Alex Blake

Alex Blake

Freelance Contributor

Alex Blake has been fooling around with computers since the early 1990s, and since that time he's learned a thing or two about tech. No more than two things, though. That's all his brain can hold. As well as TechRadar, Alex writes for iMore, Digital Trends and Creative Bloq, among others. He was previously commissioning editor at MacFormat magazine. That means he mostly covers the world of Apple and its latest products, but also Windows, computer peripherals, mobile apps, and much more beyond. When not writing, you can find him hiking the English countryside and gaming on his PC.

Articles by: Alex Blake

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Your Apple Watch will soon get a new award to keep you active through the holidays

By Alex Blake published

A new Apple Watch award recognizes your ability to close your rings over the months and years.

Apple iPhone 16 Review

Apple could launch its thinnest-ever iPhone next year, but where is the foldable iPhone?

By Alex Blake published

A new report says Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air will be the company’s thinnest-ever iPhone.

Apple USB-C EarPods connected to an iPhone 15 on purple background

End of an era? Apple appears to be phasing out its Lightning adapter for wired headphones

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s Lightning-to-3.5mm adapter is seemingly being discontinued, but there are alternatives.

The leaked M4 MacBook Pro, as shown in a video by YouTuber Romancev768.

The M4 MacBook Pro has a secret feature that boosts its display

By Alex Blake published

Apple added a secret upgrade to the M4 MacBook Pro’s display, it has been revealed.

A hand holding an iPhone with the iCloud logo on screen.

Apple hit by huge iCloud 'lock in' lawsuit that accuses it of 'rip-off prices'

By Alex Blake published

Apple has been accused of forcing its customers to stick with iCloud instead of giving them a choice of cloud storage providers.

Apple Intelligence on an iPhone and iPad.

iOS 18.2 release date rumors predict when Apple Intelligence upgrades will hit your iPhone

By Alex Blake published

Two different sources have leaked two different release dates for Apple Intelligence and iOS 18.2 .

Two iPhones on a pink and purple background showing the iOS 18 Photos app

Not a fan of the new Photos app? iOS 18.2 is fixing one of its most annoying quirks

By Alex Blake published

Apple has changed the Photos app in iOS 18.2 to improve how videos are shown on-screen.

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iPhones are rebooting to protect your data from thieves – here’s how it works

By Alex Blake published

An iPhone left unattended for several days will reboot into a more secure mode, helping to keep your data safe.

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I’ve been a Firefox power user since it launched 20 years ago – here’s why it still beats Chrome and Safari

By Alex Blake published

Mozilla Firefox has just turned 20, and there are many reasons why it’s far better than Chrome and Safari.

Several iPhones against a blue background, each showing different ways to edit the Home Screen in iOS 18.

How to customize your iPhone’s Home Screen in iOS 18: dark mode, grid layouts, tinted app icons, and more

By Alex Blake last updated

In iOS 18, you can tint your app icons, change their size, arrange them in new layouts, and more. Here’s how to customize your iPhone’s Home Screen.

Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4 (2024) REVIEW

Your new M4 Mac could offer even more power than before

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s High Power Mode has come to even more Macs, including any running the M4 Pro chip or better.

Apple TV 4K

Beaming content to your Apple TV is about to get a whole lot better thanks to macOS Sequoia's AirPlay upgrade

By Alex Blake published

A new feature in macOS Sequoia gives more options for sharing content with an Apple TV box.

Apple Watch ECG

Future Apple Watches could get a genius way to track your health, thanks to smart straps

By Alex Blake published

Apple might add health-tracking sensors into future Apple Watch straps, a new patent suggests.

best mesh Wi-Fi systems

The best mesh Wi-Fi systems in 2024: our favorite systems for home and business use

By Allisa James last updated

Updated From Netgear Orbi to Google Nest Wifi Pro, these are the best Wi-Fi mesh systems you can buy today.

The Meta Orion glasses on a table next to a wristband and controller.

The smart glasses battle heats up – Apple and OpenAI tipped to be working on Meta-rivaling wearable

By Alex Blake published

Both Apple and OpenAI are rumored to be working on their own smart glasses that could rival Meta’s best efforts.

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Remember iPod clickwheel games? This new project is racing to save them from extinction

By Alex Blake published

The click wheel iPod was once a gaming machine. Now, people are trying to keep its games available before they’re lost forever.

An Apple M4 Pro chip next to a Mac Pro on a green background

Apple's M4 Pro chip is so powerful it puts the Mac Pro to shame

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s new M4 Pro chip offers even better performance than the Mac Pro’s M2 Ultra, benchmarks suggest.

An iPhone showing the iOS 18 Messages via satellite feature

How to send satellite messages on iPhone

By Alex Blake, Axel Metz last updated

Apple’s Emergency SOS via Satellite and Messages via Satellite features could help you communicate in areas without a phone signal; here's how to use them.

The leaked M4 MacBook Pro, as shown in a video by YouTuber Romancev768.

The M4 MacBook Pro’s display is even better than its predecessor's in one key way

By Alex Blake published

The display of the M4 MacBook Pro can go even brighter and even darker than before.

Mac Mini M4

These M4 Mac mini specs could be good news for the imminent M4 MacBook Pro

By Alex Blake published

The M4 MacBook Pro is almost here, and the recently launched Mac mini could tell us what it’ll get.

Death Stranding's protagonist Sam Porter Bridges gazing forward

Best Mac games 2024 - the best Apple-friendly gaming experiences you can get

By Cat Bussell last updated

Updated The best Mac games prove that gaming on Apple computers is here to stay.

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Apple has quietly given the M4 iMac some hidden upgrades – here are the ones you may have missed

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s new M4 iMac comes with a bunch of little-known changes – here are some of the best ones.

Amazon Echo Show 10

Apple's rumored smart home display could be a cross between an iMac G4 and a HomePod

By Alex Blake published

Apple is working on a smart home device that could look like the iMac G4, a new report claims.

Three iPhones displaying the Gentler Streak app against a patterned background.

My favorite Apple Watch app for fitness tracking just got a big upgrade – here’s what's new

By Alex Blake published

The Gentler Streak fitness app has added sleep tracking, turning it into a broader health analysis app.

Two iPhones on a blue background showing iOS 18.2

5 lesser-known iOS 18.2 tricks that are coming to your iPhone – and how try them

By Alex Blake published

The iOS 18.2 developer beta is full of interesting new features for your iPhone. Here are a few you might have missed.

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