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
Forget Samsung Galaxy S25 — Galaxy S26 just tipped for this huge upgrade
By Alan Martin last updated
The 3nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 set to power 2026’s Android flagship phones could hit 5GHz, report claims.
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #209 (Saturday, September 28 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #208 (Friday, September 27 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #207 (Thursday, September 26 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
Meta Quest 3S: Price, release date, features, specs and more
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Meta Quest 3S has been announced and promises to deliver the core experience of the Meta Quest 3 at a more affordable price.
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #206 (Wednesday, September 25 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
I put the iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S24 Ultra through a 7-round face-off — here’s the winner
By John Velasco published
Since they're arguably the two most popular phones around, this iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S24 Ultra face-off will determine for sure what's the better phone.
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #205 (Tuesday, September 24 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #204 (Monday, September 23 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
First iPhone 16 Pro drop tests just revealed potential flaw of ultra-thin bezels
By Alan Martin last updated
Could iPhone 16 Pro’s ultra-thin bezels have a durability drawback?
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #203 (Sunday, September 22 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
iPhone 17 just tipped for this long overdue ‘Pro’ upgrade
By Alan Martin published
The 120Hz ProMotion display may not be limited to iPhone 17 Pro in 2025.
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #202 (Saturday, September 21 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #201 (Friday, September 20 2024)
By Alan Martin published
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How to create a new Gmail account
By Alan Martin last updated
Here's everything you need to know about how to create a new Gmail account, whether it's your first one or a secondary account.
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #200 (Thursday, September 19 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #199 (Wednesday, September 18 2024)
By Alan Martin published
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #198 (Tuesday, September 17 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #197 (Monday, September 16 2024)
By Alan Martin published
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Pixel Pro 9 Fold has the same weakness as Google’s first foldable
By Alan Martin published
JerryRigEverything phone-torture video proves that Google’s “super durable” foldable still has its weak spots that buyers should be aware of.
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #196 (Sunday, September 15 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
iPhone 16 — Apple confirms RAM amount in all four new iPhones for first time ever
By Alan Martin published
Apple executive Johny Srouji confirms that all four iPhone 16 handsets have 8GB RAM and explains the rationale.
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #195 (Saturday, September 14 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
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