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

An iPhone on a red background showing the Spotify app being updated in the App Store.

I've been listening to Spotify Lossless for a few days – here are 3 things I love and 2 I don't

By Rowan Davies published 17 September 25

From vocal clarity, to its unfortunate bugs, these are my peaks and pits of Spotify Lossless so far.

YouTube Music just launched these 3 new features – and it's clearly copying Spotify

By Rowan Davies published 17 September 25

New music countdowns and artist videos? YouTube Music is starting to look an lot like Spotify.

An iPhone showing the iTunes homepage with Taylor Swift's new album, The Life of a Showgirl, for pre-order

Did Taylor Swift just resurrect iTunes? Apple's music app breaks a 6-year silence for the singer’s new album

By Rowan Davies published 16 September 25

Is iTunes back? It seems as though Taylor Swift has resurrected the OG digital music platform.

An image of Spotify Lossless settings on an iPhone next to a song being played with the Lossless label

Spotify Lossless isn't a universal hit with fans – here are their biggest worries so far

By Rowan Davies published 16 September 25

We're a week into the Spotify Lossless rollout, and users with access are sharing their thoughts on the improved audio setting so far.

It’s about time – Spotify is finally upgrading its free tier with these Premium-style features

By Rowan Davies published 15 September 25

Spotify is upgrading the free experience for the first time in seven years, and now users have more control over what they play.

A Nikon camera next to an iPhone Air and new Bose headphones

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Apple's iPhone Air debut to Spotify finally getting Lossless music

By Hamish Hector published 13 September 25

This week Apple debuted new iPhones, Bose gave us new headphones, and Nikon dropped a camera.

The watchOS 26 update announced at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2025.

watchOS 26 finally has a release date – here are the 5 best new features

By Rowan Davies published 11 September 25

We now know when watchOS 26 is rolling out, and we can't wait to try its array of new functions.

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'Four years too late': after a 5-year wait for Spotify Lossless, ex subscribers are reacting – and it's not good

By Rowan Davies published 10 September 25

Spotify Lossless is on the way, but some users are still waiting for the arrival of features that have been around for years.

Two phones on a green and purple background showing Spotify's new lossless mode

Audiophiles rejoice! Spotify Lossless is finally here – and it’s a huge step for the streaming service

By Rowan Davies published 10 September 25

At last, lossless audio is now available in Spotify. Here's what we know so far, including how to enable it.

Apple Watch Series 11 vs Apple Watch Series 10: Is it worth upgrading straight away?

By Rowan Davies published 9 September 25

The Apple Watch Series 11 has been announced, but how does Apple's new flagship smartwatch compare to the Apple Watch Series 10?

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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