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

MacBook Air 15-inch with M4 chip on a creative's desk with screen open

Want a MacBook for college but shopping on a student budget? I found a secret weapon for saving cash

By Alex Blake published 27 July 25

If you’re looking for a great deal on a MacBook for college, there’s one place to go to save a heap of money.

A woman is placing an iPhone onto a wireless charger.

The iPhone 16 and some ‘major Android phones’ just got a big Qi2 wireless charging boost – here’s what we know

By Alex Blake published 25 July 25

The Qi2 wireless charging standard has been updated to support 25W speeds, benefitting both iPhones and Android phones.

Steve Jobs holding MacBook Air in January 2008

40 years ago, Steve Jobs was fired from Apple – but it made Macs better than ever

By Alex Blake published 25 July 25

Steve Jobs was fired from Apple, but he came back stronger than ever and helped the Mac reach new heights.

An iPhone and an Apple Watch displaying sleep data.

Apple Watch leak suggests it could soon get a sleep-tracking upgrade it should have had years ago

By Alex Blake published 23 July 25

Apple may be working on a sleep score feature for the Apple Watch, according to leaked images.

The CMF Watch 3 Pro smartwatch by Nothing.

Nothing’s new $99 CMF Watch 3 Pro could become the cheap smartwatch to beat – here's why

By Alex Blake published 22 July 25

Nothing has launched the CMF Watch 3 Pro with AI health tracking and a $99 price tag.

Google should be worried – ChatGPT users now send 2.5 billion prompts a day, here’s how that compares

By Alex Blake published 22 July 25

People are using ChatGPT more than ever, with 2.5 billion daily prompts hitting the AI chatbot.

Apple's Craig Federighi introduces iOS 26 at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2025.

The iOS 26 public beta could arrive this week, bringing Liquid Glass and more to your iPhone

By Alex Blake published 21 July 25

A new report claims Apple might release the iOS 26 public beta this week – possibly on Wednesday.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 could match the foldable iPhone in this one key way, setting the scene for an epic showdown next year

By Alex Blake published 18 July 25

Samsung will supposedly borrow a crease-busting feature that’s coming to the foldable iPhone.

A render of the iPhone 17 Pro in various colors.

The iPhone 17 Pro looks gorgeous in new renders, and it could get a protective display boost too

By Alex Blake published 17 July 25

The iPhone 17 Pro might get new colors and a tougher screen, according to new rumors

Don’t delay: Chrome ending support for macOS Big Sur shows it’s time to update your Mac

By Alex Blake published 16 July 25

Google Chrome is about to drop support for macOS Big Sur, meaning it’s time to update your Mac.

Cyberpunk 2077 could be the Mac gaming moment we’ve been waiting for, and it’s all thanks to AI

By Alex Blake published 16 July 25

Apple is promising that Cyberpunk 2077 will perform well on Macs, and AI could be a key ingredient.

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on a 16-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro

Cyberpunk 2077 launches on macOS as Apple completes its Mac gaming redemption arc

By Alex Blake published 15 July 25

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is now available to Mac gamers for the first time.

The Dynamic Island on a yellow background

The iPhone’s Dynamic Island will get a “significant evolution,” one leaker says, but I’m skeptical about their claims

By Alex Blake published 14 July 25

Leaker Majin Bu has made some claims about the iPhone’s Dynamic Island, but it’s hard to know what to make of them.

A top Apple tipster thinks he's worked out the iPhone 17 release date – and it could be just two months away

By Alex Blake published 14 July 25

The iPhone 17 might launch in the week of September 8, according to a new report.

A person looks at an Apple Watch on their wrist. The device is warning them that they have a high heart rate.

Your next Apple Watch could have this massive AI health upgrade – and no new sensors are needed

By Alex Blake published 11 July 25

New Apple-led research just revealed how AI could improve health analysis in future Apple Watch models.

MacBook Pro 16-inch on wooden table in modern office

Bad news, Apple fans – the M5 MacBook Pro may not launch until 2026

By Alex Blake published 11 July 25

The M5 MacBook Pro might be pushed back to 2026, marking a sizable delay over its rumored fall release.

A Garmin Forerunner 570 smartwatch showing directions from Google Maps.

Garmin just gave some of its smartwatches a big Google Maps upgrade – here's which models are getting it

By Alex Blake published 10 July 25

Google Maps has landed on Garmin wearables, giving you accurate directions on your wrist. Here's which models are getting the handy upgrade.

Forget Google Chrome – OpenAI will reportedly launch its own web browser soon, and it could be a game-changer with one drawback

By Alex Blake published 10 July 25

Google Chrome might get a new web browser rival from ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, a new report claims.

A screenshot of WWDC 2025 showing the redesigned iPhone homepage in-hand

Apple’s Liquid Glass redesign in iOS 26 is cracking – here’s why that’s a good thing

By Alex Blake published 9 July 25

Apple has reduced the transparency of its Liquid Glass design in the iOS 26 beta 3 update, but that's probably for the better.

Should you ditch the webcam and just use your phone?

By Alex Blake published 8 July 25

Should you use a phone or a webcam for your video calls? Here’s the detailed breakdown.

9 features your next webcam should have

By Alex Blake published 8 July 25

Make sure your webcam has these features and you’ll be on the right track.

A key iPhone 17 feature has just been leaked again, and it hints at an intriguing change

By Alex Blake published 8 July 25

A new leak has spilled the beans on the iPhone 17’s Dynamic Island and the changes it could bring.

The Apple iPhone 14 charging on a green background

The Samsung Galaxy S25 has a big battery advantage over the best iPhones, according to new EU data

By Alex Blake published 7 July 25

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra is rated for twice as many battery cycles as the best iPhone, new EU data suggests.

Apple's Craig Federighi discusses macOS at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2025.

These could be the next 17 Mac laptops and desktops that Apple launches over the next year, according to a new leak

By Alex Blake published 4 July 25

A new report sheds light on all the Macs that Apple could release in 2025 and 2026 – here's the full list.

This new iOS 26 FaceTime privacy feature is proving divisive, but here’s why the controversy might be overblown

By Alex Blake published 3 July 25

A FaceTime child protection feature that blurs nudity in iOS 26 is ruffling a few feathers, but the final version might not prove to be as controversial.

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