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

A marketing image for Nothing OS 4.0

‘Hyper-personalized to each individual': Nothing unveils bold future software plans alongside Nothing OS 4.0

By James Rogerson published

Nothing OS 4.0 is coming soon – but this is just the beginning for the company’s operating system plans.

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5 hidden features in iOS 26, including iMessage polls and faster Reminders

By James Rogerson published

iOS 26 has almost too many features to keep track of, but these five are well worth learning about.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra REVIEW back angled

Xiaomi's next flagship has a second display on the back – and you won't believe its iPhone-inspired name

By James Rogerson published

Xiaomi's upcoming phones aren't hiding their Apple inspirations, but they're also doing something very different.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro HANDS ON

The iPhone 17 Pro series is in high demand – here’s how long you’ll have to wait to get one

By James Rogerson published

The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are both facing shipping delays, as so many people are pre-ordering them.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro rumors suggest it could fail to match the iPhone 17

By James Rogerson published

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro reportedly has very few upgrades, and might struggle to match the iPhone 17 – or live up to its name.

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Leaked Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro renders show the phone in a striking blue shade

By James Rogerson published

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro looks good if a bit overly familiar in new renders, but there's less positive charging news.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max HANDS ON

With the iPhone 17 Pro Max, Apple finally has a handset that can compete with Android on pure specs

By James Rogerson published

The iPhone 17 Pro Max has an improved battery and cameras, plus more RAM, which along with its other specs makes this a real rival to Android even on paper.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Review

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s telephoto camera could be a lot less capable than the iPhone 17 Pro’s

By James Rogerson published

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could have a downgraded 3x zoom camera and a bigger camera block than the S25 Ultra.

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iOS 26: everything you need to know

By James Rogerson last updated

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

Samsung Galaxy S25 showing the lock screen with two adorable collectible Android figurines on each side looking interested

Nova Launcher is seemingly shutting down – so here are some alternatives

By James Rogerson published

Nova Launcher's sole developer is leaving the project, so the launcher's days are seemingly numbered.

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Google has temporarily pulled the Pixel 10’s Daily Hub feature in an attempt to make it more useful

By James Rogerson published

The Pixel 10's Daily Hub feature has been branded "useless" by many, and Google is seemingly attempting to change that.

The iPhone 16 in five shades

What colors will the iPhone 17 series be available in? Here are my expert predictions

By James Rogerson published

Numerous sources have tipped possible iPhone 17 series colors, and using these leaks we've come up with the most likely selection of shades.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max REVIEW

The iPhone Fold could be the first iPhone with a truly all-screen design

By James Rogerson published

The iPhone Fold will reportedly have a 24MP under-display camera, which could mean there's no notch or cut-out in the screen.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus Review

What specs will the iPhone 17 series have? Here are my expert predictions

By James Rogerson published

These are the key iPhone 17 series specs I expect, based on leaks, rumors, and analysis.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max REVIEW

The iPhone 17 Pro Max has seemingly been caught on camera – and it could cost less than expected

By James Rogerson published

The iPhone 17 Pro might be the only upcoming model to cost more than its predecessor, and we've had perhaps our clearest look yet at the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Apple iPhone 16 Review

When can we expect the iPhone 17 to be released? Here are my expert predictions

By James Rogerson published

Based on past form and my experience covering Apple devices, I have a very good idea of when the iPhone 17 series will be released.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max REVIEW

The iPhone 17 Pro Max’s rumored vapor chamber has now been pictured

By James Rogerson published

A third leak has now mentioned a vapor chamber for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, so this is one upgrade that's looking likely.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro REVIEW

5 ways the iPhone 17 Air could beat the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

By James Rogerson published

The iPhone 17 Air could be a better take on the slim smartphone ideal than the Galaxy S25 Edge, but only if it manages these five things.

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Nothing caught using stock photography as sample Phone 3 camera photos – but it was seemingly an accident

By James Rogerson published

Some Nothing Phone 3 demo units used stock photos instead of real camera samples, but the company says there was "no ill intent."

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Samsung’s next big phone and tablet launch is on September 4 – here’s what to expect

By James Rogerson published

Samsung is holding an event on September 4 and we're almost certain of what we'll see there.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro REVIEW

5 ways the iPhone 17 Pro can (and should) beat the iPhone 16 Pro

By James Rogerson published

Leaks suggest the iPhone 17 Pro could be a better phone than the iPhone 16 Pro in numerous ways.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Review

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could have major changes to its cameras and design, but one key spec might be lacking

By James Rogerson published

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could have a camera island and some upgraded cameras, but still be stuck with a 5,000mAh battery.

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Google will soon stop you sideloading unverified apps – here’s what that means for you

By James Rogerson published

Google plans to start blocking users from sideloading unverified apps, in an attempt to improve the security of Android.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro REVIEW

The iPhone 17 Pro might be able to wirelessly charge your AirPods

By James Rogerson published

A leak suggests the iPhone 17 Pro series could offer reverse wireless charging, but there are reasons to doubt this.

Google Pixel 10 Pro

The Google Pixel 10 Pro might be even worse for gaming than the Pixel 9 Pro

By James Rogerson published

The Google Pixel 10 Pro exhibits worryingly low GPU scores in a Geekbench test.

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