Articles by Rowan Davies, Editorial Associate

Rowan is an Editorial Associate and Apprentice Writer for TechRadar. A recent addition to the news team, he is involved in generating stories for topics that spread across TechRadar's categories. His interests in audio tech and knowledge in entertainment culture help bring the latest updates in tech news to our readers.

He has been writing for publications since he started his studies at age 18. Rowan graduated from Cardiff University in 2023 after attaining a Master's in Creative Writing, and earlier a Bachelor's in Media, Journalism, and Culture. He began his journey as a writer at Cardiff University's Quench Magazine contributing to film/ TV, music, and culture sections, later becoming Music Section Editor.

In his free time, Rowan is a freelance writer for Cardiff-based culture magazine Buzz where he reviews music, film, and conducts interviews with featured guests. When he is not writing, you can find him at any given music gig, or endlessly scrolling TikTok immersing in celebrity news and drama.

Articles by: Rowan Davies

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The iOS 26 rollout is closer than ever, and Apple has just released the final developer beta – here’s what’s new

By Rowan Davies published 3 September 25

There's less than a week to go before Apple's huge iPhone 17 event, and this is what you can expect to see in the final iOS 26 developer beta stage.

Cate Blanchett as Kathryn St Jean in Black Bag

3 new Prime Video movies to kick-start your September watchlist with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes

By Rowan Davies published 2 September 25

Prime Video is getting a bunch of new thriller movies in September 2025 – these are the top three you need to watch.

A screenshot of the official key art for Gen V season 2, which shows Emma, Marie, and Jordan standing in front of a wall filled with graffiti

New on Prime Video in September 2025: stream 43 movies and 10 TV shows, including Gen V season 2

By Rowan Davies published 2 September 25

Gen V season 2 and new drama series The Girlfriend look like promising additions to Prime Video's library in September 2025.

YouTube has started flagging Premium Family members who live at different addresses – just like Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown

By Rowan Davies published 2 September 25

YouTube has started sending emails to users who don't live under the same roof as the Family plan account manager.

Samsung could be lining up a third Unpacked event this year – these are the 3 exciting devices that could make an appearance

By Rowan Davies published 1 September 25

Another Galaxy Unpacked event could be on the way, and these are the devices Samsung could be unveiling – including its long-awaited tri-folding phone.

These are my top 5 movies to stream on HBO Max in September 2025, including a classic Stephen King adaptation with 91% on Rotten Tomatoes

By Rowan Davies published 1 September 25

Misery and Warfare are just two of the five movies I think you need to add to your HBO Max watchlist in September 2025.

I'm adding these 5 new Netflix movies with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes to my watchlist in September – and I think you should too

By Rowan Davies published 31 August 25

Another slew of new Netflix movies is on the way, but these are the five movies with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes you need to stream first.

Here are 5 new Hulu movies to stream in September 2025, including a DreamWorks animation with 99% on Rotten Tomatoes

By Rowan Davies published 31 August 25

How to Train Your Dragon is one of five movies worth streaming on Hulu in September 2025.

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My August 2025 streaming favorites – these are the 9 movies that I loved the most on Netflix, Disney+ and more

By Rowan Davies published 30 August 25

I've rounded up all of my favorite movies I streamed in August 2025.

Amy Adams stars as Louise Banks in Arrival, one of the best free movies to stream this week

Paramount+ is adding a huge 127 new movies in September 2025, including one of my favorite sci-fi flicks with 94% on Rotten Tomatoes

By Rowan Davies published 29 August 25

Paramount+ is already doing spooky season correctly – here are all the new movies and shows landing in September 2025.

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Netflix is removing these 5 movies in September 2025, including one of the best action movies with 97% on Rotten Tomatoes

By Rowan Davies published 29 August 25

Netflix is about to remove some of its best action and horror movies, stream our five picks with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes before they go.

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This Blink Video Doorbell bundle has crashed to a record-low price in Amazon's Labor Day Sale – grab it while you can

By Rowan Davies published 29 August 25

Labor Day weekend is here, and you only have a few days left to snag this Blink Video Doorbell bundle for a record-low price.

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Apple Music radio stations are now available for free on TuneIn – here are three I’d start with first

By Rowan Davies published 28 August 25

Apple has partnered with TuneIn to make its six main radio stations free to access for non-Apple Music subscribers.

A group of war veterans in a still from Alex Garland's Warfare

Everything new on HBO Max in September 2025: stream 72 movies and 60 TV shows

By Rowan Davies published 26 August 25

Alex Garland's Warfare isn't the only movie we're excited for this month - here are all the new titles coming to HBO Max in September 2025.

Google Messages is getting a new weapon to keep you safe from impersonation scams – here’s how it works

By Rowan Davies published 26 August 25

A new feature has been spotted in Google Messages beta that allows you to verify your contacts' devices with a QR code.

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I’ve been using Spotify’s new answer to Apple Music’s AutoMix – here are 5 of your biggest questions answered

By Rowan Davies published 24 August 25

I've been exploring Spotify's new custom transition feature, and I've got the answers to your burning questions right here.

Peacemaker, Google Pixel 10, and Hornet next to each other.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Google's Pixel 10 release to Gamescom's biggest reveals

By Hamish Hector published 23 August 25

The week's biggest news from Made by Google, Gamescom, and Spotify fopr August 23, 2025.

Google denies that a YouTube Premium feature is coming to free users with a few catches

By Rowan Davies last updated 22 August 25

YouTube is giving free users the option to download videos for offline viewing, but it has quite a few limitations.

Everything leaving Netflix in September 2025: don't miss streaming these 41 movies and 6 series

By Rowan Davies published 22 August 25

The Good Place is one of the titles leaving Netflix in September 2025, and we'd hate for you to miss it.

The cast of Netflix's new drama series House of Guinness

Everything new on Netflix in September 2025: stream 61 movies and 9 TV shows, including Steven Knight's new series

By Rowan Davies published 21 August 25

From the second part of Wednesday season 2 to brand new originals, this is the full list of everything new on Netflix in September 2025.

Lilo sitting on a white chair with red sunglasses perched on his head in Disney's Lilo & Stitch live-action remake

Everything new on Disney+ in September 2025: stream 17 new TV shows and 2 new movies

By Rowan Davies published 21 August 25

Here are all the new original titles new to Disney+ in September 2025, including the live-action Lilo and Stitch movie and Marvel Zombies TV show.

Spotify is offering three months of Premium for free – here’s how to get it, plus 3 other ways to score a free Spotify trial

By Rowan Davies published 20 August 25

Are you an Apple Music subscriber who wants to see what Spotify has to offer? Sign up to this three-month Spotify Premium free trial before it's gone.

Spotify's new audio mixing feature in a personal playlist

Spotify’s new rival to Apple Music’s AutoMix is here to upgrade your playlists – and I think it’s the better DJ too

By Rowan Davies published 19 August 25

Spotify just dropped its version of Apple Music's AutoMix, and it's quite a big addition to the service. Here's how I got on with using it for the first time.

Want to use Spotify to improve your wellbeing? These are 3 features I use to get me through the day

By Rowan Davies published 18 August 25

Everything leaving Hulu in September 2025 – don't miss streaming these 20 movies before they disappear

By Rowan Davies published 18 August 25

Hulu is getting ready to remove more movies from its library. These are all the titles leaving Hulu in September 2025.

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