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

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.

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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.

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

Google just made it easier to move all your photos from iPhone to Android

By David Nield published

Live Photos are now included in the transfer when you make the switch from Apple to Google phones.

OnePlus 13

The OnePlus 13 is officially going global in January

By David Nield published

The OnePlus 13 is only on sale in China at the moment, but that's going to change next month.

Realme GT 7 Pro

The next Realme flagship phone could break the 8,000mAh battery barrier – more than 2x the iPhone 16 capacity

By David Nield published

We could have a new bar set for big batteries in thin consumer phones if this latest leak is accurate.

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Bluesky is stepping up its bid to dethrone X by getting serious about verification and impersonation

By David Nield published

Bluesky says it is "working behind the scenes" to make it easier for users to get verified and imposters to be spotted.

Garmin Fenix 8 watches on the ground outdoors

If your Garmin watch faces keep crashing, you're not alone – and Garmin is working on it

By David Nield published

Garmin users have been seeing regular crashes on their watches for months, thanks to faulty firmware.

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE balanced on its front showing home screen menu

It looks as though Samsung will launch the Galaxy S25 Slim globally

By David Nield published

Some of Samsung's 2024 phones haven't been available worldwide, but it seems like the Galaxy S25 Slim will be.

A phone showing a Spotify Wrapped teaser, next to a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Bang & Olufsen's new wireless earbuds.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories, from Galaxy S25 Ultra leaks to Spotify Wrapped 2024

By David Nield published

A lot has happened in the last seven days, but we're going to recap it all for you in just a few minutes.

Nothing Phone 2 review back angled table - white balanced

Nothing is tipped to launch 3 new phones by mid-2025 – and here's what they might be

By David Nield published

It looks as though we're getting successors to the Nothing Phone 2 and the Nothing Phone 2a at least.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus from the front

New Samsung One UI 7 leaks show how the free update will change your Galaxy phone

By David Nield published

We're still waiting for the public beta, but plenty of info is already appearing about the One UI 7 upgrade.

Belkin BoostCharge Pro Fast Wireless Charger

Stop using this Belkin power bank immediately – it's been recalled due to a fire risk

By David Nield published

If you own a Belkin BoostCharge Pro USB-C and Apple Watch power bank, unplug it and step slowly away.

Huawei Mate XT

Samsung tri-fold phone could come with a folding battery to match its folding display

By David Nield published

Future folding phones from Samsung may have batteries with hinges that match the displays, a new patent shows.

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