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 iPhone 15 — iPhone 16 just tipped for this huge upgrade
By Alan Martin published
Brighter screens with less battery drain — though there are downsides to be considered…
Asus denies Zenfone 10 being discontinued — here's what we know
By Alan Martin last updated
The Asus Zenfone will continue despite a report to the contrary. Here's what the company has to say.
New iPad Pro 2024 just tipped for OLED display, all-new keyboard and more
By Alan Martin last updated
Next year’s iPad Pro could be the biggest revamp since 2018, with a larger OLED screen and an all-new Magic Keyboard.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leaker just tipped big screen upgrade
By Alan Martin published
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra could be a lot nicer to use in direct sunlight, as a leaker claims it’ll pack a 2,500-nit display.
iPhone 15 Pro has a plan for those who miss the mute switch
By Alan Martin published
Latest iOS 17 beta suggests Apple will include extra haptics for muting your phone to make up for the lack of a physical switch.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Astro Edition is a beautiful smartwatch most people won't be able to buy
By Alan Martin published
The “first of several limited-edition collections of watches” is limited to the Middle East and North Africa.
Samsung Galaxy S24 packs a souped-up Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 — here's which phones could get it
By Alan Martin published
It’s rumored that Samsung may be plotting a different chip strategy for its Galaxy S handsets with Exynos for the basic model and Qualcomm elsewhere.
Apple Watch 9 release date nears as listing pops up
By Alan Martin published
Though hardly unexpected, watchOS’s appearance in the Bluetooth database suggests new models will launch next month.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra stunning concept video brings rumored upgrades to life
By Alan Martin published
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra could be one of the best smartphones of 2024, and this concept video shows exactly why.
Pixel Watch 2 specs leak shows big improvements over the original
By Alan Martin published
The aging Exynos 9110 has been replaced by the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5, which should boost both performance and battery life.
New study reveals how filthy the average Apple Watch band is
By Alan Martin published
Those who wear their smartwatches for workouts are especially likely to need to regularly clean their bands.
iPhone 15 might not be the only Apple handset getting USB-C upgrade
By Alan Martin published
The iPhone 15 handsets might not be the only Apple phones to get USB-C this year, Apple developer speculates.
iPhone 14 Pro users are already seeing battery health tank — what to do now
By Alan Martin published
Users report alarming decline in battery health as iPhone 14 Pro approaches its first birthday.
Google Pixel 8’s secret weapon just leaked on video
By Alan Martin published
It looks like Google will be introducing a version of its superb Magic Eraser feature to tackle unwanted sound on video.
PS5 Slim case still looks enormous in new video leak
By Alan Martin published
Video shows a purported PS5 Slim case, with room for the rumored optional optical drive.
How to archive email in Gmail
By Alan Martin , David Crookes last updated
Need to tidy up your inbox without losing messages and threads forever? Here's how to archive emails in Gmail.
How to change your password in Gmail
By Alan Martin , David Crookes last updated
Even if your data hasn’t been breached, it’s good practice to refresh your logins every so often. Here’s how to change your password in Gmail.
How to empty trash in Gmail
By Alan Martin , David Crookes last updated
A lot can get caught up in Gmail's deletion folder. Here's how to instantly empty Gmail's trash.
How to create folders in Gmail
By Alan Martin , David Crookes last updated
Here's how to manage your email better with Gmail's answer to folders: labels.
How to delete all emails in Gmail
By Alan Martin , David Crookes last updated
Sometimes you want to start afresh. Here's how to delete all emails in Gmail.
iPhone 15 Pro Action button — what to know about the biggest design change in years
By Alan Martin published
With the mute switch reportedly going away on the iPhone 15 Pro, here’s what you can do with its replacement.
iPhone 15 Pro: This is how thin the bezels could be getting
By Alan Martin published
iPhone 15 Pro mockups show exactly how thin the bezels are when compared to past models in the post-Home-button era.
Apple Watch 9 could get this big performance boost
By Alan Martin published
The Apple Watch 9 will apparently get its first processor upgrade since the Series 6, but you shouldn’t expect much beyond that.