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

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The OnePlus 13 borrows a very useful Find My Device trick from Pixel phones

By David Nield published 8 January 25

The OnePlus 13 joins the latest Pixel phones in supporting Powered Off Finding as part of Find My Device.

The Samsung The Frame Pro TV on a wall, next to an Amazfit Active 2 smartwatch and a Switchbot K20+ Pro robot vacuum.

CES 2025 day 2: the 11 coolest gadgets we've seen, from Samsung's The Frame Pro TV to AI air fryers

By David Nield published 7 January 25

CES 2025 is continuing in Las Vegas, and the TechRadar team is busy picking out the highlights of the show.

Best encrypted messaging app for Android of 2025

By Benedict Collins last updated 7 January 25

Updated We list the best encrypted messaging apps for Android, to help keep your chats, calls, and video messages private.

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Samsung Galaxy phones are officially getting Qi2 wireless charging in 2025 – as more Galaxy S25 renders leak

By David Nield published 7 January 25

Android phones are getting their own MagSafe wireless charging update, with the Galaxy S25 first in line.

The new Withings Omnia smart mirror promises to give you a full-screen scan of your health

By David Nield published 6 January 25

Withings is showing off a new smart mirror that can show all of your health stats and answer questions about them.

OnePlus confirms a key upgrade for the upcoming OnePlus 13 global launch

By David Nield published 5 January 25

OnePlus will beat most of its rivals with an IP68/IP69 phone when the OnePlus 13 is available worldwide.

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Latest Samsung Galaxy S25 leak includes predicted specs, pricing, and color details

By David Nield published 5 January 25

Here's what we think might be coming when these phones are unveiled, which should be sometime later this month.

Apple Intelligence now takes up almost twice as much room on your iPhone as it used to

By David Nield published 4 January 25

You now need 7GB free on any Apple device you want to install Apple Intelligence on.

New Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leak shows off the phone's super-thin bezels

By David Nield published 4 January 25

A well-respected tipster has posted a shot of what looks to be the right-hand side of the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

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The latest Samsung Galaxy S25 leak promises lots of brand-new AI features

By David Nield published 3 January 25

If you loved all the AI that was pushed into phones in 2024, it looks like 2025 will be a year you'll enjoy too.

Here's what the iPhone SE 4 could look like, based on all the rumors so far

By David Nield published 3 January 25

We've heard a lot about the upcoming iPhone SE 4 – and new, unofficial renders do a highly plausible job of visualizing it.

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A OnePlus Watch 3 Pro launch may be imminent – and it could be feature-packed

By David Nield published 2 January 25

We've got some new hints about the OnePlus Watch 3 series and the software features it could have.

Apple promised us CarPlay 2.0 in 2024 – but it hasn't arrived yet

By David Nield published 2 January 25

We're yet to see the next generation CarPlay experience turn up, though Apple's website still mentions a 2024 launch.

This app is like Letterboxd for TV shows – and it's sorted my streaming plans for 2025

By David Nield published 1 January 25

I use Marathon to keep a record of my viewing habits, to get alerts about new episodes, and to discover more shows.

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Leaked Galaxy S25 benchmarks apparently confirm an all-Snapdragon line-up for 2025

By David Nield published 1 January 25

New benchmarks suggest all of the Galaxy S25 models across the globe are getting Snapdragon chipsets.

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Apple could launch the iPhone SE 4 as the iPhone 16E, according to rumors

By David Nield published 1 January 25

The handset previously known as the iPhone SE 4 could in fact become the iPhone 16E, according to leaks.

This Android app fixed my sleep routine in 2024 – here's how it could improve your shuteye this year

By David Nield published 1 January 25

If you're looking for a way to improve your sleep habits on Android, then this app is well worth checking out.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 could bring the Classic model back

By David Nield published 31 December 24

An industry database suggests one of Samsung's 2025 smartwatches will be the Galaxy 8 Classic.

Fresh OnePlus 13R leaks may have revealed the handset's colors and camera specs

By David Nield published 31 December 24

Ahead of the international launch of the OnePlus 13 and the OnePlus 13R, we've got details on the latter handset.

Leaked codenames point to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Z Fold SE 2

By David Nield published 30 December 24

It looks as though there are at least three foldable phones on the way from Samsung through the course of 2025.

The iPhone SE 4 price leaks again – and it could cost more than the iPhone SE 3

By David Nield published 30 December 24

It seems as though Apple is aiming to get the price of the iPhone SE 4 under $500, based on the latest rumor.

The iPhone 17 is again rumored to be finally getting a high refresh rate display

By David Nield published 29 December 24

With 120Hz and ProMotion, the standard iPhone will have smoother graphics and the option of an always-on display.

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Some Meta Quest headsets are being bricked by a software update – but a fix is rolling out

By David Nield published 29 December 24

The latest v71 and v72 software updates have been locking users out of their devices over the holidays.

YouTube is testing a new button to press when you don't know what to watch

By David Nield published 28 December 24

Some users of the YouTube Android app are seeing a button that means less scrolling and more watching.

New Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leaks hint at key upgrades for the display and storage

By David Nield published 28 December 24

New Galaxy S25 Ultra leaks mean we're looking forward to its unveiling more than ever.

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