Articles by Darragh Murphy, Editor

Darragh Murphy is fascinated by all things bizarre, which usually leads to assorted coverage varying from washing machines designed for AirPods to the mischievous world of cyberattacks. Whether it's connecting Scar from The Lion King to two-factor authentication or turning his love for gadgets into a fabricated rap battle from 8 Mile, he believes there’s always a quirky spin to be made. With a Master’s degree in Magazine Journalism from The University of Sheffield, along with short stints at Kerrang! and Exposed Magazine, Darragh started his career writing about the tech industry at Time Out Dubai and ShortList Dubai, covering everything from the latest iPhone models and Huawei laptops to massive Esports events in the Middle East. Now, he can be found proudly diving into gaming, gadgets, and letting readers know the joys of docking stations for Laptop Mag.

Articles by: Darragh Murphy

iPad Pro 2022 wants to be a MacBook replacement — but it shouldn't

By Darragh Murphy published 22 October 22

Apple's all-new iPad Pro impresses by using the might of M2, but is it a worthy MacBook replacement? No, and it doesn't need to be.

Welcome to Laptop Live 2022: Exclusive insights from Intel, Nvidia and more

By Darragh Murphy published 21 October 22

From the state of AMD to the future of Qualcomm — all the latest from the biggest brands in tech

State of Nvidia 2022: What the future of laptops look like

By Darragh Murphy published 19 October 22

Laptop Live gets an in-depth look at what the future of laptops looks like to Nvidia, the limitations of its GPUs, and how the company aims to conquer the Metaverse.

How to watch the Silent Hill Transmission event — prepare for the next entry

By Darragh Murphy published 19 October 22

Konami is hosting a big Silent Hill announcement, which will feature the "latest updates for the Silent Hill series." Here's how to watch the Silent Hill Transmission event and what to expect.

New iPad 2022 is almost an iPad Air — but lacks these essential features

By Darragh Murphy published 19 October 22

Apple's iPad 10 isn't the new iPad Air

iPad Pro 2022 launch: M2 iPad Pro, iPad 10, and everything announced

By Darragh Murphy last updated 18 October 22

Apple reveals the new iPad Pro 2022 and revamped iPad 10.

iPad Pro 2022 announced: Apple brings M2 power to iPad

By Darragh Murphy published 18 October 22

The iPad Pro 2022 is here, and it features the might of Apple's M2 chip to deliver a jump in processing power.

Pixel 7 owners to get a major Google feature for free this December

By Darragh Murphy published 18 October 22

Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are set to get a bundle of major features this December, including a free VPN by Google One, the next Feature Drop update, and an Android 13 update.

Google Pixel Fold leak reveals promising displays — thanks to Samsung

By Darragh Murphy published 17 October 22

The Google Pixel Fold may feature displays made by Samsung, with the internal display expected to support a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,200 nits peak brightness.

iPad Pro 2022 'just days away' — MacBook Pro M2 Pro launching in the 'near future'

By Darragh Murphy published 17 October 22

Apple's rumored iPad Pro 2022 with M2 is set to arrive "in a matter of days," according to a reliable leak.

HP Spectre x360 16 review: A flipping delight

By Darragh Murphy published 17 October 22

HP’s giant take on its Spectre x360 delivers a dazzling, 16-inch OLED display in a stylish convertible, but it’s too cumbersome to nail its 2-in-1 aspect.

MacBook Air M2 vs. Surface Laptop 5: Which laptop is best?

By Darragh Murphy published 16 October 22

Apple’s powerful MacBook Air M2 goes head-to-head with Microsoft’s updated Surface Laptop 5 in this face-off. Find out which laptop is best for you.

Apple taking part in October event after all — but not in the way you think

By Darragh Murphy last updated 14 October 22

iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura, and more likely to be discussed at new event

Google replaces passwords on Android and Chrome — goodbye, phishing attacks

By Darragh Murphy published 13 October 22

Google announced it's bringing passkey support to Android and Chrome, replacing passwords with other forms of identification including fingerprint, face unlock, and more.

Knock-off WhatsApp on Android uses malware to steal your account — delete it now

By Darragh Murphy published 13 October 22

Malicious WhatsApp mods on Android have been discovered using malware to take over users' accounts, allowing hackers to impersonate victims, send spam, and even set up paid subscriptions.

Microsoft Surface Pro 9, Surface Laptop 5, Surface Studio 2+, and more

Microsoft Surface October event: Surface Pro 9, Surface Laptop 5, Surface Studio 2+ and everything announced

By Darragh Murphy last updated 12 October 22

Find out everything announced at the big Microsoft Surface event 2022

Surface Pro 9 revealed: Microsoft presents a 2-in-1 supercharged with 5G

By Darragh Murphy published 12 October 22

Microsoft reveals the Surface Pro 9, an updated 2-in-1 laptop with 12th Gen Intel CPUs, optional 5G support, 120Hz dynamic refresh rate, and a selection of "vibrant" colors.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 is here: Two models boasting 17-hour battery life

By Darragh Murphy published 12 October 22

The Surface Laptop 5 has arrived, with Microsoft packing the latest 12th Gen Intel processors in both 13.5-inch and 15-inch models — and there's even a fresh Sage color option.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 vs Surface Laptop 4: What are the differences?

By Darragh Murphy published 12 October 22

Microsoft's new Surface Laptop 5 has a few upgrades under the hood

Surface Laptop 4 outside on a wooden table

Act fast! Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 with AMD falls to under $900

By Darragh Murphy last updated 11 October 22

Pick up the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 for under $900

Lenovo's Legion 5 RTX 3060 laptop is now just under $1,000 in October Prime Day deal

By Darragh Murphy published 11 October 22

Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale strikes again with a massive discount on the Lenovo Legion 5 with RTX 3060 and an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU.

Don't miss! Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 drops to $871 in killer Prime Early Access deal

By Darragh Murphy published 11 October 22

Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale delivers an all-time low discount on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 — now just $871!

iPhone SE 4 could be biggest upgrade yet — Apple may keep its best feature

By Darragh Murphy published 10 October 22

Apple's rumored iPhone SE 4 is expected to get a revamped design, and a reliable tipster now claims the next-gen SE model will feature a 6.1-inch LCD display — but it may still keep Touch ID.

Acer Swift Edge is a 16-inch OLED laptop with AMD power worth checking out

By Darragh Murphy published 7 October 22

Acer introduces the Acer Swift Edge, a 16-inch OLED laptop powered by AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 Series processors that weighs just 2.5 pounds.

Google offers more trade-in value for iPhones than Apple — up to $750

By Darragh Murphy published 7 October 22

Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro pre-orders are live, and customers can save up to $750 when trading in an iPhone — more than what Apple offers.

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