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

Apple Intelligence could get Gemini alongside ChatGPT — here's why that's a big deal
By Alan Martin published
Code dive suggests Apple Intelligence users may be able to pick Google Gemini as the AI assistant to help them out in future.

Apple’s M4 MacBook Air could launch in the next few weeks — what we know
By Alan Martin published
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reiterates that Apple is “gearing up for a release in March”.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #358 (Monday, February 24 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

Nothing Phone 3a video leak hints at mystery button’s AI purpose
By Alan Martin published
“Essential Space” activated by side button, which “organizes content and generates action points”.

Smeg Retro Kitchen Scale brings a touch of '50s charm to the countertop
By Alan Martin published
Smeg’s latest scale combines timeless design with accuracy and modern features.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge deleted video just revealed how thin it is and key specs
By Alan Martin published
Super-thin Samsung flagship briefly appeared on YouTube — and someone spotted another unreleased phone in a second video too.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #357 (Sunday, February 23 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

Google's overheating safety update for Fitbit is tanking battery life
By Alan Martin published
A drop of over 80% in some cases.

YouTube’s cheaper ad-free version could launch imminently in America
By Alan Martin published
Premium Lite could be back on the table, giving a cheaper option to those who get their music elsewhere.

Apple News Plus just got a delicious update for foodies — and there’s something for non-subscribers too
By Alan Martin published
The release of iOS 18.4 will bring “tens of thousands of recipes” and more food content to Apple News Plus.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #356 (Saturday, February 22 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

Apple’s C2 modem is reportedly in the works – but which iPhone will get it first?
By Alan Martin published
The follow-up to the iPhone 16e’s modem is already in development.

Nothing Phone (3a) leaks in jaw-dropping renders — a sleek stunner is coming!
By Alan Martin published
Leak also plugs the gaps on missing specs of the upcoming budget handsets.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #355 (Friday, February 21 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

Instagram DMs just got better — 5 features worth trying
By Alan Martin published
Instagram now lets you schedule and pin DMs, here's how to do it.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE teased by Samsung — and the leaked specs sound promising
By Alan Martin published
Mystery handset receiving updates from Samsung, and it could well be the FE version of Samsung’s foldable flip phone.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #354 (Thursday, February 20 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

New iPhone 17 Air video shows off alleged design from every angle
By Alan Martin last updated
A new style of iPhone design could be around the corner that will seem rather familiar to Google Pixel owners.

iPhone 17 tipped for major charging boost — here's what we know
By Alan Martin published
Investment firm claims all four members of the iPhone 17 family will feature 35W charging — but will it make much of a difference?

Nothing Phone 3a and 3a Pro: Everything you need to know
By Alan Martin published
Nothing looks set to reveal two new devices and here's everything we know about them.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #353 (Wednesday, February 19 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

Nothing Phone 3a specs leak suggests this could be Android's newest budget superstar
By Alan Martin published
Nothing is set to launch two handsets at MWC in a matter of weeks and if these specs are correct, they could both be winners.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #352 (Tuesday, February 18 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
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