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 first real photos of the OnePlus 15 have seemingly emerged, showing off an underwhelming new design

By James Rogerson published 23 September 25

The first photos of the OnePlus 15 show a squarish camera block in place of its predecessor's circular one.

Some of the best iPhone 17 series colors might be worryingly easy to scratch

By James Rogerson published 22 September 25

The Deep Blue and Space Black iPhone 17 series shades might get visibly scratched more easily than the other colors.

The iPhone 17 Pro Max alongside the iPhone 16 Pro Max

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: Apple's got a new top phone

By James Rogerson published 22 September 25

The iPhone 17 Pro Max has arrived to take the iPhone 16 Pro Max's place as the top model, but how much better is it really?

iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16 – which entry-level mobile is best?

By James Rogerson published 21 September 25

The iPhone 17 has a lot of upgrades compared to the iPhone 16, but visually these are very similar phones.

iOS 26 users say Liquid Glass is causing eye strain and vertigo - here are the possible fixes

By James Rogerson published 18 September 25

Some iOS 26 users are finding that icons appear tilted, leading to dizziness and vertigo.

‘Hyper-personalized to each individual': Nothing unveils bold future software plans alongside Nothing OS 4.0

By James Rogerson published 17 September 25

Nothing OS 4.0 is coming soon – but this is just the beginning for the company’s operating system plans.

5 hidden features in iOS 26, including iMessage polls and faster Reminders

By James Rogerson published 17 September 25

iOS 26 has almost too many features to keep track of, but these five are well worth learning about.

Xiaomi's next flagship has a second display on the back – and you won't believe its iPhone-inspired name

By James Rogerson published 16 September 25

Xiaomi's upcoming phones aren't hiding their Apple inspirations, but they're also doing something very different.

The iPhone 17 Pro series is in high demand – here’s how long you’ll have to wait to get one

By James Rogerson published 16 September 25

The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are both facing shipping delays, as so many people are pre-ordering them.

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

Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro rumors suggest it could fail to match the iPhone 17

By James Rogerson published 12 September 25

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro reportedly has very few upgrades, and might struggle to match the iPhone 17 – or live up to its name.

Leaked Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro renders show the phone in a striking blue shade

By James Rogerson published 11 September 25

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro looks good if a bit overly familiar in new renders, but there's less positive charging news.

With the iPhone 17 Pro Max, Apple finally has a handset that can compete with Android on pure specs

By James Rogerson published 10 September 25

The iPhone 17 Pro Max has an improved battery and cameras, plus more RAM, which along with its other specs makes this a real rival to Android even on paper.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s telephoto camera could be a lot less capable than the iPhone 17 Pro’s

By James Rogerson published 10 September 25

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could have a downgraded 3x zoom camera and a bigger camera block than the S25 Ultra.

Nova Launcher is seemingly shutting down – so here are some alternatives

By James Rogerson published 9 September 25

Nova Launcher's sole developer is leaving the project, so the launcher's days are seemingly numbered.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL in Porcelain against a blue background with a green neon Android figurine in the background

Google has temporarily pulled the Pixel 10’s Daily Hub feature in an attempt to make it more useful

By James Rogerson published 9 September 25

The Pixel 10's Daily Hub feature has been branded "useless" by many, and Google is seemingly attempting to change that.

What colors will the iPhone 17 series be available in? Here are my expert predictions

By James Rogerson published 4 September 25

Numerous sources have tipped possible iPhone 17 series colors, and using these leaks we've come up with the most likely selection of shades.

The iPhone Fold could be the first iPhone with a truly all-screen design

By James Rogerson published 4 September 25

The iPhone Fold will reportedly have a 24MP under-display camera, which could mean there's no notch or cut-out in the screen.

What specs will the iPhone 17 series have? Here are my expert predictions

By James Rogerson published 3 September 25

These are the key iPhone 17 series specs I expect, based on leaks, rumors, and analysis.

The iPhone 17 Pro Max has seemingly been caught on camera – and it could cost less than expected

By James Rogerson published 3 September 25

The iPhone 17 Pro might be the only upcoming model to cost more than its predecessor, and we've had perhaps our clearest look yet at the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

When can we expect the iPhone 17 to be released? Here are my expert predictions

By James Rogerson published 3 September 25

Based on past form and my experience covering Apple devices, I have a very good idea of when the iPhone 17 series will be released.

The iPhone 17 Pro Max’s rumored vapor chamber has now been pictured

By James Rogerson published 2 September 25

A third leak has now mentioned a vapor chamber for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, so this is one upgrade that's looking likely.

5 ways the iPhone 17 Air could beat the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

By James Rogerson published 28 August 25

The iPhone 17 Air could be a better take on the slim smartphone ideal than the Galaxy S25 Edge, but only if it manages these five things.

The Nothing Phone 3 lying face-down on a table

Nothing caught using stock photography as sample Phone 3 camera photos – but it was seemingly an accident

By James Rogerson published 28 August 25

Some Nothing Phone 3 demo units used stock photos instead of real camera samples, but the company says there was "no ill intent."

Samsung’s next big phone and tablet launch is on September 4 – here’s what to expect

By James Rogerson published 28 August 25

Samsung is holding an event on September 4 and we're almost certain of what we'll see there.

5 ways the iPhone 17 Pro can (and should) beat the iPhone 16 Pro

By James Rogerson published 27 August 25

Leaks suggest the iPhone 17 Pro could be a better phone than the iPhone 16 Pro in numerous ways.

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