Articles by 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 Intelligence’s secret instructions just got revealed – here’s what they reveal about the AI chatbot

By Alex Blake published 6 August 24

The rules governing Apple Intelligence have been revealed, showing how the AI tool avoids hallucinations and false information.

Lenovo may have just leaked a new Legion Go ‘Lite’ console – here’s what we know

By Alex Blake published 5 August 24

Details on a new Lenovo Legion Go model might have just leaked online, spilling the beans on an upcoming handheld console.

The best part of the Vision Pro could be coming to all your Apple devices

By Alex Blake published 2 August 24

Apple is working on bringing Vision Pro-style gesture controls to your iPhone, iPad, and Mac, a new patent suggests.

The next Apple Vision Pro could get this incredible tandem OLED tech, but what it really needs is a price drop

By Alex Blake published 1 August 24

A new report suggests the Vision Pro 2 may come with revolutionary display tech that could blow Apple’s rivals out of the water.

The Friend artificial intelligence (AI) necklace.

Friend is another strange AI wearable that’ll give you creepy Black Mirror vibes

By Alex Blake published 31 July 24

Friend is an AI-based companion that aims to change how you interact with technology on a personal level.

The Galaxy Watch 7 has a big battery problem, but Samsung says it’s working on a fix

By Alex Blake published 30 July 24

Users of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 have seen abnormally high battery drain, but a solution could be coming soon.

Apple Intelligence could be delayed – and it might even arrive too late for the iPhone 16

By Alex Blake published 29 July 24

Apple Intelligence might not launch until iOS 18.1, which could be too late for the iPhone 16 release in September.

The Lofree Edge keyboard against a blue background.

Lofree Edge review: on a mission for thin and light

By Alex Blake published 26 July 24

The Lofree Edge keyboard cuts back the excess in a quest for thinness, but what do you get in return?

The Fortnite and Apple logos on phone screens

Fortnite is finally coming back to iOS, but not in the way you think

By Alex Blake published 26 July 24

Epic Games has revealed that it will use AltStore to help users side-load Fortnite onto their iOS devices, circumventing Apple’s App Store entirely.

Three iPhones side-by-side, showing a feature in iOS 18 that allows a user to share a live video during a call with emergency services.

iOS 18 will give your iPhone a life-saving feature with Emergency SOS live video calls

By Alex Blake published 25 July 24

Apple’s iOS 18 operating system will soon let you share live video during an emergency call, helping rescuers find you faster than ever.

The iPhone 17 could get a mirrorless camera feature to improve your portrait shots

By Alex Blake published 24 July 24

A new report claims Apple will add a mechanical aperture to its iPhone 17 range, potentially giving Portrait mode a huge boost.

Apple Intelligence could make Apple’s cheapest iPhones even better buys – here’s why

By Alex Blake published 23 July 24

A new rumor claims Apple will bring the A18 chip to the iPhone SE 4, opening the door to Apple Intelligence compatibility.

Man walking in snowy woods looking down at phone

Android fans might soon get one of the iPhone’s best safety features

By Alex Blake published 22 July 24

Code spotted in an Android 15 beta suggests the Google Pixel 9 might get a feature to rival Apple’s Emergency SOS via Satellite.

A person holds a dummy unit of the iPhone 16 in a pale pink color.

We might have just had our first proper look at the iPhone 16 – and some intriguing changes could be on the way

By Alex Blake published 19 July 24

YouTube channel Unbox Therapy claims to have got its hands on dummy units of the entire iPhone 16 range – here’s what they show.

This nifty Apple Watch case that turns your smartwatch into a classic iPod just got official pricing

By Alex Blake published 18 July 24

The tinyPod case gives your Apple Watch an iPod makeover, complete with scroll wheel and fully accessible display.

An Apple Watch on a wrist showing sleep tracking

The Apple Watch’s new Vitals app will only work properly if you wear it while sleeping, Apple says

By Alex Blake published 17 July 24

Apple recommends you wear your Apple Watch to bed so that the Vitals app can fully track your health metrics.

Apple's Craig Federighi demonstrates the iPhone Mirroring feature of macOS Sequoia at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

iPhone Mirroring comes to Macs in macOS Sequoia public beta, but it's missing its best feature

By Alex Blake published 16 July 24

The macOS Sequoia public beta comes with a new iPhone Mirroring feature, but it’s lacking something I’ve been looking forward to.

This new iPadOS emulator turns your iPad into a retro games machine

By Alex Blake published 15 July 24

The Delta retro games emulator has just launched on iPadOS with a slate of improvements and new features.

Apple agrees to open up Apple Pay in the EU – here's what that means for tap-to-pay

By Alex Blake published 12 July 24

After discussions with the European Commission, Apple has agreed to open up its NFC payments system to third-party developers.

MacBook Pro 13-inch M2 model in an office on a desk

Apple Mac fans are holding onto their computers for longer – here’s why

By Alex Blake published 11 July 24

A new survey suggests that Mac users are keeping their devices for longer than ever, with fewer feeling the need to upgrade.

A hacker typing on a MacBook laptop with code on the screen.

Watch out, iPhone fans – a new SMS attack could steal your Apple ID. Here’s how to stay safe

By Alex Blake published 10 July 24

A new attack is out for your personal info as Apple launches a new guide showing you how to stay safe.

An iPhone running iOS 18 on a purple and blue background

iOS 18 will finally give you Mac-style dynamic wallpapers – and they look great

By Alex Blake published 9 July 24

The latest iOS 18 developer beta adds dynamic backgrounds that change their look as the day progresses.

A hand holding an iPhone showing the new Siri

Apple’s biggest Siri upgrades may not land on iPhones until early next year

By Alex Blake published 8 July 24

A new report claims Apple won't roll out the headline features of its wide-ranging Siri overhaul until early 2025.

The Amazon Echo Show 10 smart display on a table

Apple is working on a mysterious new smart-home accessory, according to a new leak

By Alex Blake published 5 July 24

MacRumors claims to have proof that Apple is working on a smart speaker with a built-in display that could come with Apple Intelligence.

ChatGPT’s free macOS app had a big, worrying security hole

By Alex Blake published 4 July 24

OpenAI’s ChatGPT app only recently launched on macOS, but it’s just been caught storing your private queries in a very unsafe way.

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