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

The Twelve South ButterFly charging an iPhone and an Apple Watch.

This ‘world’s smallest’ iPhone and Apple Watch dual charger might be perfect for your travels

By Alex Blake published

Twelve South has just launched the ButterFly, a MagSafe Duo-esque charger for your iPhone and Apple Watch.

Apple TV Plus

New report says an Apple TV with camera would support gestures, but do we really need this?

By Alex Blake published

A future Apple TV could come with a built-in camera for FaceTime calls and gesture support, a report claims.

The Flying Lotus computer made by noisycarlos from a Framework laptop.

Someone converted the Framework laptop into a portable desktop PC

By Alex Blake published

One YouTuber has built a conversion kit for the Framework laptop that turns it into a portable desktop PC.

Two people sit at a desk with a Mac Studio, a Studio Display, and a Vision Pro headset in front of them.

Apple might build spatial computing right into your Mac’s screen

By Alex Blake published

Apple could be looking to bring spatial computing to Mac displays without the need for a Vision Pro headset.

Amazon Astro home robot

Apple could be planning a surprise Amazon Astro robot rival for your smart home

By Alex Blake published

A new report claims Apple is working on a set of home robots that could help you around the house.

Browsing the App Store on an iPhone.

The next iOS 17 update will let EU iPhones download apps directly from websites – and that’s a big deal

By Alex Blake published

For the first time ever, Apple is going to permit EU users to download iOS apps from third-party websites.

Two iPhones on an orange background showing the Siri assistant and shortcuts

Apple researchers reveal AI breakthrough that could make Siri much smarter

By Alex Blake published

Voice assistants like Siri could get a major boost from a new AI breakthrough, according to Apple researchers.

A Magic Mouse on a desk next to a Magic Keyboard.

The Magic Mouse could get a fascinating reboot, according to Apple's new ideas

By Alex Blake published

A recent patent shows Apple exploring ideas for using the Magic Mouse in new and interesting ways.

How to download Apple Maps for offline use in iOS 17

Apple Maps on iPhone could soon get a useful hiking feature from the Apple Watch

By Alex Blake published

Apple could be bringing topographic maps to all your devices thanks to iOS 18, which is set to be unveiled this June.

An iPhone sitting on a wooden table

Watch out, iPhone owners: this dangerous phishing attack could lock you out of your Apple devices

By Alex Blake published

Hackers are trying to trick users into handing over their Apple IDs, locking them out of their Apple devices.

iPad 10.9 2022 being held in a hand

The iPad Pro 2024 could get a new camera to fix its wonky video calls

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s iPad Pro could soon get a landscape front-facing camera, if a new rumor is to be believed.

FitnessTotals app widgets being shown on an iPhone iOS 14 home screen

iOS 18 could finally let you properly customize your iPhone's Home Screen

By Alex Blake published

Will iOS 18 be the most customizable iOS ever? A new report claims it has a lot in store for Home Screen fans.

The Superlist app running on an Apple iPhone.

This Wunderlist successor is helping me trade three apps for one

By Alex Blake published

Superlist is a beautiful to-do and reminders app that ensures you’re always on-task.

Woman wearing Apple Watch

The Apple Watch almost came to Android, but 'technical' difficulties got in the way

By Alex Blake published

As the DOJ’s lawsuit rages, Apple claims it tried to bring the Apple Watch to Android for three years.

An Apple Store staff member shows a customer how to use a Vision Pro headset.

Here’s another hint that Apple’s Vision Pro is going global soon

By Alex Blake published

Apple has posted job listings for Vision Pro staff around the world, suggesting the device might soon launch globally.

Woman using Apple iPad pro 2018 on home business desk table

The iPad Pro could soon get a genius feature from the Pro Display XDR

By Alex Blake published

A new rumor claims the iPad Pro is set to get a matte surface for reflection-free viewing.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro hero

New iPhone display tech could block reflections and most sunlight – and it could debut as soon as the iPhone 17

By Alex Blake published

Leaks and patents reveal that Apple is working on banishing screen reflections from its future iPhones.

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Apple says 128GB is 'lots of storage' for iPhone photos, but I’m living proof it’s not

By Alex Blake published

The iPhone’s base storage of 128GB is plenty for photos, Apple says, but I think there’s a better way.

Foldable iPhone

Report claims Apple’s foldable iPhone will launch in early 2027, but I’m not sure I believe it

By Alex Blake published

Korean outlet Alphabiz claims Apple’s foldable iPhone will launch in early 2027, but there are reasons to be skeptical.

Apple Siri

Here’s more proof Apple is going big with AI this year

By Alex Blake published

Apple has bought Canadian AI startup DarwinAI to boost its artificial intelligence tools in iOS 18

Apple CEO Tim Cook stands in front of several Vision Pro headsets.

Apple Vision Pro could launch outside the US soon

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s Vision Pro could soon launch in other countries, while the VLC video app is also on the cards.

An iPhone 15 Pro and an iPhone 15 Pro Max modified by Caviar to look like the Apple Vision Pro headset.

Got a spare $10,000? This absurd mod merges the Apple Vision Pro with the latest iPhone

By Alex Blake published

A luxury brand is selling modified iPhones with a design inspired by Apple’s Vision Pro headset.

Image of Steve Jobs holding the first iPhone

An incredibly rare iPhone has just gone up for auction, and it could be a record-breaker

By Alex Blake published

A sealed original iPhone has just gone up for sale and is expected to fetch an extremely high price.

Homescreen Heroes Screen 5

I was sick of forgetting files, but this app lets me access my devices from anywhere in the world

By Alex Blake published

I found an app that lets me control any of my devices from the screen of another – and that makes it a real timesaver.

iPhone being updated

Another big reason to install iOS 17.4 right now – it fixes two major security threats

By Alex Blake published

Hackers are actively exploiting a set of iPhone bugs, so make sure you update your device right now.

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