Lloyd Coombes

Lloyd Coombes

Freelancer & Podcaster

Lloyd Coombes is a freelance tech and fitness writer for TechRadar. He's an expert in all things Apple as well as Computer and Gaming tech, with previous works published on TopTenReviews, Space.com, and Live Science. You'll find him regularly testing the latest MacBook or iPhone, but he spends most of his time writing about video games at Dexerto.

Articles by: Lloyd Coombes

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I just added a permanent Menu Bar to my iPad in iPadOS 27, and it's made my Apple tablet feel much more Mac-like

By Lloyd Coombes Published

I just discovered an iPadOS 27 setting that's changed the way I use my iPad.

Apple Watch Series 12
It's about time Apple got a Readiness score to compete with Fitbit and Garmin — but I'm disappointed it's not coming to the Series 11

By Lloyd Coombes Published

Apple’s latest smartwatches finally give me something I’ve wanted for years — but I’m not sure I can justify the upgrade yet.

Amazfit Active 3 Premium in black on wrist
Amazfit Active 3 Premium review — Premium performance, just without the price

By Lloyd Coombes Published

Editor's Choice

The Amazfit Active 3 Premium just hit new heights for the manufacturer, and should have rivals looking over their shoulders.

Amazfit Active 3, Oura Ring 5, google Fitbit Air
The 5 best fitness trackers we've seen so far this year, from Google and Garmin to sleeper hits from Amazfit

By Lloyd Coombes Published

We've sweated, ran, lifted and stretched while testing lots of fitness trackers this year — here are the 5 that made the cut

A phone on a pink and purple background showing the Fitbod app
'It’s no longer enough for an app to tell you what to do. People want to know why': Fitness app Fitbod's founder on the reason behind the AI fitness boom

By Lloyd Coombes Published

Allen Chen talks all things Fitbod, including what’s coming in the coming months.

BetterMe app images
I was bored of my usual fitness apps, but comprehensive fitness tracker BetterMe dwarfs them in terms of scale

By Lloyd Coombes Published

In the AI fitness race, BetterMe is doing things a little differently.

A Tarnished in Elden Ring fighting a Tree Sentinel
Best RPGs: unmissable role-playing games for PC and consoles, and we've reviewed them all

By Cat Bussell Last updated

Updated Whether you're a sci-fi fan or a fantasy buff, our list of the best RPGs will help you find your next great adventure.

A hand holding an iPhone 4 next to an image of iTunes featuring Katy Perry next to a U2 iPod
'You've tarnished Apple's reputation': 11 things Apple got horribly wrong over the past 50 years

By Lloyd Coombes Published

From rock band downloads to unreliable keyboards, here are the biggest Apple misfires in the last fifty years.

Transparent Dock icons in macOS 26 Tahoe.
I’ve been using Mac for decades - here are 5 new features in macOS Tahoe that I can’t live without

By Lloyd Coombes Published

macOS Tahoe is here, and it's bringing a whole host of fantastic new features. Here are my favorites.

A Marathon server slam promotional screenshot.
Marathon is a different kind of extraction shooter, and it won’t be for everyone

By Lloyd Coombes Published

We go hands-on with Marathon to find out whether it has what it takes to survive in the crowded live-service space.

Chris Hemsworth exercising in Centr gear
Marvel-ous: After 7 years, Chris Hemsworth's Centr app has quietly transformed into one of the best fitness platforms on mobile

By Lloyd Coombes Published

Recommended

I trained for 3 weeks using Centr, and Chris Hemsworth's dynamic fitness app had my muscles feeling Thor

The Workout Buddy feature in watchOS 26.
watchOS fitness apps need to make better use of the Apple Watch’s incredible user interface

By Lloyd Coombes Published

Apple Watch is over a decade old – so why are some apps not leaning into its strengths?

old man looking at phone while on laptop
Best email app for iPhone of 2026

By Lloyd Coombes Last updated

We list the best alternative email apps for iOS, to make it simple and easy to organize your emails with a different provider.

A laptop screen showing a 2026 planner on Notion
Notion isn't just a note-taking app – here are 5 ways I'm using it to run my life in 2026

By Lloyd Coombes Published

Notion has become an all-in-one app like no other – here’s why it’s worth a look in 2026, plus my favorite new tools.

Mario jumps to get a flower, Link holds up his right hand, and Samus unleashes a purple blast of energy from her left arm
Nintendo has a big 2026 ahead with the Switch 2 in full swing — here's why

By Lloyd Coombes Published

We look ahead to 2026 in Nintendo’s world, including games, possible hardware changes, and much, much more.

Xbox Game Pass promotional material featuring several Microsoft-owned characters - including Master Chief, Vault Boy, Doom Slayer, and a Minecraft golem bursting through a smart TV screen.
Everything we expect from Xbox in 2026, including Halo on PlayStation and the return of Fable

By Lloyd Coombes Published

Xbox’s 2026 is likely to be a major year, if not for the current generation, then for the next. Here are our predictions for what Microsoft's gaming arm will be up to next year.

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PlayStation’s 2026 is likely to be more of the same, and that’s no bad thing

By Lloyd Coombes Published

The year ahead for Sony looks promising, but will the publisher continue to lean on live-service titles? We predict what 2026 might have in store for PS5 and PlayStation.

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Xbox can’t wait to get out of 2025 and start talking about the next generation

By Lloyd Coombes Published

Microsoft priced itself out of the console market and started talking up the next generation.

The Nintendo Switch 2 console on a desk running Donkey Kong Bananza
The Switch 2 has had a brilliant first year, but cracks in performance are already starting to show

By Lloyd Coombes Published

Nintendo’s year was dominated by Switch 2 speculation and the arrival of the system, but there’s plenty more that happened, too.

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PS5
PlayStation in 2025 shows that Sony’s in cruise control, and that’s fine

By Lloyd Coombes Published

Sony’s year was, once again, pretty quiet - but the company still has this generation locked down.

Coros Nomad
Coros Nomad review: No, it’s not a Garmin, but it might even be better

By Lloyd Coombes Published

Recommended

Coros is going from strength to strength, and the Coros Nomad keeps that winning streak going. In fact, this might be one of the best value rugged smartwatches around.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max REVIEW
I switched from the iPhone 15 Pro to the iPhone 17 Pro, and I don't regret it – here's why

By Lloyd Coombes Published

I upgraded my iPhone when I probably didn't need to – here are the main changes in two years of Apple development.

Apple Watch Series 11 in person
I was ready to buy an Apple Watch Ultra 3 – here’s why I’m getting a Series 11 instead, for a fraction of the cost

By Lloyd Coombes Published

I'm going to save myself hundreds by downgrading to an Apple Watch Series 11 instead of upgrading to an Apple Watch Ultra 3 this year

Cloud, Tifa and Aerith stare at the Planetarium
The 20 best JRPGs to play in 2025

By Cat Bussell Last updated

Updated Our list of the best JRPGs will take you on fantastical journeys, full of memorable characters and iconic setpieces.

The Suunto Race 2 watch worn on a wrist displaying battery percentage
Suunto Race 2: A brighter and lighter watch makes for a serious Garmin contender

By Lloyd Coombes Published

The Suunto Race 2 picks up where its predecessor left off, with a brighter screen, lighter chassis, and a faster processor.

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