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

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Gemini Intelligence hardware requirements revealed — here's which Samsung, Google, and other Android phones can run Create My Widget, Rambler, and more

By James Rogerson published 20 May 26

Small print on the Gemini Intelligence site reveals that most pre-2026 phones won't get access to the software, including the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Pixel 9 series, and more.

Yes, Google used an iPhone (not a Pixel) to demo Gemini Spark at Google I/O — but that actually makes perfect sense

By James Rogerson published 20 May 26

Google seemed to be marketing some Gemini features more at iPhone users than Android ones, likely due to Apple's massive market share.

Google just turned YouTube into an AI chatbot, with a new 'Ask YouTube' feature that finds the perfect video

By James Rogerson published 19 May 26

You'll soon be able to talk to YouTube using Gemini, giving you a new way to find what you're looking for.

Samsung releases One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy A56, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and more phones — here's the full list of devices and new features

By James Rogerson published 19 May 26

One UI 8.5 is landing on four more Samsung phones, bringing AirDrop support among other changes.

How to watch Google I/O 2026 — and what announcements to expect

By James Rogerson published 19 May 26

Google I/O is the company's big developer show, covering Android, AI, and more — here's how to watch the keynote live.

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5 things to expect at Google I/O 2026 — from Android XR smart glasses to Gemini Remy

By James Rogerson published 18 May 26

It's almost time for Google I/O 2026, and we're likely to see new hardware and software, with a particular focus on AI and XR.

iPhone Ultra delayed until 2027? Apple is reportedly struggling to solve a major hinge problem — but the phone's 'visually creaseless' display sounds promising

By James Rogerson published 18 May 26

The foldable iPhone Ultra might have a visibly creaseless screen, but issues with hinge reliability could lead to delays.

Honor’s Robot Phone aims to revolutionize mobile filmmaking, and it now has a release window that’s just months away

By James Rogerson published 15 May 26

The Honor Robot Phone is landing in Q3 2026, and ahead of that release window, it's been shown off at the Cannes Film Festival.

‘This must be engagement farming’: Nothing CEO pokes fun at Sony for bizarre Xperia 1 VIII social post showing its AI Camera Assistant tool making photos look worse

By James Rogerson published 15 May 26

Sony's AI Camera Assistant has delivered some truly terrible results in an official post.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is rumored to be closer to the Flip than the Fold in one key area

By James Rogerson published 14 May 26

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide will reportedly have a 50MP wide camera and no telephoto lens.

One UI 9 beta begins rolling out to Samsung Galaxy S26 users — here are the 5 biggest upgrades to Quick Panel, Notes, and more

By James Rogerson published 14 May 26

Samsung's One UI 9 beta brings Android 17 to the Galaxy S26 series, complete with improvements to various apps, accessibility tools, and security.

Siri 2.0 could arrive with iOS 27, with new chat interface, ‌Dynamic Island integration, and more rumored

By James Rogerson published 13 May 26

Siri's iOS 27 overhaul has just been leaked in more detail, and there's a lot more to it than just a chat app.

Sony Xperia 1 VIII launches with a Google Pixel-style camera assist feature and a new design

By James Rogerson published 13 May 26

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a lot more changes than we're used to from this line, but the price is still prohibitive.

7 best Android 17 upgrades announced at The Android Show — from 3D emojis to Screen Reactions

By James Rogerson published 12 May 26

The Android Show 2026 contained numerous major Android 17 announcements — these are the seven biggest upcoming features.

How to watch The Android Show: I/O Edition — and what announcements to expect

By James Rogerson published 12 May 26

Google's Android Show: I/O Edition is taking place today — here's how to tune in live, and what we think could be unveiled.

OnePlus 15 vs OnePlus 15R: an extra letter for a lower price

By James Rogerson published 11 May 26

The OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 15R are both impressive phones, but how do they compare?

Trump Mobile’s terms and conditions have been updated to suggest the T1 Phone might never ship, surprising almost no one

By James Rogerson published 11 May 26

The Trump Mobile T1 Phone now looks even less like a real product than it used to, thanks to changes to the terms and conditions.

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Own a Google Pixel phone? Android 17 might finally let you remove the home screen search bar

By James Rogerson published 8 May 26

Google might soon let you more freely customize your Pixel's home screen, and there's also a bug-fixing update being rolled out.

Samsung finally rolls out One UI 8.5 to the Galaxy S25, S24, and more — here's the full list of compatible devices

By James Rogerson published 7 May 26

The latest major Samsung software update is now moving beyond the Galaxy S26 series and landing on other phones and tablets.

Whoops! Samsung just leaked its Galaxy Wide Fold and Z Fold 8 designs — and one is much more interesting than the other

By James Rogerson published 6 May 26

Images of the Samsung Galaxy Wide Fold and Z Fold 8 have both been spotted in Samsung code.

5 Android 17 features that could be announced at Google's pre-I/O Android reveal — including Motion Assist and app locking

By James Rogerson published 5 May 26

Save the date: the next Android Show is being held on May 12, and we have some ideas of what might be shown off there.

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iOS 27 could let you add custom passes to Apple Wallet, which might spell the end for physical cards

By James Rogerson published 5 May 26

iOS 26.5 is almost here and Apple has confirmed three major features that will be included, but a rumored iOS 27 Wallet upgrade is even more exciting.

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iPhone 17 vs iPhone Air: do you want specs or style?

By James Rogerson published 3 May 26

We've compared the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air in detail to help you decide which one to buy.

Connecticut lawmakers approve bill for cell phone ban in schools — but critics argue that having different rules for adults and students is ‘not good role modeling at all’

By James Rogerson published 1 May 26

Connecticut has taken a big step closer to outright banning phones during the school day, but reactions to the news are mixed.

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The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra is tipped to ditch its predecessor’s 3x telephoto camera, fueling rumors of an iPhone-style redesign

By James Rogerson published 1 May 26

The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra could have only three rear lenses, down from the four rear lenses on the S26 Ultra.

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