
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

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

iPhone 16 Pro leak just revealed biggest camera upgrades before Apple event
By Alan Martin last updated
“Reliable sources” reveal some key upgrades coming to the iPhone 16 Pro when it’s unveiled this week.

iPhone 16 Pro’s gold titanium color just revealed before Apple event
By Alan Martin published
The iPhone 16 Pro is set to get a more muted kind of gold shade, if a seemingly reliable leak is confirmed to be accurate.

Meta’s Apple Vision Pro competitor reportedly cancelled — Meta responds
By Alan Martin published
Report suggests that Meta has axed a possible Quest Pro 2 over the difficulties of reaching a consumer-friendly price point.

Developer logs hint all four M4 Macs could get this long overdue RAM upgrade
By Alan Martin published
All four M4 Macs on the test logs feature at least 16GB RAM, suggesting that the era of 8GB Macs may finally be drawing to a close.

Latest iPhones could one day be demoed on Vision Pro
By Alan Martin published
Apple patent shows off a “virtual shopping experience” for its Vision Pro headset, but it feels a long way from being worth adopting in the real world.

Google Pixel Watch 3: Everything you need to know including price, features, sizes and more
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Google Pixel Watch 3 XL boasts a 40% larger screen than any Pixel Watch prior.

Pixel 9 pre-order upsell revealed early by UK retailer
By Alan Martin published
Vodafone UK page reveals free storage bumps for all models, as well as key pricing info.

iPhone Journal app could be supercharged with Apple Intelligence
By Alan Martin published
The Journal app could be getting some big improvements beyond the more limited refinements showcased at WWDC.

iPhone 16 Pro just tipped for big battery life leap
By Alan Martin published
A near 10% jump for the Pro, whereas the Pro Max could be closer to 6%.

Google Pixel 9 preorder perks just leaked — here’s what you get
By Alan Martin published
Preordering the Pixel 8 Pro got you a Pixel Watch 2 or a pair of Pixel Buds Pro, but Google seems to have something more practical in mind this time around.

13th and 14th-gen Intel CPU damage could be permanent despite incoming fix
By Alan Martin published
It seems that the incoming patch for affected CPUs will prevent damage going forward, but not fix chips already impacted.

Pixel 9 AI features revealed in leaked promos
By Alan Martin published
Magic Editor is getting some serious photographic upgrades, but authenticity will be a casualty.

The new iPhone SE 4 could get this surprise upgrade
By Alan Martin published
The iPhone 16’s chassis on the next iPhone SE could indicate a dual-camera array, possibly for spatial video capture.

iPhone 16 Pro leak just tipped bold color for the new iPhone
By Alan Martin published
Apple could finally introduce a more playful shade to its austere Pro line.

Huge Pixel 9 leak reveals Google's entire new lineup — including the next Pixel Fold
By Alan Martin published
Huge leak shows photos of all four upcoming Pixels, and reveals full battery specs.

Google Pixel 9 Pro tipped for huge free AI upgrade
By Alan Martin published
The Pixel 9 Pro may arrive with a year's free access to Gemini Advanced, while the basic Pixel 9 might be stuck with just six months’ worth.

OnePlus Summer Launch Event 2024: How to watch live for today's Nord 4, Watch 2R and Pad 2 reveal
By Alan Martin published
Four new OnePlus products have already been confirmed ahead of today’s event in Milan.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leaked design change could finally fix this long-standing problem
By Alan Martin published
Samsung’s 2025 flagship will come with round edges towards the back of the frame, according to the leaker Ice Universe.
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