
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

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra battery could be smaller than expected
By Alan Martin published
Talk of a 6,000 to 7,000mAh battery is wide of the mark, according to one leaker.

Gemini for Google Home is out of beta — here’s how to use it
By Alan Martin published
The feature is out of beta, meaning you can use conversational prompts to control your smart home.

iPhone SE 4 listing reveals Apple's next budget phone could take this huge step backward
By Alan Martin published
A 64GB version in 2025? Surely not.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #349 (Saturday, February 15 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

Android 16 beta 2 launches with better camera controls and more customization
By Alan Martin published
The second beta of Android 16 is here with bug fixes and new features to try out.

Prime Video on Apple TV just got a whole lot better — here's how
By Alan Martin published
Six improvements land with the new version of the Prime Video app.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #348 (Friday, February 14 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #347 (Thursday, February 13 2025)
By Alan Martin published
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iPhone SE 4 launch reportedly pushed back a week
By Alan Martin last updated
It could be a busy couple of weeks for Apple announcements, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #346 (Wednesday, February 12 2025)
By Alan Martin published
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #345 (Tuesday, February 11 2025)
By Alan Martin published
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #344 (Monday, February 10 2025)
By Alan Martin published
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Pixel 9a leak reveals Google's budget phone keeps this disappointing design feature
By Alan Martin published
It looks like Google’s upcoming smartphone will still have a chunky frame around the screen.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #343 (Sunday, February 9 2025)
By Alan Martin published
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Apple MacBook Air M4 and iPad Air upgrades could follow the iPhone SE 4
By Alan Martin published
No date given, but existing stock is “dwindling”, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #342 (Saturday, February 8 2025)
By Alan Martin published
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #341 (Friday, February 7 2025)
By Alan Martin published
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #340 (Thursday, February 6 2025)
By Alan Martin published
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #339 (Wednesday, February 5 2025)
By Alan Martin published
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #338 (Tuesday, February 4 2025)
By Alan Martin published
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #337 (Monday, February 3 2025)
By Alan Martin published
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra torture test is a step backwards from last year’s model
By Alan Martin published
A screen that’s more prone to scratches and camera rings that pop off with help from a razer knife.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #336 (Sunday, February 2 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
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