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

Apple Music is getting a mini iOS 27 glow-up — but it still lacks the features many subscribers actually want

By Rowan Davies Published 9 June 26

Apple Music's iOS 27 revamp isn't the most striking — and we're still waiting for playback continuity upgrades.

Apple's new, AI-powered Siri is finally here — here are the biggest upgrades coming with Siri AI

By Rowan Davies Published 8 June 26

Apple has unveiled iOS 27, and its long-awaited AI-powered Siri at WWDC 2026 — here's what you need to know.

Spotify wants to have more video content, and it could start streaming live concert footage soon — but my scepticism is telling me that YouTube still has the upper hand

By Rowan Davies Published 8 June 26

Spotify is looking to expand its video content, and now it wants to start broadcasting live concerts.

Google Health is getting a staggering 14 new upgrades after Fitbit users dragged it through the dirt, and it’s just the start of Google’s wider improvement plans — but will it be enough to keep users satisfied?

By Rowan Davies Published 5 June 26

A new Google Health update aims to solve a lot of user issues including food logs and activity accuracy.

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‘In the worst cases, they could lose all their A-level grades’: Students could resort to using smart glasses and hidden ear pieces to cheat in exams — but it’s not just a threat to UK schools

By Rowan Davies Published 5 June 26

UK government warns that cheating cases in exams are increasing, and it's because of the rise of smart devices.

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Roku just got 4 free sports channels including two from FIFA — but World Cup fans should still use these VPNs and apps instead

By Rowan Davies Published 4 June 26

Roku has added four new sports channels for free, just in time for the FIFA World Cup.

Ereaders are only going to get smarter thanks to E Ink’s partnership with MediaTek, and it could be a big improvement to color displays — but AI is unfortunately involved

By Rowan Davies Published 2 June 26

E Ink and MediaTek want to make future ereaders smarter, but that includes having AI-integrated features.

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Fitness trackers are back — hot on the heels of the Google Fitbit Air, Samsung is reportedly launching a new Galaxy Fit

By Rowan Davies Published 2 June 26

The Galaxy Fit 4 fitness tracker could be in development at Samsung, and it could arrive later this year.

Spotify could be giving you more freedom on how your profile looks to your friends, and I think it could be the start of the platform’s much-needed social overhaul — but there are other issues I think need more attention first

By Rowan Davies Published 1 June 26

Spotify could allow you to change your username and add a bio to your profile, but I think there are other social features to improve first.

The Google Pixel Watch 5 has reportedly leaked in a bizarre scuba diving discovery, but the incident is more than a bit fishy

By Rowan Davies Published 1 June 26

A Google Pixel Watch 5 has been found at the bottom of the sea, and it's the most unhinged tech leak since the iPhone 4 in 2010.

The new Google Home Speaker could finally have a release date thanks to this leaky retailer — here’s when Google’s first smart speaker in six years could be hitting the shelves

By Rowan Davies Published 1 June 26

Best Buy Canada has leaked the release date for the Google Home Speaker, and it could be arriving on June 25.

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Spotify wants to ‘help keep listening smooth’ with new playback and queuing tools — and it’s also dropped an overdue upgrade for offline listening

By Rowan Davies Published 30 May 26

Spotify has added its own 'play next' tool and other queue functions, as well as a big upgrade for offline listening.

A new Fire TV pop-up takes over your entire screen at startup, and it could be the beginning of the end — here’s why users think Amazon could open it up to third-party advertisers

By Rowan Davies Published 29 May 26

A new pop-up has appeared on Fire TV devices, and users are worried that more third-party advertisers are about to block your view.

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This modern typewriter wants to eliminate distractions and help you focus on writing — say hello to the Zerowriter Fold, a new e-ink device that’s like a Kindle with a keyboard

By Rowan Davies Published 27 May 26

The Zerowriter Fold is an e-ink word processor that wants to put the focus back into writing.

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‘Social media should be treated like tobacco’: health experts say the internet is just as bad as smoking for under-16s as UK government edges closer to introducing ban

By Rowan Davies Published 26 May 26

Social media use has been compared to smoking by medical professionals as the UK government enters the final stages of its ban consultation.

‘Spotify Connect destroys Apple Music at this specific thing’: Apple Music fans still can’t believe the platform is behind on continuity features — but that’s not the only thing that’s getting under their skin

By Rowan Davies Published 26 May 26

Apple Music users are still waiting for a playback continuity feature that matches Spotify Connect.

‘I think it’s a genuinely brilliant and exciting time for music right now’: Founder of streaming start-up Cantilever wants to put album-listening back on the map — this is how he got his start, and why there’s a ‘particular time and place’ for algorithms

By Rowan Davies Published 24 May 26

Cantilever is a new music platform that avoids algorithms and focuses on intentional-listening and music journalism.

Spotify will now reserve concert tickets for artists' biggest fans — the service is standing against Ticketmaster battles and scalpers by launching its own ticket priority system so you can automatically benefit if you really love a musician

By Rowan Davies Published 21 May 26

Spotify wants to take down ticket scalpers, and it's launching a new system that gives top fans the chance to score first-priority tickets.

Spotify's huge new podcast makeover means you can now ask in-depth questions about the episodes you’re listening to, which sounds great — but the new 'generated' Personal Podcast feature will be more controversial…

By Rowan Davies Published 21 May 26

More new features are coming to Spotify's podcasts, including a search tool that dives deeper into your favorite episodes and a Personal Podcast generator.

Big changes are coming to Android Auto — these are the music apps in line for a major redesign

By Rowan Davies Published 20 May 26

Google is giving music platform developers more flexibility in designing apps for the in-car experience.

Spotify’s Listening Stats just had an overdue glow-up, and it’s added more value to one of the platform’s most underrated tools — here's what's new, including a social feature that lets you spy on your friends’ streaming habits

By Rowan Davies Published 20 May 26

Spotify updated its Listening Stats tool without telling anyone, and it's packed with a new range of insightful data.

Amazon could be upgrading its next generation of Kindles with replaceable batteries for users — but is it enough to make up for ending support for its older but widely-used e-readers?

By Rowan Davies Published 19 May 26

Amazon could be upgrading its next lineup of Kindles with replaceable batteries, making it easier for users to repair their own devices.

YouTube is rolling out its ‘industry-first’ likeness detection tool to all channel owners, and not just big content creators — but you’ll need to share your government-issued ID if you want the added layer of protection

By Rowan Davies Published 19 May 26

YouTube's likeness detection tool is rolling out to all channel owners, but you need to submit a government-issued ID to get started.

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I’ve switched back to Apple Music temporarily, and I forgot how much I loved this underrated feature for new music discovery — and I think I prefer it to Discover Weekly

By Rowan Davies Published 17 May 26

Discovery Station has become one of my new favorite tools to discover new artists and genres in Apple Music.

YouTube is turning its TV app into a one-stop shopping platform — here’s how its new Buy with Google Pay tool allows you to buy products from advertisers in ‘just two clicks’

By Rowan Davies Published 14 May 26

YouTube's new Buy with Google Pay feature allows you to buy products without leaving your TV's YouTube app.

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