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

I've already been using macOS Tahoe 26 for a month – here are 4 features that make it worth the upgrade

By David Nield published 24 July 25

There's plenty to like in the next big desktop software upgrade from Apple, and here's my experience with it.

I've been using iOS 26 for a month – here are 3 things I love and 1 I don’t

By David Nield published 24 July 25

I jumped in early in regards to iOS 26 testing, and here's what you need to know about the big software update.

Amazon adds two new Kindle Colorsofts to its lineup – a cheaper 16GB model and a version for kids

By David Nield published 24 July 25

Then there were three, as Amazon adds a couple more models to the Kindle Colorsoft range.

Some of the exclusive Pixel 9 AI photo-editing features could be heading to older phones

By David Nield published 24 July 25

A couple of clever AI tools for editing images could be rolled out to more phones, all the way back to the Pixel 6.

Angry Google Home users are reporting that their devices are getting increasingly buggy – and Google has now promised to fix them

By David Nield last updated 24 July 25

While Google pushes out constant updates to Gemini AI, its smart home devices are being neglected.

The Now Bar on the best Samsung phones is about to get a lot more useful – and could soon match Live Activities on iOS

By David Nield last updated 24 July 25

Samsung seems keen to add more third-party apps to its Now Bar, a key part of One UI 7.

NordPass Review: Is it safe?

By Mike Jennings last updated 22 July 25

Updated NordPass ticks every mainstream box and delivers a straightforward interface and robust security measures – alongside a decent price.

Apple quietly reveals CarPlay's big video upgrade in iOS 26, but there's a catch

By David Nield published 22 July 25

It looks as though CarPlay will support video playback when iOS 26 is launched, but will automakers add it?

iPad Pro 13-inch with M4 chip on a wooden table

The biggest change in the next iPad Pro could be the addition of an extra camera – here's why

By David Nield published 21 July 25

The next iPad Pro could be the first to sport two forward-facing cameras, for both landscape and portrait modes.

Android looks set to improve the Fast Pair experience for wireless earbuds

By David Nield published 21 July 25

Hidden code in Google Play Services suggests that a revamped look for earbuds battery status is on the way.

Best website builder for photographers of 2025

By David Nield last updated 21 July 25

Buying Guide We list the best website builders for photographers, to make it simple and easy to share your portfolio and engage with your audience.

Best website builder for musicians of 2025

By David Nield last updated 21 July 25

Updated We list the best website builders for musicians, to make it simple and easy to share your music, connect with your audience and promote your tickets and merchandise without needing to learn code.

Garmin looks set to launch the Venu 4 and a new affordable Forerunner model very soon

By David Nield published 20 July 25

We could be getting two new wearables from Garmin in a short space of time based on this information.

Fresh foldable iPhone leaks give us more hints about the price and a key spec

By David Nield published 20 July 25

This could be the most expensive iPhone ever, with the biggest ever iPhone battery packed inside.

The latest Google Pixel Watch 4 leaks point to a price freeze – and a new strength training feature

By David Nield published 19 July 25

A couple of new Pixel Watch 4 leaks suggest it'll offer extra fitness features and cost the same as the Pixel Watch 3.

The latest iPhone 17 Air battery leak is a worrying one – but iOS 26 could help

By David Nield published 19 July 25

There's more evidence that the new iPhone model could come with a relatively small battery.

The Google Pixel Watch 4 is rumored to improve repairability – and could add two useful emergency features

By David Nield published 18 July 25

The launch of the Pixel Watch 4 is likely to be just a month away, and we now might have more info on it.

Garmin's latest software update fixes ghost touches on new Forerunner models – but adds more bugs

By David Nield published 17 July 25

Software version 6.18 is heading to Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970 smartwatches now.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7

New Samsung tri-fold leaks may have revealed its launch window and official name

By David Nield published 17 July 25

We may see the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold make its long-awaited debut sometime in October.

Samsung may be planning a MagSafe-style upgrade for its Galaxy phones – and could even ditch wired charging

By David Nield published 16 July 25

A Samsung user survey gives us some pointers about what the company might be planning for the future.

Two key specs for the base-model iPhone 17 just leaked again – and only one is an upgrade

By David Nield published 16 July 25

It seems as though the standard iPhone 17 is going to get a newer chip but stick with the same RAM.

There are conflicting rumors about the price of the foldable iPhone – but it won't be the key to its success

By David Nield published 15 July 25

The folding iPhone could cost more or less than expected, depending on the analysts you want to believe.

Samsung Galaxy S25 showing Now Briefing or whatever screen saying Have a good day

Here's how Google could copy the Now Bar from One UI 8 on its Pixel phones

By David Nield published 15 July 25

A new feature called Gemini Space would appear to be on the way, based on code hidden in Android.

The Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro's key specs and packaging may have been revealed in a new leak

By David Nield published 14 July 25

Another super-affordable smartwatch from the Nothing sub-brand would seem to be on the way.

DJI Mic 2 transmitter in the hand with wind shield attached

Detailed leaks reveal likely designs of the DJI Mic 3 and DJI Osmo 360 ahead of rumored reveal later this month

By David Nield published 14 July 25

DJI makes some excellent gadgets besides drones, and we have more details on two upcoming products.

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