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Willow Roberts

Willow Roberts

Computing Writer
Author/Co-Author of 224 articles

Willow Roberts has been a Computing Writer at Digital Trends for a year and has been writing for about a decade. She has a particular interest in Apple products, as well as Windows PCs and emerging AI tech.

She's been an enthusiastic Apple fan since she was old enough to save up for her first iPhone and is proud that she's never cracked a single screen. She’s currently waiting with bated breath for the next “iPhone moment” in tech -- the Apple Vision Pro didn’t quite do it but when she covered Meta’s Orion prototype, it looked pretty promising.

Willow contributes to other tech outlets like XDA Developers and also has a passion project writing for a wildlife conservation charity. Her educational background is in English Literature and she has also studied Japanese for over a decade. She’s currently adding another field of study to her list by diving into a computer science course.

Quite a few devices play a part in any given week for Willow, including her iPhone, MacBook Air, iPad, Apple Watch, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and PlayStation 5. She also likes to play around on her Analogue Pocket and is slowly trying to learn how to create Game Boy Advance-style pixel art. As a freelancer with the freedom to work wherever she wants, Willow likes to spend her time writing articles in front of the rescued sea otter enclosure at Denmark’s National Aquarium.

Craig Federighi introducing macOS Sonoma at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2023.

macOS 16: everything you need to know

macOS 16 is expected to debut at WWDC this year. Here's everything we know about the new software version so far.
Semi-open state of a foldable iPhone concept

The foldable iPhone could become a yearly staple for Apple

A new report suggests that Apple's rumored foldable won't just be a one-off -- it could be a core product with annual refreshes.
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max's screen.

Word of notch-less and bezel-less iPhone in 2027 is refusing to die down

Reports suggest that 2027 could be the year Apple ditches the notch -- and adds an edge-to-edge curved display to the iPhone.
Laptop showing the macos 15.5 update.

The new macOS update includes a battery boost for Safari

The biggest new feature in the macOS 15.5 update is for developers -- but it will help save battery life on your Mac.
Pixel art fruit from Nanika Game Online.

New free-to-play Steam games: Here’s how to play them

Steam has added yet more free-to-play games to its already massive library. Here are some of the coolest-looking ones.
AI-generated anime girl sat in a field.

Is this AI video generator the future of anime? Definitely not

Japanese company Animon has released an AI video generator especially for anime -- and it wants professional animators to use it.
An iPhone sitting on a bedside table with the Discover Weekly playlist on its screen.

Spotify’s new Snooze feature lets you take a break from overplayed songs

Spotify is testing a new Snooze feature that removes songs from your recommendations for 30 days.
ChatGPT models list.

ChatGPT models explained: How to use each, according to OpenAI

OpenAI has released a document explaining what each of its vaguely named models is good at.
Close up of the difference in the thickness between the Oppo Find N5 and Galaxy Z Fold 6

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 tipped for long-awaited design overhaul

According to a new tip, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 could become the world's thinnest foldable at launch.
Design elements Google Material 3 Expressive.

Google just leaked images of the upcoming Android redesign

Google accidentally posted images of its upcoming Android redesign.
Apple Pride 2025 collection.

Apple just dropped a new watch band and wallpapers for Pride 2025

Apple is celebrating Pride Month 2025 with a new watch band and a themed dynamic wallpaper.
Google NotebookLM app shots.

You can now pre-order the NotebookLM app on the App Store

The upcoming NotebookLM app is listed on the App Store with an expected release date of May 20 -- the first day of I/O 2025.
Android 16 logo on Google Pixel 6a kept on the edge of a table.

The latest Android 16 beta is hiding a significant UI overhaul

Hidden design changes in Android 16 Beta 4 could give us a sneak peek into what Google plans to unveil at I/O this month.
Google video explaining Audio Overview languages.

Google adds Spanish and French to NotebookLM in huge language update

Google has added over 50 new languages to its popular AI-generated podcast feature in NotebookLM.
Meta AI WhatsApp widget.

