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
LG Display unveils first stretchable display that can grow by 50% — this could be a game changer
By Alan Martin published
World's first stretchable display that grows by 50% unveiled — this could be a game changer
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #252 (Sunday, November 10 2024)
By Alan Martin published
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Mac mini M4 teardowns just revealed modular SSD storage — but there’s a catch
By Alan Martin published
The SSD is now removable, but user upgrades still seem like a lot of hard work.
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #251 (Saturday, November 9 2024)
By Alan Martin published
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #250 (Thursday, November 8 2024)
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #249 (Thursday, November 7 2024)
By Alan Martin published
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #248 (Wednesday, November 6 2024)
By Alan Martin published
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #247 (Tuesday, November 5 2024)
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #246 (Monday, November 4 2024)
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iPhone 14 Plus camera issues? Apple may fix it for free — Here's what you need to know
By Alan Martin published
Apple announces its first iPhone service program since 2021 to repair rear camera issues with the iPhone 14 Plus.
iPhone 17 just tipped for the one feature that will get me to upgrade
By Alan Martin last updated
A 120Hz panel is the last thing standing between me and a regular iPhone 17.
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #245 (Sunday, November 3 2024)
By Alan Martin published
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #244 (Saturday, November 2 2024)
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #243 (Friday, November 1 2024)
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #242 (Thursday, October 31 2024)
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #241 (Wednesday, October 30 2024)
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #240 (Tuesday, October 29 2024)
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #239 (Monday, October 28 2024)
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Android 16 could steal the best part of iPhone's Dynamic Island
By Alan Martin published
‘Rich Ongoing Notifications’ feel a lot like app updates through the iPhone’s Dynamic Island, but Android actually has a longer history in this area than iOS.
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #238 (Sunday, October 27 2024)
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Apple wins patent lawsuit (and $250) from Masimo — but it won’t affect Apple Watch’s MIA blood oxygen feature
By Alan Martin published
Apple wins a small patent infringement case against medical device maker Masimo, but blood oxygen measurement on new Apple Watch is unaffected
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #237 (Saturday, October 26 2024)
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #236 (Friday, October 25 2024)
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