 January 26

Samsung has shown off a foldable screen that appears to have no crease at all, and it's likely to be used by the foldable iPhone.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra might have just been caught on camera

By James Rogerson Published 6 January 26

This leaked video seemingly shows both the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and its retail box, but there's some doubt about its authenticity.

Leaked image suggests the Motorola Razr Fold is coming soon to challenge the Galaxy Z Fold 7

By James Rogerson Published 5 January 26

The Motorola Razr Fold could be about to get previewed, and its specs sound set to impress.

There won’t be any new Asus ROG phones or Zenfones this year – or maybe ever

By James Rogerson Published 5 January 26

Asus has confirmed that it has no plans to release new phones this year, but you'll still be able to get support for existing handsets.

From left to right: the Samsung Galaxy S25, the Galaxy S25+ and the Galaxy S25 Ultra

Will the Samsung Galaxy S25’s price drop when the S26 launches?

By James Rogerson Published 1 January 26

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is likely almost here, which could mean price drops for the Galaxy S25 line, but will that happen? And how much by?

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Criminals might use ‘GhostPairing’ to hijack your WhatsApp account – here’s how to stop them

By James Rogerson Published 19 December 25

'GhostPairing' could give criminals access to your WhatsApp account, but there are ways to prevent this happening.

iOS 26.3 is now out in beta – here are 3 new features to expect on your iPhone soon

By James Rogerson Published 18 December 25

The first iOS 26.3 beta includes new weather wallpapers, an easier way to switch to Android, and the framework for another new feature.

The OnePlus 15R has landed with an even bigger battery than the OnePlus 15

By James Rogerson Published 17 December 25

The OnePlus 15R, OnePlus Pad Go 2, and OnePlus Watch Lite are now available to pre-order.

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.

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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.

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