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

iPhone being updated

This iOS 18 patch could protect your device from a vicious malware strain — here’s why you need it now

By Alex Blake published

Apple has patched iOS 18 to protect users from the DarkSword malware, even if they have an older device.

A Framework Laptop and Apple MacBook Neo side by side.

‘A computer should be yours’: Framework CEO blasts the MacBook Neo over a core difference between the laptops

By Alex Blake published

Framework’s founder says Apple’s MacBook Neo isn’t repairable enough and is made with a different philosophy in mind.

Siri being enabled on an iPhone

Is Apple’s rumored AI strategy a risk to your iPhone? Here’s why the new Siri could be the last thing Apple fans need

By Alex Blake published

Apple might soon add AI chatbots that run inside Siri, but there could be a lot of risk involved.

The Vivo X300 Ultra smartphone.

‘Raising the bar for mobile photography’ — Vivo launches the X300 Ultra and its eye-popping 400mm telephoto attachment

By Alex Blake published

The Vivo X300 Ultra phone has launched in China alongside its 400mm telephoto lens attachment.

An Android phone and iPhone on a blue and green background sharing files

Samsung adds AirDrop to more Galaxy devices — but users say there’s a big catch

By Alex Blake published

One of Apple’s best features is coming to more Samsung Galaxy devices, but it’s a little buggy.

The Apple MacBook Neo laptop against a blue background.

7 settings to change on your new MacBook Neo that will get it up and running in record time

By Alex Blake published

Learn all the key settings you should change the moment you get your new MacBook Neo

An Apple Watch Ultra against a blue background. The device is showing the Smart Stack hint feature in watchOS 26.

My two biggest wishes for watchOS 27 aren't new features — they're fixes

By Alex Blake published

I’m hoping Apple will fix the Apple Watch’s wrist flick gesture and Live Activities at WWDC 2026.

The Mac Pro's wheels next to a Mac Pro computer on a wooden table

Apple fans declare the ‘end of an era’ as the Mac Pro is discontinued — with its $700 accessory dubbed the ‘worst’ Apple product ever

By Alex Blake published

Apple has discontinued the Mac Pro and its exorbitant wheel set, which TechRadar readers say is Apple’s worst-ever product.

The Finder in macOS 26 Tahoe.

What is the macOS Finder on your new MacBook Neo? Here’s your complete beginner’s guide on the Mac’s file organizer

By Alex Blake published

Learn how to use the macOS Finder, from its simplest controls to its most advanced tools.

An iPhone and an Android phone side-by-side

‘The fastest mobile platform for web browsing’: Google claims Android is up to 47% faster than iOS in this key metric

By Alex Blake published

Google says its Android operating system provides up to 47% faster web browsing speeds than Apple’s iOS.

Two iPhone 16 Pro phones running iOS 26.4 against a blue background.

iOS 26.4 is here with some handy upgrades for your iPhone — here are the 5 best new features

By Alex Blake published

The iOS 26.4 update is now available. Here are 5 of the biggest new features it contains.

The menu bar running in macOS.

What is the macOS menu bar? Here’s how new MacBook Neo users can get the most out of Apple’s app control bar

By Alex Blake published

Learn how to use the macOS menu bar to control your apps and manage Mac statuses in one convenient location.

Steve Wozniak giving a speech.

‘I am not a fan of AI’: Apple’s co-founder slams artificial intelligence, saying it lacks human emotional depth

By Alex Blake published

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says AI falls short when compared to human beings.

The Dock in macOS.

What is the macOS Dock? Here’s how to master Apple’s taskbar rival on your brand-new MacBook Neo

By Alex Blake published

Learn how the macOS Dock works with our complete guide for new Mac users.

The Strava app on an iPhone 15 Pro

Strava reveals location of French warship after naval officer logs run on aircraft carrier deck

By Alex Blake published

A French naval officer’s workout session accidentally became a security incident thanks to Strava — here's how to manage your privacy settings to avoid a similar fate.

A person holds an iPhone while it is performing a 5G speed test.

‘No discernible sacrifice’: The iPhone Air offers market-leading performance in one key way, new report says

By Alex Blake published

The iPhone Air’s C1X modem is one of the fastest on the market, a new report claims.

Apple's Craig Federighi discussing gaming at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2022.

These are the 5 hidden macOS settings I can't live without when playing games on my Mac

By Alex Blake published

Improve your Mac’s gaming performance with these helpful tips and changes.

Greg Joswiak introducing the iPhone SE next to a hand holding the iPhone SE

'Some people simply love smaller phones': Apple launched the iPhone SE ten years ago today — and it makes me long for an iPhone 17 mini

By Alex Blake published

The original iPhone SE launched 10 years ago today — and its impact is still being felt.

An iPhone 16 Pro updating to the iOS 26.4 beta.

Update your iPhone now — Apple issues a rare warning to iOS users as a new hacker threat is discovered

By Alex Blake published

Apple has warned iOS users to update their iPhones to stay safe against a new hacker threat.

The Spigen Classic LS case for Apple's AirPods Pro 3 against a blue background.

This $25 AirPods Pro 3 case looks exactly like a classic Macintosh mouse — and could be the perfect Apple 50th anniversary tribute

By Alex Blake published

Spigen’s new AirPods Pro 3 case is inspired by Macintosh mice from the 1980s.

iOS tips

‘Drives me crazy’: iOS 26.4 has fixed an infuriating keyboard bug, but one problem has still gone unsolved

By Alex Blake published

Apple has released an iOS 26.4 beta that fixes keyboard bugs, but some issues remain.

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Resident Evil Requiem shown comparatively with DLSS 5 on and off

Nvidia’s DLSS 5 is going viral for all the wrong reasons — here are the 5 most controversial examples of the ‘AI-powered breakthrough’ in action

By Alex Blake published

Nvidia has just released DLSS 5, but many gamers are unhappy with how it’s affecting their games.

The Apple MacBook Neo in pink and yellow at an event

‘I can’t say we’ve ever had a Mac that looks as repairable and as modular as this one’: MacBook Neo teardown reveals a surprisingly accessible laptop

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s MacBook Neo is incredibly easy to disassemble and repair, a new teardown video suggests.

A person sitting in a shop working on a MacBook Neo

Someone tested the MacBook Neo’s gaming chops, and the results ranged from ‘miracle’ scores to ‘completely unplayable’

By Alex Blake published

The MacBook Neo performs surprisingly well in some Mac games, while others remain ‘completely unplayable.’

MacBook Neo laptop on a desk with plant in background

PC makers are in ‘shock’ over the MacBook Neo and are ‘seriously discussing’ how to compete — and that could benefit everyone

By Alex Blake published

PC makers are shocked by Apple’s MacBook Neo laptop and are working out how to compete, Asus says.

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