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.
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The upcoming phone was namechecked in code to boost boot times on Android.

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Benchmark scores reveal similar performance to the Galaxy S25 Ultra, despite its thin frame.

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Apple may be working on a folding Apple Watch that offers a bigger screen for the wrist without the footprint.

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Sony is reportedly experimenting with a 200MP camera sensor, possibly for its own next-gen Xperia or to be sold for use on other phones.

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The European Union's apparently fine with Apple removing charging ports from its iPhones, and given how I charge my own iPhone, I don't think I'd mind either.

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This comparison between the Pixel 9a and Pixel 9 will help you decide which Android phone is right for you.

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Samsung's flip phone offering could be getting a cheaper sibling later this year

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Atari has launched a watch that puts four classic games on the wrist, just don't expect any actual smart features.

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A 24-megapixel camera for better selfies on the next version of the iPhone is incoming, according to the analyst Jeff Pu.

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Samsung has confirmed that One UI 7 will begin rolling out to older devices on April 7, after a long period of being S25 only.

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Apple is reportedly working on new Pro Display XDR monitor but rumors suggest there could be two models in the pipeline.

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Two sets of benchmarks allegedly from Google's upcoming Pixel 9a handset have leaked and, if accurate, it's an underwhelming result.

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Report hints at why the Apple Intelligence upgrade has been pushed back.

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Two years of change may make for a worthwhile upgrade, come September.

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The modular design is great, but some elements are buried and repairability is hindered by software blocks.

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Google outlines plans to replace its Google Assistant software with Gemini, but some phones are excluded.

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A $50 price hike tipped for all models, but that still makes it half the price of the entry-level Galaxy Tab S10.

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ChatGPT's latest upgrade lets you supplant Gemini as the default voice assistant on Android.

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Variable aperture is rumored to make an first appearance on a Samsung Galaxy phone later this year, for the first time since 2019.

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Five reasons you might want to hold off on upgrading your iPhone until September.

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Vapor chamber cooling once again tipped, though this time only Pro models qualify.

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Will the iPhone 16e be any match for Apple’s next smartphone?

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 finally looks set to give Samsung's flagship foldable a substantial upgrade.
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