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

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Launch

A popular Final Fantasy game on iOS has just been surprisingly shut down – here’s how to get a refund

By Alex Blake published 14 February 25

Square Enix has abruptly shut down Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles on iOS. Here's why and how to get a refund.

A hand holding an iPad, an iPhone SE sitting on a table, and a MacBook sitting on a red cushion

Apple event rumors – here’s when we could see the iPhone SE 4, MacBook Air M4 and more

By Alex Blake last updated 13 February 25

The Apple rumors are flying ahead of possible launches for the iPhone SE 4 and M4 MacBook Air – here's when they could land and how likely we think an Apple Spring event is.

New iPad Air and iPad 11 edge closer to launch – here’s when to expect them

By Alex Blake published 12 February 25

The iPad Air and 10.9-inch iPad could soon get a refresh, a new report claims.

The MacBook Air M3 sitting on a red sofa

Fresh M4 MacBook Air rumors point to an imminent launch, but it could be a modest update

By Alex Blake published 11 February 25

Apple’s M4 MacBook Air has had its chip identifier number revealed, suggesting its launch is imminent.

How to customize Camera Control on your iPhone 16: change click speed, lock exposure, and more

By Alex Blake published 8 February 25

The iPhone’s Camera Control can be customized to work better for you. Here’s how you do it.

Apple’s new Invites app gives iCloud Plus subscribers an easier way to organize parties – and Android fans are invited too

iOS 19 could give our iPhones a long-awaited redesign, according to the new Invites and leaked Camera apps

By Alex Blake published 7 February 25

The design of Apple’s Invites app could hint at what we will see when iOS 19 launches

A folding iPad concept, with an Apple Pencil magnetically attached to the top edge.

Apple’s foldable iPhone specs hinted at in fresh leak – here are 5 things to expect

By Alex Blake published 6 February 25

A leak has highlighted a range of details for Apple’s foldable iPhone, well before it’s supposed release date.

The Nomad Universal Cable for Apple Watch being used to charge Apple devices.

This new Apple Watch and USB-C charging cable looks like my ultimate travel accessory, but I’m less keen on the price

By Alex Blake published 5 February 25

Nomad’s Universal Cable for Apple Watch can charge both an iPhone and a Watch at the same time.

Apple's Craig Federighi opens a MacBook Air laptop at Apple's November 2020 Apple silicon launch event.

Sick of your MacBook starting when you open the lid? Apple has just revealed a fix

By Alex Blake published 4 February 25

Apple has published a support article detailing how you can stop your MacBook from turning on when you open the lid.

Apple tipped to give us new ‘Confetti’ iCloud feature, but we’re still stuck with a measly 5GB storage

By Alex Blake published 3 February 25

Apple may be about to launch Confetti, a new iCloud feature for managing invitations.

Google’s incredibly lifelike AI can now call businesses for you – here’s how to use it

By Alex Blake published 31 January 25

Google’s Ask for Me AI can get vital business info for you with a quick phone call.

A laptop screen showing Google's Block Breaker game

Don’t play this new Block Breaker game in Google Search – I’m already hopelessly addicted to the nostalgia

By Alex Blake published 30 January 25

A new secret game has been added to Google, and it’s incredibly fun to play.

Apple might be testing Starlink satellite connectivity for select iPhone users

By Alex Blake published 29 January 25

Starlink could be coming to the iPhone, according to the latest report from Bloomberg.

Can't update your older Apple Watch? Apple may have just accidentally broken updates for it

By Alex Blake published 28 January 25

A recent tweak from Apple might have broken updates for older Apple Watch models.

A mock up of an Apple HomePod hub based on the Amazon Echo Show 10 sitting on a kitchen table

Apple’s HomePod hub tipped to be its biggest launch of 2025 – here are 3 things it needs to beat Amazon and Google

By Alex Blake published 27 January 25

Apple will launch a smart home hub with a seven-inch display this year, a new report claims.

CarPlay 2 is officially delayed, but Apple says ‘several’ car makers are still working on it

By Alex Blake published 24 January 25

Apple says CarPlay 2 is still in development but has conceded that the system is delayed.

A person uses a MacBook Air connected to two external Apple Studio Displays.

The M4 MacBook Air could launch with a big display upgrade for multi-taskers

By Alex Blake published 23 January 25

The M4 MacBook Air might soon support two external monitors, all without you needing to close the lid.

iPhone 17 Air’s radical redesign teased in supposedly leaked images – but is it real?

By Alex Blake published 22 January 25

New images purportedly depicting the iPhone 17 Air have emerged, but we’re doubtful.

Canon's new free app is an easy way to livestream with up to three iPhones or iPads

By Alex Blake published 21 January 25

Canon’s Live Switcher Mobile app may help streamers manage complex setups from a single phone.

The iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) with keyboard and stylus

The iPad Air may soon get high-end Magic Keyboard goodness borrowed from the iPad Pro

By Alex Blake published 20 January 25

A new Magic Keyboard for iPad is on the horizon, a fresh report claims.

A person holding the 15-inch MacBook Air at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2023.

The rumored OLED MacBook Air delays are no bad thing – the last thing I want is a price hike

By Alex Blake published 17 January 25

The OLED MacBook Air might be delayed until 2029, but that could actually be a good thing.

The iPhone 17 Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim could both come with one main drawback

By Alex Blake published 16 January 25

The iPhone 17 Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim might struggle for battery life, a new rumor claims.

A car dashboard showing the next generation Apple CarPlay

Here’s what Apple’s CarPlay 2 looks like, according to leaked screenshots

By Alex Blake published 15 January 25

Apple’s CarPlay 2 has apparently just been revealed in screenshots posted to X.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra hands on handheld front angled lock screen

Samsung Galaxy phones get big Trade-In boost – you’ll soon be able to sell without buying a new one

By Alex Blake published 14 January 25

Samsung’s trade-in program has just been improved, with better terms and year-round eligibility

Man holding a mobile phone with warning notification and spam message icon

Scammers have a new phishing trick for iPhone users – here’s how to avoid falling victim

By Alex Blake published 13 January 25

Phishers are getting creative with a new way to target scam victims on their iPhones.

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