
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. He also handles all the Wordle coverage on Tom's Guide and has been playing the addictive NYT game for the last several years in an effort to keep his streak forever intact.
Latest articles by Alan Martin

Forget iPhones — here’s everything else Apple has in the pipeline, from AirPods Pro 3 to iPads
By Alan Martin published
Fans of AirPods Max will likely remain disappointed with Apple's upcoming devices, but there's still plenty to be excited about.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold — what we know so far
By Alan Martin last updated
What Google might have in store with its third generation of foldable.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE: What we know so far
By Alan Martin last updated
Samsung’s first cheaper foldable is coming, but what cutbacks can we expect?

Nothing Phone 3 rumors: Everything we know so far
By Alan Martin last updated
We may not be too far away from Nothing launching its third flagship phone. Here’s what we know so far.

Pixel 10 leaks in public ad shoot — and it could come in seven colors
By Alan Martin published
Google is already shooting Pixel 10 ads, and another leaker thinks he knows the seven launch color options.

Apple’s first smart screen could still launch this year — but you’ll have to wait for the robotic version
By Alan Martin published
Problems with Siri have led to Apple’s smart home products slipping, despite them being a “major priority” for the company.

iPhone 17 Air reportedly won't last a full day on a charge, reviving this dead accessory
By Alan Martin last updated
The return of the Smart Battery Case?

iPhone 18 release just tipped for biggest shakeup in over a decade
By Alan Martin last updated
No longer one big release in September?

Duolingo now plans to use AI instead of new hires or contractors where possible
By Alan Martin published
But company insists this “isn’t about replacing Duos with AI”

iPhone 17 Pro case leak just tipped major customization possibilities
By Alan Martin published
The larger camera bars might allow case makers to get a bit more creative with their designs.

iPhone 18 just tipped for big price hike — and it has nothing to do with tariffs
By Alan Martin published
Leaker suggests that the cost of the 2nm A20 chip is “expected to increase significantly”.

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Google Pixel 9: Which Android flagship is best?
By Alan Martin last updated
Should you buy the new Samsung Galaxy S25 or opt for Google's pre-existing Pixel 9?

iPhone 17 Pro — 7 biggest rumored upgrades
By Alan Martin last updated
You might want to hold off until September, with these big improvements reportedly coming.

OnePlus Open just got a bunch of improvements thanks to an OxygenOS update — here's what's new
By Alan Martin published
OnePlus Open’s OxygenOS update is bringing a lot of quality-of-life improvements to the best foldable phone you can buy.

iOS 19 could pack an 'AI doctor' in your iPhone — here's how
By Alan Martin published
Apple's ambitious Project Mulberry concept aims to draw on health metrics to provide tailored medical guidance to iPhone owners.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 test firmware just revealed three new models
By Alan Martin published
Three models of Galaxy Watch 8 are reportedly in production, set to arrive later this year.

Gemini 2.5 Pro is now free to all users in surprise move
By Alan Martin published
Surprise move comes just days after Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental arrived for Advanced subscribers.

Samsung Galaxy S25 could get One UI 8.0 sooner than you think
By Alan Martin published
It doesn’t look like the slow rollout of One UI 7.0 to older Galaxy handsets will be repeated with this year’s flagship.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 leaks hint at big Android power boost
By Alan Martin published
Two leaks hint at what Qualcomm has in mind for the second generation of its high-end smartphone chipset.

New Galaxy Z Flip FE render reveals Samsung's sticking with a familiar design
By Alan Martin published
Cheaper foldable looks closer to the Z Flip 6 than the upcoming Z Flip 7

Circle to Search upgrade just made AI Overviews more helpful — here's how
By Alan Martin published
Text summaries and explainers are coming to a flagship Android phone near you

I put the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs OnePlus 13 through a 7-round face-off — here’s the winner
By Alan Martin last updated
Two Android titans kicked off 2025 by launching at nearly the same time. But will the Galaxy S25 Ultra or the OnePlus 13 be the phone you buy?

Foldable iPhone just tipped for revolutionary 'liquid metal' hinge
By Alan Martin published
Apple is reportedly developing a new type of hinge for a foldable phone that could be up to 2.5 times stronger than titanium alloy.
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