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

The Casio GW-BX5600-1.

Casio redesigns an iconic G-Shock model – with Garmin-style screen tech

By Alex Blake published

The Casio G-Shock GW-BX5600-1 boasts MIP display tech for a better experience in strong sunlight.

MacBook Air 2019

Apple’s rumored cheap MacBook could be powered by an iPhone chip – here are 6 things to expect

By Alex Blake published

A budget laptop with an iPhone chip could be on the way, according to a new report.

Apple MacOS Tahoe

macOS Tahoe 26.1 has landed – here are the 5 biggest new features for your Mac

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s macOS Tahoe 26.1 update brings changes to Liquid Glass and some of your favorite apps.

Apple products against a cream background

Apple could have a huge 2026 with these upcoming products – here’s what to expect

By Alex Blake published

Next year could be a big one as Apple marks its 50th anniversary with a raft of new products.

A laptop screen showing the Affinity app

Affinity says its new Adobe-rivaling creative app is ‘free forever’ – here’s how that really works

By Alex Blake published

Canva says its new Affinity app is free forever and has explained exactly how that’ll work.

Man walking in snowy woods looking down at phone

Starlink might fix UK signal blackspots with O2 Satellite – here are 5 things you need to know

By Alex Blake published

O2 Satellite is a new Starlink service that aims to eliminate signal blackspots for UK users – here are all of the details so far.

Apple iPad Mini A 17 Pro (2024) REVIEW

The OLED iPad mini could be the surprise tablet hit of 2026, if these rumors are true

By Alex Blake published

Apple may upgrade its iPad mini with an OLED display next year, according to a new report.

The Pixelmator app running on an iPad.

Your iPad could soon get these four ‘pro’ apps from Apple – including a long-awaited Photoshop alternative

By Alex Blake published

Leaked code suggests Apple might launch four ‘pro’ apps on iPad following their success on the Mac.

Three iPhones on a green and blue background showing trails on Apple Maps

Apple Maps is about to copy Google Maps, a new report claims – and that’s made me worried for its future

By Alex Blake published

Apple Maps might soon introduce ads to the user experience, and many people are unhappy.

The LapTouch device that enables touchscreen capabilities on a MacBook.

Can’t wait for the touchscreen MacBook Pro M6? This wild, affordable accessory brings touch to your current Mac

By Alex Blake published

The LapTouch can add touchscreen functionality to any MacBook for a fraction of the cost of a new Mac.

Ultrahuman Rare ring platinum on finger

Ultrahuman smart rings have just been banned in the US, but there’s better news for RingConn fans

By Alex Blake published

Ultrahuman smart rings are now banned from the US as the company loses a patent fight with Oura.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025) in recording studio

It’s official – the M5 MacBook Pro is class-leading in one key area, and that bodes well for the M5 Pro and M5 Max

By Alex Blake published

We've tested the M5 MacBook Pro, and it just posted some incredible benchmark results.

WhatsApp

WhatsApp usernames are finally coming to boost your privacy – get ready to reserve yours soon

By Alex Blake published

WhatsApp is testing a tool that will let you reserve a username instead of handing out your phone number.

iPhone 17 First Look

The iPhone 17 series has one big winner, according to early sales – and it isn’t the iPhone Air

By Alex Blake published

The iPhone 17 is selling well, research suggests, while the iPhone Air isn’t nearly as popular.

The Workout Buddy feature in watchOS 26.

I tried watchOS 26's Workout Buddy but had to turn it off – here's why

By Alex Blake published

I gave Workout Buddy a try, but I had to give up on the new watchOS 26 feature.

AWS re:Invent 2022 logo sign

Amazon outage: Every website knocked offline by the huge AWS outage

By Alex Blake published

Amazon’s cloud services went offline today, causing huge problems across the internet.

The Apple MacBook Pro M5 on a black background

M6 MacBook Pro tipped to get touchscreen OLED redesign next year – and the idea is already splitting opinion

By Alex Blake published

A touchscreen MacBook Pro with an OLED screen could arrive next year, a new report says.

The M5 MacBook Pro on a black background next to an M3 MacBook Air on a red cushion

The M5 MacBook Pro is a beast, but this MacBook is a better choice for most people – and it's half the cost

By Alex Blake published

The M5 MacBook Pro is here, but there might be a better option for you – and for far less cash.

The Coros Apex 4 smartwatch.

Move over Garmin – the Coros Apex 4 just dropped, and it's a smartwatch tailor-made for the mountains

By Alex Blake published

The Coros Apex 4 smartwatch has just launched with new features for mountain sports.

Apple TV 4K review

New Apple TV and HomePod mini models tipped to launch imminently – here’s what to expect

By Alex Blake published

Stock shortages might suggest that new Apple TV and HomePod mini models will arrive soon.

Android Auto

Android Auto's latest update just broke a key dashboard feature – and many users are upset

By Alex Blake published

The Android Auto 15.2 update seems to have broken the well-liked Quick Controls widget.

Apple CEO Tim Cook standing next to a row of MacBook Air laptops at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2022.

Apple’s first M5 products could launch this week – here are the 3 biggest rumors, from iPads to a MacBook Pro surprise

By Alex Blake published

Apple could launch three products with the M5 chip this week. Here’s what to expect.

The TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 smartwatch.

TAG Heuer’s new smartwatches ditch Wear OS to become an Apple Watch alternative thanks to ‘Made for iPhone’ billing

By Alex Blake published

TAG Heuer’s latest smartwatch has ditched Wear OS and received Made for iPhone certification.

Two iPhone 16 Pro devices running the Pocket app.

Pocket shuts down today – here's how to get your data before the app closes plus the 3 best alternatives

By Alex Blake published

The Pocket app, which is used to save articles for later reading, is being shut down today – here are the best read-it-later alternatives to try.

hand holding Xbox Series X controller in front of a screen

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.

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