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

A Sora 2 launch on Android looks to be imminent – it just showed up on the Google Play Store

By David Nield published 12 October 25

A listing for Sora 2 for Android has appeared on the Google Play Store, but you can't download it yet.

Half of the Samsung Galaxy S26 models may use Exynos rather than Snapdragon chipsets, new leak says

By David Nield published 11 October 25

The S26 Pro and S26 Plus may go with Exynos, while the S26 Edge and S26 Ultra get Snapdragon.

The Apple Mac roadmap for 2025 and 2026 may have leaked – through macOS Tahoe 26

By David Nield published 11 October 25

We could get new MacBook Pros, MacBook Airs, Mac minis, Mac Studios, and iMacs across the next few months.

Best MDM solution of 2025

By David Nield last updated 10 October 25

Updated We list the best mobile device management (MDM) software, to make it simple and easy to oversee the security of your organization's mobiles and other tech under Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies.

The latest Samsung tri-fold leak may have revealed its final design – and it could feature three batteries

By David Nield published 10 October 25

Another sighting of the Samsung tri-fold phone has come in the form of a patent published in South Korea.

Apple Watch Ultra 3 with hypertension detection

How does Apple Watch's new hypertension feature actually work?

By David Nield published 10 October 25

The Apple Watch has hypertension detection for the first time, but it's not a real blood pressure monitor.

DJI Osmo Pocket 4 leaks hint at major redesign with dual cameras – plus the arrival of some big competition

By David Nield published 9 October 25

It looks as though the successor to the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is arriving sooner rather than later.

Best small business software of 2025

By David Nield last updated 8 October 25

Updated We list the best small business software, to make it simple and easy for businesses to find economic ways to become more efficient and still access the best tools for their needs.

Waze rolls out its big Conversational Reporting feature – but not everyone is happy with it

By David Nield published 8 October 25

The ability to record road hazards using only your voice and a bit of AI help is reaching more users.

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Gemini for Home is rolling out to lucky early users – and it's already snitching on misbehaving pets

By David Nield published 7 October 25

Google Home and Nest devices are in line for a Gemini-powered upgrade, and early adopters are seeing it now.

Gemini for Home is confusing us all – but Google has answered some of the biggest questions from users

By David Nield published 6 October 25

Google has new devices, new subscriptions, and a new AI assistant for its smart home kit.

More OnePlus 15 specs and photos have leaked ahead of the flagship phone's official launch

By David Nield published 5 October 25

We may now know a little bit more about what the OnePlus 15 is bringing with it, thanks to a fresh leak.

Sora 2 is getting tighter copyright controls and monetization features, says OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

By David Nield published 5 October 25

The Sora 2 model and its accompanying app have only been out for a few days, but Sam Altman is learning some lessons.

Google Photos is set to add more AI to help you turn your pictures into videos

By David Nield published 4 October 25

The Photo-to-Video feature available through Google Photos may soon allow you to specify your own prompts.

Google Pixel 10 in Lemongrass against a bubbly backsplash

Google is already working on the Pixel 11, and a new rumor points to a key spec upgrade

By David Nield published 4 October 25

We may have been given a bit more information about what Google is planning with next year's flagships.

DJI Neo 2 is one of 3 exciting DJI upgrades tipped for a November release – here's what the leaks tell us

By David Nield published 3 October 25

It's already been a busy year for DJI, but the company has new products planned in three different categories.

Samsung says your Galaxy Watch will 'soon' get a new health feature that might save your life

By David Nield published 2 October 25

Samsung's wearables are getting new features, and seem to have changed certain algorithms.

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Google Home Premium is here to replace Nest Aware – here's how much it costs and who gets it

By David Nield published 1 October 25

Google is changing up its smart home subscription offerings, and these are the details you need to know.

Amazon just unveiled 4 new AI-powered, Echo speakers – here's the full lineup and how much they cost

By David Nield published 30 September 25

Amazon wants to bring ambient AI into our daily lives, and these new Echo speakers will help.

Got a buggy iPhone 17 or iPhone Air? Apple’s new iOS 26 update could solve your woes

By David Nield published 30 September 25

The first addition to iOS 26 is here, and it fixes some of the problems reported with the 2025 iPhones.

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YouTube Premium gets 5 handy new features, including faster playback and higher-quality audio

By David Nield published 29 September 25

If you're a YouTube Premium subscriber, you can now get faster speeds, better audio, and Jump Ahead across more platforms.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge showing settings and controls with black lights and an Android figuring blurred in the background

Good news for Samsung Galaxy owners – One UI 8.5 could bring these 3 big upgrades

By David Nield published 28 September 25

The next software update for Galaxy phones and tablets could feature camera, capture, and network improvements.

OpenAI responds to furious ChatGPT subscribers who accuse it of secretly switching to inferior models

By David Nield published 28 September 25

The new safety blocks built into ChatGPT have been met with a storm of protest from users.

YouTube Music is testing a new feature that sounds a lot like Spotify's AI DJ

By David Nield published 27 September 25

If you're a YouTube Premium subscriber in the US, you might be able to add some commentary to your tracks.

New Samsung Galaxy Z Tri-fold leaks hint at key software and camera zoom features

By David Nield published 27 September 25

We've seen more graphics and animations relating to the tri-fold phone that Samsung is about to launch.

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