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

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.

A person using the ESR Geo Digital Pencil with an iPad.

Want a cheaper Apple Pencil for your iPad? This $30 alternative comes with Find My tracking

By Alex Blake published 10 January 25

Want a more affordable Apple Pencil alternative? ESR has you covered with the $30 Geo Digital Pencil.

A person holding an iPhone with the SanDisk Creator Phone SSD attached to it.

Want to boost your iPhone storage by 2TB? SanDisk and ShiftCam's affordable little SSDs could be for you

By Alex Blake published 9 January 25

SanDisk and ShiftCam have launched new iPhone SSDs that boost your storage for a reasonable price.

This awesome E Ink poster frame looks like the future of wall art, if you can stomach the price tag

By Alex Blake published 8 January 25

The PocketBook InkPoster is a gorgeous (if expensive) way to display art on your walls.

Is your iPhone listening to you for ads? Apple confirms Siri data has ‘never been sold to anyone’

By Alex Blake published 7 January 25

Apple says your Siri data is never sold to advertisers, despite a $95 million lawsuit’s claims.

Your iPhone could soon measure your stress levels, thanks to this hormone-testing stick

By Alex Blake published 6 January 25

The Eli Health Hormometer aims to gauge stress levels, reproductive health and more by analyzing your saliva.

I switched from an iPhone 12 Pro to an iPhone 16 Pro – here are 5 things I love and 3 disappointments

By Alex Blake published 29 December 24

The iPhone 16 Pro is a huge upgrade over my old iPhone 12 Pro – here’s everything I love (and some things I don’t).

The Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K gaming mouse against a blue background.

Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K: Everyday excellence

By Alex Blake published 27 December 24

Razer’s popular Basilisk mouse has been tuned up and improved with the Basilisk V3 Pro 35K, and it’s an excellent choice if you need an ergonomic gaming mouse.

DJI Mini 4K drone in flight with generated background

DJI drones escape US ban for now, but clouds continue to loom for 2025

By Alex Blake published 19 December 24

DJI drones have escaped an immediate US ban but could be blocked in the future.

The Elevation Labs TimeCapsule case for the Apple AirTag.

Sick of your AirTags dying on you? This new accessory gives them a decade-long battery life

By Alex Blake published 19 December 24

The TimeCapsule from Elevation Labs could extend your AirTags’ life by a decade.

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

Apple Maps edges closer to Google Maps on the web with its take on Street View

By Alex Blake published 18 December 24

The Look Around feature in Apple Maps is now available on the web

The iPad mini’s rebirth continues – with an OLED version strongly rumored for 2026

By Alex Blake published 17 December 24

The iPad mini could get an OLED upgrade that would continue its impressive rise.

Two Android phones on a blue and green background showing document scanning

Google Drive gets major document scanning boost on Android to tempt you from Adobe Scan

By Alex Blake published 17 December 24

Google Drive will soon be able to automatically fix up your scanned images on Android.

These are the most downloaded iPhone and iPad apps of 2024 – including a controversial top free choice

By Alex Blake published 16 December 24

Apple has revealed the most popular apps and games for iPhone and iPad – and there are a few surprises.

AirTag 2 upgrade could bring significant improvements to Apple’s trackers

By Alex Blake published 16 December 24

Apple’s AirTag 2 might offer triple the tracking range of its predecessor, a report claims.

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