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 tri-fold just got officially shown off

By James Rogerson published 28 October 25

Samsung has revealed the design of the Galaxy tri-fold, while elsewhere a seemingly official render has leaked.

The OnePlus 15 has landed – these are the 5 biggest new features

By James Rogerson published 27 October 25

The OnePlus 15 is a tech-packed handset with some clear upgrades on its predecessor, but also some downgrades.

You probably won’t be able to buy the Samsung Galaxy tri-fold, but that might be a blessing in disguise

By James Rogerson published 27 October 25

The Samsung Galaxy tri-fold might only be sold in parts of Asia, but you'll probably be better off waiting for the next model anyway.

A hand holding the Vivo X300 Pro, next to the OnePlus 15 resting on a rock, next to a hand holding the Xiaomi 17 Pro

Bored with Apple and Samsung? These 5 flagship Chinese phones are coming soon – and their specs are a glimpse of the future

By James Rogerson published 24 October 25

China is at the forefront of smartphone specs and innovation right now, and these five upcoming handsets are prime examples of that.

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

It now looks very likely that the Samsung Galaxy S26 series has been delayed

By James Rogerson published 23 October 25

Several sources now claim the Samsung Galaxy S26 series will launch later than originally planned.

It seems almost no one wants the iPhone Air – here’s why

By James Rogerson published 23 October 25

The iPhone Air seems to be by far the least popular of Apple's latest handsets, and we can't say we're surprised.

5 reasons why the OnePlus 15 could be the Android star of 2025

By James Rogerson published 22 October 25

We already know a lot about the OnePlus 15, including that it could have class-leading battery life and power.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra might use an Exynos chipset, and surprisingly that could be a good thing

By James Rogerson published 21 October 25

It's reportedly "likely" that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will have an Exynos 2600 chipset in some regions, and this could be the best chipset of 2026.

The latest iOS 26.1 beta finally gives iPhone users what they’ve been crying out for

By James Rogerson published 21 October 25

With the latest iOS 26.1 beta, you can add a tint to Liquid Glass and avoid accidental camera launches.

iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Pro – should you go Pro?

By James Rogerson published 17 October 25

The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro are both superb smartphones, but they're also aimed at different types of users.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro could be a big disappointment for camera fans

By James Rogerson published 17 October 25

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro could have cameras that date back to the S22, but at least its battery might get a boost.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge from a 3/4 angle with black lights and an Android figuring blurred in the background

There apparently won’t be a Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge – and you might not be able to get the S25 Edge for much longer either

By James Rogerson published 16 October 25

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge's sales are reportedly bad enough that Samsung is discontinuing the series.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold in Jade green outside at a flower garden on a sunny day

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold just failed a durability test to a ‘catastrophic’ extent

By James Rogerson published 15 October 25

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold went up in smoke and failed on dust resistance during a durability test.

The Nothing Phone 3a Lite could launch soon as a super-affordable alternative to the 3a – but it probably shouldn't

By James Rogerson published 14 October 25

The Nothing Phone 3a Lite is reportedly coming soon in just one configuration and two colors.

The latest iOS 26.1 beta reveals 3 more features coming to iPhones – including the rebranded Apple TV app

By James Rogerson published 14 October 25

The third iOS 26.1 beta includes several small changes, one of which hints at a big new AI feature that might arrive soon.

Google Pixel 10 in Lemongrass against a bubbly backsplash

A big Google Pixel software update is rolling out now – and it promises to fix 6 annoying bugs and display issues

By James Rogerson published 9 October 25

The latest Pixel phone update fixes six issues, including sudden shutdowns, fuzzy screens, and system instability.

It’s official – the iPhone 17 Pro Max is a battery life king, but the iPhone 17 lags behind its Samsung and Google rivals

By James Rogerson last updated 9 October 25

The iPhone 17 Pro Max excels in these battery life tests, but the base model and the iPhone Air don't do so well.

Some phones are now shipping without a USB charging cable – and that could do more harm than good

By James Rogerson published 8 October 25

The Sony Xperia 10 VII doesn't come with a USB charging cable, and it's likely other phones will follow suit.

This next-gen storage format could soon become a reason to upgrade your smartphone – here's why

By James Rogerson published 8 October 25

UFS 5.0 has been announced as a massively sped up successor to UFS 4.x, with all that speed being aimed at AI applications.

iOS 26.1 should make it harder to sleep through your alarms

By James Rogerson published 7 October 25

With the latest iOS 26.1 beta you can no longer just tap a button to dismiss an alarm.

iOS 26 presented at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2025.

iOS 26’s enhanced boarding passes have finally arrived – here’s how they work

By James Rogerson published 6 October 25

In iOS 26, boarding passes in Apple Wallet also include flight trackers, luggage location, and airport maps, but so far only on one airline.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra looks set to get two major new privacy features

By James Rogerson published 3 October 25

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and potentially other Samsung phones could gain 'Privacy Display' and 'Privacy Protection' tools.

The iPhone 17 series is reportedly selling well – but one model is lagging behind

By James Rogerson published 3 October 25

Morgan Stanley reports higher demand than expected for most iPhone 17 models, but demand for the iPhone Air is weaker.

The Nothing OS 4.0 open beta has landed – but its availability and features vary a lot depending on your phone

By James Rogerson published 2 October 25

The Nothing OS 4.0 beta includes AI tools, an Extra Dark Mode, performance improvements, and more.

Where is the Samsung Galaxy tri-fold? Fresh rumors predict a new potential launch date soon

By James Rogerson published 2 October 25

The Samsung Galaxy tri-fold might be unveiled in late October or early November, according to the latest leak.

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