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

One UI 8.5 leaks show off Samsung's new Privacy Display feature for phones, and Bixby powered by Perplexity AI

By David Nield published 2 January 26

A major software update for Samsung phones is on the way, and we just got a preview of two of its new features.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 could be lighter than ever — and bigger battery capacities are also rumored

By David Nield published 2 January 26

The A new year means new foldables, and we might have learned some more about Samsung's next foldable phones.

'Zombie subscriptions’ are a silent killer – here are 3 ways to fix them for 2026 in minutes

By David Nield published 2 January 26

Track down those subscriptions you aren't making use of and save yourself some money over the next 12 months.

DJI's first 360-degree drone could be flying in soon, with these bundles available to buyers

By David Nield published 1 January 26

You'll be able to get the DJI Avata 360 with a variety of accessories, when it finally sees the light of day.

A fresh Samsung Galaxy S26 leak points to a launch date — and brings good news on pricing

By David Nield published 1 January 26

While the Galaxy S26 phones might be launching later in the year, it sounds as though they won't cost any more.

OpenAI's mysterious ChatGPT gadget could take the form of an AI-powered pen

By David Nield published 31 December 25

Progress is apparently being made on the OpenAI device, and there might be more than one of them.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 design may have leaked in a new hands-on video — with a price hike also rumored

By David Nield published 31 December 25

We've got some fresh leaks around the Galaxy S26 handsets, which are expected around February time.

The OnePlus Turbo 6 and OnePlus Turbo 6V phones

OnePlus has previewed its Turbo 6 gaming phones — and confirmed they'll boast 9,000 mAh batteries

By David Nield published 30 December 25

After a new phone with a focus on gaming? OnePlus has a couple of handsets that you might be interested in.

Samsung is reportedly readying a Brain Health feature to check for early signs of dementia

By David Nield published 30 December 25

Brain Health by Samsung is apparently going to be launching at the CES 2026 show in January.

Samsung may be testing the giant phone battery upgrade of your dreams — but don't expect much of a boost for the Galaxy S26 Ultra

By David Nield published 29 December 25

Samsung is continuing to work on silicon-carbon battery tech, but it doesn't appear to be ready yet.

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is no match for an extreme torture test — here's what it says about durability

By David Nield published 28 December 25

JerryRigEverything puts the Galaxy Z TriFold through a series of endurance and durability tests on camera.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro against a leafy background.

The launch of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro seems to be imminent, based on the latest leak

By David Nield published 28 December 25

With regulatory approval now granted to Samsung's next flagship earbuds, a launch must be close.

Apple Music in the iPhone app store on an orange background

I've been a Spotify subscriber for over 10 years, but I'm ditching it for Apple Music in 2026 – here's why

By David Nield published 28 December 25

Apple Music works across multiple platforms and the web, and it lets you build smart playlists – and that's why I'm quitting Spotify in 2026.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring in Titanium Silver Colorway

Will we get an Apple Ring in 2026? Here's what the rumors say so far

By David Nield published 27 December 25

There's been a lot of speculation about an Apple Ring in recent years – here's what we know so far.

Man holding the DJI Osmo Action 6 action camera in a woodland setting

The DJI Osmo Action 6 can now record 8K video — a major firmware upgrade is rolling out for free now

By David Nield published 27 December 25

A new update is rolling out now for the DJI Osmo Action 6 that brings with it a host of improvements, including 8K.

Samsung Galaxy S25 showing the home screen with apps and widgets

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is tipped to get satellite and gaming boosts — but the pricing remains a mystery

By David Nield published 27 December 25

We're getting a better idea of what to expect from the Samsung Galaxy S26, but the price is very much to be confirmed.

Two blue Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 devices with a stuffed cat behind them

Samsung could bring back S Pen support for its foldables to counter the iPhone Fold

By David Nield published 26 December 25

Stylus support could give Samsung an edge when Apple launches its first foldable sometime next year.

Gmail may finally be giving users the chance to change their primary email address

By David Nield published 26 December 25

It seems Google is rolling out the ability to set a new primary @gmail.com account, while keeping your old one.

A YouTube Premium promo on a laptop screen

I love YouTube Premium – but it still needs these 5 upgrades in 2026 to make it perfect

By David Nield published 25 December 25

There's still room for improvement when it comes to the digital subscription that I value the most.

Another image of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 leaks — and it could come with a mysterious new accessory

By David Nield published 24 December 25

We've got another sign of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 and something called the DJI Osmo FrameTap.

iOS 26.3 adds AirPod-style fast pairing for third-party earbuds — but there's a major catch

By David Nield published 23 December 25

You'll be able to use third-party earbuds more easily with an iPhone next year, if you're in an EU country.

Another rumor claims the iPhone 18 won't launch until early 2027, while the iPhone 18 Pro may see minimal design changes

By David Nield published 23 December 25

We've got some more information on what to expect from Apple's next series of flagship smartphones.

an image of the Samsung Bespoke AI Refrigerator Family Hub concept

Google Gemini is now heading to fridges — and it might actually be useful

By David Nield published 22 December 25

Ready for Gemini to take over your fridge? Based on Samsung's new announcement, you might want it.

A new leak may have revealed Samsung's launch window for the Galaxy S26 series — but they might not go on sale right away

By David Nield published 21 December 25

The latest rumor around the Galaxy S26 series points to a launch event in February and shipping in March.

A foldable iPhone concept against a multi-colored background.

Apple is rumored to still be facing 'technical challenges' in producing its crease-free foldable iPhone

By David Nield published 21 December 25

Apple really wants its folding iPhone to be free from creases, and it may not have quite got there yet.

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