Alan Martin
Freelance contributor Alan has been writing about tech for over a decade, covering phones, drones and everything in between. Previously Deputy Editor of tech site Alphr, his words are found all over the web and in the occasional magazine too. When not weighing up the pros and cons of the latest smartwatch, you'll probably find him tackling his ever-growing games backlog. He also handles all the Wordle coverage on Tom's Guide and has been playing the addictive NYT game for the last several years in an effort to keep his streak forever intact.
Latest articles by Alan Martin
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We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
By Alan Martin Last updated
Find out what today's Wordle hint and answer is for September 20 and get some tips for it, plus see the solutions to previous games.
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There are reasons for and against going all in on Apple’s exciting new two-in-one folding phone.
By Alan Martin Published
How Apple is apparently addressing foldables’ Achilles’ Heel
By Marc McLaren Last updated
The best Wordle start words based on data and our own experience.
By Alan Martin Published
Which big-screen smartphone should you buy?
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The trending Netflix movies worth watching this weekend.
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is coming with a crease-free display, bigger battery and a higher price. Here's everything we know so far.
By Alan Martin Published
I’m not averse to digital gaming, but I don’t have much faith in Sony’s ability to deliver it at a fair price.
By Alan Martin Published
Apple’s upcoming flagships will offer plenty of features for a price, but what are their key differences?
By Alan Martin Published
The switch to a square 16MP front-facing camera suggests Samsung may seek to emulate Center Stage functionality.
By Alan Martin Last updated
The latest iPhone software could bring some big changes. From a new Siri to AI photo editing tools, here's what to expect.
By Alan Martin Last updated
Here's everything we're expecting to see from Google's 2026 flagship smartphone.
By Alan Martin Last updated
Samsung’s next flagship phone already out, bringing new hardware and innovative features unlike anything we've seen previously.
By Alan Martin Published
Everything we know about the latest version of iOS, coming to beta this June
By Alan Martin Published
Apple has just announced the new iPad Air M4. Here are the biggest differences between the new tablet and the iPad Air M3.
By Alan Martin Published
After a slow start to 2026, the Apple hardware machine is about to kick into life.
By Alan Martin Last updated
Should you buy the OnePlus 15 today, or wait for Samsung’s next flagship? Our Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. OnePlus 15 comparison can help you plan.
By Alan Martin Last updated
The iPhone 18 may be a year away — or perhaps even longer for one model — but Apple’s next handsets are beginning to take shape.
By Alan Martin Published
From a budget phone in the first half of 2026 to flagship release later on, here's what we know about Google's Pixel plans going forward.
By Alan Martin Published
A January launch looks likely again, but not for the S26 Edge — here's what you need to know.
By Alan Martin Published
Gemini 3 Pro and Sora 2 just cut back free usage as Google and OpenAI start capping what you can do.
By Alan Martin Published
Should you buy Google’s latest, or wait for Samsung in 2026?
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