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

Spotify has quietly released more useful updates – these are the 3 latest features for you to try out

By Rowan Davies published 2 June 25

Missed Spotify's latest upgrades? Here are three new features you can try out right now.

Time to upgrade? WhatsApp has just dropped support for these older iPhones and Android phones

By Rowan Davies published 2 June 25

After a slight delay WhatsApp has officially stopped it support for another wave of Android and iOS phones. These are the devices it will no longer work on.

The cast of Shadow Force lined up at the New York premiere

Shadow Force star Marshall Cook talks working with Kerry Washington, first time acting experiences, and his time on the set of Hulu's High Potential

By Rowan Davies published 1 June 25

New action flick Shadow Force is Marshall Cook's first major acting gig. In this interview he talks all things writing, directing, and working on Hulu's High Potential.

Everything new on Paramount+ in June 2025 – including over 80 new movies to add to your watchlist

By Rowan Davies published 31 May 25

Paramount+ is great for classic movies, but it's introducing a number of modern flicks to join its library of old favorites.

Everything new on Max in June 2025 – catch season 3 of The Gilded Age and over 60 new movies

By Rowan Davies published 31 May 25

Max's June 2025 packs a wave of fresh movies and shows perfect for summer viewing, including the return of one of its original series, The Gilded Age.

A woman looks scared as Nosferatu's silhouetted hand is shown on her face in Nosferatu (2024)

Everything new on Prime Video in June 2025 - catch Robert Eggers' Nosferatu and over 50 new movies

By Rowan Davies published 30 May 25

Prime Video has dropped its list of new movies and shows, and these are all the titles you can add to your watchlist starting from June 1.

The Spotify home page with the podcasts filter enabled

Spotify is now much better for podcast fans – here are the 3 really useful new features you should try today

By Rowan Davies published 29 May 25

Spotify's new podcast features bring you closer to the shows you love, while exposing you to new podcasts to add to your library.

Cassian raising a wry smile as he checks into a hotel on Ghorman in Andor season 2

The 38 best Disney+ shows to stream in June 2025

By Tom Power last updated 27 May 25

Updated These are the best Disney+ shows to watch right now, including Star Wars: Andor.

An image of Spotify's new Upcoming Releases feature in the main search hub

Spotify’s new Upcoming Releases hub may be my new favorite feature since Daylists, and now I can see all my pre-saved albums

By Rowan Davies published 22 May 25

View the most anticipated new albums with Spotify's Upcoming Releases hub, and pre-save the music you're most excited for.

A close up of a Spotify audiobook and Bloomsbury music books

I tried Spotify’s new ‘Follow Along’ feature that combines audiobooks with music, but it’s missing one key ingredient

By Rowan Davies published 15 May 25

Spotify is merging audiobooks with popular music with its new 'Follow-Along' experience - these are my first impressions.

Spotify has brought more handy upgrades to its interface - here are 4 you might have missed

By Rowan Davies published 14 May 25

Spotify has been busy bringing new features to its platform. If you haven't caught up, here are 4 new features to test out.

Google Messages is finally getting a mentions feature for chats – here’s how it works

By Rowan Davies published 14 May 25

Google Messages could soon get the mentions feature it's been lacking for a while – here's how it looks.

A Google TV device with support for Gemini

Gemini is coming to Google TV later this year, but you’ll have to wait a bit longer for Google TV Streamer to get the AI

By Rowan Davies published 14 May 25

Google has given an update of the future of Gemini in devices with Google TV, but it still hasn't told us when it will support the Google TV Streamer.

Spotify’s DJ feature has just got a much-needed upgrade, and it could totally change my mind on the AI music tool

By Rowan Davies published 13 May 25

Spotify's AI DJ has just got it's first major upgrade. Now you can request music just by using your voice.

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

Google Messages is getting another wave of updates – here are 8 you can expect to see soon

By Rowan Davies last updated 13 May 25

There's a handful of new functions and features that could be coming to Google Messages very soon, including these 7 new additions.

Google Messages is officially rolling out its long-awaited ‘Delete for everyone’ option, but it comes with a slight catch

By Rowan Davies published 9 May 25

It's official, Google Messages is rolling out a feature allowing you to unsend messages for everyone in a chat, but there are some setbacks

A screenshot of a group chat details page in Google Messages

Google Messages is finally getting a group chat upgrade it should have had years ago

By Rowan Davies published 8 May 25

Google Messages is getting another group chat upgrade, and soon you could be able to add custom icons to your group chats.

Sonos and IKEA just ended their unlikely Symfonisk audio duet – and that’s a real shame

By Rowan Davies published 7 May 25

After six years of its Symfonisk audio homeware range, Sonos and IKEA have quietly announced the end of their partnership.

Having Spotify artist page issues? You aren't alone – Spotify says it's working on a fix

By Rowan Davies published 6 May 25

Some Spotify users are currently reporting issues within the app, including being unable to see artist profiles or their top songs –Spotify has launched an investigation.

Google Messages could get a big design upgrade soon – here are 4 useful features that are coming

By Rowan Davies published 1 May 25

Google is bringing even more upgrades to its Messages platform – including a very welcome Unsubscribe function.

Close-ups of Spotify's Smart Shuffle disable function

Spotify has secretly added a new way to disable one of its most disliked features, and I’m fully on board

By Rowan Davies published 29 April 25

Spotify has quietly added a new solution to disabling one of its most annoying features. This is how you can disable Smart Shuffle.

Raye, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chappell Roan performing at their Tiny Desk Concerts

This unique music series is my favorite thing on YouTube – here are my 7 best NPR Tiny Desk Concerts of all time

By Rowan Davies published 19 April 25

NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts are my go-to for when I want some quality on-demand live music. Here are my top 7 Tiny Desk Concerts of all time.

Google Messages is testing some useful upgrades – here are 5 features that could be coming

By Rowan Davies published 16 April 25

Google is really giving its Messages service a lot of attention, and is testing even more new features - here are 5 that could arrive soon.

Toshiba's new portable turntable on an office desk

Toshiba's wireless portable turntable is the Sound Burger of 2025 – just don't take it to beach parties

By Rowan Davies published 16 April 25

Toshiba's unveiled a new portable vinyl record player set to be shipped this month, but while it looks like a lot of fun, serious vinyl collectors may be a little wary.

Google Photos is getting a big overhaul - here are 3 new features you should look out for

By Rowan Davies published 15 April 25

Google is really paying attention to its photo and video sharing service - these 3 new features are its recent standouts.

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