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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The Pixel Weather app's radar map has mysteriously disappeared, but Google is now rolling out a fix

By David Nield last updated 4 April 25

Updated Users are reporting that the real time radar map has gone from the Weather app across every Pixel phone.

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Google Messages is finally going to get better at handling your lengthy texts

By David Nield published 4 April 25

The compose window will soon be able to grow along with your message, based on newly spotted code.

Android's Find My Device looks set to get its biggest upgrade soon – and it uses Apple AirTags tech

By David Nield published 3 April 25

Google Find My Device doesn't match Apple Find My with UWB tracking right now, but that could soon change.

Google confirms Gemini Live's next big AI upgrade will be widely available on Android – with one catch

By David Nield published 3 April 25

Real-time camera and screenshot analysis is heading to Gemini Live now, though you currently need to pay for it.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge on display the January 22, 2025 Galaxy Unpacked event.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leaks reveal a likely release date – 5 reasons it could be worth waiting for

By David Nield published 1 April 25

The phone was first shown off in January, and might get a full release on Tuesday, April 15.

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Apple Watch Ultra 3: Everything we know so far

By David Nield last updated 31 March 25

Another premium Apple Watch may eventually arrive, but not in 2024.

We've got another hint that the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is on the way

By David Nield published 30 March 25

It's looking more and more likely that we'll see a Galaxy Watch 8 from Samsung in the next few months.

Google promises more Nest devices are on the way – but two older products have now been discontinued

By David Nield published 30 March 25

The Nest Protect and Nest x Yale Lock are no more, but Google says it is working on more hardware.

The foldable iPhone display is rumored to be keeping the 4:3 aspect ratio of the iPad – and there's a good reason for it

By David Nield published 29 March 25

The latest rumor around the folding iPhone suggests its screens will follow the aspect ratio of Apple's iPads.

Leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE may have revealed the affordable foldable's design

By David Nield published 29 March 25

This could be our first look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, which is due to launch in four months' time.

Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd-gen in front of a TV

Xiaomi's Google TV Streamer rival gets a new processor and a much-needed storage leap

By David Nield published 28 March 25

The 3rd-gen Xiaomi TV Box S is now official, though we're still waiting on price and availability details.

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Here's when Samsung's One UI 7 upgrade will finally roll out to your older Galaxy devices

By David Nield published 28 March 25

We've got more details on when Samsung's take on Android 15 will reach the Galaxy S23 phones and other devices.

The iPhone mini won't be returning, according to rumors – and you think that's a mistake

By David Nield published 27 March 25

According to reliable sources, the iPhone mini isn't making a comeback... but maybe it should?

Waze is ditching Google Assistant for Gemini on iOS, and for good reasons

By David Nield published 27 March 25

It's time to say goodbye to Google Assistant on Waze for iOS, though it's sticking around in Waze for Android.

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Google Maps is getting two key upgrades, for easier route planning and quicker access to Gemini AI

By David Nield published 26 March 25

Google Maps on Android can now bring up route information more quickly, and adds its own Gemini shortcut.

Android Auto 14.0 is rolling out now – and it'll soon swap Google Assistant for the smarter Gemini

By David Nield published 26 March 25

New code spotted in the latest Android Auto update tells us that Gemini is about to arrive.

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Google Messages just added a fun upgrade to one of its best chat features

By David Nield published 26 March 25

It seems you can now trigger full-screen Screen Effects animations with emojis as well as phrases.

The Now Bar on Samsung One UI 7 is about to get a lot more useful – and could soon match Live Activities on iOS

By David Nield published 25 March 25

Samsung seems keen to add more third-party apps to its Now Bar, a key part of One UI 7.

A fresh Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leak hints at a 2K display and a titanium frame

By David Nield published 24 March 25

A couple of extra bits of information have emerged about the final Galaxy S25 phone to go on sale.

Here's how Android 16 will upgrade the screen unlocking process on your Pixel

By David Nield published 24 March 25

A small but significant tweak is coming to help you securely unlock your phone more quickly.

Samsung's rumored smart specs may be launching before the end of 2025

By David Nield published 23 March 25

A new report gives us some more information about what to expect from the Samsung smart glasses.

The latest iPhone 18 leak hints at a major chipset upgrade for all four models

By David Nield published 23 March 25

We've again heard that the chipsets in the iPhone 18 series will be based on an updated 2nm process.

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Apple is rumored to be prioritizing battery life on the foldable iPhone – which could also feature a liquid metal hinge for added durability

By David Nield published 22 March 25

Apple is hoping to beat the best foldable phones on the market by adding extra battery life and a more durable hinge.

The Google Pixel 10 just showed up in Android code – and may come with a useful speed boost

By David Nield published 22 March 25

Speedy startup

A fresh Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge benchmark leak has eased my worries about its performance

By David Nield published 21 March 25

The Galaxy S25 Edge may well be super-thin, but it seems as though performance will be up to speed.

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