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

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.

A person holding an iPhone running iOS 26.

iOS 26 lands today – here’s exactly when it’s coming to your iPhone, and which models are compatible

By Alex Blake published

The iOS 26 update launches today. Here’s when and how to download it on your iPhone.

The iPhone 17 range.

Can’t decide which iPhone 17 color to pre-order? These are the most popular shades, according to you

By Alex Blake published

We polled TechRadar readers to see which iPhone 17 colors they liked the most – here are the results.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max HANDS ON

Leaked benchmarks show the iPhone 17 Pro is the fastest phone around, and it’s not even close

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s A19 Pro chip could be the fastest mobile chip on the market, leaked benchmarks indicate.

The Apple Fitness app showing the creation of a custom workout.

Love custom watchOS workouts? Apple has brought a small change to your Apple Watch that could make a big difference

By Alex Blake published

iOS 26 and watchOS 26 now let you create custom Apple Watch workouts on your iPhone.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus Review

The iPhone’s Camera Control button is too fiddly, but this iOS 26 fix could make it more popular

By Alex Blake published

You can now disable the Camera Control’s advanced features when setting up a new iPhone in iOS 26 – and that could make it easier to use.

A hand holding the iPhone 17 Pro Max

Apple says the iPhone Air will offer MacBook Pro performance – but how true is that?

By Alex Blake published

The A19 Pro chip allows the iPhone to offer MacBook Pro levels of performance, Apple says. But is that really the case?

The iPhone 17 camera system in a range of colors.

9 hidden iPhone 17 features that Apple didn’t mention – and there’s good news and bad

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s Awe Dropping event failed to mention several big changes coming to the iPhone 17 range.

The earbuds for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 held next to each other

Hoping for big AirPods Pro 3 changes? Last-minute rumors suggest you could be disappointed

By Alex Blake published

The AirPods Pro 3 headphones may not get significant audio improvements at Apple’s Awe Dropping event – here's what to expect.

The Apple iPhone 14 charging on a green background

iPhone 17 leak may have revealed every battery spec – and there are a few juicy surprises

By Alex Blake published

A leaker has revealed battery capacities for the complete iPhone 17 lineup.

Studio Display in a photo studio

There’s one thing that Apple must fix in the next Studio Display, and it could benefit gamers and creatives alike

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s Studio Display needs a refresh rate update. With a new model coming soon, I’m hoping for progress.

The Mac Pro, AirPods Max headphones and Apple Studio Display

These 5 Apple products are stuck in limbo and desperately need an upgrade – here's what to expect

By Alex Blake published

There are five products that Apple hasn’t updated in years. Will they be fixed, or are they stuck in limbo forever?

A render of the iPhone 17 Pro in various colors.

Apple might launch an intriguing new iPhone 17 accessory – but something makes me think it’s fake

By Alex Blake published

A new iPhone 17 leak might reveal a new strap accessory, but it also raises serious questions.

The AI-powered Writing Help feature in WhatsApp.

WhatsApp’s new AI-powered writing helper could help you avert another awkward conversation disaster

By Alex Blake published

WhatsApp is rolling out an artificial intelligence writing helper that can check and rephrase your texts.

Apple September 9, 2025 Event Invite

Apple’s iPhone 17 invite analyzed – what it tells us, plus 3 things you shouldn't expect to see at the show

By Alex Blake published

Apple has sent out invitations to its iPhone event this September – here’s what we’ve learned.

Garmin Fenix 8 watch on wrist of tattooed male

Garmin Fenix 8 users are getting loads of new features for free – including one it should have had at launch

By Alex Blake published

Garmin has updated the Fenix 8 smartwatch with a huge range of new features.

iPhone 15 Pro FineWoven case

The iPhone 17 could get these leaked TechWoven cases, but Apple fans still miss its old leather cases

By Alex Blake published

A leaker has posted images of what they claim is Apple’s upcoming TechWoven iPhone case.

The satellite connectivity feature of the Google Pixel Watch 4.

Google’s Pixel Watch 4 just beat Apple to a lifesaving satellite trick – here’s how it works

By Alex Blake published

The Google Pixel Watch 4 comes with emergency satellite connectivity, beating Apple to this new feature – here's how it works in practice.

The Apple Mac mini with M4 chip.

The rumored M5 Pro Mac mini could be the perfect little gaming box, and I can’t wait to try it

By Alex Blake published

The M5 Mac mini might be the device that finally convinces me to say goodbye to the M1.

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

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

The Coros Nomad smartwatch.

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

By Alex Blake published

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

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

best mesh Wi-Fi systems

The best mesh Wi-Fi systems in 2025: our favorite systems for home and business use

By Matt Hanson last updated

Updated From Netgear Orbi to Google Nest Wifi Pro, these are the best Wi-Fi mesh systems you can buy today.

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

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

One of the best keyboard picks against a techradar background

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

By Marcus Mears III last updated

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.

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