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. Or, more likely, playing Spelunky for the millionth time.
Latest articles by Alan Martin
Spotify’s Basic plan is getting a price cut — but there’s a catch
By Alan Martin published
Those on the Spotify Basic plan can go back to paying just $11 a month for the service, but only if they’re happy to lose access to audiobooks.
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #111 (Saturday, June 22 2024)
By Alan Martin published
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #110 (Friday, June 21 2024)
By Alan Martin published
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #109 (Thursday, June 20 2024)
By Alan Martin published
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #108 (Wednesday, June 19 2024)
By Alan Martin published
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #107 (Tuesday, June 18 2024)
By Alan Martin published
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #106 (Monday, June 17 2024)
By Alan Martin last updated
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iOS 18 iMessage — all the new features coming to your iPhone
By Alan Martin published
iMessage is getting a much-needed makeover. Here’s everything that's coming to your iPhone.
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #105 (Sunday, June 16 2024)
By Alan Martin published
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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked date leak confirms pre-Olympics reveal
By Alan Martin published
Reliable leaker Evan Blass reveals Samsung’s Unpacked countdown clock ahead of time.
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #104 (Saturday, June 15 2024)
By Alan Martin published
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WWDC 2024 — dates, iOS 18, Siri and all the latest rumors
By Alan Martin last updated
Apple's next developer conference kicks off June 10 – and it could be a big one with significant plans for AI.
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #103 (Friday, June 14 2024)
By Alan Martin published
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #102 (Thursday, June 13 2024)
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #101 (Wednesday, June 12 2024)
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #100 (Tuesday, June 11 2024)
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #99 (Monday, June 10 2024)
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iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro battery and charging — 5 biggest rumors for the new iPhones
By Alan Martin published
It looks like Apple will offer a set of solid upgrades to both battery capacity and charging speeds.
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #98 (Sunday, June 9 2024)
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5 apps that should be really worried ahead of WWDC
By Alan Martin published
Rumored software updates to Apple’s core apps could spell trouble for these popular third-party alternatives.
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #97 (Saturday, June 8 2024)
By Alan Martin published
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #96 (Friday, June 7 2024)
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #95 (Thursday, June 6 2024)
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