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

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series could have Perplexity AI baked in

By James Rogerson published 2 June 25

Samsung is reportedly close to finalizing a deal that would see Perplexity shipped as the default AI assistant on the Galaxy S26.

Samsung Galaxy S25 showing the home screen with apps and widgets

8 new One UI 8 features coming to your Samsung Galaxy phone

By James Rogerson published 29 May 25

One UI 8 is now available in beta on select Samsung phones. Here are eight of the biggest new and improved features that come with it.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 will launch with Android 16

By James Rogerson published 29 May 25

Samsung has confirmed that its upcoming foldables will ship with One UI 8, which is the company's take on Android 16.

The next three iPhones could all have big design changes – and one of them might match the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s camera

By James Rogerson published 27 May 25

A roadmap details when Apple might move Face ID and the selfie camera under the screen, and we're also hearing a 200MP camera could be in the works.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 has been benchmarked, and the results are extremely disappointing

By James Rogerson published 27 May 25

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 has been benchmarked with an Exynos 2500 chipset and 12GB of RAM, and its scores are surprisingly low.

A Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and a Samsung Galaxy S25

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Samsung Galaxy S25: standard vs slim

By James Rogerson published 25 May 25

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a slim, stylish alternative to the Samsung Galaxy S25, but how do their specs compare?

A Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and an iPhone 16

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs iPhone 16: two tech titans compared

By James Rogerson published 25 May 25

The iPhone 16 is a key, compact rival to the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, so how do these two phones compare?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: a style vs substance showdown

By James Rogerson published 23 May 25

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Galaxy S25 Ultra are Samsung's top two non-foldable phones, so how do they compare?

Google's screenshot examples for Material 3 Expressive designs, showing new colors, fonts, shapes, and motion effects

The latest Android 16 beta includes the Material 3 Expressive redesign and more – here’s what the update brings

By James Rogerson published 22 May 25

You can now try Material 3 Expressive for yourself with the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1, which is available for the Pixel 6 and above.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 could get a much-needed new camera

By James Rogerson published 22 May 25

The Samsung Galaxy S26 could get a new 50MP camera, but there's disagreement on which company will supply the sensor.

iOS 19 gets official launch date – here are 5 new iPhone features to look forward to

By James Rogerson published 21 May 25

iOS 19 could include numerous new and improved features. Here are five of the biggest changes we're expecting.

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro from back showing Glyph lights

The Nothing Phone 3 is landing in July – here’s what we know so far about this upcoming flagship

By James Rogerson published 21 May 25

The Nothing Phone 3 is set to be the company's first flagship phone, and we now know which month it will launch in.

Android 16 is coming soon – here are 5 new features you may have missed

By James Rogerson last updated 20 May 25

Android 16 looks to be a big update for Google's operating system, but here are some of the smaller features you may have missed.

How to watch Google I/O 2025 live – tune in for the latest Gemini, Android 16 and Wear OS news

By James Rogerson last updated 20 May 25

Android 16, Gemini, Wear OS 6, Project Moohan, and more could make an appearance at Google's I/O 2025 keynote. Here's how to tune in.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 in Paris in front of the Louvre pyramid

We might have had our first real look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

By James Rogerson published 20 May 25

Leaked photos give us a clearer look at the possible designs of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7.

This iPhone 17 Air dummy unit looks incredibly slim next to an iPhone 16 Plus, it’s just a shame about the big camera

By James Rogerson published 20 May 25

The iPhone 17 Air could be too slim for its camera, with the lens seemingly jutting far out of the back.

Xiaomi will soon reveal a flagship phone chip to rival the Apple A18 Pro and Snapdragon 8 Elite – here's why that's a big deal

By James Rogerson published 19 May 25

Xiaomi is launching its XRing 01 chipset on Thursday and it's made on a 3nm process, just like the best smartphone chipsets.

The iPhone Fold is apparently being tested with a feature we’ve been waiting years for

By James Rogerson published 19 May 25

The iPhone Fold could have an under-display camera but no Face ID, and its screens might be smaller than we'd previously heard.

Reverse side of the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE showing it's rear cameras

The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE cameras have leaked, and they’re utterly underwhelming

By James Rogerson published 19 May 25

The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE could have almost identical cameras to its predecessor, and the chipset might not be much better either.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge next to the iPhone 16 Pro

5 things the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge could tell us about the iPhone 17 Air

By James Rogerson published 19 May 25

The iPhone 17 Air could have a lot in common with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. Here's what to expect.

iPhone Fold tipped to be an annual release and take flagship baton from Pro Max – with a price tag to match

By James Rogerson published 15 May 25

The foldable iPhone will apparently get refreshed every year – and even though the first model is likely over a year away, you might want to get saving.

The Nothing Phone 3 will be the company’s first true iPhone and Galaxy S rival – with a price to match

By James Rogerson published 14 May 25

The Nothing Phone 3 is set to be a premium phone in every sense, with a price that rivals the biggest smartphone names.

The iPhone 17 series could cost more than the iPhone 16 – and not just because of Trump's tariffs

By James Rogerson published 13 May 25

Apple is reportedly considering a price rise for the iPhone 17 series thanks to new features and design changes – just don't mention tariffs.

Collage of Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge images

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: price, design, cameras, and everything you need to know

By James Rogerson published 13 May 25

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has finally arrived, and it's a mix of high-end tech and a few compromises.

iOS 19 tipped to bring big Wi-Fi convenience upgrade, as iOS 18.5 prepares to land in days

By James Rogerson published 12 May 25

iOS 19 could make it easier to connect multiple devices to public Wi-Fi, but ahead of that we're expecting iOS 18.5 very soon.

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