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

iPhone 17 Air tipped for massive battery upgrade despite the thin design — here's what you need to know
By Alan Martin published
High-density batteries are another way Apple could counter the battery-unfriendly thin design.

iPad Air M3 benchmarks are in — great results but it's still no Pro
By Alan Martin published
Apple's iPad Air M3 is a an improvement on the last generation, but there’s a reason to go Pro.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #369 (Friday, March 7 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

Massive foldable iPhone leak just tipped key specs, release window and a very high price
By Alan Martin last updated
Noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has made some major predictions for Apple's first foldable.

M4 MacBook Air vs M3 Macbook Air: Here's the biggest upgrades
By Alan Martin published
A faster processor, a better camera and a lower price make the M4 MacBook Air a promising looking laptop, but there are few reasons for M3 owners to consider upgrading.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #368 (Thursday, March 6 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

iPad Air M3 marks the end of Apple's 64GB era — it was way past due
By Alan Martin published
128GB should be the absolute minimum nowadays, and Apple has finally accepted this.

iPad Air M3 vs iPad Pro M4: What should you buy?
By Alan Martin published
The Apple iPad Air has just been given a refresh with an M3 processor, here's how it breaks down against the iPad Pro M4.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #367 (Wednesday, March 5 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

Nintendo Switch 2's rumored phone attachment could lead to dual-screen gaming — what you need to know
By Alan Martin published
A patent has emerged that suggests the Nintendo Switch 2 could work with a smartphone thanks to a unique attachment.

The most underrated phone of the year can switch between full color and e-ink mode — and it just got a price
By Alan Martin published
Pricing revealed for TCL’s full range of phones at MWC, including one exclusively for the U.S market.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #366 (Tuesday, March 4 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

MacBook Air M4 expected to launch this week — here's what to expect
By Alan Martin last updated
The new laptop could arrive this week, and refreshed iPads could be hot on its heels.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE renders just revealed a stunning iPad rival
By Alan Martin published
An upcoming Fan Edition tablet looks set to revive Samsung’s 10.9-inch iPad rival with a slightly more affordable price.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #365 (Monday, March 3 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

iPhone 17 Air will reportedly have three missing features
By Alan Martin published
Yes, even the single camera lens.

Pixel 9a colors seemingly confirmed by new leak
By Alan Martin published
Expect the budget handset in black, purple, white and pink.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #364 (Sunday, March 2 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

iPhone 16e teardown reveals impressive repairability and surprising battery upgrade
By Alan Martin published
444mAh larger than the iPhone 16

Meta AI could take on ChatGPT and Gemini with standalone app launching within months
By Alan Martin published
Open AI’s Sam Altman doesn’t seem too concerned yet, though.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus tablet could pack a surprise upgrade
By Alan Martin published
A larger screen, but not quite of Galaxy Tab Ultra proportions.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #363 (Saturday, March 1 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

Apple thinks iPhone 16e buyers won't miss MagSafe — and I think they're right
By Alan Martin last updated
I’m personally a MagSafe convert, but you can’t miss what you’ve never had.
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