
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 #657, December 20
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: December 20, 2025, solution #1,645
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.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: All the rumors so far
By Alan Martin last updated
Samsung’s next flagship phone is beginning to take shape ahead of its early-2026 launch. Here's everything we know about this upcoming flagship.

A massive Samsung Galaxy S26 leak just revealed all the key specs
By Alan Martin published
A January launch looks likely again, but not for the S26 Edge — here's what you need to know.
Google and OpenAI are cutting back free usage for Gemini 3 Pro and Sora 2 — here are the new limits
By Alan Martin published
Gemini 3 Pro and Sora 2 just cut back free usage as Google and OpenAI start capping what you can do.

Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Google Pixel 10: Battle of the Android flagships
By Alan Martin published
Should you buy Google’s latest, or wait for Samsung in 2026?

Galaxy Z Trifold might cost less than expected — but other Samsung price hikes could follow
By Alan Martin published
Talk of a $3,000 price tag may be wide of the mark for Samsung’s next foldable innovation.

iOS 26.2 is right around the corner — here are all the upgrades coming to Apple’s iPhone apps
By Alan Martin published
Improvements to Reminders, Podcasts, Freeform, Games, Music and News apps.

iPad mini 8 launch window tipped by fresh leak — here's when Apple's next tiny tablet could appear
By Alan Martin published
A 2026 release for Apple’s diminutive tablet looks to be a possibility following a new leak from a second source.

iPhone Fold will be 'first truly crease-free foldable phone', according to supplier
By Alan Martin published
That familiar unsightly crease may have been eliminated, a new report suggests.

iPhone 17e could get this big camera upgrade
By Alan Martin published
18MP Center Stage camera could be a hand-me-down from the iPhone 17 range next year.

Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Galaxy S25: A big leap, or more of the same?
By Alan Martin published
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is nearly upon us, but those expecting huge change are set to be disappointed.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs S25 Ultra: Biggest rumored upgrades
By Alan Martin published
Samsung’s next flagship smartphone is just months away from release, so just how will it better its predecessor?

iPhone 18 rumors — everything we know so far
By Alan Martin published
The iPhone 18 may be a year away — or perhaps even longer for one model — but Apple’s next handsets are beginning to take shape.

Samsung Galaxy Z Tri-Fold — 7 biggest rumors so far
By Alan Martin published
Samsung’s next foldable innovation could arrive before the year is out.

OnePlus 15 vs. Galaxy S25: Which flagship Android phone will be better?
By Alan Martin published
Two titans of Android go head to head

OnePlus 15: Potential specs, rumored release date and everything we know so far
By Alan Martin last updated
One of Android’s strongest brands has a new flagship phone in the works. Here's what we know so far about the OnePlus 15.

iPhone 17 vs iPhone Air vs iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Which new iPhone should you buy?
By Alan Martin last updated
We've gotten to spend some time with each new iPhone 17 model. Here's how the base model, iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max and iPhone Air compare.

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Which flagship will win?
By Alan Martin published
Has Apple dethroned Samsung again?

Apple Watch Ultra 3 rumors — release date, price, new features, battery life and more
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Ultra 3 could feature emergency satellite messaging, high-blood pressure warnings and a bigger screen. It's also likely to debut in the next several weeks!

iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy S26: Everything we know so far
By Alan Martin published
The big hitters of the smartphone world are set to go head to head again. With the iPhone 17 launching soon and the Galaxy S26 following early next year, how will these top phones measure up?

iPhone 17 Pro clear case leak reveals a huge design change — here's what the rumors show
By Alan Martin published
A bold new look for the camera.

AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods Pro 2 — 5 biggest rumored upgrades
By Alan Martin published
How will the first AirPods Pro release in three years improve on their predecessor?
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