Axel Metz

Axel Metz

Phones Editor

Axel is TechRadar's UK-based Phones Editor, reporting on everything from the latest Apple developments to newest AI breakthroughs as part of the site's Mobile Computing vertical. Working out of the brand’s London office, he is a versatile, NCTJ-accredited journalist with a keen interest in the applications of technology beyond the desktop, and has bylines in various publications including Total Film, Esquire and FourFourTwo.

After graduating from the University of Warwick with a degree in English Literature, Axel co-founded a startup media brand and spent time as a freelance writer before joining TechRadar as part of its inaugural digital training scheme. His role sees him keeping a close eye on the latest trends in the worlds of mobile technology and digital culture, and his coverage extends from news reporting and analysis to in-depth interviews and opinion.

Away from the keyboard, Axel can be found working his way through a lengthy watchlist of films and counting down the days until Chelsea's next managerial change. Want to get in touch? You can contact Axel over email (linked above) or through Twitter.

Articles by: Axel Metz

The Fairphone 6 being held in the hand

The Fairphone 6 looks like a modular iPhone – and I think that's a very smart move

By Axel Metz published

The newly announced Fairphone 6 is the most conventional-looking Fairphone product yet, but I think that's a good thing.

Apple AirTags

I'm skipping the Apple AirTag 2 wait line and buying a discounted original model instead – here's why you should do the same

By Axel Metz published

The Apple AirTag 2 will reportedly launch later this year, but the now-discounted original models are still worth buying.

Translate via the Action button on the iPhone 16 Pro

This overlooked iPhone feature helped me level up my Duolingo learning – here's how

By Axel Metz published

Two years into learning Spanish, and the Action button on my iPhone 16 Pro has become crucial to my language learning routine.

28 Years Later behind-the-scenes

You can totally tell that 28 Years Later was shot on an iPhone – and that’s a good thing

By Axel Metz published

Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later was shot using iPhones, and the result is far from gimmicky.

Nothing Phone 2 review back angled table - white balanced

Nothing confirms its flagship Phone 3 won't have a flagship chipset, but I don't think that matters – here's why

By Axel Metz published

Nothing has confirmed that the upcoming Nothing Phone 3 won't use the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, but I don't think that's a problem.

OnePlus Nord 5 and OnePlus Nord 4

OnePlus ditched metal on the new Nord 5 because its buyers 'prefer styles that are brief, simple, and elegant'

By Axel Metz published

In an exclusive interview with TechRadar, OnePlus explained why it's decided to change the design of its upcoming Nord 5 smartphone.

New OnePlus products on a blue background

Exclusive: OnePlus reveals the OnePlus Nord 5 series, OnePlus Buds 4, OnePlus Pad Lite, and a new OnePlus Watch

By Axel Metz published

In an exclusive interview with TechRadar, OnePlus has revealed the names and specs of five upcoming OnePlus products.

Honor Magic 7 Pro on a pink background

Best Honor phones 2025: the top Honor handsets you should consider

By Axel Metz last updated

Updated Our roundup of the best Honor phones includes models for every budget, from the Honor Magic 7 Pro to the Honor 400 Lite.

Liquid Glass interface on an orange background

Ooh, shiny! I hate myself for being so excited about Liquid Glass in iOS 26

By Axel Metz published

Apple may have fallen behind in the AI race, but at WWDC 2025 it proved that it can still pull some stylish software out of the hat when it needs to.

A mockup of iOS 26 on a phone next to the Apple WWDC 2025 logo and a woman wearing AirPods

WWDC 2025 as it happened: all the iOS 26, MacOS Tahoe, and iPadOS news, with live video from Apple Park

By Philip Berne last updated

Apple's big WWDC 2025 show kicked off today – here's everything that was announced, from iOS 26 to macOS 26 and more.

visionOS 26 Personas, Liquid Glass on iOS 26 on an iPhone, and macOS 26 Tahoe

15 things we learned at the Apple WWDC 2025 keynote

By Marc McLaren published

Apple's WWDC 2025 was packed with big software announcements. Here are the key details you need in your brain.

Collage of iOS 26 features

iOS 26 is official – here are the 5 biggest new features coming to your iPhone

By Axel Metz published

iOS 26 has a new name, a new look, and a wealth of new features. Here are five of the biggest and best.

Apple iPhone 16

I used Visual Intelligence every day for a week, and it (almost) changed my mind about Apple Intelligence as a whole

By Axel Metz published

Apple’s Google Lens-like AI tool is a worthy addition to the best iPhones, but the rest of Apple Intelligence needs to improve quickly.

The Motorola Edge 50 Neo on a blue background

The best Motorola phones 2025: top Edge, Razr, and G models

By Axel Metz last updated

Updated Our roundup of the best Motorola phones features models for every budget and use case.

iOS 18

iOS 18: new features, compatible devices, and everything you need to know

By Axel Metz last updated

Updated iOS 18 is now available to download. Here’s everything you need to know about Apple's latest iPhone update.

28 Days Later

5 of the best free movies to stream on Tubi, Samsung TV Plus, Plex, and more this week

By Axel Metz published

From Oscar-winning war movies to action-packed spy thrillers, there’s plenty to watch on the best free streaming services this week.

Honor camera chief Luo Wei alongside the Honor 400 Pro

‘The very definition of photography is changing all the time’: Honor’s camera chief on embracing AI, exploiting the cloud, and taking on Apple and Samsung

By Axel Metz published

TechRadar speaks to Honor’s Chief Imaging Architect, Luo Wei, about the importance of AI to smartphone photography.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge in black, blue, and silver

‘It will last you from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to bed’: Samsung doesn’t want you to worry about the Galaxy S25 Edge’s battery life

By Axel Metz published

Samsung is confident that the battery life in the Galaxy S25 Edge won't feel like a compromise.

Promotional poster for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is a massive, messy victory lap for cinema’s greatest action franchise

By Axel Metz published

Tom Cruise signs off as Ethan Hunt in the messy-but-occasionally-brilliant Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge next to the iPhone 16 Pro

I didn’t think I’d care about the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge – but then I held it next to my iPhone 16 Pro

By Axel Metz published

I wasn't interested in the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge until I compared it to the comparatively chunky iPhone 16 Pro.

Collage of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge being held in the hand

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge – 5 things you need to know about the new slim flagship

By Axel Metz published

We round up five key features of the newly announced Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max next to the Google Pixel 9 Pro

Sorry Google, but I hope the iPhone 17 looks just like the Google Pixel 9 Pro

By Axel Metz published

Apple will reportedly unveil a Pixel-like iPhone 17 series later this year, and I'm all for the rumored design change.

The Honor 400 series next to a hand holding the Samsung Galaxy A56

Honor takes a swipe at Samsung in teaser for its upcoming Galaxy A56 rival

By Axel Metz published

Honor has taken aim at Samsung in the latest promotional image for its upcoming Honor 400 series.

Three LG mobile phones

LG pulls the final software plug on its phones – here are its 7 best-ever models, ranked

By Mark Wilson published

As LG finally shuts down the update servers for its phones in June, we look back at our favorite models from its mobile history.

A OnePlus phone being camera-tested next to a test mannequin

Hyper-realistic dolls and a fake KFC: I toured the bizarre China facility where OnePlus tests its phone cameras

By Axel Metz published

We took a tour of the China testing facility where OnePlus tests its phone cameras.

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