Axel Metz

Axel Metz

Phones Editor

Axel is TechRadar's UK-based Phones Editor, reporting on everything from the latest Apple developments to newest AI breakthroughs as part of the site's Mobile Computing vertical. Working out of the brand’s London office, he is a versatile, NCTJ-accredited journalist with a keen interest in the applications of technology beyond the desktop, and has bylines in various publications including Total Film, Esquire and FourFourTwo. After graduating from the University of Warwick with a degree in English Literature, Axel co-founded a startup media brand and spent time as a freelance writer before joining TechRadar as part of its inaugural digital training scheme. His role sees him keeping a close eye on the latest trends in the worlds of mobile technology and digital culture, and his coverage extends from news reporting and analysis to in-depth interviews and opinion. Away from the keyboard, Axel can be found working his way through a lengthy watchlist of films and counting down the days until Chelsea's next managerial change. Want to get in touch? You can contact Axel over email (linked above) or through Twitter.

Articles by: Axel Metz

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Samsung’s next Galaxy AI feature could revolutionize smartphone video

By Axel Metz published

Samsung has confirmed that more Galaxy AI features are on the way, and a leaker thinks they have one figured out.

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Apple sets imminent launch date for new iPads – here’s what we know

By Axel Metz published

Apple has finally set a date for the launch of its new iPad Pro and iPad Air models.

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The iPhone 16 looks likely to ditch physical buttons after all

By Axel Metz published

Apple will reportedly abandon all physical buttons on the iPhone 16 line.

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Sony’s wearable air conditioner is the first step towards a real Dune stillsuit

By Axel Metz last updated

Sony has announced the Reon Pocket 5, a wearable air conditioner designed to make your commute more comfortable.

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iOS 18 could bring generative AI to your iPhone in the most Apple way possible

By Axel Metz published

The latest rumors suggest that Apple's proprietary LLM will run entirely on-device.

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3 essential Apple iPhone accessories that are actually worth buying

By Axel Metz published

We highlight three Apple-branded iPhone accessories we can't live without.

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The iPhone 16 Plus could be the last Plus model of its kind – here’s why

By Axel Metz published

Apple will reportedly abandon the 6.7-inch iPhone display size with the iPhone 17 line.

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HMD just partnered with Heineken on the world’s most boring phone (literally)

By Axel Metz published

HMD has partnered with beer brand Heineken on the stripped-back Boring Phone.

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Instant Slow-mo is the coolest Galaxy AI feature you’re not using properly

By Axel Metz published

Instant Slow-mo is now available on a range of Galaxy devices – here's how best to use the new AI-powered feature.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 phones are getting two big Galaxy AI features next month

By Axel Metz published

Samsung has confirmed that more devices, including the Galaxy S21 series, will become compatible with Galaxy AI soon.

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Will we see new iPhones at WWDC 2024?

By Axel Metz published

We break down how this year's WWDC announcements could affect the iPhone.

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Samsung drops another big hint that Galaxy AI features are coming to Galaxy S22 phones

By Axel Metz published

Samsung has confirmed that more devices will become compatible with Galaxy AI soon.

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Samsung’s first post-One UI 6.1 Galaxy S23 update won’t fix bugs, but you should still download it – here's why

By Axel Metz published

Samsung has issued its first Galaxy S23 update since One UI 6.1 – here's why you should download it.

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The iPhone 16 may not be much faster than the iPhone 15 Pro, and I couldn’t care less

By Axel Metz published

Apple's A18 Pro chipset is only rumored to be 10% faster than the iPhone 15's brain, but the figures don't matter any more.

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ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest news stories from Meta AR glasses to Disney Plus' password sharing crackdown

By Hamish Hector published

This week Meta teased its first AR glasses, Samsung Galaxy S23s broke, and Sony made the PlayStation Portal worse.

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Samsung shares temporary fix for Galaxy S23 One UI 6.1 touchscreen issue

By Axel Metz published

Samsung has identified the cause of a One UI 6.1 touchscreen issue affecting Galaxy S23 devices, and shared a temporary fix.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 users complain of 'totally unresponsive' touchscreens after One UI 6.1 update

By Axel Metz published

Samsung's One UI 6.1 update is reportedly affecting touchscreen functionality on some Galaxy S23 phones.

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Android's big Find My Device upgrade could finally launch soon thanks to iOS 17.5

By Axel Metz published

Code spotted in the iOS 17.5 could spell good news for the release of Android's big Find My Device upgrade.

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Nubia's affordable Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 rival gets an imminent global launch date

By Axel Metz published

ZTE subsidiary Nubia has confirmed that the Nubia Flip 5G will launch on April 9.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 users are blaming One UI 6.1 for slower charging speeds, but we’re not convinced

By Axel Metz published

Some Samsung users are reporting that One UI 6.1 is throttling charging speeds on older Samsung phones.

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This neat iPhone camera trick will let you take pictures using nothing but your voice

By Axel Metz published

Here's how to use your iPhone's Voice Control settings to remotely activate the camera.

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Samsung is right to take inspiration from Apple’s iPhone design – here’s why

By Axel Metz published

Samsung has been accused of copying Apple’s iPhone design with the Galaxy S24 range – but conformity is the best way forward for the company.

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Samsung's Galaxy AI features could be coming to the Galaxy S22 series after all

By Axel Metz published

Samsung is reportedly reviewing its position on Galaxy AI compatibility – but don’t get too excited.

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus review: finally, the Plus has a reason to exist

By Axel Metz last updated

With a clutch of small but meaningful upgrades and a dose of AI, the Galaxy S24 Plus is the most compelling of Samsung's plus-sized phones to date.

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Samsung's second big Galaxy S24 Ultra camera update could be coming very soon

By Axel Metz published

New leaks suggest that a second major Galaxy S24 Ultra camera update is on the way soon.

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