Rowan Davies

Rowan Davies

Editorial Associate

Rowan is an Editorial Associate and Apprentice Writer for TechRadar. A recent addition to the news team, he is involved in generating stories for topics that spread across TechRadar's categories. His interests in audio tech and knowledge in entertainment culture help bring the latest updates in tech news to our readers.


He has been writing for publications since he started his studies at age 18. Rowan graduated from Cardiff University in 2023 after attaining a Master's in Creative Writing, and earlier a Bachelor's in Media, Journalism, and Culture. He began his journey as a writer at Cardiff University's Quench Magazine contributing to film/ TV, music, and culture sections, later becoming Music Section Editor. 


In his free time, Rowan is a freelance writer for Cardiff-based culture magazine Buzz where he reviews music, film, and conducts interviews with featured guests. When he is not writing, you can find him at any given music gig, or endlessly scrolling TikTok immersing in celebrity news and drama.  

Articles by: Rowan Davies

A still from the movie Sound of Metal showing Riz Ahmed's character Ruben playing the drums.

Spooky season is nearly here! Here are 9 movies I recommend watching on Netflix, Prime Video and more

By Rowan Davies published

The Craft and The Dark Knight were some of my September favorites – see what other movies made the cut.

A man at DJ decks in a promo photo for Spotify integration with djay

Is Spotify Mix already overshadowed? This audio-mixing software lets you mix Spotify’s entire music library

By Rowan Davies published

Algoriddim's audio-mixing tool djay now allows you to access all of Spotify's music catalog.

Man holding a smartphone with the YouTube app opening

YouTube is finally letting you hide one of its most annoying features – and you’re going to be thankful for this

By Rowan Davies published

After constant user complaints, YouTube is letting you get rid of end screen pop-ups – although the solution is far from perfect.

ChatGPT WhatsApp

WhatsApp users have been begging for message translations for two long years – and now it’s finally here

By Rowan Davies published

First Apple introduced Live Translation to Messages, and now WhatsApp is following through with its own version.

Apple Music in the iPhone app store on an orange background

AutoMix compatibility is frustrating Apple Music subscribers – these are the devices the audio-mixing tool actually works with in iOS 26

By Rowan Davies published

Despite the AutoMix craze, Apple Music's biggest iOS 26 upgrade comes with some limitations.

Nest Thermostat 2020 on the wall

Google Home just got a major update – here are 4 new features you can try right now

By Rowan Davies published

Google has added a new automation editor to the Google Home app, and a handful of other useful upgrades.

Three iPhones showing Spotify's Mix feature, with a playlist in the centre and two iPhones on either side showing the mixing software

I've been using Spotify Mix for weeks, and I can’t stop pretending that I’m the world’s best DJ

By Rowan Davies published

Here's why Spotify Mix playlists have become one of my favorite new features so far.

Spotify on a mobile device next to ChatGPT on a mobile device

I asked ChatGPT for the best secret Spotify tricks – here are 5 hacks it gave me that I didn't know about

By Rowan Davies published

This is what ChatGPT had to say when I asked it for the best hidden Spotify hacks.

An iPhone on a red background showing the Spotify app being updated in the App Store.

I've been listening to Spotify Lossless for a few days – here are 3 things I love and 2 I don't

By Rowan Davies published

From vocal clarity, to its unfortunate bugs, these are my peaks and pits of Spotify Lossless so far.

YouTube Music

YouTube Music just launched these 3 new features – and it's clearly copying Spotify

By Rowan Davies published

New music countdowns and artist videos? YouTube Music is starting to look an lot like Spotify.

An iPhone showing the iTunes homepage with Taylor Swift's new album, The Life of a Showgirl, for pre-order

Did Taylor Swift just resurrect iTunes? Apple's music app breaks a 6-year silence for the singer’s new album

By Rowan Davies published

Is iTunes back? It seems as though Taylor Swift has resurrected the OG digital music platform.

