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

A Spatial Scene 3D wallpaper in iOS 26 demonstrated on an iPhone at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2025.

I love this hidden iOS 26 feature, and it’s made my Lock Screen better than ever

By Alex Blake published

iOS 26 has a new Spatial Scenes feature that adds a 3D effect to your photo wallpapers.

Woman using Apple iPad pro 2018 on home business desk table

Apple could soon launch a touchscreen MacBook Pro – and I hate what that means for the company’s laptops

By Alex Blake published

A touchscreen MacBook could land next year, but I’m concerned about what that means for Apple.

Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K) with iPhone

Anker's power bank recall hits almost half a million batteries – here's how to check if you're affected and what to do

By Alex Blake published

The extent of Anker’s power bank recall has been revealed, with almost 500,000 units potentially affected. Here's how to check if your battery is one of them.

A laptop screen showing Google's app for Windows

Hate Windows Search? Google's new Spotlight-style app could finally be the fix you need

By Alex Blake published

Google’s new Windows app offers desktop search and Google Lens functionality for your PC.

Three photos of iPhones running iOS 26 with the Liquid Glass material

Should you upgrade to iOS 26? Some iPhone owners are already regretting it – here’s why

By Alex Blake published

iOS 26 is now available, but some people regret installing it on their iPhones – here are the main reasons why and the case for waiting.

An Apple Watch displaying a hypertension alert in watchOS 26.

The Apple Watch’s new hypertension upgrade lands in watchOS 26 today – here’s why it’s a big deal and which models are compatible

By Alex Blake published

watchOS 26 can now detect hypertension and chronic high blood pressure from your wrist.

A person holding an iPhone running iOS 26.

iOS 26 lands today – here’s exactly when it’s coming to your iPhone, and which models are compatible

By Alex Blake published

The iOS 26 update launches today. Here’s when and how to download it on your iPhone.

The iPhone 17 range.

Can’t decide which iPhone 17 color to pre-order? These are the most popular shades, according to you

By Alex Blake published

We polled TechRadar readers to see which iPhone 17 colors they liked the most – here are the results.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max HANDS ON

Leaked benchmarks show the iPhone 17 Pro is the fastest phone around, and it’s not even close

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s A19 Pro chip could be the fastest mobile chip on the market, leaked benchmarks indicate.

The Apple Fitness app showing the creation of a custom workout.

Love custom watchOS workouts? Apple has brought a small change to your Apple Watch that could make a big difference

By Alex Blake published

iOS 26 and watchOS 26 now let you create custom Apple Watch workouts on your iPhone.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus Review

The iPhone’s Camera Control button is too fiddly, but this iOS 26 fix could make it more popular

By Alex Blake published

You can now disable the Camera Control’s advanced features when setting up a new iPhone in iOS 26 – and that could make it easier to use.

A hand holding the iPhone 17 Pro Max

Apple says the iPhone Air will offer MacBook Pro performance – but how true is that?

By Alex Blake published

The A19 Pro chip allows the iPhone to offer MacBook Pro levels of performance, Apple says. But is that really the case?

The iPhone 17 camera system in a range of colors.

9 hidden iPhone 17 features that Apple didn’t mention – and there’s good news and bad

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s Awe Dropping event failed to mention several big changes coming to the iPhone 17 range.

The earbuds for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 held next to each other

Hoping for big AirPods Pro 3 changes? Last-minute rumors suggest you could be disappointed

By Alex Blake published

The AirPods Pro 3 headphones may not get significant audio improvements at Apple’s Awe Dropping event – here's what to expect.

The Apple iPhone 14 charging on a green background

iPhone 17 leak may have revealed every battery spec – and there are a few juicy surprises

By Alex Blake published

A leaker has revealed battery capacities for the complete iPhone 17 lineup.

Studio Display in a photo studio

There’s one thing that Apple must fix in the next Studio Display, and it could benefit gamers and creatives alike

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s Studio Display needs a refresh rate update. With a new model coming soon, I’m hoping for progress.

The Mac Pro, AirPods Max headphones and Apple Studio Display

These 5 Apple products are stuck in limbo and desperately need an upgrade – here's what to expect

By Alex Blake published

There are five products that Apple hasn’t updated in years. Will they be fixed, or are they stuck in limbo forever?

A render of the iPhone 17 Pro in various colors.

Apple might launch an intriguing new iPhone 17 accessory – but something makes me think it’s fake

By Alex Blake published

A new iPhone 17 leak might reveal a new strap accessory, but it also raises serious questions.

The AI-powered Writing Help feature in WhatsApp.

WhatsApp’s new AI-powered writing helper could help you avert another awkward conversation disaster

By Alex Blake published

WhatsApp is rolling out an artificial intelligence writing helper that can check and rephrase your texts.

Apple September 9, 2025 Event Invite

Apple’s iPhone 17 invite analyzed – what it tells us, plus 3 things you shouldn't expect to see at the show

By Alex Blake published

Apple has sent out invitations to its iPhone event this September – here’s what we’ve learned.

Garmin Fenix 8 watch on wrist of tattooed male

Garmin Fenix 8 users are getting loads of new features for free – including one it should have had at launch

By Alex Blake published

Garmin has updated the Fenix 8 smartwatch with a huge range of new features.

iPhone 15 Pro FineWoven case

The iPhone 17 could get these leaked TechWoven cases, but Apple fans still miss its old leather cases

By Alex Blake published

A leaker has posted images of what they claim is Apple’s upcoming TechWoven iPhone case.

The satellite connectivity feature of the Google Pixel Watch 4.

Google’s Pixel Watch 4 just beat Apple to a lifesaving satellite trick – here’s how it works

By Alex Blake published

The Google Pixel Watch 4 comes with emergency satellite connectivity, beating Apple to this new feature – here's how it works in practice.

The Apple Mac mini with M4 chip.

The rumored M5 Pro Mac mini could be the perfect little gaming box, and I can’t wait to try it

By Alex Blake published

The M5 Mac mini might be the device that finally convinces me to say goodbye to the M1.

The Messages app in iOS 26 showing a filter menu.

Apple Messages is finally getting a feature it’s needed for years in iOS 26

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s Messages app is getting two important new features in iOS 26.

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