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

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra being held

Hands-on video leak reveals Samsung Galaxy One UI 8.5 – and it's borrowing a handy iPhone trick

By David Nield published

Samsung's next major software update is on the horizon, and it's going to look rather different – here's what we've learned from a new video leak.

iOS 26 Call Screening

Call Screening in iOS 26 has finally ended my spam call nightmare – here's how to set it up

By David Nield published

Your iPhone now has a much more effective way of screening out calls that aren't important, and most users love it.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro REVIEW

Hardcore iPhone 17 Pro teardown explains 'scratchgate' with microscopes and science

By David Nield published

A couple of YouTube videos have confirmed that the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max can pick up scratches easily, in some areas.

iPhone 17 First Look

Some early iPhone 17 users are experiencing intermittent Wi-Fi problems

By David Nield published

Unlocking the new iPhones seems to disconnect them from Wi-Fi networks – and no one is sure what's going on.

Apple AirPods Pro 3

'They want to take the magic away’: Apple says EU is killing innovation and creating a worse experience for tech fans – here's why

By David Nield published

As another Apple feature launches everywhere except the EU, the war of words between the parties involved just escalated.

Two photos of skydivers using the GoPro Max 2 action cam

The GoPro Max 2 is coming next week, with another mystery camera – and we've seen a ton of leaks

By David Nield published

The wait for the GoPro Max 2 is almost over, and we should get a successor to the GoPro Hero as well.

Sam Altman and a smartphone.

These are the ChatGPT-powered AI devices that OpenAI might be working on

By David Nield published

A new report potentially gives us more information on what's coming in terms of hardware from OpenAI.

Insta360 GO 3S

The latest DJI Osmo Nano leak gives us specs and images for the Insta360 GO 3S rival

By David Nield published

Another compact action camera is about to enter the market, and we may know almost everything about it.

One UI 8

A major Samsung One 8.5 UI leak may have revealed the next big software update headed for your Galaxy phone

By David Nield published

We've got our first images of what is supposedly One UI 8.5, and there are some changes worth talking about.

An Apple iPhone 17 from the back

This iOS 26 feature is causing drama at Apple Stores for iPhone 17 trade-ins – here’s how to avoid the same mistake

By David Nield published

It seems that many iPhone owners are hitting a snag when they try and trade in their handset for a new iPhone 17.

Google Nest Mini

The end of Nest? Google’s mysterious speaker stars in new leak that hints at smart home shakeup

By David Nield published

Courtesy of the latest Google Home app for Android, we have some hints about Google's smart home plans.

iPhone Air rear camera

Apple promises fix for 'very rare' camera glitch on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air

By David Nield published

Black squares and white squiggles are appearing on some photos from some of the new iPhones from Apple.

Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2

Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2 smart glasses are official – here are 5 key upgrades you need to know about

By David Nield published

These new smart specs offer a significant selection of upgrades over the previous model.

Samsung Galaxy S24 hands on camera closeup

Finally! Here's exactly when One UI 8 will likely come to your older Galaxy phone or tablet

By David Nield published

Samsung has specified which handsets are going to be getting One UI 8 before 2025 is done – and hinted at the exact dates.

A MacBook in a table showing the macOS Tahoe 26 interface

I've been using macOS Tahoe 26 for a month – here are the 5 features you should try first

By David Nield published

There's plenty to like in the latest major desktop software upgrade from Apple, and here's my experience with it.

Google Pixel 7

Watch out – now some Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro owners are seeing battery overheating issues

By David Nield published

Another pair of Pixel phones have apparently been afflicted by battery issues that we've seen before.

iPhone in hand running iOS 26

I've been using iOS 26 for months – here are the 5 things you should try first

By David Nield published

I jumped in early in regards to iOS 26 testing, and here's what you need to know about the big update.

An iPad Pro next to a hand holding an Apple AirTag and a MacBook Pro on a table

Forget the iPhone 17 – these are the next 10 Apple products rumored to be coming soon

By David Nield published

We may have a leaked roadmap for the Apple devices that are showing up over the next few months – here's what's coming to tempt us soon.

DJI Mini 4 Pro in flight at golden hour with ocean and seaside town in the background

The DJI Mini 5 Pro has leaked again, with images and unboxing videos appearing online

By David Nield published

Further leaks confirm what we've already heard about the highly anticipated launch from DJI.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro HANDS ON

You're going to need a new charger to get the fastest possible iPhone 17 Pro charging speeds

By David Nield published

The iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max support the latest USB-C charging speeds, but not many chargers do.

An image of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra from a hands-on event

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra display size may have leaked – and there could be 'surprises' in store

By David Nield published

While the Galaxy S26 Ultra screen might stay the same size, we might see other upgrades for it.

The iPhone Air on a fingertip

Don't worry, the iPhone Air has 'great' battery life according to Apple boss Tim Cook

By David Nield published

Questions have been asked about battery life on the thinnest iPhone ever, and Tim Cook has an answer.

Gemini Live

Gemini Live could soon get this useful Google Maps upgrade – and it looks perfect for smart glasses

By David Nield published

The signs are that Google is preparing to add some more Google Maps data to the Gemini Live experience – and that's great news for travelers.

Pixelsnap Ring Stand

Oh snap! Google's MagSafe-style Pixel 10 charger is already running into reported problems

By David Nield published

Owners of the new Pixelsnap Ring Stand are saying that it starts breaking apart after a couple of days.

Apple Watch Series 11

Some key Apple Watch Series 11 features are coming to older watches – will yours get the update?

By David Nield published

Some of the key health upgrades Apple showed off with the Apple Watch 11 are going to come to other models too.

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