Meta’s new AI app lets you share your favorite prompts with friends

Meta is taking on ChatGPT with its own standalone AI app built for voice communication and sharing content with friends.
Deep Research option for ChatGPT.

It’s not your imagination — ChatGPT models actually do hallucinate more now

According to internal tests, newer models like o3 and o4-mini hallucinate significantly more than older versions, and OpenAI doesn't know why.
Kagi search bar in light mode.

I tried using a paid search engine for a week, and I don’t think I’ll go back

I tried using a paid search engine to see what it's like outside the world of Google -- and it's pretty good.
Shot from a Microsoft advert.

Microsoft has revealed one of its recent ads uses gen AI — can you tell?

Microsoft has been experimenting with AI-generated imagery for its adverts -- and we didn't even notice.
Adobe Content Authenticity app graphic.

You can now try Adobe’s new app to digitally sign your artwork for free

Adobe has launched the public beta of its Content Authenticity app, allowing users to add secure credentials to their work.
OpenAI press image

Google might have to sell Chrome — and OpenAI wants to buy it

We don't know yet whether Google will really be forced to sell its Chrome business -- but OpenAI is already trying to put in a bid.
Someone holding a Pixel 9 Pro, running the Google Photos app.

Google Photos can now turn your pictures into Ultra HDR images

Google Photos is rolling out a new feature that can make your normal photos look much better on HDR displays.
ChatGPT prompt bar.

Why writing with ChatGPT actually makes my life harder

Everyone thinks ChatGPT is amazing for writing but whenever I try to use it for my work, it drives me insane.
Kagi search bar in light mode.

Kagi’s AI search assistant gives you access to all the big models in one place

Kagi lets you search and chat with all of the most popular AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and more all with one subscription.
Copilot Vision graphic.

Microsoft’s Copilot Vision AI is now free to use in Edge

Microsoft's Copilot AI can now watch your screen as you browse so you can ask it questions about what you're doing.
ChatGPT library promotion video.

You can now view all of your ChatGPT-generated images in one place

OpenAI has added an image library to ChatGPT so you can scroll through all of your wonderful creations.
Angled front view of the Dell XPS 13 with Snapdragon X Elite processor inside.

Leak suggests Snapdragon X Elite 2 will give laptops a serious performance boost

A new leak suggests the next Snapdragon laptop chip from Qualcomm will have boosted clock speeds and impressive performance gains.
A PS5 Pro sits on a table with a DualSense.

Sony raises PS5 prices in a surprise selection of countries

Sony is raising the price of the PlayStation 5 in Europe and Australia, citing inflation and exchange rates as the reason.
Vivaldi website in Vivaldi browser.

I ditched Chrome for the Vivaldi browser, and it’s awesome

Until a few weeks ago, I barely knew anything about Vivaldi but after using it for a while, I am totally sold.
Claude playing Pokemon on Twitch.

AI can do a lot of things but it can’t make games — or even play them yet

Generative AI models have been playing around with video games lately, and it's a perfect showcase of how far they've come -- and how far they've yet to go.
Razer PC Remote Play visual.

Razer lets you stream your PC games on mobile, and you can try it out right now

Razer's new PC Remote Play platform is out of beta and ready to go, letting you stream any PC game to practically any mobile device.
The Google Gemini AI logo.

Google’s Firebase Studio lets you prototype apps in minutes — no code needed

Google has brought big updates to its app development platform, adding prompt-based app prototypes that anyone can try.
Ask Gemini button on a screen.

Google Workspace is getting a bunch of new AI features, including a boost to Docs

Google just announced a load of new AI features for Workspace, with Docs getting audio overviews and AI writing help.
iOS 19 render from FPT YouTube chnanel.

Even the iOS 19 leakers can’t agree on what the next iPhone update will look like

The Apple leakers are at it again, with Mark Gurman casting more doubt on YouTube channel FPT's latest iOS 19 renders.
OpenAI press image

OpenAI might start watermarking ChatGPT images — but only for free users

According to its Android app, OpenAI could be working on a watermarking feature for ChatGPT-generated images.