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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Google Messages is getting another essential chat feature it should have had a long time ago

By David Nield published 13 November 25

Some users are seeing @mentions appear in Google Messages, but it's likely to take a while to reach everyone.

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Google explains the Gemini Home rollout 'confusion' – and reveals when to expect a full launch

By David Nield published 11 November 25

Google has given us more information about what's happening with Gemini for Home, and when you might get it.

The latest Garmin leak suggests it's stealing Apple Watch's most iconic hardware feature

By David Nield published 10 November 25

Future Garmin smartwatches could come with a digital crown attached, without affecting durability.

New leak shows the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 vlogging camera in action ahead of its official launch

By David Nield published 9 November 25

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 has been spotted out in the wild, alongside the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 camera that it's replacing.

The latest Samsung Galaxy S26 leak hints at an even slimmer phone – and a wireless charging upgrade

By David Nield published 9 November 25

Look away now if you're trying to avoid spoilers for the next batch of flagship phones from Samsung.

Disney+ is giving its apps a visual revamp, for easier navigation and more personalization – here's what's new

By David Nield published 8 November 25

If you're a Disney+ subscriber in the US, then you'll notice some changes in the look of your streaming apps.

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The WhatsApp team is aware that the new Apple Watch app is crashing on certain models – and is 'working quickly' to fix it

By David Nield published 8 November 25

WhatsApp has arrived on the Apple Watch, but some users are unable to get it running properly.

Google Gemini is now rolling out on Android Auto – here are the upgrades you get

By David Nield published 7 November 25

It looks as though Gemini is now finally replacing Google Assistant on Android Auto, at least for some.

Your Ring camera is about to get smarter with Single Event Alert – and it should mean fewer notifications

By David Nield published 6 November 25

If you're regularly getting too many alerts from your Ring cameras, this should help (but you'll have to pay for it).

IKEA just launched 21 affordable new smart home gadgets – here’s the full list of lights, sensors, and more

By David Nield published 6 November 25

IKEA has decided to revamp its smart home product range, and it looks like there's something for everyone.

A new iPhone roadmap just leaked, with spec details of the foldable iPhone and the iPhone Air 2

By David Nield published 6 November 25

Next year is shaping up to be a big one for Apple and its iPhone series, and new information has emerged.

We have an official launch date and price leaks for the rumored DJI Osmo Action 6 – with one major upgrade teased

By David Nield published 5 November 25

DJI has scheduled what seems to be the Osmo Action 6 launch for November 18, and we might know pricing too.

Always stuck in the wrong lane? Google Maps is rolling out AI-powered live lane guidance, for a select few

By David Nield published 5 November 25

Google is rolling out AI-powered live lane guidance to make sure you don't veer off on the wrong road.

Fitbit's new AI-powered personal coach app is now rolling out to some – here's what's new

By David Nield published 3 November 25

Fitbit Premium users are starting to get an extra dose of Gemini AI in their app, and there's a lot it can do.

Google Maps adds a useful tweak for its Android Auto interface – and may soon help you save your phone battery while navigating

By David Nield published 2 November 25

Google appears to be testing a more centered map in Android Auto, with a power-saving mode on the way too.

The launch date for the Samsung Galaxy S26 may have leaked – while the Samsung tri-fold edges closer to making its debut

By David Nield published 2 November 25

If you're in the market for a premium Samsung phone, there are quite a few new ones on the way.

A major telephoto camera upgrade is rumored for all the Samsung Galaxy S26 models

By David Nield published 1 November 25

We have some more rumored details about what to expect from the Galaxy S26 phones arriving next year.

3 new colors are rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro next year – and they're not Apple's usual choices

By David Nield published 1 November 25

Apple is apparently thinking about new colors for its flagship phones, and we haven't seen two of them before.

ICYMI: the 7 biggest tech stories of the week, from Samsung's tri-fold to a robot for your household chores

By David Nield published 1 November 25

The week's biggest stories from Fitbit, Samsung, OnePlus, Microsoft... and a strange humanoid robot called Neo.

Magic Leap and Google just showcased another pair of Android XR smart glasses – with Gemini on board

By David Nield published 31 October 25

Wear a pair of these glasses and let Gemini AI tell you about the world as you walk through it.

Samsung's big One UI 8.5 upgrade could be arriving soon on Galaxy phones – here are 5 of the most exciting features

By David Nield published 31 October 25

Samsung One UI 8.5 is shaping up to be a pretty major update, and numerous features have now leaked.

Last-minute DJI Neo 2 image leaks reveal the beginner-friendly drone from all angles – with some bundles included

By David Nield published 30 October 25

We're potentially just hours away from an official unveiling for the DJI Neo 2, but there's still time for some leaks.

Netflix just got a big upgrade for kids – plus 4 other new features to keep you from switching

By David Nield published 29 October 25

Netflix has teased changes to profiles for kids, interactive voting, themed homepages, vertical video, and more.

Gemini is officially rolling out on Google Home right now – here's how to get early access

By David Nield published 29 October 25

The 'first wave' of users are finding they've got Gemini for Home alerts on their mobile devices.

Fitbit isn't dead after all – Google just promised more fitness devices are on the way next year

By David Nield published 28 October 25

We'd almost given up on new Fitbit hardware, but Google says we can look forward to new hardware in 2026.

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