Articles by 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

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

By Alex Blake published 28 October 25

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 27 October 25

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 24 October 25

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

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

By Alex Blake published 23 October 25

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 23 October 25

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

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

By Alex Blake published 22 October 25

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

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

By Alex Blake published 21 October 25

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 21 October 25

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

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

By Alex Blake published 20 October 25

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 17 October 25

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 16 October 25

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

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

By Alex Blake published 16 October 25

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

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

By Alex Blake published 15 October 25

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

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

By Alex Blake published 14 October 25

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 13 October 25

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 9 October 25

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 8 October 25

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 8 October 25

Microsoft has walked back its Xbox Game Pass price hikes amid a massive gamer backlash, but there's a catch.

16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip in a studio being used

Apple just dropped a big hint that the M5 MacBook Pro is about to launch – here’s what to expect

By Alex Blake published 7 October 25

Stock of the M4 MacBook Pro is running low on Apple’s website, suggesting a new model might be imminent – here's what could be coming.

If Apple gives up making a cheaper Vision Pro, its $3,500 headset could be doomed

By Alex Blake published 6 October 25

Apple is reportedly ditching its cheaper Vision Pro to focus on AR glasses, and that could have worrying consequences.

The Ultrahuman Blood Vision Cloud service running on smartphones.

This wearable now offers free blood analysis to help you understand your health

By Alex Blake published 6 October 25

Ultrahuman’s Blood Vision Cloud can analyze your health and provide actionable insights.

The leaked M5 iPad Pro being unboxed by Romancev768 on YouTube.

Should you buy the rumored M5 iPad Pro? A new report has just muddied the waters about one key upgrade

By Alex Blake published 6 October 25

A fresh report says the M5 iPad Pro will definitely have two front-facing cameras, but questions remain.

Apple’s future AR glasses could have a neat trick to improve your vision on the fly

By Alex Blake published 3 October 25

Apple’s future augmented reality glasses could feature adaptable lenses that aid your vision by changing their shape in real-time

Baldur's Gate 3 keyart with Astarion, Shadowheart, and Lae'zel

Best Mac games 2025: the best Apple-friendly gaming experiences you can get

By Jake Green last updated 3 October 25

Updated The 20 best Mac games prove that gaming on Apple computers is here to stay.

A man typing a message into a phone, next to a woman walking in the wilderness talking on her phone, next to a Starlink Mini

T-Mobile boosts its Starlink satellite service with support for more apps and phones, but quietly loses a Google Photos perk

By Alex Blake published 2 October 25

T-Mobile’s Starlink service now works with more apps, but the company has ended an exclusive Google One perk.

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