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

The cast of Netflix's Beauty in Black at the season one premiere

Beauty in Black star Bailey Tippen says to 'be prepared for a wild ride' in season two of Tyler Perry's drama series on Netflix

By Rowan Davies published

Bailey Tippen on Beauty in Black season 2, how Tyler Perry is a mentor and which movies and shows she wants to star in next.

A smartphone with the Google Keep app open

Google Keep could get a fresh redesign soon – including two features that’ll make it much easier to use

By Rowan Davies published

Some Google Keep features could soon be getting a modern revamp – here's what we know so far.

A phone with the Google Photos logo on the screen

Dark mode for Google Photos is no longer exclusive to phones, as Google finally brings it to its web version

By Rowan Davies published

No more strained eyes - Google finally brings its dark mode feature to the web version of Google Photos.

Google Messages

Google Messages is getting two big group chat upgrades – including a much-needed new snooze function

By Rowan Davies published

Google is really revamping its Messages service, and these two new features could be serious upgrades for users.

Someone holding up a smartphone displaying the YouTube app

Annoyed by YouTube autoplaying videos on Android? Sorry, it’s not a bug, it’s another experimental feature

By Rowan Davies published

YouTube is yet again exploring with new features, as Android users have noticed this strange auto-play function in their mobile apps.

Alexa AI

Alexa Plus has started rolling out to users, but it’s missing these 5 useful features

By Rowan Davies published

Amazon is launching Alexa+ in early access for certain users, but it's missing a handful of features that were showcased at its big launch.

The YouTube logo on a landscape smartphone

YouTube is testing a fix for the most annoying thing about subscriber notifications – and I'm fully on board

By Rowan Davies published

YouTube is in the middle of testing another feature, but this time its aim is stop bombarding you with unwanted notifications.

An image of Pro-Ject's Flatten it closed and opened

Pro-Ject’s new vinyl flattener will fix any warped LPs you inadvertently buy on Record Store Day

By Rowan Davies published

Pro-Ject is answering your warped vinyl prayers ahead of Record Store Day 2025 – say hello to Flatten it.

Youtube

YouTube Premium could be getting a new time-saving perk, showing you recommended videos directly in your playback queue

By Rowan Davies published

YouTube Premium subscribers could be getting another new feature that shows you recommended videos directly in the playback queue.

Spotify's new Concerts Near You playlist feature showing a list of songs by local touring artists

Spotify has launched a new Concerts Near You playlist, making it easier for you to see if your favorite artists are performing in your area

By Rowan Davies published

Spotify has launched a new feature that makes it easier for you to see which artists are touring your local area. Welcome, Concerts Near You.

YouTube Premium

Would you pay for better sound on YouTube? The video-sharing platform could soon let you control audio quality, but it'll cost you

By Rowan Davies published

YouTube could be launching a new audio control feature allowing you to adjust sound as well as video quality - but only for YouTube premium subscribers.

Cassian Andor piloting a TIE Avenger in Andor season 2

Star Wars: Andor creator is taking a stance against AI by canceling plans to release its scripts, and I completely get why

By Rowan Davies published

Andor's creator has back-tracked on his plans to publish the show's season one scripts out of fear it will be used by AI companies to train algorithms.

Logo of YouTube Shorts

Is YouTube auto-playing Shorts when you open the app? Well, you’re not alone - here’s how to fix it

By Rowan Davies published

A bug has been spotted in the YouTube app that automatically opens the Shorts tab instead of the homepage. Here's what you can do to fix it.

google nest

Google is slowly phasing out its Assistant helper to make room for Gemini's reign in smartphones - here’s how it’s doing the same for smart home devices

By Rowan Davies published

Google has announced that Gemini will replace Google Assistant, but not just for smartphones. This is how Google has started its Gemini roll out to smart speakers.

Google Messages update

Google Messages could soon follow WhatsApp with an upgrade that makes it much easier to join group chats

By Rowan Davies published

Android Authority has spotted a line in Google Messages' beta that could make it easier for you to add people to group chats.

A close up of the new web version of Apple Music Classical

Apple Music Classical is now available on the web, but its Mac app is still nowhere in sight

By Rowan Davies published

Apple Music Classical has expanded once again and is now available online, but you'll have to wait longer for its native Mac app.

A close up of The Daily podcast from Pocket Casts' web page

‘Podcasting shouldn’t be locked behind walled gardens’: Pocket Casts slams Spotify and makes its web player free to all

By Rowan Davies published

Podcast service Pocket Casts has lifted the requirement for a subscription in the web version of its platform. Now you stream all of your favorite podcasts free of charge.

Eight Samsung TVs mounted to the wall showing different basketball games

Samsung is offering you 8 new TVs in one bundle for March Madness, in case you want to watch all games at once like a Bond villain’s lair

By Rowan Davies published

In a first-of-its-kind deal, Samsung is selling you eight different TVs in one bundle so you can catch every moment of NNCA's March Madness tournament.

Apple products all showing different versions of the Apple Photos app

Apple Photos could actually win you over in iOS 18.4 – here are 4 improvements that are coming

By Rowan Davies published

Apple's iOS 18.4 update is right around the corner and we're excited to see what new features it's going to bring - including these four new additions to the Apple Photos app.

Two Android phones on a green and blue background showing Google Messages

Struggling with slow Google Messages photo transfers? Google says new update will make 'noticeable difference'

By Rowan Davies published

Google Messages users have noticed a media performance issue that makes it difficult to receive photos and videos.

Apple One subscription service

Apple One's Premier subscription tier just got two new perks, but I still don't think it's worth nearly $40 a month

By Rowan Davies published

Apple has added two new services to its Apple One Premier bundle tier, but it's going to take a lot more convincing for me to sign up.

A close up of the limited edition vinyl turntable wrist watch from AndoAndoAndo

This limited-edition timepiece turns the iconic Technics SL-1200 turntable into a watch, and I want one

By Rowan Davies published

Wear your vinyl-loving heart on your sleeve? A limited edition Technics SL-1200-inspired watch can help with that.

An image of a Jackbox Games Party Pack

Jackbox games is coming to smart TVs in mid-2025, and I can’t wait to be reunited with one of my favorite party video games

By Rowan Davies published

Forget having to rely on PC to use Jackbox Games, the service is coming to smart TVs soon. Here's what we know so far.

A screen shot from a promotional video showing the HealthBuds fitness tracking earphones from Synseer

These mysterious wireless earbuds claim to monitor your heart and hearing health simultaneously, but there’s a catch

By Rowan Davies published

Synseer's health tracking earbuds claim they'll make your smartwatch obsolete, but the pricing structure has me looking in the opposite direction.

Lady Gaga sat at a press conference table for Spotify's fan event

Spotify’s press conference with Lady Gaga shows that music streaming services really do think about the fans after all

By Rowan Davies published

Lady Gaga's Spotify press conference marked the streamer's first major fan press event – and I need to see more of these in the future from the likes of Apple Music and Tidal too.

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