
Alan Martin
Freelance contributor Alan has been writing about tech for over a decade, covering phones, drones and everything in between. Previously Deputy Editor of tech site Alphr, his words are found all over the web and in the occasional magazine too. When not weighing up the pros and cons of the latest smartwatch, you'll probably find him tackling his ever-growing games backlog. Or, more likely, playing Spelunky for the millionth time.
Latest articles by Alan Martin

Today's Wordle hints and answer — solution #963, Wednesday, February 7
By Alan Martin last updated
Find out what today's Wordle hint and answer is and get some hints for it, plus see the solutions to previous games.

iPhone 16 vs iPhone 15: Biggest rumored upgrades
By Alan Martin published
What can you expect from the non-Pro iPhones in 2024?

The Nokia phone brand could be dying all over again
By Alan Martin published
With Nokia license due to expire in 2026, HMD Global has signaled a transition to its own smartphone branding in 2024.

Google Pixel 9 Pro: Everything we know so far
By Alan Martin published
Improved AI, a new chipset and (maybe) a choice of sizes.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: All the rumors so far
By Alan Martin published
What to expect from Samsung’s next foldable and when you can get your hands on one.

Samsung Galaxy S25 could get a major speed boost — here's what you need to know
By Alan Martin published
We could be looking at 4GHz speeds from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, tipster claims.

RIP Beeper Mini: iMessage on Android is now truly done
By Alan Martin published
Beeper’s convoluted workaround sees Mac bans from Apple, spelling the end of the road for the cloud bridge.

Fossil is officially done with smartwatches
By Alan Martin published
Last year’s Gen 6 Hybrid Wellness Edition will be Fossil’s last smartwatch as the fashion company focuses on “traditional watches, jewelry and leather goods.”

Apple testing souped-up Siri with help from ChatGPT
By Alan Martin published
iOS 17.4 beta code reveals Apple’s internal testing, with ChatGPT seemingly built-in to sense check the company’s own AI.

OnePlus 12R: Specs, price and release date
By Alan Martin last updated
The cheaper OnePlus 12 model looks like a good alternative for anyone trying to save a few books. Here's everything you need to know about the first R series phone to ship outside of China and India.

Huge 12.9-inch iPad Air just leaked in new renders
By Alan Martin published
The rumored 12.9-inch iPad Air is reportedly coming this year. This is what it might look like.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 could get this surprise upgrade
By Alan Martin published
Tipster suggests the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 might pack a brand new Exynos chipset.

Apple Vision Pro pre-orders open — and you’ll definitely want AppleCare Plus
By Alan Martin published
Repairs without Apple’s extended warranty are ludicrously pricey — which is a huge gamble with first-generation technology.

Pixel Watch 3 could fix our main complaint with Google's smartwatches
By Alan Martin published
Report claims Google will introduce a second size with the third generation of Pixel smartwatches to match rivals from Apple, Samsung and Garmin.

iPhone 15: Price, specs and availability
By Richard Priday last updated
Here's what we know about the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models coming out this fall now that Apple's shown off its new phones.

Samsung might paywall its Galaxy AI features next year — that could be a big mistake
By Alan Martin published
Samsung may want Galaxy AI to become a valuable revenue stream for the company, but I’d be very surprised if consumers are as keen.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra specs — here’s what we expect
By Alan Martin last updated
Samsung’s next flagship smartphone is set to be an extremely powerful handset. Here’s what we’re expecting on the inside.

iPhone 16 rumored for RAM and Wi-Fi boost to close the gap with 'Pro' models
By Alan Martin published
The iPhone 16 will match the current Pro models on both RAM and Wi-Fi 6E support, according to analyst Jeff Pu.

iPhone 16 Action Button may look and feel familiar after all
By Alan Martin published
It looks like Apple will stick with the current layout for the iPhone 16, despite flirting with larger, capacitive buttons.

Apple Car patent shows new approach to safety
By Alan Martin published
If you’re not facing forward, where do the airbags go? An Apple patent may offer the answer.

Soon you can demo the $3,500 Apple Vision Pro for free in Apple Stores
By Alan Martin published
Apple will offer in-store demos on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis, but it’s not clear how long a demo you’ll get.

Samsung Galaxy S24 promo images show Google Pixel 8’s Magic Editor has some serious competition
By Alan Martin published
If legitimate, the promotional images give us an insight into how Samsung is looking to pitch its new flagship.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — all the AI features rumored so far
By Alan Martin last updated
Samsung has revealed that it intends to go big on artificial intelligence with its Galaxy S24 phones, but what could that look like in practice?

