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
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The aging Exynos 9110 has been replaced by the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5, which should boost both performance and battery life.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.
How to mark all as read in Gmail
By Alan Martin , David Crookes last updated
If you’re drowning in junk mail, it’s time for marking all as read in Gmail.
How to block emails in Gmail
By Alan Martin , David Crookes last updated
If you've had enough of getting messages from someone, blocking emails in Gmail is very easy.
How to recall an email in Gmail
By Alan Martin , David Crookes last updated
You don't get long to recall an email message in Gmail, but you can make that window a little bit wider. Here's how.
How to change your name in Gmail
By Alan Martin , David Crookes last updated
The name you choose for Gmail isn’t necessarily permanent. Here’s how to change your Gmail name.
How to log out of Gmail
By Alan Martin last updated
Staying logged in isn't a great idea on a shared device or a laptop that could be stolen. Here's how to log out of Gmail.
Google Pixel Watch 2 faces just leaked — here’s your first look
By Alan Martin published
New Google Pixel Watch 2 watch faces have leaked, but they apparently will be exclusive to the new Pixel Watch.
Samsung just teased big upgrade that could hit Galaxy Z Fold 6
By Alan Martin published
Dust proofing is on Samsung’s foldables to-do list, but will it be here for next year’s models?
Samsung Galaxy Ring mass production could begin in August — what you need to know
By Alan Martin published
Samsung is expected to make an imminent decision on whether the rumored Galaxy Ring enters mass production, but we could still have a long wait ahead.
iPad Pro repairs breaking some Apple Pencil features — what you need to know
By Alan Martin published
Your Apple Pencil may struggle to draw straight lines if you get your screen repaired beyond Apple’s official channels.