James Rogerson

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

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max REVIEW

iPhone 16 Pro Max leak shows off three possible colors, but the most interesting rumored shade is missing

By James Rogerson published

A supposedly leaked photo has shown iPhone 16 Pro Max dummy units in three colors.

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iPhone 16 Pro tipped to get a big Wi-Fi upgrade for boosted speeds and reliability

By James Rogerson published

The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max could both support Wi-Fi 7, offering theoretical speeds of over 40Gbps.

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Five likely iPhone 16 colors and camera changes are shown off in leaked image

By James Rogerson published

A photo of five iPhone 16 dummy units shows off the likely design and colors.

iOS 17 features

iOS 17.6 has landed, complete with a new ‘Catch Up’ feature for sports fans

By James Rogerson published

iOS 17.6 and iPad 17.6 bring bug fixes, security updates, and a highlights reel for MLS games.

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The Samsung Galaxy S25 series could have extra RAM, with up to 16GB in the S25 Ultra

By James Rogerson published

The Samsung Galaxy S25 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could both have 4GB more RAM than their predecessors.

The back of the Nothing Phone 2a Plus

Nothing has shown off the full back of the Phone 2a Plus, but you’ll struggle to spot anything new

By James Rogerson published

The Nothing Phone 2a Plus looks identical to the 2a in a new teaser image.

Google Pixel 8 review back angled case

Android 15 might let you set an 80% charge limit on your Pixel phone

By James Rogerson published

A new 'charging optimization' screen has been found hidden in Android 15.

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The Nothing CMF Phone 1’s unusual and accidental X-ray camera feature has been explained – and blocked

By James Rogerson published

The Nothing CMF Phone 1's depth camera can see through certain objects, but not for long.

Two phone screens drawn in a cartoony style, the space around the phones and screens are covered in messages, drawings of file types and emojis

Google Messages could soon let you send higher-quality images over RCS

By James Rogerson published

Google Messages heavily compresses images sent over RCS, but it might soon stop doing so.

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All four rumored Google Pixel 9 models have been photographed by a regulatory agency

By James Rogerson published

The Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold have all been photographed and had their battery sizes revealed.

The OnePlus Nord 4 in three shades

The OnePlus Nord 4 and OnePlus Pad 2 have landed with AI tools and compelling specs

By James Rogerson published

OnePlus is bringing AI to the mid-range with its new suite of devices.

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The Google Pixel 9 series might come with up to a year’s free access to Gemini Advanced

By James Rogerson published

Evidence of a free Gemini Advanced subscription for Pixel 9 models has been found in the Google app.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max REVIEW

iOS 18 will help you recover lost photos and videos

By James Rogerson published

The latest iOS 18 beta includes a 'Recovered' album which houses otherwise absent photos and videos.

OnePlus Pad with magnetic keyboard and stylo pen

The OnePlus Pad 2 could be more expensive than its predecessor, but still a bargain powerhouse

By James Rogerson published

OnePlus Pad 2 specs, pricing details, and a retail packaging image have all leaked.

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Bad news: the Google Pixel 9 will reportedly cost more than the Pixel 8

By James Rogerson published

Prices have seemingly leaked for the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and the news is mixed.

Bixby on a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Samsung is bringing AI to Bixby this year

By James Rogerson published

Samsung's Bixby assistant could soon get much smarter, as the company plans to infuse it with AI.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max review

The iPhone 16 Pro could get a charging boost, while the iPhone 17 Pro Max might have better cameras

By James Rogerson published

Multiple iPhone leaks have emerged, covering models from the iPhone 16 Pro all the way through to the iPhone 19.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 colors: every shade detailed

By James Rogerson last updated

Updated The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 has a good selection of colors to choose from. Here's what you need to know.

An iPhone on a blue and green background showing an RCS message conversation

RCS on iPhone has expanded its reach to more countries with iOS 18 beta 3

By James Rogerson published

iOS 18 beta users in Canada and various European countries can now use RCS.

iPad Pro 13-inch with M4 chip on a wooden table

5 tips to save money when buying a tablet

By James Rogerson published

There are lots of ways you can save some money when buying a tablet, from bundling it with a phone to waiting for a sale.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 review

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 benchmarked with Galaxy S24 Ultra-beating performance

By James Rogerson published

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 exhibits promising performance in a new benchmark, and it has been shown off in photos.

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The Motorola Razr Plus 2024 could have a camera advantage over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

By James Rogerson published

A leaked Motorola Razr Plus 2024 teaser video highlights a telephoto camera, water resistance, and AI.

Google Pixel 8 review front straight handheld

Should I check for phone updates and when?

By James Rogerson published

Software updates are important to getting the most out of your phone. Here's how – and when – to check for them.

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5 tips to save money when buying a phone

By James Rogerson published

There are lots of ways to save some cash when upgrading your handset.

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The Google Pixel 9 could launch with an AI sticker creation tool to rival Apple's Genmoji

By James Rogerson published

An AI-powered sticker generator called Creative Assistant could launch with the Google Pixel 9.

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