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 16 may be adding its own version of iOS StandBy Mode

By David Nield published 19 May 25

It looks as though Android could follow iOS in adding a display mode for when your phone is inactive and charging.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and tri-fold foldables are rumored to be coming with a titanium upgrade

By David Nield published 18 May 25

We now have a better idea of the materials that might be used in these two upcoming foldables.

New iPhone 17 Air leak hints at how the super-slim phone might solve its potential battery life issues

By David Nield published 18 May 25

It seems as though there might be just enough time for TDK to get its next-gen batteries ready by September.

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The latest Nothing Phone 3 leak hints at chipset, camera, and battery specifications

By David Nield published 17 May 25

We've got a few more details about the upcoming Nothing flagship, which could well launch in July.

Google I/O 2025: 7 things we expect to see at the big event and 2 things we don't

By David Nield published 17 May 25

Google I/O 2025 gets underway on Tuesday, May 20, and here's what you should and shouldn't expect to see.

We may have some key specs for the iPhone 17 Air – and it's even thinner than the Galaxy S25 Edge

By David Nield published 17 May 25

Some of the crucial specs around the iPhone 17 Air have now made their way online.

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.

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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.

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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.

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