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

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.

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.

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