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

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge benchmark shows it won’t scrimp on power
By Alan Martin published
Benchmark scores reveal similar performance to the Galaxy S25 Ultra, despite its thin frame.

A folding Apple Watch could follow the iPhone Flip — here’s what we know
By Alan Martin published
Apple may be working on a folding Apple Watch that offers a bigger screen for the wrist without the footprint.

Today's Wordle hints and answer — solution #1,371, March 21
By Alan Martin last updated
Find out what today's Wordle hint and answer is and get some tips for it, plus see the solutions to previous games.

Apple Watch Ultra 3: All the rumors you need to know
By Alan Martin last updated
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 will likely arrive in September 2025 with notable improvements. Here's everything we know about potential specs and features for this next-gen smartwatch.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #383 (Friday, March 21 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

Sony Xperia 1 VII could get a 200MP main camera to challenge Galaxy S25 Ultra
By Alan Martin published
Sony is reportedly experimenting with a 200MP camera sensor, possibly for its own next-gen Xperia or to be sold for use on other phones.

A port-free iPhone is fine with the EU — and if it happens, I’m ready for it
By Alan Martin published
The European Union's apparently fine with Apple removing charging ports from its iPhones, and given how I charge my own iPhone, I don't think I'd mind either.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #382 (Thursday, March 20 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

Google Pixel 9a vs Pixel 9: Which phone should you buy?
By Alan Martin last updated
This comparison between the Pixel 9a and Pixel 9 will help you decide which Android phone is right for you.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE may arrive 'months' after the Z Flip 7 — here's why
By Alan Martin published
Samsung's flip phone offering could be getting a cheaper sibling later this year

It's not just Pebble — Atari is back with a watch that lets you play retro games on your wrist
By Alan Martin published
Atari has launched a watch that puts four classic games on the wrist, just don't expect any actual smart features.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #381 (Wednesday, March 19 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

iPhone 17 tipped for long overdue camera upgrade — what you need to know
By Alan Martin published
A 24-megapixel camera for better selfies on the next version of the iPhone is incoming, according to the analyst Jeff Pu.

iPhone 17 rumors — everything we know so far
By Alan Martin last updated
Early rumors have given us an idea of what Apple has planned for this year's iPhone flagships. Here's what you need to know about the iPhone 17 lineup.

One UI 7 finally gets a stable release from Samsung — here's when it's coming to your phone
By Alan Martin published
Samsung has confirmed that One UI 7 will begin rolling out to older devices on April 7, after a long period of being S25 only.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #380 (Tuesday, March 18 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

Apple reportedly working on two new Studio Display monitors — here's what I want to see
By Alan Martin published
Apple is reportedly working on new Pro Display XDR monitor but rumors suggest there could be two models in the pipeline.

Google Pixel 9a benchmarks leaked — and the scores are underwhelming
By Alan Martin published
Two sets of benchmarks allegedly from Google's upcoming Pixel 9a handset have leaked and, if accurate, it's an underwhelming result.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #379 (Monday, March 17 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

Apple WWDC 2025: iOS 19 and everything we know so far
By Alan Martin published
When and what to expect from Apple’s next World Wide Developer Conference.

Siri 2.0 features reportedly only working ‘two-thirds to 80% of the time’
By Alan Martin published
Report hints at why the Apple Intelligence upgrade has been pushed back.

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: 7 biggest expected upgrades
By Alan Martin published
Two years of change may make for a worthwhile upgrade, come September.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #378 (Sunday, March 16 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox.
Here at Tom’s Guide our expert editors are committed to bringing you the best news, reviews and guides to help you stay informed and ahead of the curve!