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

Android and Chrome just got 4 super-useful accessibility upgrades – including a powerful Gemini trick for quizzing photos

By David Nield published 16 May 25

For those who struggle to use Chrome and Android in conventional ways, more assistance is on the way.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus in Navy Blue showing home screen with AI generated lighthouse, standinng in between two adorable Android figurines

Samsung reveals One UI 8 rollout timeline – there are the phones and tablets that will support it

By David Nield published 15 May 25

The launch of Android 16 is imminent, and Samsung has suggested that One UI 8 won't be far behind.

Last-minute Sony WH-1000XM6 leaks hint at colors, pricing, and design for the flagship headphones

By David Nield published 15 May 25

More details of the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones have leaked out, ahead of its grand unveiling.

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL review back handheld

Google teases a refresh for the Pixel's always-on display in Android 16 – and it's about time it caught up to Apple and Samsung

By David Nield published 14 May 25

The lock screen on Pixel phones could look much more appealing once Android 16 has rolled out.

We thought Samsung Messages was being retired – but it could now get 4 new features to take on Google Messages

By David Nield published 13 May 25

It seems more features are on the way to Samsung Messages, which Samsung said it was 'sunsetting' last year.

It looks as though Garmin is working on another high-end smartwatch as a Fenix 8 spin-off

By David Nield published 13 May 25

Signs of an imminent Garmin D2 Mach 2 have been spotted, and the watch will be aimed at pilots.

Woman lifting dumbbell while wearing Whoop device on wrist

Whoop subscribers can now get a free upgrade to the latest devices – after a huge user backlash

By David Nield last updated 12 May 25

Whoop has changed its previous policy around current subscribers getting a free upgrade to new hardware.

Samsung's next pair of affordable Galaxy earbuds could come with a battery boost

By David Nield published 12 May 25

Another regulatory filing suggests that the Galaxy Buds Core could have bigger batteries than the 2023 edition.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge on display the January 22, 2025 Galaxy Unpacked event.

The latest Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leak shows off the phone's design – and a potential price

By David Nield published 11 May 25

We've got another unofficial look at the Galaxy S25 Edge, ahead of its expected unveiling tomorrow.

A huge Sony Xperia 1 VII leak hints at the design, colors, and features of the upcoming flagship

By David Nield published 10 May 25

We're just days away from the big unveiling of the Sony Xperia 1 VII, and here's what we can expect to see.

A new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leak may have revealed the foldable phone's dimensions and super-thin bezels

By David Nield published 10 May 25

We're expecting to see new Samsung foldables in July, and more details of one of the models have leaked out online.

ChatGPT may be preparing to offer weekly or lifetime subscriptions for your AI fix

By David Nield published 9 May 25

If you're not tempted by the current subscription offerings for the AI bot, you might like the new ones.

The Samsung Galaxy tri-fold could have these 3 features in common with the Galaxy Z Fold 7

By David Nield published 8 May 25

The Galaxy G Fold and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 may get launched at the same time, with some similarities.

DJI promises the Mavic 4 Pro will 'spin your world', and sets a launch date

By David Nield published 7 May 25

We've seen a lot of rumors and leaks around the DJI Mavic 4 Pro, and now we have some official news.

Samsung One UI 8 is bringing some key upgrades to Galaxy phones and watches – here's what's coming

By David Nield published 7 May 25

Fresh leaks point to some of the changes that will be arriving with the One UI 8 software update from Samsung.

Google just accidentally leaked the next major visual redesign for Android – here's what it looks like

By David Nield published 6 May 25

Google is preparing a significant design overhaul for Android, which it's calling Material 3 Expressive.

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

The latest Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 rumors hint at an imminent launch, and a battery upgrade for one model

By David Nield published 5 May 25

It seems increasingly likely that we'll see these foldables in a couple of months – here's what we think we know.

Major DJI Osmo 360 leak includes dozens of images of the 360-degree camera – and its manual

By David Nield published 5 May 25

Fresh leaks of the DJI Osmo 360 appear online, but there's doubt over whether DJI will go through with a launch.

Huge iPhone 17 Air news teased in new report – 3 things you need to know

By David Nield published 4 May 25

Fresh rumors suggest the battery life of the iPhone 17 Air won't be up to par – but Apple has a solution.

iPhone release date schedule could be set for a big shake-up – here's what we know

By David Nield published 4 May 25

In future years we might not get all the flagship iPhone models at the same time, according to a new report.

The latest Sony WH-1000XM6 leaks may have revealed the design and pricing of the headphones

By David Nield published 3 May 25

The long-awaited upgraded headphones should be made official within the next couple of weeks.

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE balanced on its front showing home screen menu

We just got another big hint that the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is on the way

By David Nield published 3 May 25

Once the Galaxy S25 Edge and the 2025 Samsung foldables have been unveiled, we should see the Galaxy S25 FE.

A still of a woman pointing a gun from Grand Theft Auto 6, next to three Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro phones, next to some Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses

ICYMI: the 8 biggest tech stories of the week, from ChatGPT's shopping upgrade to GTA 6 delays

By David Nield published 3 May 25

The week's 8 biggest tech stories from Nothing, OpenAI, Netflix, Starlink and more for May 3, 2025.

Google reveals powerful NotebookLM app for Android and iOS with release date – here's what it looks like

By David Nield published 2 May 25

The promised NotebookLM apps are showing up on the Play Store and App Store, with pre-orders now open.

Your Android phone is about to look very different – here are 5 design changes that could come with Android 16

By David Nield published 1 May 25

It looks as though Google has big plans for the Android user interface, and these are the changes on the way.

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