Articles by James Rogerson

A split image. On the left, and man on a bike is grabbing a phone from a woman's hand. On the right, a photo of iOS 17 on an iPhone 18 Pro.

iOS 27.2 beta 2 includes new details of an iPhone anti-snatching feature, plus a first look at more changes coming to Apple Music, Shortcuts, and more

By James Rogerson Published 22 September 26

iOS 27.2 beta code suggests Apple might soon launch a thief-thwarting tool, along with upgrades to Shortcuts, Apple Music, and CarPlay Ultra.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Review

The iPhone 18 Pro Max has a clever feature to avoid problems with its larger battery that might become the new normal — here’s what you need to know

By James Rogerson Published 21 September 26

The iPhone 18 Pro Max's battery is too high capacity for standard shipping, but Apple has found a software solution.

7 things to expect at Meta Connect 2026 — from camera-less smart glasses to Meta Ray-ban glasses updates

By James Rogerson Published 20 September 26

Meta Connect 2026 kicks off soon and we're likely to see new smart glasses, AI improvements, and price hikes.

Starlink Mobile could soon be available worldwide — FCC grants SpaceX satellite internet service the right to operate internationally

By James Rogerson Published 18 September 26

Starlink Mobile now has FCC authorization to operate globally, so it could soon become a mobile powerhouse.

This new Ugreen case adds an E Ink screen to the back of your iPhone 18 Pro — but it’s no match for my Xteink X4 Pro

By James Rogerson Published 18 September 26

The Ugreen Magic E Ink Screen Case gives you a new way to view your photos, but I'll be sticking with my magnetic ereader.

Google's new offline Live Translate tool looks like my new vacation essential — but it only works on these Pixel models

By James Rogerson Published 17 September 26

Google Translate's Live Translate mode now works offline across 11 languages, but with some major restrictions.

The Boox Palma 3 brings an Android update and a premium design to the brand’s compact ereader range

By James Rogerson Published 16 September 26

The Boox Palma 3 includes stylus support and Android 16, but it's also heavier than its predecessor.

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon chipset has been built to help ease the RAM crisis

By James Rogerson Published 9 September 26

Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon chipset allows for powerful on-device AI without massive RAM requirements.

How to watch today's ‘Surprise and Shine’ Apple event — plus last-minute rumors for the iPhone Ultra, AirPods 5, and more

By James Rogerson Published 9 September 26

Apple's big September event is happening today, and we're expecting several phones plus new wearables, home devices, and software.

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The iPhone Ultra is about to launch, but if this report is right, it might be almost impossible to buy — at least initially

By James Rogerson Published 8 September 26

Apple's first foldable iPhone is expected to launch imminently, but reports suggest hardly any units have actually been built.

iPhone 18 Pro cameras could finally be worthy of the 'Pro' name — iOS 27 leak reveals focus peaking, waveform, and manual focus upgrades

By James Rogerson Published 8 September 26

iOS 27 might include tools that give you more control over the camera app, but it's unclear whether these will be exclusive to the iPhone 18 Pro series.

The Boox Picco could be a tiny rival to the Xteink X4 Pro ereader, but it lacks one of that product's best features

By James Rogerson Published 7 September 26

The upcoming Boox Picco has a 3.97-inch screen and a USB-C port, but it lacks the magnets you'll find in rival Xteink devices.

Will the iPhone 17's price drop when the iPhone 18 launches? The answer is more complicated than usual this year

By James Rogerson Published 6 September 26

This isn't a typical year for iPhones, so will Apple drop prices like usual, or will you be stuck with high charges?

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Will the iPhone Ultra really be 'Ultra'? 5 features the foldable could surprisingly ditch, from Face ID to MagSafe

By James Rogerson Published 6 September 26

Apple's first foldable phone will probably be very expensive yet might lack several major features found on other iPhones.

5 biggest iPhone 18 rumors rated — what to really expect at next week's Apple event

By James Rogerson Published 5 September 26

This year's Apple event could be an unusual one in several ways — ahead of the big day, we've rated the biggest iPhone 18 rumors.

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The Pixel 11 Pro's Magic Capture feature is truly magical, but I'd still buy the cheaper Pixel 10 Pro this sales season

By James Rogerson Published 5 September 26

The Google Pixel 10 Pro has almost everything the Pixel 11 Pro does — and soon it might have that phone's standout feature too.

Belkin has announced two super-slim semi-solid-state power banks — and we’ve already had an early look at them

By James Rogerson Published 3 September 26

Belkin's new UltraCharge power banks are among the company's first devices with semi-solid-state tech, and that could make a big difference.

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Vodafone TV is a streamer and cloud gaming console all in one, and it’s launching soon as a Sky rival

By James Rogerson Published 3 September 26

Vodafone TV is a streaming service and set top box that combines access to loads of streaming apps with a cloud gaming platform.

5 new features coming to Android — including improvements to Google Messages, Gemini Live, and Find Hub

By James Rogerson Published 2 September 26

Five new features are rolling out across various Android services, including Google Messages, Gemini Live, and more.

The Oukitel WP70 Ultra on an orange background

This new rugged phone has a 16,000mAh battery, thermal imaging, and a slimmer design than you might expect

By James Rogerson Published 2 September 26

The Oukitel WP70 Ultra combines an enormous battery with solid specs and some eye-catching features for adventurers.

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Google Messages finally has custom backgrounds and themes — here’s how to personalize your chats

By James Rogerson Published 1 September 26

You can now set custom wallpapers and themes in Google Messages, and it's easy to do so.

The Enough Phone aims to bring the compact phone back with a smaller screen than the iPhone 13 mini and a removable battery

By James Rogerson Published 1 September 26

The Enough Phone should serve fans of compact handsets thanks to its 5.3-inch screen, but it still needs funding.

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I spent a month with the Xteink X4 Pro — and while I love this tiny $99 ereader, it won’t be replacing my ViWoods AiPaper Reader just yet

By James Rogerson Published 29 August 26

The Xteink X4 Pro is a truly tiny ereader with some great features, but it also has more than a few issues.

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7 things to expect at the 'Surprise and shine' Apple event, from the iPhone Ultra to new AirPods

By James Rogerson Published 27 August 26

Apple's next big event is on September 9, and we're expecting to see loads of announcements — including the first foldable iPhone.

'I'll just use Google Maps': Apple Maps users rebel against new ads that you can't turn off, even with an iCloud subscription

By James Rogerson Published 26 August 26

After being announced earlier this year, adverts are now starting to appear in Apple Maps for users in the US and Canada.

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