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
![Apple iPhone 15 review.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bsL4Ff4mjoPKqHKBghpBnN-320-80.jpg)
iPhone 17 rumors — everything we know so far
By Alan Martin last updated
Next year’s iPhone may be worth the wait if early rumors are anything to go by.
![Apple iPhone 15 review.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yDn3ZSXu9eSBxmXQDZ4PCF-320-80.jpg)
iPhone 15: Price, specs and availability
By Richard Priday last updated
Here's what we know about the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models coming out this fall now that Apple's shown off its new phones.
![Promo image for the Google Pixel 9 Pro showing off the new camera array](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D6HCeTyk7oSbJFLV8T5S98-320-80.jpg)
Google Pixel 9 Pro: Everything we know so far
By Alan Martin last updated
Improved AI, a new chipset and (maybe) a choice of sizes.
![Wordle displayed on a smartphone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4sYCn3AamxuSvHECDnQWEZ-320-80.jpg)
Today's Wordle hints and answer — solution #1,129 Monday, July 22
By Alan Martin last updated
Find out what today's Wordle hint and answer is and get some tips for it, plus see the solutions to previous games.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #141 (Monday, July 22 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![Unofficial renders of the iPhone SE 4](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XiurTrzVS8whJ6cdfkR2te-320-80.jpg)
The new iPhone SE 4 could get this surprise upgrade
By Alan Martin published
The iPhone 16’s chassis on the next iPhone SE could indicate a dual-camera array, possibly for spatial video capture.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #140 (Sunday, July 21 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #139 (Saturday, July 20 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #138 (Friday, July 19 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #137 (Thursday, July 18 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max in hand.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7uS4mbmEyb3GCMgLv7rh7L-320-80.jpg)
iPhone 16 Pro leak just tipped bold color for the new iPhone
By Alan Martin published
Apple could finally introduce a more playful shade to its austere Pro line.
![Google Pixel Fold shown in hand](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xnUAQeakptAQSnRaDgs9gC-320-80.jpg)
Huge Pixel 9 leak reveals Google's entire new lineup — including the next Pixel Fold
By Alan Martin published
Huge leak shows photos of all four upcoming Pixels, and reveals full battery specs.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #136 (Wednesday, July 17 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![Google Pixel 9 Pro leaked renders](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/79KFbvrGSEDaSH8rjFRkJh-320-80.jpg)
Google Pixel 9 Pro tipped for huge free AI upgrade
By Alan Martin published
The Pixel 9 Pro may arrive with a year's free access to Gemini Advanced, while the basic Pixel 9 might be stuck with just six months’ worth.
![OnePlus 10 Pro decal](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vBxaHKZX2wsXnD4zohTny4-320-80.jpg)
OnePlus Summer Launch Event 2024: How to watch live for today's Nord 4, Watch 2R and Pad 2 reveal
By Alan Martin published
Four new OnePlus products have already been confirmed ahead of today’s event in Milan.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #135 (Tuesday, July 16 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #134 (Monday, July 15 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in hand.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/k3acMRnan3pGJaSNeVGR5i-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leaked design change could finally fix this long-standing problem
By Alan Martin published
Samsung’s 2025 flagship will come with round edges towards the back of the frame, according to the leaker Ice Universe.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #133 (Sunday, July 14 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![Rufus is a shopping bot](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SX6RP6NAKYSxuHzdp45uZK-320-80.png)
Amazon’s AI chatbot is here to make Prime Day shopping easier
By Alan Martin published
Rufus is now available for all US customers in the Amazon app, but it’s still in beta for now.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #132 (Saturday, July 13 2024)
By Alan Martin last updated
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.
![3 Google Pixel watch 3 watches in a row. render](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6up7VZb5T9GbQGFmpixwaB-320-80.jpg)
Google Pixel Watch 3: Everything we know so far
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
What will Google bring to the table in the next generation of its Wear OS showcase? We look into the crystal ball for the Google Pixel Watch 3.
![NYT Strands on a cellphone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPjnbnuxSnR2Hxho3tzVYJ-320-80.jpg)
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #131 (Friday, July 12 2024)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.