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

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Hands on

Apple has a clever new way to save your bricked iPhone 16 – no Mac required

By Alex Blake published

You can now wirelessly restore a bricked iPhone 16 that’s running iOS 18, without the need for a separate Mac or PC.

Mac mini (M1, 2020) on a table

Apple drops strong hint about its Mac mini redesign – here’s what we know

By Alex Blake published

Recently updated code has just revealed a big change coming to the Mac mini this October.

An iPad Air 13-inch 2024 on a table next to two iPad Pros

iPadOS 18 is available right now – 5 new things it brings to your iPad, including the new Calculator app

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s iPadOS 18 brings a wealth of great new features. Here are five of our favorite additions that you can try today.

A phone showing an 18 logo

iOS 18 is just days away – here’s the full Apple list of new features coming to your iPhone

By Alex Blake published

Apple has revealed the full list of everything that’s coming to iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, and there are a few surprises inside.

The Lofree Flow Lite mechanical keyboard against a blue background.

Lofree Flow Lite review: A cheaper take on premium

By Alex Blake published

Lofree has trimmed down its Flow keyboard to produce the Flow Lite. Is its lower price worth your cash?

The Playback Speed menu in Apple's Photos app running in iOS 18 on an iPhone 16 Pro.

Apple is bringing a great video editing feature to any iPhone that can run iOS 18

By Alex Blake published

Want to edit the playback speed of your iPhone videos? You can do it with any iOS 18 phone, not just the iPhone 16.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro HANDS ON

Goodbye, smashed screens? iPhone 16 front glass is now 50% stronger, according to Apple

By Alex Blake published

The iPhone 16’s Ceramic Shield is twice as strong as the front glass on any other smartphone, Apple claims.

iPhone 16

The iPhone 16 has a major wireless charging boost that Apple barely mentioned

By Alex Blake published

The iPhone 16 range can charge up to 50% within 30 minutes thanks to a new 25W MagSafe upgrade.

An iPhone in a FineWoven case displaying scuffs and scratches

There’s more proof Apple will kill off its FineWoven cases at today's iPhone 16 event

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s ill-fated FineWoven iPhone cases could soon be ditched, with another leaker claiming they’re on the way out.

The Boox Go 6 ereader.

Looking for a Kindle alternative? This new super-thin rival has the Google Play Store for Android apps

By Alex Blake published

The Boox Go 6 is a slimline ereader that packs in a crisp display, long battery life and Android compatibility.

Microsoft presenting Surface Laptop and Surface Pro devices.

CoPilot+ PCs could finally get more affordable soon – here’s what's coming

By Alex Blake published

We may have just got a sneak peek at the next generation of Copilot+ PCs thanks to a leaked Snapdragon slide.

Google Maps on two iPhone 12 Pro devices sitting side by side.

Google Maps has been updated with a subtle but important design change

By Alex Blake published

Google has redesigned the pins it uses in the Google Maps app with a new, more rounded design.

iPhone 12

Apple has a smart new idea for iPhone cases – built-in capacitive buttons and Touch ID

By Alex Blake published

A new Apple patent suggests the company is working on an iPhone case with capacitive buttons.

An iPhone on a pink and blue background showing the iOS 18 Cleanup feature

iOS 18's new Clean Up tool shows Apple is still way behind the Google Pixel's AI photo tricks

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s Clean Up feature in iOS 18.1 needs to improve if it’s going to catch up with AI rivals like Google’s Magic Editor.

YouTube Music

You can now move your Apple Music playlists to YouTube Music with just a few taps

By Alex Blake published

Apple has simplified the process of switching to YouTube Music by facilitating fast transfers of your Apple Music playlists.

An Android phone on a beige background showing the new Reply box in the Gmail app

Gmail just gave Android fans a speedier way to reply to emails

By Alex Blake published

Google is rolling out a new feature to Gmail’s Android app that lets you send a quick reply using an inline text box.

A close-up photo of an iPhone, with the App Store icon prominent in the center of the image.

Apple will soon let you delete the App Store in some markets – here’s why

By Alex Blake published

EU users will soon be able to delete the App Store app in iOS, change their default messaging app, and much more.

MacBook

There’s more evidence that Apple’s folding-screen MacBook has been delayed

By Alex Blake published

A reliable Apple analyst has claimed that Apple’s foldable MacBook has been pushed back to 2027 at the earliest.

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New iOS 18 beta will be the last before the iPhone 16 launches – here’s how to try it

By Alex Blake published

A tipster has suggested that Apple’s latest iOS 18 beta could be the final update before iOS 18 launches in full.

Apple Podcasts

You can now stream your favorite Apple Podcasts shows right from your web browser

By Alex Blake published

Apple has brought its Podcasts app to the web, enabling Windows and Android users to listen without needing an app.

The Google Gemini logo on a laptop screen that's on an orange background

What is Google Gemini? Everything you need to know about Google’s next-gen AI

By Alex Blake last updated

Updated Google Gemini is set to take on OpenAI's GPT-4 and ChatGPT for the AI crown. Here’s everything you need to know.

A hand holding the Apple AirPods 3rd generation in their charging case

Apple AirPods 4 tipped to land soon in two versions – here's what to expect

By Alex Blake published

All entry-level AirPods models are in line for a big change this September, with the AirPods Pro potentially joining the party.

An image created by Google's Imagen3 artificial intelligence image generator.

Google just rolled out its answer to Midjourney – here’s how to try the AI image generator

By Alex Blake published

Google has opened up access to its Imagen 3 AI image generator to everyone in the U.S. Here’s how to get your hands on it.

The Halide iPhone photography app with its Process Zero feature highlighted.

Tired of over-processed iPhone photos? The popular Halide app has a clever fix

By Alex Blake published

Halide’s new feature eliminates your iPhone’s computational photography post-processing, giving you more control over your images.

An Apple Watch on a magenta and purple background showing a notification

This one Apple Intelligence feature is absolutely perfect for your Apple Watch

By Alex Blake published

Notifications summaries are a key Apple Intelligence feature, and they could take the Apple Watch to the next level.

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