An image of Spotify Lossless settings on an iPhone next to a song being played with the Lossless label

Spotify Lossless isn't a universal hit with fans – here are their biggest worries so far

By Rowan Davies published

We're a week into the Spotify Lossless rollout, and users with access are sharing their thoughts on the improved audio setting so far.

Spotify app on a smartphone

It’s about time – Spotify is finally upgrading its free tier with these Premium-style features

By Rowan Davies published

Spotify is upgrading the free experience for the first time in seven years, and now users have more control over what they play.

A phone on a green and purple background showing the Spotify Lossless mode

Spotify Lossless is officially on the way – these are the 5 main things you need to know

By Rowan Davies published

From launch date to device compatibility, these are the main points to bear in mind when it comes to Spotify Lossless.

A Nikon camera next to an iPhone Air and new Bose headphones

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Apple's iPhone Air debut to Spotify finally getting Lossless music

By Hamish Hector published

This week Apple debuted new iPhones, Bose gave us new headphones, and Nikon dropped a camera.

The watchOS 26 update announced at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2025.

watchOS 26 finally has a release date – here are the 5 best new features

By Rowan Davies published

We now know when watchOS 26 is rolling out, and we can't wait to try its array of new functions.

A Spotify promo image showing three smartphones displaying the Spotify homepage and Spotify's DJ feature.

'Four years too late': after a 5-year wait for Spotify Lossless, ex subscribers are reacting – and it's not good

By Rowan Davies published

Spotify Lossless is on the way, but some users are still waiting for the arrival of features that have been around for years.

Two phones on a green and purple background showing Spotify's new lossless mode

Audiophiles rejoice! Spotify Lossless is finally here – and it’s a huge step for the streaming service

By Rowan Davies published

At last, lossless audio is now available in Spotify. Here's what we know so far, including how to enable it.

Apple Watch Series 11

Apple Watch Series 11 vs Apple Watch Series 10: Is it worth upgrading straight away?

By Rowan Davies published

The Apple Watch Series 11 has been announced, but how does Apple's new flagship smartwatch compare to the Apple Watch Series 10?

The Samsung Galaxy Ring in Titanium Silver Colorway

We’ve been patiently waiting for an Apple Ring for years – but will it make an appearance at today’s huge Apple Event?

By Rowan Davies published

The Apple event is hours away, but what's the status of the company's first smart ring?

Google Nest Cam Doorbell

Google Nest Doorbell leaks suggest launch is imminent – and it’s coming with 3 major upgrades, including Google Gemini

By Rowan Davies published

Google is tipped to announce new smart home devices integrated with Gemini on October 1 – here's what we know about the new Nest Doorbell so far.

the front view of the Google Nest Cam (Wired)

Google has leaked its next lineup of Nest Cams and Doorbells with Gemini, and they’re already appearing in stores

By Rowan Davies published

The Nest Cam Outdoor, Nest Cam Indoor, and Nest Doorbell were all spotted at a Home Depot store - but the new Nest smart speaker is no where to be found.

Two iPhones showing Spotify's list of smart filters

Spotify's new Smart Filters are the decluttering tools I've longed for, but they're missing one key element I can't get past

By Rowan Davies published

Spotify is bringing more organization tools for Your Library with the much-needed Smart Filters, but it's missing my saved songs.

Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel as Lorelai and Rory Gilmore in a still from Gilmore Girls

I’ve started my annual Gilmore Girls rewatch on Netflix – here’s why I think it’s a timeless piece of television

By Rowan Davies published

Gilmore Girls is everyone's go-to Netflix show for autumnal bingeing, and I've just started my annual rewatch.

Fire TV

This YouTube TV deal slashes $33 off for two months, and everybody is talking about it – here's how to claim it before it's too late

By Rowan Davies published

YouTube TV's latest streaming deal is only available until September 30, so here's your push to grab it now.

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