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

Apple Watch Series 10 being held in a hand

Here are the Apple Watch models rumored to be compatible with watchOS 26

By David Nield published 7 June 25

Each time another watchOS version rolls around, we need to check which models it's compatible with.

This is the most exciting rumored iOS 26 feature of WWDC 2025, according to you

By David Nield published 7 June 25

A pile of new features have been rumored for iOS 26, which is the rebrand that we think iOS 19 is getting.

The iPhone 17 is tipped to come with a MagSafe charging boost – but it might cost you

By David Nield published 6 June 25

It looks as though the iPhone 17 could get a welcome charging upgrade, but will it be hit by tariffs?

Apple Watch Series 10 42mm vs 46mm side by side

Apple Watch Series 11: Everything we know so far

By David Nield last updated 5 June 25

We're expecting another Apple Watch to arrive sometime in September 2025 – here's what we know so far.

Will your iPhone get iOS 26? This is the rumored support list for the rebranded iOS 19

By David Nield published 5 June 25

A new leak suggests that three iPhones are going to be left behind by Apple's next big software update.

A flood of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 leaks have arrived – including a potential launch date

By David Nield last updated 4 June 25

More details about Samsung's upcoming foldables have appeared in a batch of fresh leaks.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 may miss out on the Android version of MagSafe – just like the Galaxy S25

By David Nield published 3 June 25

It looks like Samsung's next flagship foldable will miss out on MagSafe-style magnetic charging, like many Android phones before it.

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

The One UI 8 beta could extend to older devices soon – these Galaxy phones could be next in line for Android 16

By David Nield published 2 June 25

It seems Samsung is putting preparations in place to allow phones other than the Galaxy S25 to get the One UI 8 beta.

Fresh DJI Osmo 360 leaks may have given us a sneak preview of the 360-degree camera and its specs

By David Nield published 2 June 25

The launch of the DJI Osmo 360 shouldn't be too far away now, and more images have leaked online.

The HMD Key in Midnight Black and Icy Blue

We may have some information on incoming smartwatches from Android phone and tablet maker HMD

By David Nield published 1 June 25

We may have some information on incoming smartwatches from Android phone and tablet maker HMD.

Sony WH-1000XM6 with earcups pointed towards the camera

Sony WH-1000XM6 repairability report gives you another reason to buy these flagship headphones

By David Nield published 1 June 25

The Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are easier to repair than the Sony WH-1000XM5, according to iFixit.

Apple is rumored to be working on haptic buttons for the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch

By David Nield published 31 May 25

We could get a haptic feedback revolution across all of Apple's gadgets in the not-too-distant future.

The Google Pixel 9 being used to make a phone call

We just got a big hint that the Google Pixel 10 could be launching earlier than expected

By David Nield published 31 May 25

Pixel superfans have been invited to a sneak preview event next month, suggesting a schedule change.

A woman wearing Anker earbuds next to an image of a Samsung phone, next to dinosaurs created using Google's Veo 3

ICYMI: the 8 biggest tech stories of the week, from Google's new AI video magic to WhatsApp on the iPad

By David Nield published 31 May 25

We're back again to round up the past seven days in tech – and what a week it's been, again.

Google is preparing a big customization upgrade for your Pixel phone with Android 16 – and it could land very soon

By David Nield published 30 May 25

Code hidden in the latest beta version of Android 16 suggests Pixel owners will soon be able to save themes.

iPhone 17 tipped to get a larger screen thanks to smaller bezels – and that could be its biggest upgrade

By David Nield published 30 May 25

Much of what's new with the iPhone 17 this year could be down to the screen, including a bigger display.

An official Nothing Phone 3 teaser just arrived, though it may be dropping a signature feature

By David Nield published 29 May 25

The Nothing Phone 3 isn't launching for another month, but the company is dropping hints already.

Here's what Google Gemini will look like on your Android Auto dashboard

By David Nield published 29 May 25

We know Gemini is coming to Android Auto, and a new video shows off how it looks on the interface.

Two Android phones on a blue and green background showing the Google Photos AI editor

Google Photos just got a new AI editor – and it brings the Pixel's best tricks to your Android or iOS phone

By David Nield published 28 May 25

Google Photos is marking its 10th birthday by adding more AI editing features to its mobile apps.

Samsung launches the One UI 8 beta for Galaxy S25 phones – here's how you can get it

By David Nield published 28 May 25

Samsung's next big software update is available for testing, and will be launched alongside new foldables.

Project Moohan on Jacob Krol at Google I:O 2025 Hands-On

A Project Moohan benchmark gets spotted, and may have revealed the Android XR headset's key spec

By David Nield published 27 May 25

It looks as though the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 processor will be powering the headset from Google and Samsung.

A useful new Android Auto video feature has been spotted – and it's an upgrade I've waited a long time for

By David Nield published 27 May 25

Preparations to allow drivers to listen to the audio from videos while on the move are in the works.

watchOS 12 and tvOS 19 tipped to get a visual revamp, to match the 'Solarium' update coming to iOS 19 and macOS 16

By David Nield published 26 May 25

It seems that all of Apple's big software packages are going to get the same modern update this year.

Fresh Google Pixel 10 leaks may have revealed some of the colors and wallpapers for the upcoming flagship phone

By David Nield published 26 May 25

We've got some unofficial information about the colors and the wallpapers the Pixel 10 may bring with it.

The One UI 8 beta program looks set to be launching imminently – and could include a new Running Coach feature

By David Nield published 25 May 25

The indications are that the One UI 8 beta will open up very soon, and we can expect new features too.

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