Articles by Rowan Davies, Editorial Associate

Rowan is an Editorial Associate and Apprentice Writer for TechRadar. A recent addition to the news team, he is involved in generating stories for topics that spread across TechRadar's categories. His interests in audio tech and knowledge in entertainment culture help bring the latest updates in tech news to our readers.

He has been writing for publications since he started his studies at age 18. Rowan graduated from Cardiff University in 2023 after attaining a Master's in Creative Writing, and earlier a Bachelor's in Media, Journalism, and Culture. He began his journey as a writer at Cardiff University's Quench Magazine contributing to film/ TV, music, and culture sections, later becoming Music Section Editor.

In his free time, Rowan is a freelance writer for Cardiff-based culture magazine Buzz where he reviews music, film, and conducts interviews with featured guests. When he is not writing, you can find him at any given music gig, or endlessly scrolling TikTok immersing in celebrity news and drama.

Articles by: Rowan Davies

4 movies with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes that you shouldn’t miss streaming on Netflix

By Rowan Davies published 15 May 25

Netflix packs some of the best movies on streaming – don't miss these four with perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes scores.

A close up of a Spotify audiobook and Bloomsbury music books

I tried Spotify’s new ‘Follow Along’ feature that combines audiobooks with music, but it’s missing one key ingredient

By Rowan Davies published 15 May 25

Spotify is merging audiobooks with popular music with its new 'Follow-Along' experience - these are my first impressions.

Spotify has brought more handy upgrades to its interface - here are 4 you might have missed

By Rowan Davies published 14 May 25

Spotify has been busy bringing new features to its platform. If you haven't caught up, here are 4 new features to test out.

Google Messages is finally getting a mentions feature for chats – here’s how it works

By Rowan Davies published 14 May 25

Google Messages could soon get the mentions feature it's been lacking for a while – here's how it looks.

A Google TV device with support for Gemini

Gemini is coming to Google TV later this year, but you’ll have to wait a bit longer for Google TV Streamer to get the AI

By Rowan Davies published 14 May 25

Google has given an update of the future of Gemini in devices with Google TV, but it still hasn't told us when it will support the Google TV Streamer.

Spotify’s DJ feature has just got a much-needed upgrade, and it could totally change my mind on the AI music tool

By Rowan Davies published 13 May 25

Spotify's AI DJ has just got it's first major upgrade. Now you can request music just by using your voice.

Two Android phones on a green and blue background showing Google Messages

Google Messages is getting another wave of updates – here are 8 you can expect to see soon

By Rowan Davies last updated 13 May 25

There's a handful of new functions and features that could be coming to Google Messages very soon, including these 7 new additions.

Google Messages is officially rolling out its long-awaited ‘Delete for everyone’ option, but it comes with a slight catch

By Rowan Davies published 9 May 25

It's official, Google Messages is rolling out a feature allowing you to unsend messages for everyone in a chat, but there are some setbacks

A screenshot of a group chat details page in Google Messages

Google Messages is finally getting a group chat upgrade it should have had years ago

By Rowan Davies published 8 May 25

Google Messages is getting another group chat upgrade, and soon you could be able to add custom icons to your group chats.

Sonos and IKEA just ended their unlikely Symfonisk audio duet – and that’s a real shame

By Rowan Davies published 7 May 25

After six years of its Symfonisk audio homeware range, Sonos and IKEA have quietly announced the end of their partnership.

Having Spotify artist page issues? You aren't alone – Spotify says it's working on a fix

By Rowan Davies published 6 May 25

Some Spotify users are currently reporting issues within the app, including being unable to see artist profiles or their top songs –Spotify has launched an investigation.

Benji and David looking up at something off-camera in A Real Pain

9 of the best movies and shows I streamed in April 2025, including an Oscar-winning drama with 96% on Rotten Tomatoes

By Rowan Davies published 4 May 25

My month of streaming had a lot of ups, and a lot of downs. Here are 9 titles I streamed in April 2025.

Google Messages could get a big design upgrade soon – here are 4 useful features that are coming

By Rowan Davies published 1 May 25

Google is bringing even more upgrades to its Messages platform – including a very welcome Unsubscribe function.

Close-ups of Spotify's Smart Shuffle disable function

Spotify has secretly added a new way to disable one of its most disliked features, and I’m fully on board

By Rowan Davies published 29 April 25

Spotify has quietly added a new solution to disabling one of its most annoying features. This is how you can disable Smart Shuffle.

Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman striding motorbikes in promo for Long Way Home

3 new Apple TV+ movies and shows you should stream in May 2025

By Rowan Davies published 28 April 25

Apple TV+ has new movies and shows coming in May 2025. Here are three I think you should stream first.

Seth Rogen's Matt holding a coffee cup as he stands in the back yard of an LA home in The Studio

This is your last chance to get a rare Apple TV+ deal that lets you save 70% on a subscription – here are 5 top-rated shows to get started with

By Rowan Davies last updated 23 April 25

There's not long left until this rare Apple TV+ 70% discount expires – here are five shows that might tempt you to sign up.

Raye, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chappell Roan performing at their Tiny Desk Concerts

This unique music series is my favorite thing on YouTube – here are my 7 best NPR Tiny Desk Concerts of all time

By Rowan Davies published 19 April 25

NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts are my go-to for when I want some quality on-demand live music. Here are my top 7 Tiny Desk Concerts of all time.

Google Messages is testing some useful upgrades – here are 5 features that could be coming

By Rowan Davies published 16 April 25

Google is really giving its Messages service a lot of attention, and is testing even more new features - here are 5 that could arrive soon.

Toshiba's new portable turntable on an office desk

Toshiba's wireless portable turntable is the Sound Burger of 2025 – just don't take it to beach parties

By Rowan Davies published 16 April 25

Toshiba's unveiled a new portable vinyl record player set to be shipped this month, but while it looks like a lot of fun, serious vinyl collectors may be a little wary.

Google Photos is getting a big overhaul - here are 3 new features you should look out for

By Rowan Davies published 15 April 25

Google is really paying attention to its photo and video sharing service - these 3 new features are its recent standouts.

Eoin Macken as Davis and Andrew Liner as Reid in Ransom Canyon

Netflix's Ransom Canyon star is already hoping the new western TV show will return for season 2: 'there's more story to tell'

By Rowan Davies published 12 April 25

Exclusive Netflix's Ransom Canyon star, Andrew Liner, gives us a new insight to what to expect of the new western series, including a gripping finale that could lead to a second season.

A close up of the WhatsApp App Store page

WhatsApp has just dropped these 9 new features – including 2 that I'm not happy about

By Rowan Davies published 11 April 25

WhatsApp has just rolled out an endless list of new call and chat functions, but two of them have really rubbed users the wrong way.

An X post on an iPhone showing new Apple emojis

I really wanted these viral pop star emojis to arrive with iOS 18.5, but it was never going to happen – here’s why

By Rowan Davies published 10 April 25

A viral post convinced millions that Apple was bringing pop star emojis to iOS 18.5. Turns out it was all a lie.

YouTube displaying on a smart TV with someone pointing a remote

Is the YouTube TV app missing from your Roku? You're not alone, here's how to fix it

By Rowan Davies published 9 April 25

Roku owners have noticed that the YouTube TV app has randomly vanished from their devices. Here's how people have been fixing the issue.

No, Spotify Premium won't be getting ads: subscribers can relax as Spotify debunks rumors

By Rowan Davies published 9 April 25

Spotify has given its subscribers reassurance that ads will not be coming to its Premium tier - but does this bug point to a tier shake-up?

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