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

Best encrypted messaging app for Android of 2025

By Benedict Collins last updated 14 August 25

Updated We list the best encrypted messaging apps for Android, to make it simple and easy to ensure your texts and calls remain secure.

Google's Find Hub will soon get a big satellite location-sharing upgrade for Android fans – here’s how it'll work

By David Nield published 14 August 25

There's fresh evidence of a new feature in the FInd Hub, which enables you to share your whereabouts from anywhere.

Huawei's second tri-fold is tipped to launch in the same week as the iPhone 17 – and it sounds way more exciting

By David Nield published 13 August 25

The latest rumors suggest the Huawei Mate XT 2 is going to make an appearance in the second week of September.

iOS 26 beta 6 brings more surprise upgrades to your iPhone – and I'm already using my favorite one

By David Nield published 12 August 25

Another beta update has rolled out for iOS 26, and there are some notable changes in the software here.

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

Google Gemini has started spiraling into infinite loops of self-loathing – and AI chatbots have never felt more human

By David Nield published 11 August 25

Users are finding that when Google Gemini can't complete a coding task, a palpable sense of despair can set in.

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Best file transfer software of 2025

By David Nield last updated 11 August 25

Updated We list the best file transfer software, to make it simple and easy to share your images, folders and documents online.

Fresh Google Pixel Watch 4 leaks may give us our best look yet at the upgraded sensors and charging system

By David Nield published 10 August 25

Some more information around the Pixel Watch 4 has leaked, detailing the upgrades we can expect.

The Google Pixel 9 being used to make a phone call

New Google Pixel 10 rumor suggests it could ditch physical SIMs and go eSIM only

By David Nield published 10 August 25

Google could follow Apple in dropping the physical SIM card slot on its flagship phones in the US.

The DJI Osmo Nano is the latest DJI action camera to leak ahead of its official release

By David Nield published 9 August 25

We've got another DJI leak to tell you about, and this one concerns a compact action camera.

So many ChatGPT users have said they're missing the older GPT-4o model, OpenAI is going to bring it back

By David Nield published 9 August 25

There's been something of a backlash to GPT-5, so ChatGPT Plus users will still be able to choose GPT-4o.

iOS 26 beta gives Apple Maps an AI upgrade – and it might be enough to tempt you from Google Maps

By David Nield published 8 August 25

It seems Apple Maps is getting an AI-powered search upgrade with iOS 26, though it hasn't been officially announced.

AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation

iOS 26 could give your AirPods charging case a helpful lighting system boost – here’s how

By David Nield published 7 August 25

If you're running the latest developer beta of iOS 26, you may have noticed a change to the charging lights.

Garmin Venu 4: Everything we know so far about the premium smartwatch

By David Nield published 7 August 25

The Garmin Venu 3 is a hugely impressive smartwatch, and the successor is set to be even better.

Samsung confirms the Galaxy S25 will get One UI 8 in September – though Galaxy Watch owners have a longer wait

By David Nield published 6 August 25

Samsung has issued an update on when more devices will get One UI 8 for smartphones and smartwatches.

ChatGPT is getting break reminders and better mental health detection to encourage healthier interactions – here’s how they work

By David Nield published 5 August 25

OpenAI says it's rolling out several changes to ChatGPT to better support the well-being of its users.

This rumored Samsung Galaxy S26 upgrade will finally make contactless payments as easy as they are on the iPhone

By David Nield published 4 August 25

Samsung is reportedly considering adding a second NFC antenna to its Galaxy S26 series of phones.

It looks as though Google's fresh new Pixel 10 color will reach the Pixel Buds Pro 2 as well

By David Nield published 3 August 25

It looks as though the Pixel 10 phones will get a brand new color, and it could roll out to other devices too.

'Apple must do this, Apple will do this' – Tim Cook rallies staff in face of AI delays

By David Nield published 3 August 25

Apple remains a long way behind when it comes to AI, but executives are confident about the future.

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE held in someone's hand with display showing the time

We may now have a full specs sheet for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

By David Nield published 2 August 25

Most of the Galaxy S25 FE specs have now leaked, though not much is changing from the Galaxy S24 FE.

New leak supposedly shows the super-slim battery Apple may use in the iPhone 17 Pro

By David Nield published 2 August 25

An image supposedly showing the battery casing of the iPhone 17 Pro has leaked

A drone under a cloth, the new DJI Osmo 360, and an AirTag being put in a shoe

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from DJI and Insta360 trading blows to OpenAI getting scared by its own AI

By Hamish Hector published 2 August 25

Here's your firmware update for August 2, 2025

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Why do angry UK internet users want to repeal the Online Safety Act? Here are the 5 biggest complaints

By David Nield published 1 August 25

Since the latest part of the Online Safety Act has come into force, it's come in for an increasing amount of criticism – here are the main reasons why.

The Google Pixel Watch 4 price and promo deals just leaked – and we could escape price hikes

By David Nield published 1 August 25

It looks as though the Pixel Watch 4 models will cost the same or less than the Pixel Watch 3 equivalents.

Google Pixel 10 pricing and on-sale dates have just leaked – and it’s good news all round

By David Nield published 31 July 25

We've got more leaks around the Pixel 10 handsets, which might well cost as much as their Pixel 9 equivalents.

An official image of a phone believed to be the Pixel 10 Pro

The Google Pixel 10 just leaked again, and it looks like it's getting a big charging upgrade

By David Nield published 30 July 25

The Pixel 10 series could finally add MagSafe-style capabilities to Android, years after Apple added the tech.

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