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

The Mail app running on iOS, with categories shown on-screen.

How to turn off Mail categories on iPhone, or customize them to your needs

By Alex Blake published 23 March 25

Apple Intelligence can automatically sort your emails into categories in Apple’s Mail app. Here’s how it works, and how to turn off the feature.

The iPhone 18 might get a major chip upgrade after all

By Alex Blake published 21 March 25

The chips and front glass panels in future iPhones could be getting some major upgrades.

The Google Wallet app with a mode for kids shown on-screen.

Google Wallet’s new kid-friendly payment system is a win for parents

By Alex Blake published 20 March 25

Children will soon be able to pay with Google Wallet while parents keep tabs on their spending.

Google is delaying the Pixel 9a to fix a mystery “component quality issue”

By Alex Blake published 19 March 25

Google has pushed back the Pixel 9a’s launch date to address a strange problem.

The Nanoleaf PC Screen Mirror Lightstrip being used on a desktop computer.

Mac gaming could get an intriguing boost – but not in the way you'd expect

By Alex Blake published 19 March 25

Nanoleaf’s new monitor lights can be synced with your monitor’s content. Plus a patent points to a haptics-loaded Magic Mouse.

The iPhone 17 Air could come with a key charging benefit, new leak claims

By Alex Blake published 19 March 25

Apple’s MagSafe could make an appearance in the iPhone 17 Air, which is due out later this year.

Pedro Pascal in Apple's Someday ad promoting the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation.

Pedro Pascal cures his heartbreak thanks to AirPods 4 (and the power of dance) in this new ad

By Alex Blake published 19 March 25

Apple’s new ad stars Pedro Pascal using AirPods 4 to cure his heartbreak.

Apple’s first foldable iPhone could beat the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 in one key way

By Alex Blake published 18 March 25

Apple’s foldable iPhone might have a battery trick up its sleeve to beat Samsung’s best.

Apple expert just tipped a load of iPhone 17 upgrades: here are 7 things we’ve learned

By Alex Blake published 18 March 25

Big changes could be coming to the iPhone 17 and iPhone 18, a new report has claimed.

iOS 19 is set to usher in a major redesign – here are 4 things being tipped for the upcoming overhaul

By Alex Blake published 17 March 25

Apple is set unveil major redesigns for iOS, macOS and iPadOS this year. Here’s what one leading Apple watcher says we'll see.

Some iPhone 16e owners are reporting Bluetooth audio issues that could be an iOS problem

By Alex Blake published 14 March 25

The iPhone 16e might have a Bluetooth issue that causes audio to stutter or drop out.

Three iPhones on a green and blue background showing trails on Apple Maps

iOS 18.4 will give your iPhone a much-needed maps upgrade – but only if you're in the EU

By Alex Blake published 13 March 25

Apple will soon let you change your default map app in iOS 18.4, but US users will miss out – for now.

Update your Apple device now: iOS 18.3.2 fixes a flaw that could be exploited by hackers

By Alex Blake published 12 March 25

A new Apple update fixes a serious vulnerability on iOS, macOS, visionOS, and more.

Bluesky gets a massive video upgrade to tempt X fans who are frustrated by its cyberattack outages

By Alex Blake published 11 March 25

The latest Bluesky update triples the social network’s video limit and adds other new features.

A mock up of an Apple HomePod hub based on the Amazon Echo Show 10 sitting on a kitchen table

Advantage, Alexa – Apple's smart home hub reportedly 'postponed' due to Siri slowdown

By Alex Blake published 10 March 25

Apple’s smart home hub with AI-powered Siri has been delayed, a new report claims – and that could leave the door wide open to Amazon's Alexa+ in 2025.

A laptop screen showing a ChatGPT coding panel

The ChatGPT Mac app just got a massive coding upgrade – and it’s coming to Windows soon

By Alex Blake published 7 March 25

ChatGPT’s Mac app can now save macOS developers time thanks to automatic code insertion.

New foldable iPhone rumors predict Apple’s bold plans – here are 6 things to expect, from cameras to launch date

By Alex Blake published 6 March 25

A new report has outlined Apple’s foldable iPhone in great detail.

The new iPad Air M3 is good value – but I’d still buy this iPad Pro model instead

By Alex Blake published 5 March 25

Upgrading the M3 iPad Air puts it close to the iPad Pro, which offers more for almost the same price.

iPhone 16e teardown reveals major battery bonus – and repairability that matches the iPhone 16 series

By Alex Blake published 4 March 25

Apple’s iPhone 16e earned a respectable repairability score in iFixit’s latest report.

New iPads could be hot on the heels of Apple’s imminent M4 MacBook Air upgrade

By Alex Blake published 3 March 25

Apple could upgrade the iPad Air and 10.9-inch iPad soon after the M4 MacBook Air launches.

Apple’s new Invites app gives iCloud Plus subscribers an easier way to organize parties – and Android fans are invited too

How to use Apple Invites: creating and responding to invitations on iPhone

By Alex Blake published 3 March 25

Find out how to create events and respond to them with Apple’s new Invites app.

This Find My exploit lets hackers track any Bluetooth device – here’s how you can stay safe

By Alex Blake published 28 February 25

Apple’s Find My network can now be tricked to let hackers stalk any Bluetooth item.

Colorware's AirPods Retro designs for the Apple AirPods Pro 2.

Give your AirPods a dose of retro chic with Colorware’s pricey earphone redesigns

By Alex Blake published 27 February 25

You can now get AirPods in a range of retro-inspired designs, but they don’t come cheap.

Swann MaxRanger 4k doorbell being pressed

Apple tipped to launch smart doorbell with both Face ID and MagSafe – here's how it could work

By Alex Blake published 26 February 25

Apple’s rumored smart doorbell might feature MagSafe, but it’s unclear how this would be used.

iOS 18.4: 5 new features to expect, including Ambient Music and Photos filtering

By Alex Blake published 25 February 25

There are plenty of new features to look forward to in iOS 18.4. Here are five of the best.

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