
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

Spotify just got a massive AI upgrade from Gemini ahead of Spotify Unwrapped
By Alan Martin published
Google Gemini has now integrated with Spotify on Android to supercharge the streaming service for subscribers.

Forget Samsung — we just got our first Snapdragon 8 Elite smartphone from an unlikely source
By Alan Martin published
The Snapdragon 8 Elite chip will power next year's range of flagship phones and the first commercial offering has beaten both Samsung and OnePlus to the punch.

MacBook Pro speaker repairs are about to get a whole lot cheaper
By Alan Martin published
Memo to Apple Stores and Authorized Service Providers reveals that the company will offer individual MacBook Pro speaker parts for the first time in nearly a decade.

Apple's rumored iPhone 17 Slim could skimp on this big Pro feature
By Alan Martin published
Next year’s rumored iPhone 17 Slim could miss out on the telephoto camera lens, which could be a tough pill to swallow if it’s as expensive as rumored.

4 reasons why your VPN might be disconnecting
By Alan Martin published
4 reasons why your VPN might be disconnecting, and how to fix them

I put the iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S24 Ultra through a 7-round face-off — here’s the winner
By John Velasco last updated
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.

Google Pixel Tablet 2 could drop next year with a game-changing accessory
By Alan Martin published
A keyboard case could in on the cards for the next version of Google’s tablet.

MacBook Pro M4 may have a hidden screen upgrade
By Alan Martin published
Display analyst Ross Young claims Apple has quietly upgraded the M4 MacBook Pro displays to include quantum dot technology.

Motorola Razr Plus 2024: Everything you need to know
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Motorola’s answer to the Galaxy Z Flip has been given some big upgrades for 2024. Here’s everything Motorola Razr Plus (2024) has for us.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

iPhone SE 4 leaker just tipped a surprise second model
By Alan Martin last updated
iPhone SE 4 dummy units have appeared with two models, and one could be a larger Plus size.

iPad mini 7 may finally fix its predecessor’s biggest problem
By Alan Martin published
“Jelly scrolling” could be eliminated with the new version, according to the Six Colors podcast.

New report spills everything about Apple smart display — price, features and more
By Alan Martin published
Apple is reportedly planning at least two new smart home products to take on Amazon and Google.

Apple Vision Pro with cheaper price reportedly launching next year
By Alan Martin published
2025 model could come in at $2,000 — but is that enough to make Meta sweat?

iPhone SE 4 vs iPhone 16: Why you might want to wait for the cheaper new iPhone
By Alan Martin published
Next year’s iPhone SE is set to be a huge leap forward, so should you hold off?

Hackers hijack Ecovacs robot vacuums to shout racial slurs and chase pets — what you need to know
By Alan Martin published
Reports of robot vacuums chasing pets and yelling racist obscenities have prompted action from Ecovacs, with a further patch promised in November.

Spotify’s latest upgrade is genius — but not enough to bring me back from Apple Music
By Alan Martin published
Offline Backup keeps your favorite tracks on tap without an internet connection, ensuring the music never stops.

ChatGPT Plus price could more than double within 5 years — here’s why
By Alan Martin published
Investment documents outline plans for paid ChatGPT accounts to rise to $44 a month over the next five years as the company seeks to become profitable.
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