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

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.

The Nothing Phone 3a Lite is officially landing this week – and here's what to expect

By David Nield published 27 October 25

Nothing has announced that it's launching a fourth handset for 2025, and it's likely to be the cheapest yet.

Google promises Pixel 10 owners that more GPU updates are on the way

By David Nield published 26 October 25

There have been complaints of slow graphics performance on the Pixel 10 phones, but upgrades are coming.

Apple's rumored iPhone 18 upgrade will put the same amount of RAM in all four models

By David Nield published 26 October 25

We've not heard much so far in the way of iPhone 18 rumors, but this key upgrade has been predicted.

The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro from the front

The latest DJI Osmo Action 6 image leak gives us our first look at the camera actually in action

By David Nield published 25 October 25

Another picture of the DJI Osmo Action 6 has emerged, and it's likely that more leaks are going to follow.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus in Navy Blue showing home screen with AI generated lighthouse, standinng in between two adorable Android figurines

Samsung One UI 8.5 could bring a new way to help you deal with your notification overload

By David Nield published 25 October 25

Samsung One UI 8.5 looks set to let you pick notifications that have a higher priority than others.

The iPhone 18 Pro could come with a big Starlink upgrade – and it sounds perfect for off-grid adventures

By David Nield published 24 October 25

We're starting to hear a few rumors around what Apple may have planned for the next set of flagship iPhones.

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro camera on a log with moving water backdrop

More DJI Osmo Action 6 images have leaked – and the launch date of the promising GoPro rival could be imminent

By David Nield published 23 October 25

It seems DJI's action camera for 2025, the Osmo Action 6, will launch later in the year than the 2024's Osmo Action 5 Pro, but we'll still be glad to see it.

Google Wallet is adding support for one of the best new features in Android 16

By David Nield published 22 October 25

You'll now get to see 'key travel journeys' that Google Wallet knows about in Live Updates.

The confirmed OnePlus 15 battery capacity puts it ahead of its Apple, Samsung and Google rivals

By David Nield published 21 October 25

The OnePlus 15 is going to come carrying a battery that has a larger capacity than all of its main competitors.

Project Moohan on Jacob Krol at Google I:O 2025 Hands-On

The first Android apps for the Samsung Galaxy XR headset are already showing up

By David Nield published 19 October 25

Samsung's long-awaited headset, developed in partnership with Google, is making its debut next week.

A leaked unboxing video gives us an early look at the DJI Osmo Mobile 8 camera gimbal

By David Nield published 19 October 25

We're getting another version of DJI's excellent camera gimbal, and it looks like it's better than ever.

We now have an official launch date for the OnePlus 15 – and a new color has been shown off

By David Nield published 18 October 25

We're now less than two weeks from the launch of the OnePlus 15 – at least in China.

Samsung is rumored to have changed its Galaxy S26 plans again – and we may not see the flagship phones before March

By David Nield published 18 October 25

Samsung may stick to its traditional naming scheme for these handsets after all, but they may be delayed.

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