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

Garmin Venu X1

Garmin’s latest smartwatch update helps catch signs of stress in one key way

By Alex Blake published

A new Garmin update brings improved health metrics and new features to its smartwatches and cycling computers.

Three iPhones on a blue and green background showing the BandLab, Ladder and Tiimo apps

These are the 15 best iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV apps of 2025, according to Apple

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s App Store Awards have honored the best apps of 2025 across Apple’s platforms – here are all the key winners.

A person holds an iPhone while it is performing a 5G speed test.

It’s official – the iPhone 17 gets a big Wi-Fi boost from Apple’s new chip, but the Pixel 10 Pro still beats it

By Alex Blake published

The iPhone 17 range’s N1 chip has brought fantastic Wi-Fi speed improvements to the device, a new report claims.

Three Android phones on a green and blue background showing three apps

These are the 10 best Android apps of the year, according to Google

By Alex Blake published

The 10 best Android apps of the year have just been honored by Google – here's the full list and how to download them.

The Spotify home page with the podcasts filter enabled

Spotify app crashing when you play podcasts? You’re not alone – here’s what we know

By Alex Blake published

Spotify users have been struck by an annoying crash relating to podcasts, but it might be fixed now.

Apple Watch 6 Blood Oxygen app

Apple has been sued for $634 million over an Apple Watch patent infringement – what does it mean for Apple Watch users?

By Alex Blake published

Apple has been sued for $634 million in a patent dispute centered on the Apple Watch.

Apple iOS 26 CarPlay

Tesla could soon bring CarPlay to its vehicles in a surprise U-turn – and many owners are happy

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s CarPlay system could soon be in Tesla vehicles if a fresh report is to be believed.

The iPhone Pocket accessory on a yellow background

Baffled by the iPhone Pocket? Here are 5 reasons why Apple's ridiculed phone ‘sock’ actually makes sense

By Alex Blake published

The iPhone Pocket has been largely ridiculed on social media, but there's more thought behind it than meets the eye.

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A Liquid Glass slider that affects the clock on the iOS 26.2 Lock Screen.

iOS 26.2 will take another big step towards fixing Liquid Glass for good

By Alex Blake published

Apple has added a Liquid Glass slider to the Lock Screen’s clock in iOS 26.2 – and it could help finally fix the design feature for good.

The Digital ID feature in the Apple Wallet app on an iPhone.

Where can you actually use the Apple Wallet’s new Digital ID? Here's where it’s accepted and how to use it

By Alex Blake published

Apple has now rolled out its new Digital ID for the Apple Wallet app, but what does it actually do? Here's everything you need to know.

The Nomad Tracking Card Pro.

This new AirTag rival is disguised as a credit card to throw thieves off its tracking scent

By Alex Blake published

Nomad’s Tracking Card Pro is an AirTag rival with a clever trick to hide it from thieves.

The Wyze Scale Ultra BodyScan scales.

Wyze's new smart scale has a clever way to measure your health and fitness – and it's cheaper than its Withings rival

By Alex Blake published

Wyze’s new set of smart scales has a handle for improved health measurement – here's how they compare to their biggest rivals.

The Coros Pace 4 smartwatch.

The Coros Pace 4 brings a substantial display update to the affordable Garmin rival

By Alex Blake published

Coros has just launched the Pace 4 smartwatch with an AMOLED display and improve heart rate accuracy.

The iCloud+ logo

What is iCloud+? And is it worth the money?

By Alex Blake published

Wondering if you should upgrade to a paid iCloud+ plan? Here’s everything the service has to offer.

The Logitech MX Master 4 mouse against a blue background.

Logitech MX Master 4 review: the master returns

By Alex Blake published

Recommended

The Logitech MX Master 4 brings welcome additions to one of the best mice in the business.

A close up of watchOS 26's new Hints feature in the Apple Watch Control Center

I was sick of Apple Watch Live Activities until I found this simple fix

By Alex Blake published

Live Activities can take over your Apple Watch screen, but there’s a quick way to rein them in.

Google Play Store

Android could soon change in a big way thanks to the Google and Epic settlement – here’s what it means for you

By Alex Blake published

The legal dispute between Google and Epic Games has been settled, with big changes coming to Android.

Garmin Forerunner 265

Garmin is planning a Spotify Wrapped-style review of your fitness highlights in 2025

By Alex Blake published

Garmin could be working on an annual summary to help you understand your health and fitness.

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.

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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.

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