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’s Liquid Glass redesign in iOS 26 is cracking – here’s why that’s a good thing

By Alex Blake published

Apple has reduced the transparency of its Liquid Glass design in the iOS 26 beta 3 update, but that's probably for the better.

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Should you ditch the webcam and just use your phone?

By Alex Blake published

Should you use a phone or a webcam for your video calls? Here’s the detailed breakdown.

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9 features your next webcam should have

By Alex Blake published

Make sure your webcam has these features and you’ll be on the right track.

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A key iPhone 17 feature has just been leaked again, and it hints at an intriguing change

By Alex Blake published

A new leak has spilled the beans on the iPhone 17’s Dynamic Island and the changes it could bring.

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The Samsung Galaxy S25 has a big battery advantage over the best iPhones, according to new EU data

By Alex Blake published

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra is rated for twice as many battery cycles as the best iPhone, new EU data suggests.

Apple's Craig Federighi discusses macOS at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2025.

These could be the next 17 Mac laptops and desktops that Apple launches over the next year, according to a new leak

By Alex Blake published

A new report sheds light on all the Macs that Apple could release in 2025 and 2026 – here's the full list.

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This new iOS 26 FaceTime privacy feature is proving divisive, but here’s why the controversy might be overblown

By Alex Blake published

A FaceTime child protection feature that blurs nudity in iOS 26 is ruffling a few feathers, but the final version might not prove to be as controversial.

Text Messaging

Google Messages now lets you edit texts you’re sending to iPhones, but there’s a serious catch

By Alex Blake published

Texts sent from Android to iOS can now be edited, but it doesn’t work the other way around.

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Watch out – this fake UPS text scam is trying to trick you into handing over your personal data

By Alex Blake published

If you receive a suspicious text claiming to be from UPS, it might be a scam. Here’s how you can avoid getting tricked.

The leaked M4 MacBook Pro, as shown in a video by YouTuber Romancev768.

Apple could launch a cut-price MacBook powered by an iPhone chip, new report claims – here’s why that would be a massive hit

By Alex Blake published

Apple could launch a more affordable laptop with an A18 chip next year, a new report claims.

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Apple could be planning 7 new devices to take on Meta’s Ray-Bans and Quest 3 – here’s what they could be

By Alex Blake published

Apple has seven sets of top-secret smart glasses and VR headsets in development, a new report claims.

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Trump's Health Secretary RFK Jr. wants every American to wear a fitness tracker and 'take control of their health' – but we have questions

By Alex Blake published

Getting Americans healthy – but what are the risks?

Apple's Craig Federighi introduces the Liquid Glass redesign at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2025.

Ignore the haters – Apple’s Liquid Glass theme is one of my favorite parts of macOS Tahoe

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s Liquid Glass redesign looks fantastic in macOS Tahoe and feels better executed than in iOS 26.

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This AirTag experiment just revealed the surprising truth about what happens to your clothes donations

By Alex Blake published

A hidden AirTag revealed exactly what happened to a pair of shoes donated to charity.

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OnePlus reveals how impressively light the Watch 3 43mm is – and says it’s the ‘most compact’ smartwatch it’s ever made

By Alex Blake published

OnePlus has launched the Watch 3 43mm, a smaller version of its popular Watch 3 smartwatch.

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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.

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