David Nield

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

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This hidden iPhone feature tells you who's calling before you've looked at the screen

By David Nield published

If you've got an iPhone, you can set custom vibrations for calls from specific contacts, to know who's getting in touch.

OnePlus Open

We may have to wait longer for the OnePlus Open 2 than we thought

By David Nield published

Previous reports suggested that the OnePlus Open 2 could be launched as early as January, February, or March.

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More Galaxy S25 specs leak – and we might know just how thin the S25 Slim version is

By David Nield published

The Samsung Galaxy S25 leaks are continuing apace, and the latest batch includes details of the Slim model.

OnePlus Open

The OnePlus Open 2 could come with these key upgrades – and the biggest battery yet in a foldable

By David Nield published

As the OnePlus Open 2 launch draws closer, we're hearing more about what we can expect from it.

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe's Photoshop and Lightroom photo plans get a huge price hike, but there's a way to avoid it

By David Nield published

The $9.99-per-month options for Photoshop and Lightroom are going away, for new and existing users.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Some Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra screen coatings are wearing out – and it's not a good look

By David Nield published

Numerous complaints are appearing online about the display coating on the Galaxy S24 Ultra screen.

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro camera on a log with moving water backdrop

DJI Osmo Action 6 leaks just three months after the launch of the Action 5 Pro

By David Nield published

We've been very impressed with the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro, but it seems a successor is already on the way.

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The Samsung Galaxy S25 is tipped to come with a huge Bixby AI upgrade

By David Nield published

The next-gen Bixby has already been shown off in China, but the rest of the world will get it soon.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max REVIEW

We just got a hint that we might have to pay more for the iPhone 17

By David Nield published

iPhone 16 pricing more or less followed the iPhone 15 template – so that means we might see a bump next year.

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The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could come with a stylish new color

By David Nield published

One well-placed tipster says we're getting a "very beautiful" new color for the Galaxy S25 Ultra next year.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus Review

Apple rumored to have started production on the iPhone 17 Air

By David Nield published

Moves are now underway to start production on the iPhone 17 Air, which is apparently replacing the iPhone 16 Plus.

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL review back handheld

The latest Google Pixel Drop changes how your phone charges – here's what's new

By David Nield published

Pixel phones are now able to cap charging at 80% to preserve the long-term health of the battery.

Google Maps

You've got more time – the great Google Maps Timeline switch gets a new deadline date

By David Nield published

Google is implementing a rather confusing change to the way it tracks the places you've been to.

Google Pixel 9 in green Wintergreen color showing AI features on screen

Android will soon borrow iOS 18's anti-car sickness feature – here's how it works

By David Nield published

Vehicle Motion Cues have only just arrived on the iPhone, but there are already plans to add them to Android.

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Best file transfer software of 2025

By David Nield last updated

Updated We list the best file transfer software, to make it simple and easy to make your files easier to access online when you want to share them.

The Onyx Boox Note Max

Boox Note Max specs fully revealed – and it looks like the perfect A4-sized E Ink notebook for me

By David Nield published

The Boox Note Max from Onyx is going to bring with it a 13.3-inch display, with a 300 PPI resolution.

HomePod 2 on shelf in a home

New leak may have revealed more details about Apple's first smart display

By David Nield published

We may have learned some more details about Apple's smart display, thought to be launching in 2025.

Nvidia Shield TV

Valve could be working on a rival to the Nvidia Shield streaming box

By David Nield published

The Nvidia Shield has always been popular with its users, and Valve may be looking to make something similar.

Four iPhone SE 2022 phones on a pink and blue background

The iPhone SE 4 is again rumored to be adding a brand new Apple chip for 5G and Wi-Fi

By David Nield published

We now know a little more about what's coming with the next Apple iPhone, due to arrive in March.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11

Microsoft tipped to give its Surface devices a major Intel refresh in 2025

By David Nield published

A new report outlines what Microsoft is planning for its Surface products across the next 12 months.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus Review

New leak predicts just how thin the iPhone 17 Air is going to be

By David Nield published

A switch to its own modem chipset could help Apple shave millimeters off the thickness of its smartphones.

Google Pixel 8a in aloe green showing

Google Pixel 9a prototype leak shows a radical redesign for Google's next phone

By David Nield published

New photos purportedly showing the Google Pixel 9a match up with previous leaks we've seen.

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The classic Nokia Snake game returns – as a Nothing home screen widget

By David Nield published

Snake is the first widget released as part of a new Community Widgets project from Nothing.

Three phones on a pink background showing Spotify Wrapped 2024

Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here – how to find it, plus the best new features

By David Nield published

Spotify Wrapped 2024 has landed, so you can see everything you've been listening to for the past 12 months.

HomePod 2 on shelf in a home

Apple's smart HomePod and M5 iPad Pro tipped for 2025 launch – here's when to expect them

By David Nield published

A well-respected Apple analyst sheds some light on the new Apple gadgets we can expect over the next 12 months.

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