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
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #116 (Thursday, June 27 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #115 (Wednesday, June 26 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #114 (Tuesday, June 25 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #113 (Monday, June 24 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![Renders of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AoQweeFfcduaWR8fqntY58-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra leak shows giant iPad Pro rival
By Alan Martin published
A third generation of the 14.6-inch slate is apparently on the cards, but don’t expect too many changes.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #112 (Sunday, June 23 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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Spotify’s Basic plan is getting a price cut — but there’s a catch
By Alan Martin published
Those on the Spotify Basic plan can go back to paying just $11 a month for the service, but only if they’re happy to lose access to audiobooks.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #111 (Saturday, June 22 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #110 (Friday, June 21 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #109 (Thursday, June 20 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #108 (Wednesday, June 19 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #107 (Tuesday, June 18 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #106 (Monday, June 17 2024)
By Alan Martin last updated
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
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iOS 18 iMessage — all the new features coming to your iPhone
By Alan Martin published
iMessage is getting a much-needed makeover. Here’s everything that's coming to your iPhone.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #105 (Sunday, June 16 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 render and Galaxy Ring](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kWdtaA2Nq2jiED2TVvoYbb-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked date leak confirms pre-Olympics reveal
By Alan Martin published
Reliable leaker Evan Blass reveals Samsung’s Unpacked countdown clock ahead of time.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #104 (Saturday, June 15 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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WWDC 2024 — dates, iOS 18, Siri and all the latest rumors
By Alan Martin last updated
Apple's next developer conference kicks off June 10 – and it could be a big one with significant plans for AI.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #103 (Friday, June 14 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #102 (Thursday, June 13 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![iPhone 16 Pro Max render next to Galaxy S24 Ultra photo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2TtSzSy5jD6M7eLmjanJkK-320-80.jpg)
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S24 Ultra: Which flagship could win?
By Alan Martin last updated
Can the next flagship iPhone take down Android’s finest when it arrives in September?
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #101 (Wednesday, June 12 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![iPhone 15 Pro Max shown in hand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UfZwM6iZirVr2tdM8eRUd5-320-80.jpg)
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: Biggest expected upgrades
By Alan Martin last updated
What you can expect from Apple’s most expensive handset if you hang on for another year.