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 Z Flip 5 could get a ‘retro’ edition
By Alan Martin published
Samsung may be planning on giving its most modern-looking smartphone a retro makeover.
OnePlus 12 leaked display could blow away Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
By Alan Martin published
The OnePlus 12 could eclipse the company’s recent foldable with a display that hits a searing 3,000 nits of brightness.
iPhone 15 scam: Watch out for this suspicious phone call
By Alan Martin published
Verizon isn’t recalling your iPhone due to overheating, and Apple has already addressed the genuine issue.
iPad Air 2024 could get a super-sized model — what we know
By Alan Martin published
Apple apparently set to launch a 12.9-inch iPad Air, bringing it in line with the largest iPad Pro — but is the range getting too complicated?
Netflix just got a price hike — here's how much more you have to pay
By Alan Martin published
Both the Basic and Premium plans are hit with price rises for the second time in two years.
Google’s first generation Pixel Watch just got a massive upgrade
By Alan Martin published
Wear OS 4 brings a bunch of new handy features to the original Pixel Watch, but hardware-wise, it’s still some way behind its successor.
GTA could come to Netflix gaming — why that's a bad idea
By Alan Martin published
Netflix tipped to license a GTA title for its gaming service, but do subscribers actually care?
iPad mini 7 and iPad Air 6 could arrive this week — what we know
By Alan Martin last updated
While some leakers are predicting Apple will refresh several iPad models this week, others are skeptical we’ll see anything that soon.
Meta Quest 3 justifies its price in teardown… but it’s still a repair nightmare
By Alan Martin published
iFitIt’s teardown of Meta’s latest mixed reality headset shows quality components, but assembled in a way that’s not exactly consumer friendly.
iPad mini 7 could fix the tiny tablet’s biggest problem
By Alan Martin published
A tipster believes that Apple has got the so-called ‘jelly scrolling’ problem under control for the next small iPad.
iPhone 15 Pro Max owners reporting ‘screen burn-in’ — this looks bad
By Alan Martin last updated
A number of iPhone 15 Pro Max buyers appear to be suffering from a screen problem, just a month after release.
Pixel 8 Pro survives torture test with flying colors
By Alan Martin published
Google’s high-end Pixel 8 Pro seems to have received some structural improvements on its predecessor, passing JerryRigEverything’s durability tests with ease.
Google says it'll never make a budget Pixel phone — here's why
By Alan Martin published
Google has ruled out the possibility of ever creating an entry-level Pixel phone.
Google Pixel 8 may force Samsung to offer more software updates — here’s why
By Alan Martin published
Samsung is plotting security updates beyond five years, making handsets safer for longer and offering a boost to the pre-owned market.
Samsung Galaxy S24’s performance could vary by region — unless you go Ultra
By Alan Martin published
Report claims that only the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will get a Qualcomm chip in every region.
OnePlus Watch 2 could arrive in 2024
By Alan Martin published
Leaker predicts OnePlus will have another go at cracking the wearable market next year.
Spotify HiFi may finally be imminent with awkward new name
By Alan Martin published
Spotify HiFi looks set to be reborn as ‘Supremium.’ Here are the features it’s set to include for your $19.99-per-month subscription.
iPhone 16 Pro could get this Pro Max-exclusive feature
By Alan Martin published
The tetraprism lens gives the iPhone 15 Pro Max its 5x optical zoom, and it’s once again been tipped for the more compact iPhone 16 Pro.
iPhone 15 problems — all the biggest issues so far
By Alan Martin last updated
Early adopters of the iPhone 15 are having a few teething problems. Here are the ones to look out for.
macOS Sonoma release date, new features and everything you need to know
By Alan Martin last updated
macOS Sonoma is the latest version of macOS. Here's what you need to know.
iOS 17 update should help fix iPhone 15 overheating — what you need to know
By Alan Martin last updated
Apple insists the heating issues are related to software, not hardware and that an incoming iOS update will help the iPhone 15 run at more normal temperatures.
iPhone 16 Pro Max could be the largest Apple handset yet
By Alan Martin published
While the regular handsets will stick close to their current dimensions, the two iPhone 16 Pro models are reportedly set for a size increase.
5 best movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Apple TV Plus and more
By Alan Martin published
Want to watch a movie this weekend, but not sure what to put on? Here’s some new and old inspiration to help you decide.