
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

Apple wins patent lawsuit (and $250) from Masimo — but it won’t affect Apple Watch’s MIA blood oxygen feature
By Alan Martin published
Apple wins a small patent infringement case against medical device maker Masimo, but blood oxygen measurement on new Apple Watch is unaffected

iPhone SE 4 leaker just tipped a surprise second model
By Alan Martin last updated
iPhone SE 4 dummy units have appeared with two models, and one could be a larger Plus size.

iPad mini 7 may finally fix its predecessor’s biggest problem
By Alan Martin published
“Jelly scrolling” could be eliminated with the new version, according to the Six Colors podcast.

New report spills everything about Apple smart display — price, features and more
By Alan Martin published
Apple is reportedly planning at least two new smart home products to take on Amazon and Google.

Apple Vision Pro with cheaper price reportedly launching next year
By Alan Martin published
2025 model could come in at $2,000 — but is that enough to make Meta sweat?

iPhone SE 4 vs iPhone 16: Why you might want to wait for the cheaper new iPhone
By Alan Martin published
Next year’s iPhone SE is set to be a huge leap forward, so should you hold off?

Hackers hijack Ecovacs robot vacuums to shout racial slurs and chase pets — what you need to know
By Alan Martin published
Reports of robot vacuums chasing pets and yelling racist obscenities have prompted action from Ecovacs, with a further patch promised in November.

Spotify’s latest upgrade is genius — but not enough to bring me back from Apple Music
By Alan Martin published
Offline Backup keeps your favorite tracks on tap without an internet connection, ensuring the music never stops.

ChatGPT Plus price could more than double within 5 years — here’s why
By Alan Martin published
Investment documents outline plans for paid ChatGPT accounts to rise to $44 a month over the next five years as the company seeks to become profitable.

Forget Samsung Galaxy S25 — Galaxy S26 just tipped for this huge upgrade
By Alan Martin last updated
The 3nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 set to power 2026’s Android flagship phones could hit 5GHz, report claims.

Meta Quest 3S: Price, release date, features, specs and more
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Meta Quest 3S has been announced and promises to deliver the core experience of the Meta Quest 3 at a more affordable price.

First iPhone 16 Pro drop tests just revealed potential flaw of ultra-thin bezels
By Alan Martin last updated
Could iPhone 16 Pro’s ultra-thin bezels have a durability drawback?

iPhone 17 just tipped for this long overdue ‘Pro’ upgrade
By Alan Martin published
The 120Hz ProMotion display may not be limited to iPhone 17 Pro in 2025.

How to create a new Gmail account
By Alan Martin last updated
Here's everything you need to know about how to create a new Gmail account, whether it's your first one or a secondary account.

Pixel Pro 9 Fold has the same weakness as Google’s first foldable
By Alan Martin published
JerryRigEverything phone-torture video proves that Google’s “super durable” foldable still has its weak spots that buyers should be aware of.

iPhone 16 — Apple confirms RAM amount in all four new iPhones for first time ever
By Alan Martin published
Apple executive Johny Srouji confirms that all four iPhone 16 handsets have 8GB RAM and explains the rationale.

How to download videos from X/Twitter
By Alan Martin last updated
Are you wondering how to download videos from X/Twitter? Whether you’re on a computer or smartphone, here’s how to download videos from Twitter.

iPhone 16 Pro leak just revealed biggest camera upgrades before Apple event
By Alan Martin last updated
“Reliable sources” reveal some key upgrades coming to the iPhone 16 Pro when it’s unveiled this week.

iPhone 16 Pro’s gold titanium color just revealed before Apple event
By Alan Martin published
The iPhone 16 Pro is set to get a more muted kind of gold shade, if a seemingly reliable leak is confirmed to be accurate.

Meta’s Apple Vision Pro competitor reportedly cancelled — Meta responds
By Alan Martin published
Report suggests that Meta has axed a possible Quest Pro 2 over the difficulties of reaching a consumer-friendly price point.

Developer logs hint all four M4 Macs could get this long overdue RAM upgrade
By Alan Martin published
All four M4 Macs on the test logs feature at least 16GB RAM, suggesting that the era of 8GB Macs may finally be drawing to a close.

Latest iPhones could one day be demoed on Vision Pro
By Alan Martin published
Apple patent shows off a “virtual shopping experience” for its Vision Pro headset, but it feels a long way from being worth adopting in the real world.

Google Pixel Watch 3: Everything you need to know including price, features, sizes and more
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Google Pixel Watch 3 XL boasts a 40% larger screen than any Pixel Watch prior.
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