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

Digital wallets

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

By Alex Blake published

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

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

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

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

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

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 hero

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

By Alex Blake published

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

The iPhone 14 Pro Max being held in a hand

iPhone 16 tipped to match the iPhone 16 Pro's chip, but could miss out on OLED screen boost

By Alex Blake published

Reports indicate that every iPhone 16 will get an A18-series chip – but better OLED displays may be exclusive to the Pro phones.

iPhone X

End of an era: the iPhone X, original HomePod, and first-gen AirPods are all now officially ‘vintage’

By Alex Blake published

The iPhone X, original HomePod, and first-generation AirPods are all now classed as ‘vintage’ by Apple.

Apple's Craig Federighi presents Apple Intelligence at the 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).

Is Apple Intelligence the new iCloud? AI platform tipped to get new subscription tier

By Alex Blake published

A new report claims Apple Intelligence could get a paid-for tier offering extra features to subscribers.

A MacBook Pro and a MacBook Air sitting on a table

MacBooks in 2024: the new M3 models we've seen so far and what's coming next

By Alex Blake published

Here’s every MacBook that has been announced in 2024 – plus all the other models we're expecting to see this year.

A person opens an iPhone so that it can be repaired.

Apple could make it much easier to replace batteries in the iPhone 16 – here's how

By Alex Blake published

A report has claimed that Apple is working on a new method for removing and replacing the iPhone 16’s battery.

watchOS 10

New leak reveals what Apple could be planning for the Apple Watch X – and it could have the biggest display yet

By Alex Blake published

A website has published what it claims are official Apple Watch X CAD renders, revealing what we can expect to see.

Delta emulator screenshots

No, you can’t run a PC emulator on your iPhone or iPad, Apple says

By Alex Blake published

Developers are finding that Apple won’t allow PC emulators on the App Store, despite other emulators being permitted.

A woman wearing the Apple Vision Pro headset

The cheaper Apple Vision Pro could come with these big trade-offs – and make the Meta Quest 3 look a bargain

By Alex Blake published

Apple is working on a cheaper Vision Pro that could drop some big-name features to bring the price down.

A person uses AccessorySetupKit on an iPhone running iOS 18. There are also two other iPhones lying on a desk.

Apple is making it much easier to pair devices with your iPhone in iOS 18

By Alex Blake published

In iOS 18, Apple will soon let you pair your third-party accessories in a much simpler way than before.

Two Apple Watch models side by side, showing the Check In feature in watchOS 11.

Apple’s watchOS 11 will give your workouts a much-needed safety feature

By Alex Blake published

Apple is bringing its Check In feature to the Workouts app in watchOS 11, expanding an important safety feature.

The Logitech Keys-To-Go 2 keyboard.

Logitech’s smallest ever wireless keyboard looks ideal for creatives on the move

By Alex Blake published

The Logitech Keys-To-Go 2 keyboard is thin, light and primed for working on the go or out of the office.

An Apple Watch on a wrist showing sleep tracking

Your Apple Watch could soon get a big sleep-tracking upgrade thanks to watchOS 11

By Alex Blake published

An update in watchOS 11 allows your Apple Watch to automatically track your sleep, even if you take a quick nap.

Apple's Craig Federighi presents Apple Intelligence at the 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).

These key Apple Intelligence features might not arrive until 2025

By Alex Blake published

Apple might delay some aspects of its Apple Intelligence system until next year, a new report has claimed.

WWDC 2021 screenshot

This new iOS 18 voice-control feature could be even more useful than the new Siri

By Alex Blake published

A new iOS 18 feature called Vocal Shortcuts lets you launch shortcuts with a custom word or phrase.

iPhone 14 Pro Max on a yellow background

iOS 18 could deliver a small but important camera upgrade to help you take pro snaps

By Alex Blake published

You’ll soon be able to launch any camera app from your iOS 18 lock screen or with the Action button.

Three iPhones running Apple Intelligence on a beige background

Your iPhone 15 can’t run Apple Intelligence because of one key spec weakness

By Alex Blake published

An Apple analyst might have worked out why Apple Intelligence won’t work on your iPhone 15.

Apple's Craig Federighi presents Apple Intelligence at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

Want to try Apple Intelligence? You might have to join a lengthy waitlist

By Alex Blake published

Leaked iOS 18 beta code suggests Apple Intelligence will be locked behind a waitlist before it launches more widely.

Two Apple iPhones on a blue background showing accessibility and a health feature

Even the iPhone 16 could be a bottleneck on Apple’s new AI features – here’s why

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s all-new AI is about to hit the big time, but can the iPhone power its most demanding features?

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