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

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Microsoft is delaying its Xbox Game Pass price hike for some, but not for the reason you might think

By Alex Blake published

Microsoft has walked back its Xbox Game Pass price hikes amid a massive gamer backlash, but there's a catch.

16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip in a studio being used

Apple just dropped a big hint that the M5 MacBook Pro is about to launch – here’s what to expect

By Alex Blake published

Stock of the M4 MacBook Pro is running low on Apple’s website, suggesting a new model might be imminent – here's what could be coming.

Apple Vision Pro battery pack

If Apple gives up making a cheaper Vision Pro, its $3,500 headset could be doomed

By Alex Blake published

Apple is reportedly ditching its cheaper Vision Pro to focus on AR glasses, and that could have worrying consequences.

The Ultrahuman Blood Vision Cloud service running on smartphones.

This wearable now offers free blood analysis to help you understand your health

By Alex Blake published

Ultrahuman’s Blood Vision Cloud can analyze your health and provide actionable insights.

The leaked M5 iPad Pro being unboxed by Romancev768 on YouTube.

Should you buy the rumored M5 iPad Pro? A new report has just muddied the waters about one key upgrade

By Alex Blake published

A fresh report says the M5 iPad Pro will definitely have two front-facing cameras, but questions remain.

Apple Glass - Apple logo seen through a pair of glasses

Apple’s future AR glasses could have a neat trick to improve your vision on the fly

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s future augmented reality glasses could feature adaptable lenses that aid your vision by changing their shape in real-time

Baldur's Gate 3 keyart with Astarion, Shadowheart, and Lae'zel

Best Mac games 2025: the best Apple-friendly gaming experiences you can get

By Jake Green last updated

Updated The 20 best Mac games prove that gaming on Apple computers is here to stay.

A man typing a message into a phone, next to a woman walking in the wilderness talking on her phone, next to a Starlink Mini

T-Mobile boosts its Starlink satellite service with support for more apps and phones, but quietly loses a Google Photos perk

By Alex Blake published

T-Mobile’s Starlink service now works with more apps, but the company has ended an exclusive Google One perk.

Russian YouTuber Wylsacom unboxing an unreleased Apple iPad Pro with M5 chip.

The M5 iPad Pro just leaked on YouTube – and it can tell us a lot about the next MacBook Air

By Alex Blake published

A YouTuber has leaked the M5 iPad Pro, spilling the beans on its performance improvements.

The Anker Prime Power Bank (26K, 300W) in use.

Anker’s fastest airline-approved power bank has landed for epic flights – and it already has a tempting discount

By Alex Blake published

Anker has just launched two new power banks, and they’re already available now with a 20% discount.

Google Pixel Watch heart rate

Future Pixel Watch models might feature hypertension alerts just like Apple Watches, according to leaks

By Alex Blake published

A new leak suggests Google is working on a hypertension feature for future Pixel Watch models.

MacBook Pro 14-inch on a table in an office

The M5 MacBook Pro just edged closer to launch, but the latest M6 rumors suggest you might want to wait

By Alex Blake published

The M5 MacBook Pro is about to enter mass production, a new report claims, but you might be best off waiting.

The apps section of the redesigned Spotlight in macOS 26 being demonstrated at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2025.

I love this brilliant macOS Tahoe change – and I can’t be the only one

By Alex Blake published

Opinion macOS Tahoe has ditched Launchpad and replaced it with something far superior.

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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max HANDS ON

Apple says iPhone 17 Pro ‘scratchgate’ debate is overblown – and explains why in-store phones are scuff magnets

By Alex Blake published

Apple has responded to claims that the iPhone 17 Pro scratches far too easily.

Two phones on a green and blue background showing the Neon Mobile app

This viral app paid users to sell their private phone calls to AI firms – now it’s offline after a shocking data breach

By Alex Blake published

An app that sold your phone calls to AI companies for cash has gone offline after a massive security flaw exposed users’ recordings.

Garmin Vivoactive 6

Garmin rolls out a slew of updates to cheaper and high-end watches alike

By Alex Blake published

Garmin has released beta updates and bug fixes for a wide range of its smartwatches.

Core Time 2 + iPhone 15 blue

iOS 26.1 could have a clever trick for pairing your iPhone with your Garmin watch

By Alex Blake published

iPhones might soon work better with Garmin and Fitbit watches, hidden iOS 26.1 code suggests.

Liquid Glass interface on an orange background

iOS 26.1 just landed to improve several key apps – and Apple Music fans will be particularly happy

By Alex Blake published

The iOS 26.1 beta has launched, and it brings several great new additions to your iPhone.

Apple iPhone Air Review

Does the iPhone Air really have an ‘all-day’ battery life? Our test results are in – here’s how it compares

By Alex Blake published

We’ve iPhone Air’s battery life in a variety of situations to see how it compares to its rivals.

A Spatial Scene 3D wallpaper in iOS 26 demonstrated on an iPhone at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2025.

I love this hidden iOS 26 feature, and it’s made my Lock Screen better than ever

By Alex Blake published

iOS 26 has a new Spatial Scenes feature that adds a 3D effect to your photo wallpapers.

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Apple could soon launch a touchscreen MacBook Pro – and I hate what that means for the company’s laptops

By Alex Blake published

A touchscreen MacBook could land next year, but I’m concerned about what that means for Apple.

Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K) with iPhone

Anker's power bank recall hits almost half a million batteries – here's how to check if you're affected and what to do

By Alex Blake published

The extent of Anker’s power bank recall has been revealed, with almost 500,000 units potentially affected. Here's how to check if your battery is one of them.

A laptop screen showing Google's app for Windows

Hate Windows Search? Google's new Spotlight-style app could finally be the fix you need

By Alex Blake published

Google’s new Windows app offers desktop search and Google Lens functionality for your PC.

Three photos of iPhones running iOS 26 with the Liquid Glass material

Should you upgrade to iOS 26? Some iPhone owners are already regretting it – here’s why

By Alex Blake published

iOS 26 is now available, but some people regret installing it on their iPhones – here are the main reasons why and the case for waiting.

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An Apple Watch displaying a hypertension alert in watchOS 26.

The Apple Watch’s new hypertension upgrade lands in watchOS 26 today – here’s why it’s a big deal and which models are compatible

By Alex Blake published

watchOS 26 can now detect hypertension and chronic high blood pressure from your wrist.

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