
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

The most underrated phone of the year can switch between full color and e-ink mode — and it just got a price
By Alan Martin published
Pricing revealed for TCL’s full range of phones at MWC, including one exclusively for the U.S market.

MacBook Air M4 expected to launch this week — here's what to expect
By Alan Martin last updated
The new laptop could arrive this week, and refreshed iPads could be hot on its heels.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE renders just revealed a stunning iPad rival
By Alan Martin published
An upcoming Fan Edition tablet looks set to revive Samsung’s 10.9-inch iPad rival with a slightly more affordable price.

iPhone 17 Air will reportedly have three missing features
By Alan Martin published
Yes, even the single camera lens.

Pixel 9a colors seemingly confirmed by new leak
By Alan Martin published
Expect the budget handset in black, purple, white and pink.

iPhone 16e teardown reveals impressive repairability and surprising battery upgrade
By Alan Martin published
444mAh larger than the iPhone 16

Meta AI could take on ChatGPT and Gemini with standalone app launching within months
By Alan Martin published
Open AI’s Sam Altman doesn’t seem too concerned yet, though.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus tablet could pack a surprise upgrade
By Alan Martin published
A larger screen, but not quite of Galaxy Tab Ultra proportions.

Apple thinks iPhone 16e buyers won't miss MagSafe — and I think they're right
By Alan Martin last updated
I’m personally a MagSafe convert, but you can’t miss what you’ve never had.

Apple built its own C1 modem for the iPhone 16e — here's where it really shines
By Alan Martin published
As Apple claimed, it’s about 25% more power efficient, which is good news for the iPhone 17 Air.

Cuisinart's new Propel+ 3-in-1 might be the best value grill of 2025 — here's why
By Alan Martin published
Cuisinart's new gas grill that can also griddle and cook pizza — and it's astonishingly well-priced.

iPhone 17 Pro Max again tipped for RAM increase — and it's probably to do with AI
By Alan Martin published
Analyst doubles down on 12GB claim, but another believes it’ll be a Pro Max exclusive.

Google Pixel 9a price just leaked — and it's way cheaper than iPhone 16e
By Alan Martin published
It looks like the newest Pixel will match the pricing of its predecessor.

iPhone Flip tipped to eliminate the biggest design flaw with foldable phones — here's how
By Alan Martin published
Apple’s first foldable to “eliminate the crease at all costs, regardless of price”, report claims.

Anthropic just launched Claude 3.7 Sonnet with new 'hybrid reasoning model' — and it could be a game changer
By Alan Martin published
Claude 3.7 Sonnet has arrived from Anthropic containing a "hybrid reasoning" model that lets the user select how much time the AI thinks about a response.

Motorola Razr Plus 2025 leak reveals a new color — meet 'Rio Red'
By Alan Martin published
Motorola's upcoming version of the Razr Plus looks like it'll be introducing a classy new colorway to the mix.

'Daredevil: Born Again' — everything we know so far about this Marvel show
By Alix Blackburn last updated
Seven years after the popular Netflix series ended, Charlie Cox is set to return as the beloved Daredevil in "Daredevil: Born Again" in March 2025.

Apple Intelligence could get Gemini alongside ChatGPT — here's why that's a big deal
By Alan Martin published
Code dive suggests Apple Intelligence users may be able to pick Google Gemini as the AI assistant to help them out in future.

Apple’s M4 MacBook Air could launch in the next few weeks — what we know
By Alan Martin published
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reiterates that Apple is “gearing up for a release in March”.

Nothing Phone 3a video leak hints at mystery button’s AI purpose
By Alan Martin published
“Essential Space” activated by side button, which “organizes content and generates action points”.

Smeg Retro Kitchen Scale brings a touch of '50s charm to the countertop
By Alan Martin published
Smeg’s latest scale combines timeless design with accuracy and modern features.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge deleted video just revealed how thin it is and key specs
By Alan Martin published
Super-thin Samsung flagship briefly appeared on YouTube — and someone spotted another unreleased phone in a second video too.

Google's overheating safety update for Fitbit is tanking battery life
By Alan Martin published
A drop of over 80% in some cases.
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