Articles by 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 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 9 September 25

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

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 8 September 25

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 8 September 25

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

It’s official, Gemini is coming to Google Home devices in a matter of weeks – and the company is teasing exciting new hardware

By Rowan Davies published 4 September 25

Gemini is making its way to Google's smart home devices, and we're expecting an exciting array of new hardware on October 1.

Screenshots of Spotify's new Mix function and Messages feature side-by-side

‘This is one of the most confusing updates they've ever done’: Spotify users are frustrated with the absence of audio mixing and Messages features

By Rowan Davies published 3 September 25

Are you still waiting for Spotify's Mix tool and Messages function? You're not alone.

A person holding an iPhone running iOS 26.

The iOS 26 rollout is closer than ever, and Apple has just released the final developer beta – here’s what’s new

By Rowan Davies published 3 September 25

There's less than a week to go before Apple's huge iPhone 17 event, and this is what you can expect to see in the final iOS 26 developer beta stage.

YouTube has started flagging Premium Family members who live at different addresses – just like Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown

By Rowan Davies published 2 September 25

YouTube has started sending emails to users who don't live under the same roof as the Family plan account manager.

Samsung could be lining up a third Unpacked event this year – these are the 3 exciting devices that could make an appearance

By Rowan Davies published 1 September 25

Another Galaxy Unpacked event could be on the way, and these are the devices Samsung could be unveiling – including its long-awaited tri-folding phone.

A screenshot of the Apple Music Radio homepage and Apple Music 1 radio station

Apple Music radio stations are now available for free on TuneIn – here are three I’d start with first

By Rowan Davies published 28 August 25

Apple has partnered with TuneIn to make its six main radio stations free to access for non-Apple Music subscribers.

Google Messages is getting a new weapon to keep you safe from impersonation scams – here’s how it works

By Rowan Davies published 26 August 25

A new feature has been spotted in Google Messages beta that allows you to verify your contacts' devices with a QR code.

Screen shots of Spotify's new playlist mixing feature enabled

I’ve been using Spotify’s new answer to Apple Music’s AutoMix – here are 5 of your biggest questions answered

By Rowan Davies published 24 August 25

I've been exploring Spotify's new custom transition feature, and I've got the answers to your burning questions right here.

Peacemaker, Google Pixel 10, and Hornet next to each other.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Google's Pixel 10 release to Gamescom's biggest reveals

By Hamish Hector published 23 August 25

The week's biggest news from Made by Google, Gamescom, and Spotify fopr August 23, 2025.

Google denies that a YouTube Premium feature is coming to free users with a few catches

By Rowan Davies last updated 22 August 25

YouTube is giving free users the option to download videos for offline viewing, but it has quite a few limitations.

Spotify's new audio mixing feature in a personal playlist

Spotify’s new rival to Apple Music’s AutoMix is here to upgrade your playlists – and I think it’s the better DJ too

By Rowan Davies published 19 August 25

Spotify just dropped its version of Apple Music's AutoMix, and it's quite a big addition to the service. Here's how I got on with using it for the first time.

Want to use Spotify to improve your wellbeing? These are 3 features I use to get me through the day

By Rowan Davies published 18 August 25

From workout playlists to sleep sounds, these are 3 Spotify wellness features I use all the time.

YouTube users are furious about its new AI-powered age checks in the US, and they’re not holding back – here’s how they work

By Rowan Davies published 14 August 25

YouTube's AI age checks have come into effect in the US, and users are furious about it.

Image of the Spotify Home page next to a Fresh Finds playlist

I’ve taken my Spotify playlists to the next level with these 3 new tricks – here’s why you should too

By Rowan Davies published 13 August 25

I've started using these 3 new Spotify tricks to help boost my playlists, and I think you should too.

Taylor Swift at the 2025 Grammy Awards next to an image of a new Taylor Swift curated Spotify playlist

A strange new Taylor Swift playlist has appeared in Spotify – here’s how to find it and why it’s a new era for music streaming

By Rowan Davies published 13 August 25

A new Taylor Swift album is coming our way, and the singer is teasing it in this mysterious new Spotify playlist.

I've been a Spotify subscriber for 10 years, but it needs to do these 5 vital things if it wants me to stick around

By Rowan Davies published 12 August 25

Despite being a Spotify fan, it needs to make these five changes if it still wants my loyalty.

iPhones with Apple Music and Spotify screens and Airpods on orange background

I’m a huge Spotify fan but Apple Music does these 7 things much better – and they’re tempting me to switch

By Rowan Davies published 12 August 25

After using Apple Music for three months as a Spotify fan, these 7 features are convincing me to switch.

Spotify's audiobooks add-on has finally rolled out in the US - here are 3 other new features you may have missed

By Rowan Davies published 11 August 25

Finally, you can remove that awful Create button

An image of the new Instagram Maps feature in the messages section of Instagram

Instagram’s new Maps feature has sparked major privacy worries – here’s how to make sure it’s turned off

By Rowan Davies published 11 August 25

Meta recently announced the new Instagram Maps feature, but it's bee met with an angry response from users online.

A woman holding a smartphone with Spotify app

Spotify introduces face-scanning age checks for UK users, as some furious fans threaten to return to piracy

By Rowan Davies published 31 July 25

Spotify is the latest app to comply with the UK's Online Safety Act, with users being asked to verify their age in order to access the platform's adult content.

A screenshot of the Spotify library page and create button

Spotify could soon let you hide its most annoying new button – and fans couldn't be more relieved

By Rowan Davies published 30 July 25

Is Spotify finally allowing you to get rid of the Create button? Here's what we know so far about the new function.

The Apple Music app icon against a red background on an iPhone.

Apple Music fans are obsessed with AutoMix in iOS 26, but one big flaw could be its downfall

By Rowan Davies published 28 July 25

Apple Music's AutoMix feature is one of the standouts in iOS 26, but subscribers have picked up on one limitation that affects the streaming experience.

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