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 Messages app in iOS 26 showing a filter menu.

Apple Messages is finally getting a feature it’s needed for years in iOS 26

By Alex Blake published 19 August 25

Apple’s Messages app is getting two important new features in iOS 26.

Coros introduces Nomad, and it’s the cheaper Garmin Instinct 3 rival I’ve been waiting for

By Alex Blake published 19 August 25

The Coros Nomad smartwatch is designed for rugged outdoor sports and activities.

A person holding an iPhone running iOS 26.

This iOS 26 upgrade could make your iPhone feel much faster, but there’s a catch

By Alex Blake published 18 August 25

The latest iOS 26 public beta update improves app opening and closing times

A photographer using a MacBook Pro in the field.

Apple could soon bring 5G to the MacBook and I’m starting to love the idea – here's why

By Alex Blake published 15 August 25

Apple is apparently testing an upcoming 5G MacBook, macOS Tahoe code suggests – and I hope it finally becomes reality.

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The best keyboard in 2025: top picks for full-size, TKL, and more

By Marcus Mears III last updated 14 August 25

Updated The best keyboard for you may be full-size, mini, clicky, or quiet - whatever you like, we've rounded up the best of the best in one place.

This glorious iPhone app brings back the lost joy of watching family VHS tapes – only with your forgotten smartphone videos

By Alex Blake published 13 August 25

Cassette is a VHS-themed iOS app that puts a retro spin on your old videos.

iPhone 14 Pro Max review Notification Center

iPhone 17 Pro’s latest rumored upgrade could give phone calls a big boost – here’s how

By Alex Blake published 12 August 25

Apple is working to improve the iPhone 17 Pro’s antenna design, a new report claims

The leaked M4 MacBook Pro, as shown in a video by YouTuber Romancev768.

MacBook screens can be broken with a simple greeting card, viral TikTok video warns – and Apple has explained the reason why

By Alex Blake published 11 August 25

There’s one thing that can quickly break your laptop’s screen, but there are ways to avert it.

MacBook Pro 14-inch on a table in an office

I love my M1 MacBook Pro and have never considered upgrading it, but these new M6 rumors might just change my mind

By Alex Blake published 11 August 25

The M6 MacBook Pro is rumored to be a major step up, and it could keep me happy for years.

Supposedly leaked images of the Google Pixel Watch 4 smartwatch.

Google’s Pixel Watch 4 reportedly revealed in a massive leak just weeks ahead of launch

By Alex Blake published 8 August 25

A huge leak has unveiled the Google Pixel Watch 4’s upcoming features weeks ahead of its launch.

GPT-5 is coming to Apple Intelligence soon, but it won’t solve Apple’s biggest AI problem

By Alex Blake published 8 August 25

ChatGPT’s GPT-5 model will arrive on Apple devices when iOS 26 launches next month.

An iPhone 16 Pro showing its storage capacity.

The iPhone 17 Pro’s rumored price hike could be softened by a much-needed storage upgrade

By Alex Blake published 7 August 25

A new rumor says the iPhone 17 Pro could get more storage and a $50 price rise.

The iOS 26 beta 5 update being downloaded onto an iPhone 16 Pro.

Don’t buy an Apple Watch Ultra – a new Ultra 3 model is coming with a display upgrade, according to this new iOS 26 leak

By Alex Blake published 6 August 25

iOS 26 beta 5 has launched with new features, and it also hints at the Apple Watch Ultra 3’s display.

Forget iOS 26 – update your iPhone to iOS 18.6 now to keep it safe from these security threats

By Alex Blake published 5 August 25

Apple’s iOS 18.6 update contains several important security fixes to protect your iPhone.

iPhone 17 Air leak reveals wafer-thin battery, but its stamina may not be as bad as you think

By Alex Blake published 4 August 25

A new leak claims to show photos of the iPhone 17 Air’s slimline battery.

Apple just made this classic Apple Watch obsolete, but it might not be the one you think

By Alex Blake published 4 August 25

Apple has marked the Apple Watch Series 1 as obsolete, meaning you can no longer get official repair parts.

Apple’s rumored ChatGPT rival could fix the thing I hate most about Siri – and it can’t come soon enough

By Alex Blake published 4 August 25

Apple is working on adding AI chatbot powers to Siri, a new report claims – and that would fix my biggest frustration with its voice assistant.

Students using Apple devices in a classroom.

Best Apple devices for students: kit yourself out for college for less

By Alex Blake published 3 August 25

We’ve found all the best Apple iPhones, Macs, iPads and accessories for students heading back to school.

New Siri features infused with Apple Intelligence being demonstrated at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2024.

Frustrated Siri users claim the voice assistant is becoming unusable, as a relaxed Tim Cook says Apple is ‘making good progress’ on its 2026 reboot

By Alex Blake published 1 August 25

Tim Cook says Apple is “making good progress” on its Siri overhaul, but users are running out of patience.

The Find My Skechers sneaker, which can store an Apple AirTag in its heel.

These new sneakers have a secret AirTags compartment to track your child's location – but they’re dividing opinion among parents

By Alex Blake published 31 July 25

The Find My Skechers sneakers have a secret compartment designed to house an Apple AirTag.

The all-new Pebble watches just got a new name and release date – here’s how to get one

By Alex Blake published 30 July 25

The Pebble smartwatch name is making a comeback almost ten years after it was discontinued.

A foldable iPhone concept against a multi-colored background.

iPhone Fold tipped to land alongside iPhone 18 with a MacBook Pro-sized price tag – here’s what to expect

By Alex Blake published 30 July 25

The iPhone Fold will launch next year with a sky-high price tag, a new report predicts.

There’s one way Apple could make Macs true gaming machines, and it’s not a better chip

By Alex Blake published 29 July 25

Apple’s Magic Mouse is an impediment to its gaming ambitions and desperately needs a redesign.

An iPhone showing the Bitchat Mesh app running on an iPhone.

Bitchat is a new private Bluetooth messaging app that doesn’t need the internet – here’s how it works

By Alex Blake published 29 July 25

The Bitchat Mesh private messaging app has been released, and it offers some interesting privacy features.

‘We haven’t figured that out yet’: Sam Altman explains why using ChatGPT as your therapist is still a privacy nightmare

By Alex Blake published 28 July 25

Seeking therapy from an AI like ChatGPT could come with a lot of risks, says OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

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