Articles by David Nield, Freelance Contributor

Dave is a freelance tech journalist who has been writing about gadgets, apps and the web for more than two decades. Based out of Stockport, England, on TechRadar you'll find him covering news, features and reviews, particularly for phones, tablets and wearables. Working to ensure our breaking news coverage is the best in the business over weekends, David also has bylines at Gizmodo, T3, PopSci and a few other places besides, as well as being many years editing the likes of PC Explorer and The Hardware Handbook.

Articles by: David Nield

AirPods Pro 2 out of their case on a wooden surface

Apple may not get around to launching the AirPods Pro 3 until 2026

By David Nield published 15 June 25

We had heard rumors that the AirPods Pro 3 would arrive this year, but a new leak contradicts them.

Mac gaming just leveled up – Steam finally runs natively on Apple silicon

By David Nield published 14 June 25

With support for Intel chips and Rosetta 2 going away, Steam for macOS is making the switch to ARM.

New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 image leaks hint at a thin frame and a big camera bump

By David Nield published 14 June 25

A couple of leaked images suggest that the upcoming foldable is going to be thinner than the current model.

These are the top 5 most exciting iOS 26 features, according to iPhone fans

By David Nield published 13 June 25

Apple has packed an awful lot into the iOS 26 upgrade, and these are the features you've told us you're looking forward to the most.

Your Wear OS smartwatch can now warn you about imminent earthquakes

By David Nield published 13 June 25

The Android Earthquake Alerts System is now going to flash up notifications on your wrist as well.

Pixel 6a phones keep catching fire, so Google is going to put limits on their batteries

By David Nield published 12 June 25

Google says it will roll out a software update putting restrictions on the Pixel 6a battery to prevent overheating.

Vivo says its next foldable will be the first Android phone to support the Apple Watch, somehow – but I'm not convinced yet

By David Nield published 11 June 25

The Vivo X Fold 5 is apparently going to bring with it support for the Apple Watch and iPhone data syncing.

This could be the biggest Galaxy Watch 8 leak yet – it just went up for sale on eBay

By David Nield published 10 June 25

Samsung's 2025 smartwatch has shown up online a month ahead of its expected unveiling.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 tipped to bring 'industry-first' features – here's what they could be

By David Nield published 9 June 25

A fresh leak suggests there are some significant upgrades on the way for Samsung's next flagship foldable.

Apple WWDC 2025: dates, timings, and everything we're expecting from the big software show

By David Nield last updated 9 June 25

Apple's next big software showcase is very close – here are the dates and everything we're expecting to see.

Your Google Pixel Watch could be about to get a useful new security feature

By David Nield published 8 June 25

Google is apparently working on giving you the option to lock your phone if your smartwatch is disconnected.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 on a table

The upcoming Samsung tri-fold phone may take a while to charge up

By David Nield published 8 June 25

It doesn't look as though the upcoming Galaxy tri-fold is going to improve on the current flagships in charging speeds.

Apple Watch Series 10 being held in a hand

Here are the Apple Watch models rumored to be compatible with watchOS 26

By David Nield published 7 June 25

Each time another watchOS version rolls around, we need to check which models it's compatible with.

This is the most exciting rumored iOS 26 feature of WWDC 2025, according to you

By David Nield published 7 June 25

A pile of new features have been rumored for iOS 26, which is the rebrand that we think iOS 19 is getting.

The iPhone 17 is tipped to come with a MagSafe charging boost – but it might cost you

By David Nield published 6 June 25

It looks as though the iPhone 17 could get a welcome charging upgrade, but will it be hit by tariffs?

Apple Watch Series 10 42mm vs 46mm side by side

Apple Watch Series 11: Everything we know so far

By David Nield last updated 5 June 25

We're expecting another Apple Watch to arrive sometime in September 2025 – here's what we know so far.

Will your iPhone get iOS 26? This is the rumored support list for the rebranded iOS 19

By David Nield published 5 June 25

A new leak suggests that three iPhones are going to be left behind by Apple's next big software update.

A flood of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 leaks have arrived – including a potential launch date

By David Nield last updated 4 June 25

More details about Samsung's upcoming foldables have appeared in a batch of fresh leaks.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 may miss out on the Android version of MagSafe – just like the Galaxy S25

By David Nield published 3 June 25

It looks like Samsung's next flagship foldable will miss out on MagSafe-style magnetic charging, like many Android phones before it.

An image of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra from a hands-on event

The One UI 8 beta could extend to older devices soon – these Galaxy phones could be next in line for Android 16

By David Nield published 2 June 25

It seems Samsung is putting preparations in place to allow phones other than the Galaxy S25 to get the One UI 8 beta.

Fresh DJI Osmo 360 leaks may have given us a sneak preview of the 360-degree camera and its specs

By David Nield published 2 June 25

The launch of the DJI Osmo 360 shouldn't be too far away now, and more images have leaked online.

The HMD Key in Midnight Black and Icy Blue

We may have some information on incoming smartwatches from Android phone and tablet maker HMD

By David Nield published 1 June 25

We may have some information on incoming smartwatches from Android phone and tablet maker HMD.

Sony WH-1000XM6 with earcups pointed towards the camera

Sony WH-1000XM6 repairability report gives you another reason to buy these flagship headphones

By David Nield published 1 June 25

The Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are easier to repair than the Sony WH-1000XM5, according to iFixit.

Apple is rumored to be working on haptic buttons for the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch

By David Nield published 31 May 25

We could get a haptic feedback revolution across all of Apple's gadgets in the not-too-distant future.

The Google Pixel 9 being used to make a phone call

We just got a big hint that the Google Pixel 10 could be launching earlier than expected

By David Nield published 31 May 25

Pixel superfans have been invited to a sneak preview event next month, suggesting a schedule change.

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