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

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.

The Coros Nomad smartwatch.

Coros introduces Nomad, and it’s the cheaper Garmin Instinct 3 rival I’ve been waiting for

By Alex Blake published

The Coros Nomad smartwatch is designed for rugged outdoor sports and activities.

A person holding an iPhone running iOS 26.

This iOS 26 upgrade could make your iPhone feel much faster, but there’s a catch

By Alex Blake published

The latest iOS 26 public beta update improves app opening and closing times

A photographer using a MacBook Pro in the field.

Apple could soon bring 5G to the MacBook and I’m starting to love the idea – here's why

By Alex Blake published

Apple is apparently testing an upcoming 5G MacBook, macOS Tahoe code suggests – and I hope it finally becomes reality.

One of the best keyboard picks against a techradar background

The best keyboard in 2025: top picks for full-size, TKL, and more

By Marcus Mears III last updated

Updated The best keyboard for you may be full-size, mini, clicky, or quiet - whatever you like, we've rounded up the best of the best in one place.

The Cassette iOS app on an iPhone.

This glorious iPhone app brings back the lost joy of watching family VHS tapes – only with your forgotten smartphone videos

By Alex Blake published

Cassette is a VHS-themed iOS app that puts a retro spin on your old videos.

iPhone 14 Pro Max review Notification Center

iPhone 17 Pro’s latest rumored upgrade could give phone calls a big boost – here’s how

By Alex Blake published

Apple is working to improve the iPhone 17 Pro’s antenna design, a new report claims

The leaked M4 MacBook Pro, as shown in a video by YouTuber Romancev768.

MacBook screens can be broken with a simple greeting card, viral TikTok video warns – and Apple has explained the reason why

By Alex Blake published

There’s one thing that can quickly break your laptop’s screen, but there are ways to avert it.

MacBook Pro 14-inch on a table in an office

I love my M1 MacBook Pro and have never considered upgrading it, but these new M6 rumors might just change my mind

By Alex Blake published

The M6 MacBook Pro is rumored to be a major step up, and it could keep me happy for years.

Supposedly leaked images of the Google Pixel Watch 4 smartwatch.

Google’s Pixel Watch 4 reportedly revealed in a massive leak just weeks ahead of launch

By Alex Blake published

A huge leak has unveiled the Google Pixel Watch 4’s upcoming features weeks ahead of its launch.

GPT-5

GPT-5 is coming to Apple Intelligence soon, but it won’t solve Apple’s biggest AI problem

By Alex Blake published

ChatGPT’s GPT-5 model will arrive on Apple devices when iOS 26 launches next month.

An iPhone 16 Pro showing its storage capacity.

The iPhone 17 Pro’s rumored price hike could be softened by a much-needed storage upgrade

By Alex Blake published

A new rumor says the iPhone 17 Pro could get more storage and a $50 price rise.

The iOS 26 beta 5 update being downloaded onto an iPhone 16 Pro.

Don’t buy an Apple Watch Ultra – a new Ultra 3 model is coming with a display upgrade, according to this new iOS 26 leak

By Alex Blake published

iOS 26 beta 5 has launched with new features, and it also hints at the Apple Watch Ultra 3’s display.

iPhone being updated

Forget iOS 26 – update your iPhone to iOS 18.6 now to keep it safe from these security threats

By Alex Blake published

Apple’s iOS 18.6 update contains several important security fixes to protect your iPhone.

Apple iPhone 16 Review

iPhone 17 Air leak reveals wafer-thin battery, but its stamina may not be as bad as you think

By Alex Blake published

A new leak claims to show photos of the iPhone 17 Air’s slimline battery.

A person using an Apple Watch.

Apple just made this classic Apple Watch obsolete, but it might not be the one you think

By Alex Blake published

Apple has marked the Apple Watch Series 1 as obsolete, meaning you can no longer get official repair parts.

Apple Siri

Apple’s rumored ChatGPT rival could fix the thing I hate most about Siri – and it can’t come soon enough

By Alex Blake published

Apple is working on adding AI chatbot powers to Siri, a new report claims – and that would fix my biggest frustration with its voice assistant.

Students using Apple devices in a classroom.

Best Apple devices for students: kit yourself out for college for less

By Alex Blake published

We’ve found all the best Apple iPhones, Macs, iPads and accessories for students heading back to school.

New Siri features infused with Apple Intelligence being demonstrated at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2024.

Frustrated Siri users claim the voice assistant is becoming unusable, as a relaxed Tim Cook says Apple is ‘making good progress’ on its 2026 reboot

By Alex Blake published

Tim Cook says Apple is “making good progress” on its Siri overhaul, but users are running out of patience.

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