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

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Apple issues ‘do not update’ warning to some Watch owners with latest watchOS 26 beta, as crashes show the dangers of pre-launch software

By Alex Blake published

Apple Watch Hermès users’ devices have faced persistent crashes after they installed the watchOS 26 beta 2 update.

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New leak suggests Apple’s AirTag 2 is almost ready, but it might be facing a significant delay

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s AirTag 2 trackers might not launch until September, a new leak claims.

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Windows 10 users who don’t want to upgrade to Windows 11 get new lifeline from Microsoft

By Alex Blake published

There’s a new way to keep your Windows 10 PC safe, even after official support ends this October.

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watchOS 26 could help protect your privacy with this secret new Apple Watch setting

By Alex Blake published

A new setting in watchOS 26 could pull a veil over data in your complications until you unlock your Watch.

iPadOS 26 being introduced at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2025.

Apple’s Mac-like multitasking feature is coming to these iPads soon – but I prefer these handy tools

By Alex Blake published

With Stage Manager, app resizing, window tiling and much more, iPadOS 26 is great for productivity.

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iOS 26 could get a new secret ringtone – and iPhone fans can’t decide whether it’s bleak or a banger

By Alex Blake published

iPhone users have found a new ringtone in iOS 26, but not everyone is a fan.

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The foldable iPhone looks to be getting closer – and a new rumor teases the one thing I’ve been fearing about the Z Fold 7 rival

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s foldable iPhone will go on sale next year according to a new leak, and it's set to come with a premium price tag.

A custom desktop gaming PC modified to run macOS.

Apple has finally killed the Hackintosh – and my DIY Mac dreams have died with it

By Alex Blake published

Apple will soon drop support for Intel Macs, and that means the end of the line for the Hackintosh.

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Hide my wallet – this Apple Watch charger looks like the best iMac ever and has one neat design touch

By Alex Blake published

Spigen’s latest Apple Watch charger is an iMac G3-themed retro blast from the past.

iPadOS 26 being introduced at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2025.

Apple says it’s not merging iPadOS and macOS – but I reckon it might soon have to change its tune

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s rumored foldable iPad might force the company to merge its iPadOS and macOS operating systems.

iPadOS 26 being introduced at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2025.

‘With macOS, you’d lose what makes iPad iPad’: Apple explains why it’ll never let its tablets become full Macs

By Alex Blake published

Apple wants to keep iPadOS 26 and macOS 26 separate but will borrow features from each platform, the company says.

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15 years ago, Apple reinvented the Mac mini with one of its best-ever designs

By Alex Blake published

The 2010 Mac mini – which is 15 years old today – brought Apple’s tiny computer into a new era.

Apple's Craig Federighi introduces iOS 26 at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2025.

5 upgrades iOS 26 will bring to supercharge your music and driving

By Alex Blake published

Whether you’re listening to music or using CarPlay, iOS 26 is bringing some significant improvements.

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5 unsung iOS 26 features that look way more useful than Liquid Glass

By Alex Blake published

These handy new features are coming to your iPhone soon with iOS 26.

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Your favorite Apple Watch face could soon disappear – here are the 5 that are being axed in watchOS 26

By Alex Blake published

Apple has removed five Watch faces from watchOS 26 for an unknown reason.

New Apple Wallet features in iOS 26 shown on an iPhone.

The iPhone’s Wallet app is getting these 3 handy upgrades in iOS 26 – plus car key support for these vehicle brands

By Alex Blake published

Apple Wallet will get a slate of new features for travel and payments in iOS 26.

The watchOS 26 update announced at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2025.

Surprised to learn your older Apple Watch can run watchOS 26? You might still be missing out on some great new features

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s watchOS 26 update has a few new features that are only supported by newer Apple Watch models.

iOS 26 presented at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2025.

5 smaller but super-helpful iOS 26 tricks you may have missed

By Alex Blake published

Explore iOS 26’s lesser-known new features with five of our favorite small updates.

The Liquid Glass interface in macOS Tahoe.

WWDC’s best announcement was something Windows did 15 years ago—here's why it's awesome

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s Liquid Glass interface recalls Windows 7’s Aero theme, and I’m so glad to see it.

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Apple AirTag 2 is ‘nearly ready’ with 3 new features, report claims – but don’t expect to see it at WWDC 2025

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s AirTag tracker is about to get an upgrade, a rumor says, with new features in the cards.

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I’m an iOS loyalist – here’s why Android has never tempted me to switch

By Alex Blake published

Android has a lot to offer, but it’s never tempted me to switch. Here’s why I’ve always stuck with Apple.

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I tried Firefox 139’s new AI-generated link previews – and while I love the idea, I’m skipping them for one key reason

By Alex Blake published

Firefox’s AI link previews are a good idea, but they’ve got one key drawback.

Apple's Craig Federighi demonstrates the iPhone Mirroring feature of macOS Sequoia at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

These MacBook Pros and iMacs could be left behind by macOS 16 – which could be called macOS 26

By Alex Blake published

A new version of macOS is about to launch, but many older Macs might not work with it.

Fortnite edited to be playing on an iPhone

Apple’s rumored iOS 19 gaming app is exciting for Apple fans, but it won’t tempt gamers from Windows

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s rumored gaming app is interesting, but we need better games and hardware before it becomes genuinely exciting.

The Pico-Mac-Nano, a small-scale Macintosh replica with a two-inch display.

Someone just built the world's smallest working Mac – and at this price, I desperately want one

By Alex Blake published

The Pico-Mac-Nano is what would happen if a classic Macintosh was hit by a shrink ray.

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