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

The new iPad Air M3 is good value – but I’d still buy this iPad Pro model instead

By Alex Blake published 5 March 25

Upgrading the M3 iPad Air puts it close to the iPad Pro, which offers more for almost the same price.

iPhone 16e teardown reveals major battery bonus – and repairability that matches the iPhone 16 series

By Alex Blake published 4 March 25

Apple’s iPhone 16e earned a respectable repairability score in iFixit’s latest report.

New iPads could be hot on the heels of Apple’s imminent M4 MacBook Air upgrade

By Alex Blake published 3 March 25

Apple could upgrade the iPad Air and 10.9-inch iPad soon after the M4 MacBook Air launches.

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

How to use Apple Invites: creating and responding to invitations on iPhone

By Alex Blake published 3 March 25

Find out how to create events and respond to them with Apple’s new Invites app.

This Find My exploit lets hackers track any Bluetooth device – here’s how you can stay safe

By Alex Blake published 28 February 25

Apple’s Find My network can now be tricked to let hackers stalk any Bluetooth item.

Colorware's AirPods Retro designs for the Apple AirPods Pro 2.

Give your AirPods a dose of retro chic with Colorware’s pricey earphone redesigns

By Alex Blake published 27 February 25

You can now get AirPods in a range of retro-inspired designs, but they don’t come cheap.

Swann MaxRanger 4k doorbell being pressed

Apple tipped to launch smart doorbell with both Face ID and MagSafe – here's how it could work

By Alex Blake published 26 February 25

Apple’s rumored smart doorbell might feature MagSafe, but it’s unclear how this would be used.

iOS 18.4: 5 new features to expect, including Ambient Music and Photos filtering

By Alex Blake published 25 February 25

There are plenty of new features to look forward to in iOS 18.4. Here are five of the best.

New leak hints at Apple AirTag 2 release window – here’s what to expect

By Alex Blake published 25 February 25

Apple’s AirTag 2 could be just a few months away from launching, according to a leak on X.

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

Don’t buy a MacBook Air – a new M4 version is tipped to land within weeks

By Alex Blake published 24 February 25

Apple is preparing to launch a new M4 MacBook Air in March, a report claims.

The M4 MacBook Air’s performance scores just leaked – and they suggest it’ll be a solid upgrade

By Alex Blake published 21 February 25

A benchmark for the M4 MacBook Air has appeared online, spilling its performance secrets.

The front and back of an iPhone 16e on a blue and violet background

iPhone 16e specs show it’s missing 3 key camera features – including the latest Photographic Styles

By Alex Blake published 20 February 25

The iPhone 16e is exciting in many ways, but it lacks a few key features for photographers.

Three iPhones side-by-side with the Google Lens search feature being shown on each.

Google Lens just got a time-saving upgrade on your iPhone – here’s how it works

By Alex Blake published 19 February 25

Google Lens is getting gesture support, making it easier and quicker to search in the Google and Chrome apps.

MacBook Pro 16-inch (2023) in use in a studio

The MacBook Pro could get Apple’s M5 chip before the iPad Pro, but don’t expect groundbreaking changes

By Alex Blake published 18 February 25

Apple will bring its new M5 chip to the MacBook Pro before the iPad Pro, according to a new report.

Three iPhones on a green and blue background showing trails on Apple Maps

Apple Maps could soon get one of Google Maps' worst features – and I may have to move elsewhere

By Alex Blake published 17 February 25

Apple Maps might soon come with built-in ads, a move that could make it a whole lot worse.

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.

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.

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