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 iPhone on a pink and blue background showing the iOS 18 Cleanup feature

iOS 18's new Clean Up tool shows Apple is still way behind the Google Pixel's AI photo tricks

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s Clean Up feature in iOS 18.1 needs to improve if it’s going to catch up with AI rivals like Google’s Magic Editor.

YouTube Music

You can now move your Apple Music playlists to YouTube Music with just a few taps

By Alex Blake published

Apple has simplified the process of switching to YouTube Music by facilitating fast transfers of your Apple Music playlists.

An Android phone on a beige background showing the new Reply box in the Gmail app

Gmail just gave Android fans a speedier way to reply to emails

By Alex Blake published

Google is rolling out a new feature to Gmail’s Android app that lets you send a quick reply using an inline text box.

A close-up photo of an iPhone, with the App Store icon prominent in the center of the image.

Apple will soon let you delete the App Store in some markets – here’s why

By Alex Blake published

EU users will soon be able to delete the App Store app in iOS, change their default messaging app, and much more.

MacBook

There’s more evidence that Apple’s folding-screen MacBook has been delayed

By Alex Blake published

A reliable Apple analyst has claimed that Apple’s foldable MacBook has been pushed back to 2027 at the earliest.

A phone showing an 18 logo

New iOS 18 beta will be the last before the iPhone 16 launches – here’s how to try it

By Alex Blake published

A tipster has suggested that Apple’s latest iOS 18 beta could be the final update before iOS 18 launches in full.

Apple Podcasts

You can now stream your favorite Apple Podcasts shows right from your web browser

By Alex Blake published

Apple has brought its Podcasts app to the web, enabling Windows and Android users to listen without needing an app.

The Google Gemini logo on a laptop screen that's on an orange background

Google Gemini explained: Everything you need to know about Google’s next-gen AI

By Alex Blake last updated

Updated Google Gemini is set to take on OpenAI's GPT-4 and ChatGPT for the AI crown. Here’s everything you need to know.

A hand holding the Apple AirPods 3rd generation in their charging case

Apple AirPods 4 tipped to land soon in two versions – here's what to expect

By Alex Blake published

All entry-level AirPods models are in line for a big change this September, with the AirPods Pro potentially joining the party.

An image created by Google's Imagen3 artificial intelligence image generator.

Google just rolled out its answer to Midjourney – here’s how to try the AI image generator

By Alex Blake published

Google has opened up access to its Imagen 3 AI image generator to everyone in the U.S. Here’s how to get your hands on it.

The Halide iPhone photography app with its Process Zero feature highlighted.

Tired of over-processed iPhone photos? The popular Halide app has a clever fix

By Alex Blake published

Halide’s new feature eliminates your iPhone’s computational photography post-processing, giving you more control over your images.

An Apple Watch on a magenta and purple background showing a notification

This one Apple Intelligence feature is absolutely perfect for your Apple Watch

By Alex Blake published

Notifications summaries are a key Apple Intelligence feature, and they could take the Apple Watch to the next level.

WWDC 2024

Apple just gave its brilliant iPhone Mirroring feature a handy upgrade in macOS Sequoia

By Alex Blake published

The latest iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 betas bring a big update to iPhone Mirroring that makes it better than ever.

A render of a rumored iPhone Air model.

New iPhone Air rumors suggest it could be a reason to skip this year’s iPhone 16

By Alex Blake published

Apple could launch an iPhone Air in 2025, and it might be an excellent reason to skip this year’s iPhone 16.

OpenAI unveils GPT-4o

OpenAI is worried that ChatGPT-4o users are developing feelings for the chatbot

By Alex Blake published

A new report from OpenAI says its GPT-4o artificial intelligence is so lifelike that people are forming emotional bonds with it.

YouTube channel Zollotech demonstrating allegedly leaked iPhone 16 colors.

iPhone 16 video claims to show off all five colors – and they could be bolder than the iPhone 15

By Alex Blake published

The iPhone 16 could come in much more vivid colors than the iPhone 15, according to a new YouTube video.

A MacBook on a table showing the ChatGPT Mac app

ChatGPT update brings a big multitasking boost to Macs – but getting it can prove confusing

By Alex Blake published

The latest update to ChatGPT’s Mac app brings some useful multitasking improvements, but the update process can be unclear.

WWDC

Apple Intelligence’s secret instructions just got revealed – here’s what they reveal about the AI chatbot

By Alex Blake published

The rules governing Apple Intelligence have been revealed, showing how the AI tool avoids hallucinations and false information.

The Lenovo Legion Go gaming handheld.

Lenovo may have just leaked a new Legion Go ‘Lite’ console – here’s what we know

By Alex Blake published

Details on a new Lenovo Legion Go model might have just leaked online, spilling the beans on an upcoming handheld console.

Apple Vision Pro Review

The best part of the Vision Pro could be coming to all your Apple devices

By Alex Blake published

Apple is working on bringing Vision Pro-style gesture controls to your iPhone, iPad, and Mac, a new patent suggests.

Lance Ulanoff wearing Apple Vision Pro

The next Apple Vision Pro could get this incredible tandem OLED tech, but what it really needs is a price drop

By Alex Blake published

A new report suggests the Vision Pro 2 may come with revolutionary display tech that could blow Apple’s rivals out of the water.

The Friend artificial intelligence (AI) necklace.

Friend is another strange AI wearable that’ll give you creepy Black Mirror vibes

By Alex Blake published

Friend is an AI-based companion that aims to change how you interact with technology on a personal level.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 on a wrist

The Galaxy Watch 7 has a big battery problem, but Samsung says it’s working on a fix

By Alex Blake published

Users of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 have seen abnormally high battery drain, but a solution could be coming soon.

WWDC

Apple Intelligence could be delayed – and it might even arrive too late for the iPhone 16

By Alex Blake published

Apple Intelligence might not launch until iOS 18.1, which could be too late for the iPhone 16 release in September.

The Lofree Edge keyboard against a blue background.

Lofree Edge review: on a mission for thin and light

By Alex Blake published

The Lofree Edge keyboard cuts back the excess in a quest for thinness, but what do you get in return?

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