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

The Chromecast may be dead, but Samsung is rolling out Google Cast support to its TV line-ups for free

By David Nield published 3 April 26

Samsung is pushing out One UI Tizen updates that expand Google Cast functionality to older TV models.

Your iPhone could be getting a Grammarly-style upgrade for its keyboard when iOS 27 launches

By David Nield published 1 April 26

There are rumors of alternative word suggestions for the iOS keyboard, but nothing is certain yet.

Android Auto just got a major EV route planning upgrade — and improvements to autoplay settings have also been spotted

By David Nield published 31 March 26

Android Auto can now make intelligent charging suggestions based on the make and model of your EV.

You can now buy an iPhone 17 Pro containing a piece of Steve Jobs' turtleneck — if you’re prepared to commit a crime against taste

By David Nield published 30 March 26

Caviar is back with another custom-made, limited edition iPhone, which carries a piece of Apple history.

Apple pushes 'critical' software alerts to iPhones running out-of-date versions of iOS — here's how to stay safe

By David Nield published 29 March 26

Apple is taking an additional step to keep older iPhones protected from the latest exploits.

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More images of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 have leaked, and it looks as though a launch is imminent

By David Nield published 29 March 26

It looks as though the DI Osmo Pocket 4 vlogging camera is finally going to go on sale next month.

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‘A genuine masterpiece’: The 15 best Apple gadgets of the last 50 years, according to you

By David Nield published 29 March 26

We've been polling TechRadar readers on their favorite Apple gadgets in history, and these are the results.

Apple says its iPhone Lockdown Mode has never been hacked by spyware — here's how to turn it on

By David Nield published 28 March 26

Four years in, hackers and scammers haven't been able to get past Lockdown Mode, Apple says.

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There's another sign that the Trump phone might actually be launching — though it's not clear when

By David Nield published 28 March 26

The Trump Phone has actually passed through FCC clearance, which means it might be on the way.

Apple age verification in the UK for iOS 26.4

iOS 26.4 age verification is proving a disaster for some users — here's how to fix it or stop the update

By David Nield published 27 March 26

Age verification for Apple accounts is now mandatory if you're in the UK and use an iPhone or iPad.

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Best file transfer software of 2026

By James Capell last updated 26 March 26

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

Apple rolls out age verification in the UK with iOS 26.4 — right after Meta and Google get fined for not protecting kids

By David Nield published 26 March 26

There's growing momentum behind holding tech companies to account for protecting children, as Apple adds age verification in the UK.

The OnePlus 15T launches with a huge battery and punchy price tag — but its global launch is already in doubt

By David Nield published 25 March 26

The OnePlus 15T is now official, but there's speculation the company will revert to a China-only mode.

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The US just banned new routers that aren't made in America — here's what it means for your Wi-Fi network

By David Nield published 24 March 26

US authorities have turned their attention to routers made outside the US, suggesting they're a national security risk.

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Android Auto has stopped working for many users — and the Samsung Galaxy S26 is among the phones affected

By David Nield published 23 March 26

There are widespread reports of Pixel and Galaxy handsets no longer working properly with Android Auto.

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You might soon be able to sign into Windows 11 without a Microsoft account, with software engineers 'working on it'

By David Nield published 22 March 26

Microsoft's year of pushing out upgrades that users actually want appears to have another tweak in store.

Reddit has some ideas about how to solve its bot problem — and 'the most lightweight way' could be using Face ID

By David Nield published 22 March 26

Reddit CEO Steve Huffman has been discussing the ways that human users could be verified on the platform.

Amazon is reportedly working on making a new phone, because it went so well last time

By David Nield published 21 March 26

According to Reuters, Amazon is thinking about developing another handset, a decade after the Fire Phone.

It's actually happening — Microsoft promises to fix the biggest issues in Windows 11, from AI slop to pushy Windows Updates

By David Nield published 21 March 26

Microsoft has promised that Windows 11 will get a lot better over the next year, and it appears to be off to a great start.

The latest OnePlus 15T teasers show it isn't going to be an ordinary mid-ranger — and could challenge the Galaxy S26

By David Nield published 20 March 26

We already know a lot about the OnePlus 15T ahead of its full unveiling next week.

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Garmin could finally take on Whoop with a screenless fitness tracker next week — here’s what to expect

By David Nield published 19 March 26

Rumors are swirling that we might finally get to see the screenless Cirqa smart band after months of speculation.

Fitbit is promising a 15% accuracy boost for sleep tracking thanks to some 'significant updates' for Premium subscribers

By David Nield published 18 March 26

If you're signed up for the Personal Health Coach, there are upgrades coming for sleep and health data.

Sonos CEO says the company remains 'really excited' about headphones — but in-car audio isn't a priority

By David Nield published 17 March 26

Sonos boss Tom Conrad has been speaking to Bloomberg about plans for headphones and audio for the car.

We just got our first look at Samsung One UI 9 — a build for the major software upgrade has appeared for the Galaxy S26 Ultra

By David Nield published 16 March 26

One UI 9 development is underway at Samsung, and we've seen the first screenshots from the new operating system.

Claude has temporarily doubled usage limits for everyone — but there is a catch

By David Nield published 15 March 26

Claude says it's giving 'a small thank you' to its users by doubling usage limits for every subscription level (including free).

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