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

Google has ditched Battery Share on the Pixel 10 – but for a good reason

By James Rogerson published 22 August 25

Battery Share has gone on the Google Pixel 10 series to make room for Qi2 magnetic wireless charging.

7 unsung Android upgrades you may have missed from the Pixel 10 launch

By James Rogerson published 21 August 25

Google has announced a huge array of new hardware and software, and some of the more interesting bits are easy to miss.

The Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) on a colored background.

Amazon could soon launch an iPad-rivaling Fire tablet powered by Android, but without the bargain price tag

By James Rogerson published 21 August 25

Amazon could replace Fire OS with Android on its next tablet, and the price could increase too.

Google Pixel 10 vs Pixel 10 Pro vs Pixel 10 Pro XL – here’s what's different

By James Rogerson published 21 August 25

The Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL have a lot of similarities, but they also have plenty of differences.

Google Pixel 10 showing back and camera bump in frost

Google Pixel 10 vs Pixel 8: does a two-year-old Pixel still make sense?

By James Rogerson published 21 August 25

The Pixel 8 is getting on a bit but it can still match the Google Pixel 10 in some ways, while being far behind in others.

Google Pixel 10 vs Google Pixel 9: all the biggest differences

By James Rogerson published 20 August 25

The Google Pixel 10 is an upgrade on the Pixel 9 in numerous ways, and simply different in others.

The iPhone's Camera Control could be the new MacBook Touch Bar, according to sketchy rumor that says iPhone 18 will drop it

By James Rogerson published 20 August 25

The iPhone 17 series might be the last phones with a Camera Control button according to one source, but we have our doubts.

The iPhone 17e could get these 3 upgrades according to a new leak – including the super-useful Dynamic Island

By James Rogerson published 19 August 25

The iPhone 17e could have an overhauled design, ditch the notch, and gain a new chipset – but some of its predecessor's issues might remain.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could have a privacy-boosting AI trick built into its screen – here’s how it works

By James Rogerson published 19 August 25

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could have two new screen technologies, improving the display quality and reducing the ability for people to snoop.

The iPhone 17 Air almost makes the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge look thick in new dummy unit photos

By James Rogerson published 18 August 25

The iPhone 17 Air looks set to be an impressively slim smartphone, with a camera that sticks out quite a lot.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold revealed in first official video teaser – here are 5 things to expect

By James Rogerson published 13 August 25

Google has shown off the Pixel 10 Pro Fold a week ahead of launch, while leaks give us a good idea of what upgrades to expect.

iPhone 17 Air leak reveals what it might lack compared to the iPhone 17 Pro – and I think that's too big a compromise

By James Rogerson published 13 August 25

A leak suggests the iPhone 17 Air will have fewer GPU cores than its Pro siblings, along with a worse screen and battery.

An official image of a phone believed to be the Pixel 10 Pro

The Google Pixel 10 stars in the best leaked images so far – here are 5 upgrades to expect

By James Rogerson published 8 August 25

The Google Pixel 10 series has been shown off in leaked marketing material, and there are a lot of upgrades to look forward to.

'This looks hideous': the iPhone 17 Pro has been shown off in a new orange shade that you’re going to either love or hate

By James Rogerson published 8 August 25

A video of an iPhone 17 Pro in an orange shade is delivering mixed reactions, but some people love it.

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL review back handheld

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL just got shown off in two subdued shades

By James Rogerson published 7 August 25

Supposedly official renders show the Pixel 10 Pro XL from a variety of angles and in two colors.

Google Pixel 9 in green Wintergreen color showing AI features on screen

The Google Pixel 10 might let you edit photos with your voice (yes, really)

By James Rogerson published 7 August 25

The Google Pixel 10 series will reportedly offer Gemini-powered conversational photo editing.

The iPhone 17 has a rumored launch date – here are 5 big changes to expect

By James Rogerson published 6 August 25

The iPhone 17 series will reportedly land on September 9, and it could include a lot of changes.

A Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and a Motorola Razr Ultra 2025

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Motorola Razr Ultra 2025: which flip foldable is best?

By James Rogerson published 5 August 25

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 are both impressive foldable phones, but they have a lot of differences.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could take much better low-light photos and charge slightly faster

By James Rogerson published 5 August 25

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra might be able to capture 47% more light than its predecessor, and charge at up to 60W.

New Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro renders give us our closest look yet at Google's next flagship phones

By James Rogerson published 5 August 25

Numerous new renders of the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro have been leaked, showing these phones from the front, back, and sides.

New iPhone 17 rumors tease pricing and colors – and there's good news and bad news

By James Rogerson published 4 August 25

The whole iPhone 17 series could cost slightly more than the current models, but at least you might have lots of colors to choose from.

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE held in someone's hand with display showing the time

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE configurations and colors have just leaked, so now you can plan your purchase

By James Rogerson published 25 July 25

The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE might be getting some new colors but the same storage and RAM amounts as last year

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could have upgraded cameras and a slimmer build – but some things might not be improved

By James Rogerson published 25 July 25

Wider apertures, faster charging, and a slimmer build could all be planned for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, but the main sensor might not be changing.

iOS 26 public beta is now live – here are the 5 biggest new features to try

By James Rogerson last updated 24 July 25

iOS 26 includes new features, improvements, reworked apps, and a whole lot more to try out.

How to download the iOS 26 public beta

By James Rogerson published 24 July 25

The iOS 26 public beta is available now, and it's easy to enroll and download it if you want to try Apple's new software.

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