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.

Articles by: Alan Martin

OnePlus 10 Pro could get an Ultra version later this year

By Alan Martin published 25 January 22

Leaker believes that the Chinese smartphone maker is considering whether to release a OnePlus 10 Ultra for fans who want it all.

iPad Pro 2022 rumored release date, price, specs, design and more

By Alan Martin published 24 January 22

Apple should be releasing a new iPad Pro in 2022. Here’s everything we know so far, plus what we’re hoping to see.

WhatsApp’s Android to iOS chat transfer could be coming soon to iPhones

By Alan Martin published 23 January 22

Would-be iPhone buyers with long WhatsApp histories will soon be able to transfer their old data, the latest WhatsApp beta software suggests.

Google Pixel 6a tipped for spring release by leaker

By Alan Martin published 23 January 22

While the last two A Series Pixels have had a late summer release, it sounds like the Pixel 6a could be ready this May, according to a leaker.

Samsung Galaxy S22 leaker — here's who gets Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Exynos 2200

By Alan Martin published 23 January 22

Leaker claims that while Europe will get the Exynos powered Samsung Galaxy S22, most regions including the US will feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip.

Gamers rejoice: the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 looks bad for cryptomining

By Alan Martin published 22 January 22

Nvidia seems to have made the upcoming GeForce RTX 3050 a nonstarter for those chasing the Ethereum goldrush.

Samsung Galaxy A53 design confirmed via TENAA listing

By Alan Martin published 22 January 22

Suspect the Samsung Galaxy S22 will be too pricey? The upcoming mid-range Galaxy A53 could be just the thing…

Can’t find a RTX 3070 Ti? Intel Arc Alchemist GPU could be just as good

By Alan Martin published 22 January 22

Purported leaked benchmarked shows the top-end Intel Arc Alchemist GPU being more than a match for Nvidia’s RTX 3070 Ti.

How to download videos from Facebook

By Alan Martin published 20 January 22

Want to watch Facebook videos offline? Here’s how to download videos from Facebook on desktop and mobile.

iPad Pro 2022 — 4 biggest rumored upgrades

By Alan Martin published 18 January 22

The 2022 iPad Pro looks set to include four big upgrades so far, and there’s likely more that we don’t yet know about.

Oppo Find X5 Pro leaks show real-life images and Hasselblad cameras

By Alan Martin published 17 January 22

Oppo appears to have partnered with Hasselblad to make the Find X5 Pro’s photography stand out.

Cyberpunk 2077 could finally get that Xbox Series X and PS5 update

By Alan Martin published 17 January 22

Cyberpunk 2077's next-gen refresh was promised alongside “another major update,” and that could be just around the corner.

The Safari browser icon on the dock of a computer running macOS.

Safari bug could reveal your browsing history on Mac, iPhone or iPad

By Alan Martin published 17 January 22

WebKit implementation of a JavaScript API means websites can figure out the contents of other tabs and even potentially identity you.

facebook/meta watch leaked design with camera notch on blue background

Facebook Watch: Everything we know about the rumored Meta Watch

By Alan Martin published 16 January 22

Meta, the Facebook rebrand, is said to be planning a wearable. Here’s everything we know so far about the Facebook Smartwatch.

Apple iPad Air 5 could be here sooner than you think with this big upgrade

By Alan Martin published 16 January 22

The iPad Air 5 could launch alongside the iPhone SE 3 and feature an A15 chip, an ultra-wide front-facing camera and 5G connectivity.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 specs just leaked for all three models

By Alan Martin published 16 January 22

Purported specifications of all three Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 tablets suggest that you get better specs with bigger screens.

iPad Pro 2022 report just spilled design details, new chip, cameras and more

By Alan Martin published 15 January 22

Apple’s plan for an all-glass back on the 2022 iPad Pro has reportedly hit a wall, but a possible solution is in sight.

Pixel Fold concept design shows a look similar to the Pixel 6

Google Pixel Fold could fight Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 with cheaper price

By Alan Martin published 15 January 22

Google’s foldable could be cheaper than Samsung’s flagship Galaxy Z Fold 3 and may eventually emerge as the “Pixel Notepad”.

iPhone 14 just tipped for key 'Pro' features — including 120Hz display

By Alan Martin published 15 January 22

Analyst predicts the entry-level iPhone 14 will get two features previously reserved for the iPhone 13 Pro line.

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra could challenge Galaxy S22 Ultra with new ‘Smart Stylus’

By Alan Martin published 14 January 22

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra’s stylus will apparently be properly “next gen” with Bluetooth, air gestures and wireless charging support.

PS5 backwards compatibility could soon get a whole lot better

By Alan Martin published 14 January 22

A new patent application suggests that Sony may have figured out how to make PS5 backwards compatibility considerably more extensive.

Valve says Steam Deck pre-orders 'on track' for February — but there's a catch

By Alan Martin published 14 January 22

Valve says the Steam Deck is still coming in February to the earliest of early adopters, but there’s plenty that could change that.

An all electric Tesla Model 3 in white on cement road with trees in background on sunny day.

Tesla’s 'Full Self-Driving' software just got a big price hike to $12,000

By Alan Martin published 9 January 22

Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ (FSD) software gets its second $2,000 price hike in as many years, taking the price to $12,000 from January 17.

AirPods Pro 2 set for 2022 launch as supplier shipments reportedly heat up

By Alan Martin published 9 January 22

AirPods Pro 2 are well overdue an upgrade, and a new shipment report backs up talk of a 2022 release date.

BlackBerry 5G revival isn’t dead after all

By Alan Martin published 9 January 22

The BlackBerry 5G is still coming, claims OnwardMobility, but will the company do any better than TCL?

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