
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

Today's NYT Strands hints and answer — solutions to game #468, June 14
By Alan Martin last updated
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

Today's Wordle hints and answer — solution #1,456, June 14
By Alan Martin last updated
Find out what today's Wordle hint and answer is and get some tips for it, plus see the solutions to previous games.

iPhone 17 rumors — everything we know so far
By Alan Martin last updated
Early rumors have given us an idea of what Apple has planned for this year's iPhone flagships. Here's what you need to know about the iPhone 17 lineup.

Nothing Phone 3 rumors: Everything we know so far
By Alan Martin last updated
We may not be too far away from Nothing launching its third flagship phone. Here’s what we know so far.

Pixel 10 leaks in public ad shoot — and it could come in seven colors
By Alan Martin published
Google is already shooting Pixel 10 ads, and another leaker thinks he knows the seven launch color options.

Apple’s first smart screen could still launch this year — but you’ll have to wait for the robotic version
By Alan Martin published
Problems with Siri have led to Apple’s smart home products slipping, despite them being a “major priority” for the company.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #439 (Friday, May 16 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 #438 (Thursday, May 15 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 #437 (Wednesday, May 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 #436 (Tuesday, May 13 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 #435 (Monday, May 12 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 #434 (Sunday, May 11 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 #433 (Saturday, May 10 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 #432 (Friday, May 9 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 #431 (Thursday, May 8 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 #430 (Wednesday, May 7 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 #429 (Tuesday, May 6 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

iPhone 17 Air reportedly won't last a full day on a charge, reviving this dead accessory
By Alan Martin last updated
The return of the Smart Battery Case?

iPhone 18 release just tipped for biggest shakeup in over a decade
By Alan Martin last updated
No longer one big release in September?

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #428 (Monday, May 5 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 #427 (Sunday, May 4 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 #426 (Saturday, May 3 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 #425 (Friday, May 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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