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

MacBook Pro M3 Max

M4 MacBook Pro seemingly revealed again in ‘unprecedented’ benchmark and video leaks

By Alex Blake published

Apple can’t seem to stop the leaks of its M4 MacBook Pro, as it’s now been revealed in benchmarks and another YouTube video.

YouTuber Wylsacom with a leaked Apple MacBook Pro with M4 chip.

The M4 MacBook Pro might have just leaked on YouTube

By Alex Blake published

A YouTuber claims to have tested the M4 MacBook Pro before it’s been announced, but there are reasons for doubt.

Four iPhone SE 2022 phones on a blue and pink background

The iPhone SE 4 could get a surprising (and speedy) first for an Apple device

By Alex Blake published

A new report claims that the iPhone SE 4 will be the first device to bear Apple’s custom-made 5G modem.

An iPhone on a red background

Apple may bring a guest mode to your iPhone, helping to protect its secrets

By Alex Blake published

A new patent suggests Apple is working on an iOS guest mode that could keep your files safe from other users.

iPhone SE (2022) unboxed

The iPhone SE 4 is reportedly almost ready – here’s what you can expect

By Alex Blake published

A new report says that Apple’s iPhone SE 4 will launch in early 2025 with a range of major upgrades.

Dynamic Island on an orange background

The iPhone 16 Pro Max can charge faster than ever – if you do it right

By Alex Blake published

A new report has put the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s battery charging through its paces, and the results are fascinating.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max REVIEW

The results are in: the iPhone 16 Pro Max is Apple’s battery champ

By Alex Blake published

The iPhone 16 range has shown remarkable battery life improvements, according to new benchmarks.

Close-up of woman using AirPods Pro 2

Future AirPods could include a vital health-tracking feature

By Alex Blake published

A new patent suggests that future AirPods could help detect heart problems when you wear them.

Google Maps on two iPhone 12 Pro devices sitting side by side.

Google Maps will now warn you about businesses with fake reviews

By Alex Blake published

You can now see warnings in Google Maps when a business has had fake reviews detected and removed.

Nothing OS 3.0 being demonstrated on a Nothing Phone.

Nothing OS 3.0 just got previewed with a bunch of interesting new features

By Alex Blake published

Nothing has shared a sneak peek of Nothing OS 3.0 and a raft of its new features that are coming in October.

Apple's Craig Federighi demonstrating the iPhone Mirroring feature in macOS Sequoia and iOS 18 at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2024.

You can now use Apple’s best iPhone Mirroring feature on your Mac and iPhone

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s iPhone Mirroring feature has just enabled drag and drop in the latest iOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1 betas.

An iPhone and an Android phone side-by-side

Apple's RCS messaging on iOS is beset by security issues, but a fix is in the works

By Alex Blake published

Apple has enabled RCS messaging in iOS 18 and it’s not as private or secure as other apps – but a fix is coming.

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

The iPhone SE 4 and next iPads could bring significant 5G and Wi-Fi changes – here’s why

By Alex Blake published

Apple devices could get quicker 5G and Wi-Fi connectivity as soon as 2025, a new report has claimed.

The HHKB Studio mechanical keyboard against a blue background

HHKB Studio review: a curious experiment that misses the mark

By Alex Blake published

You’ve never used a keyboard like the HHKB Studio – but is that a good thing?

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Hands on

Apple has a clever new way to save your bricked iPhone 16 – no Mac required

By Alex Blake published

You can now wirelessly restore a bricked iPhone 16 that’s running iOS 18, without the need for a separate Mac or PC.

Mac mini (M1, 2020) on a table

Apple drops strong hint about its Mac mini redesign – here’s what we know

By Alex Blake published

Recently updated code has just revealed a big change coming to the Mac mini this October.

An iPad Air 13-inch 2024 on a table next to two iPad Pros

iPadOS 18 is available right now – 5 new things it brings to your iPad, including the new Calculator app

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s iPadOS 18 brings a wealth of great new features. Here are five of our favorite additions that you can try today.

A phone showing an 18 logo

iOS 18 is just days away – here’s the full Apple list of new features coming to your iPhone

By Alex Blake published

Apple has revealed the full list of everything that’s coming to iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, and there are a few surprises inside.

The Lofree Flow Lite mechanical keyboard against a blue background.

Lofree Flow Lite review: A cheaper take on premium

By Alex Blake published

Lofree has trimmed down its Flow keyboard to produce the Flow Lite. Is its lower price worth your cash?

The Playback Speed menu in Apple's Photos app running in iOS 18 on an iPhone 16 Pro.

Apple is bringing a great video editing feature to any iPhone that can run iOS 18

By Alex Blake published

Want to edit the playback speed of your iPhone videos? You can do it with any iOS 18 phone, not just the iPhone 16.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro HANDS ON

Goodbye, smashed screens? iPhone 16 front glass is now 50% stronger, according to Apple

By Alex Blake published

The iPhone 16’s Ceramic Shield is twice as strong as the front glass on any other smartphone, Apple claims.

iPhone 16

The iPhone 16 has a major wireless charging boost that Apple barely mentioned

By Alex Blake published

The iPhone 16 range can charge up to 50% within 30 minutes thanks to a new 25W MagSafe upgrade.

An iPhone in a FineWoven case displaying scuffs and scratches

There’s more proof Apple will kill off its FineWoven cases at today's iPhone 16 event

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s ill-fated FineWoven iPhone cases could soon be ditched, with another leaker claiming they’re on the way out.

The Boox Go 6 ereader.

Looking for a Kindle alternative? This new super-thin rival has the Google Play Store for Android apps

By Alex Blake published

The Boox Go 6 is a slimline ereader that packs in a crisp display, long battery life and Android compatibility.

Microsoft presenting Surface Laptop and Surface Pro devices.

CoPilot+ PCs could finally get more affordable soon – here’s what's coming

By Alex Blake published

We may have just got a sneak peek at the next generation of Copilot+ PCs thanks to a leaked Snapdragon slide.

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