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

Canon teases two big vlogging camera launches for next week – and one looks to be the PowerShot V1

By David Nield published 20 March 25

Canon teases a major unveiling for Wednesday, March 26, and we've already got some details on one of these models.

The bottom left corner of an Android phone, showing the Phone, Messages, Google icons and Google Search bar

Google Messages remote delete will soon save you from texting embarrassment – and here's how it works

By David Nield published 19 March 25

We've now seen the remote delete feature in action, following on from the rumors of its arrival last month.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip SE may launch months after the Galaxy Z Flip 7

By David Nield published 19 March 25

We could be waiting a while to get our hands on the more affordable flip foldable from Samsung.

Google rolls out another Chromecast bug fix for users who factory-reset their devices

By David Nield published 18 March 25

The final batch of devices affected by the recent streaming bug can now be set up again via Google Home.

New rumors predict a foldable iPhone will launch next year – and cost almost twice as much as the iPhone 16 Pro Max

By David Nield published 17 March 25

The rumors are all starting to agree about when the folding iPhone will show up, and what its starting price will be.

An image of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra from a hands-on event

Samsung's latest software upgrade could mean Galaxy phones beat iPhones for gaming – but you can't get it yet

By David Nield published 17 March 25

Samsung Game Booster+ comes with some useful controller remapping tools and extra GPU tweaks.

Google Pixel 9a benchmark link teases the performance of the upcoming mid-ranger

By David Nield published 16 March 25

The Pixel 9a is expected to have similar internal specs to the Pixel 9, though performance may vary.

Leaked iPhone 17 dummy units may have given us our best look yet at all four models

By David Nield published 16 March 25

We've got some more dummy units to pore over, and they show the same redesigns as earlier leaks.

A super close up image of the Google Gemini app in the Play Store

It's official: Google Assistant will be retired for phones this year, with Gemini taking over

By David Nield published 15 March 25

We now have confirmation that Google Gemini will be taking over from Google Assistant on all your devices.

Apple could launch an iPhone 17 Ultra this year – but we've heard these rumors before

By David Nield published 15 March 25

Apple could follow the iPhone 16 Pro Max with the iPhone 17 Ultra, according to a new leak.

Google is finally rolling out a fix for broken Chromecasts – just as new bugs appear on the Chromecast with Google TV

By David Nield published 14 March 25

A fix is on the way for the 2nd-gen Chromecast and Chromecast Audio, but new issues are being reported.

The latest iPhone 17 Pro Max leak may have given us another look at its upcoming redesign

By David Nield published 13 March 25

We've got some more evidence showing the upcoming redesign – and it sounds as though production is on schedule.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 could be in line for a Galaxy S25 Ultra-level camera upgrade

By David Nield published 13 March 25

It's been a barren few years for camera upgrades on the Z Fold series, but that might be changing in 2025.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, close up on the dual camera system, against a marbled background

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is being tipped to come with a sweet Google Gemini deal

By David Nield published 12 March 25

This could be another reason to invest in the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, besides its super-thin design.

Chromecasts are still broken – but Google tells fuming owners not to factory reset their devices

By David Nield published 12 March 25

The great Chromecast outage of 2025 continues, and the recommended advice is to sit tight and wait.

Your next Android bargain? Major Motorola leak teases details of multiple 2025 phones – including the Edge 60 series

By David Nield published 11 March 25

Here's what we think is coming from Motorola during the next few months, including color options.

The OLED iPad Pro is reportedly less popular than expected – and that could mean these changes to Apple's OLED iPad plans

By David Nield published 10 March 25

According to some well-placed sources, the switch to OLED hasn't shifted as many iPad Pros as Apple would've liked.

Chromecast users are getting increasingly angry about a weird 'untrusted device' bug that blocks casting – but a fix is coming

By David Nield published 10 March 25

It looks as though expired certificate issues are affecting many Chromecast and Chromecast Audio devices.

The new M4 MacBook Air finally fixes an Apple keyboard annoyance that's been around for decades

By David Nield published 9 March 25

The mute switch on the Apple keyboard now has a symbol that matches the on-screen graphics.

New iPhone 17 Air leak may have revealed some key specs – and how it compares to the iPhone 17 Pro Max

By David Nield published 9 March 25

Some crucial specs for both the iPhone 17 Air and the iPhone 17 Pro Max have made their way online.

Three iPhone 17 model dummy units appear in a hands-on video leak

By David Nield published 8 March 25

Thanks to some dummy units, we've got another look at the iPhone 17 designs – and some key dimensions.

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

New Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leak may have revealed some key details – including its price

By David Nield published 8 March 25

The upcoming phone is apparently going to cost as much as the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus when it goes on sale.

iPhone 17 Air leaks suggest it'll get next-gen battery – and offset the 17 Pro Max's weight gains

By David Nield published 7 March 25

We've got some more details on the dimensions of the iPhone 17 Air, and how it might maintain decent battery life.

Latest leaked Google Pixel 9a images hint at new purple color and the tiniest of camera bumps

By David Nield published 7 March 25

Some of Google's official Pixel 9a photography seems to have leaked online ahead of its launch.

Your older Pixel phone just got a performance and camera boost thanks to Google's new software update

By David Nield published 6 March 25

We're getting more details about software upgrades rolling out to Pixel phones old and new this week.

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