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

I'm a Spotify power user – here are 5 lesser-known features I use every day

By Rowan Davies published 26 June 25

Use these 5 hidden gem Spotify features to fine-tune your music and improve your audio streaming game.

I used Spotify’s AI playlist feature for the first time in a year, and it's way better than I remember – but there's still room for improvement

By Rowan Davies published 26 June 25

It's been a while since I used Spotify's AI playlist feature, and it was an interesting return to say the least.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from Oakley's next-gen smart glasses to our first week with Alexa+

By Hamish Hector published 21 June 25

The past week's biggest tech news from Trump Mobile, Oakley, Meta, Amazon, and more.

Screen shots of Spotify's AI DJ generating a new listening session

I dismissed Spotify’s AI DJ for years – here’s why I’m finally warming up to the streaming giant’s most divisive feature

By Rowan Davies published 20 June 25

I've never been a fan of Spotify's AI DJ, but recently I've greeted it like an old friend because of this one new upgrade.

I’m a Spotify obsessive – these are my 5 favorite new features it’s launched in 2025 so far

By Rowan Davies published 20 June 25

Spotify has been on it with its new features - here are five I'm using this year so far, and I think you should too.

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Still waiting for Alexa+? Here are 3 ways to make your Echo speaker smarter today

By Rowan Davies published 19 June 25

I use my Echo Pop speaker every day without fail – here are 3 tips and tricks that help make the most of my smart speaker experience.

Apple's Journal app is finally coming to the iPad and Mac with 6 new features – and they could be the reason I switch from Notes

By Rowan Davies published 18 June 25

Apple Journal is coming to iPad and Mac this year, and it's bringing these 6 exciting new features for you to up your diary game.

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This new iOS 26 feature for Apple Music is going viral – and as a Spotify fan, I'm feeling very jealous

By Rowan Davies published 17 June 25

Apple Music's new AutoMix feature is all over my TikTok feed, and as a Spotify user I'm craving a similar feature.

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Spotify just got a big upgrade for offline playlists - and it's particularly good news for Android users

By Rowan Davies published 16 June 25

Spotify has rolled out a new feature that allows you to download music to other devices right from the app - but it's a first for Android users.

Kristine Froseth and Leighton Meester in a scene from The Buccaneers season two

The Buccaneers cast reveal what sets the Apple TV+ show apart from Netflix's Bridgerton and Prime Video's My Lady Jane

By Rowan Davies published 14 June 25

Exclusive Showrunners Katherine Jakeways, Beth Willis and Joe Innes gear up for The Buccaneers season 2, which premieres on Apple TV+ very soon.

Apple's Messages app is getting the WhatsApp treatment - here are 5 new features coming to iOS 26

By Rowan Davies published 12 June 25

iOS 26 will see a lot of changes for the Messages app, see how these 5 new features will change how you connect with others.

The Alexa+ rollout is finally happening – here's what early testers love and hate about it

By Rowan Davies published 11 June 25

The Alexa+ rollout continues, and it's now reached 1 million test users – garnering mixed reactions.

4 new Disney+ TV shows I can't wait to stream in June 2025, including the return of one of my favorite animated Disney Channel shows

By Rowan Davies published 10 June 25

From The Bear to Phineas and Ferb, these are the new Disney+ shows I'm most excited to see in June 2025.

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Everything new on Disney+ in June 2025 – don't miss Marvel's Ironheart and The Bear season 4

By Rowan Davies published 10 June 25

The Bear, Ironheart, and Phineas and Ferb are some of the new Disney+ shows coming in June 2025.

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The best Paramount+ shows: 26 terrific series to stream in June 2025

By Tom Power last updated 10 June 25

Updated These are the best Paramount+ shows to watch right now on one of the world's leading streaming platforms.

Owen Wilson in a still for the new Apple TV+ show Stick

5 new Apple TV+ movies and shows you should stream in June 2025

By Rowan Davies published 9 June 25

Here are the new Apple TV+ movies and shows I'm adding to my watchlist in June.

Google Messages is finally rolling out its snooze function for chats – here’s how it works

By Rowan Davies published 9 June 25

After years of not having a snooze function, Google Messages is finally rolling out the feature to users.

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9 movies and shows I streamed on Netflix, Prime Video, and more in May 2025 – I finally watched these two Best Picture nominees

By Rowan Davies published 8 June 25

My streaming diaries continue, and May was an eventful month of movies and shows to say the least – here are 9 titles I watched.

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Drag Race legend Kitty Scott Claus gears up for pride month celebrations, while reminiscing on filming Global All Stars for Paramount+

By Rowan Davies published 8 June 25

A year on from starring on the Paramount+ reality show Global All Stars, Drag Race icon Kitty Scott Claus talks about her experiences filming and a possible return to the franchise.

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5 new Prime Video movies with over 91% on Rotten Tomatoes to stream in June

By Rowan Davies published 7 June 25

With three crime movies, a sports drama, and a war epic, these are 5 new Prime Video movies you should stream this month.

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Spotify fans just got another free in-flight upgrade, thanks to this Starlink and United Airlines collab

By Rowan Davies published 6 June 25

Spotify has announced a new partnership with United Airlines, and now you can enjoy in-flight music and video podcasts 35,000 feet high.

Spotify admits it made mistakes with your Wrapped 2024 – here's what could change this year

By Rowan Davies published 4 June 25

Spotify addressed the negative user feedback to its Wrapped 2024, and it's already thinking about ways to improve this year's music recap.

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.

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