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

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.

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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.

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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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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 seems set to bring back the Classic – and it might even make me switch from my Garmin

By David Nield published 29 April 25

The latest Galaxy Watch 8 leak suggests the Classic version of the watch is going to make a return, after missing out in 2024.

Android 16 is set to bring extra security protection against USB hacks

By David Nield published 28 April 25

It looks as though Advanced Protection Mode on Android 16 is going to come with this upgrade.

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Google teases a key upgrade for Android Find My Device coming "very soon", and touts 4x speed improvements

By David Nield published 27 April 25

Google has commented on the current state of the Find My Device network, and says it's getting better.

Newly leaked DJI Mavic 4 Pro images may have revealed the premium drone's design in full

By David Nield published 27 April 25

Leaked images of the DJI Mavic 4 Pro give us a good look at the drone's design and its accessory packs.

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Google ends support for older Nest thermostats – and will stop selling new models in Europe completely

By David Nield published 26 April 25

These latest decisions from Google highlight the perils of trying to keep a smart home running.

New Samsung tri-fold leak gives us another hint about how big the 'G Fold' phone might be

By David Nield published 26 April 25

The latest tidbit of information we have about the Samsung tri-fold suggests a smaller screen than Huawei.

Apple's new iPhone 16 ad encourages you to go case-free – here’s why that’s still a bad idea

By David Nield published 25 April 25

Apple's latest promo ad shows an iPhone 16 being dropped to the floor, but surviving without a scratch.

Android 16 could give the lock screen on your Pixel phone a revamped design

By David Nield published 24 April 25

Code hidden in the latest Android 16 beta suggests Pixel owners are going to get a new-look lock screen.

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The best kids' desks 2025: top children's desks for study and play

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated 23 April 25

Looking for the best kids' desk ahead of back to school season?Take a look at our top picks and the best deals right now.

New iPhone 17e leak suggests we'll get a new model every year – here's when to expect it and what we want to see

By David Nield published 23 April 25

It looks as though we'll get an 'e' iPhone every year for the foreseeable future, according to the latest rumor.

It seems that One UI 7 is finally rolling out to the Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S24 FE

By David Nield published 22 April 25

It would seem that Samsung devices launched back in 2023 are now getting the One UI 7 software update.

5 things the Google Pixel 10 needs to do to beat the Apple iPhone 17 in 2025

By David Nield published 21 April 25

Expect these handsets to launch around August (the Pixel 10) and September (the iPhone 17) of this year.

We just got a big hint that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 are on schedule

By David Nield published 20 April 25

It looks more and more likely that the next Samsung foldables are going to break cover in July.

Nothing CEO Carl Pei just told us when the Nothing Phone 3 will be launched

By David Nield published 20 April 25

The Nothing Phone 3 will be arriving in July, August, or September – though July is most likely.

YouTube Music listeners are getting a very handy new volume control

By David Nield published 19 April 25

A much-requested volume normalization control for YouTube Music appears to be rolling out for some users.

Fresh iPhone 17 dummy unit leak may show camera bumps and MagSafe connectors for all four models

By David Nield published 19 April 25

We've got another look at the size and the shape of the four models Apple is expected to unveil this year.

ICYMI: the 8 biggest tech stories of the week, from new ChatGPT upgrades to Polaroid's latest instant camera

By David Nield published 19 April 25

We're just about catching our breath again from the latest week in tech – and these were the biggest stories.

The iPhone 18 is again tipped to get a major performance boost – but price hikes could follow

By David Nield published 18 April 25

The iPhone 18 is rumored to be switching to a new manufacturing process, which is more expensive.

Leaked Razr Plus 2025 specs may have revealed everything about Motorola's next flip foldable

By David Nield published 18 April 25

The Motorola Razr Plus 2025 (also known as the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra) will be made official on April 24.

The 'final' One UI 7 update is rolling out to the Galaxy S25, but older phones could still be waiting a while to get it

By David Nield published 17 April 25

There's still a lack of clarity around when handsets such as the Galaxy S23 might finally get One UI 7.

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