Articles by 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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Xbox Game Pass review

By Lloyd Coombes published 28 March 23

Editor's Choice

A growing lineup of quality titles makes Xbox Game Pass a no-brainer for gamers on the Xbox platform.

Fortnite building tips: your guide to becoming a master builder

By Lloyd Coombes last updated 9 February 23

Guide Unleash your inner architect with these Fortnite building tips, guaranteed to help you ace your builds and seize victory.

Why the iOS Health app is more important than you realize

By Lloyd Coombes published 15 January 23

iOS’ Health app is full of tricks and data. Here’s why you should keep an eye on it.

6 cheap gym bag essentials and workout gadgets you need this year

By Lloyd Coombes published 4 January 23

Get Fit for '23 Kickstart your New Years' resolutions by ensuring you're well-equipped for success, for less.

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How to spend less time on your phone in 2023

By Lloyd Coombes published 2 January 23

Get Fit for '23 Cut the ties with your smartphone and form healthy habits in 2023 with iOS' Screen Time and Android’s Digital Wellbeing.

How to install Proton GE on Steam Deck to get unsupported games working

By Lloyd Coombes published 31 December 22

Improve game compatibility by updating the Proton compatibility layer of your Steam Deck.

These are the five-star running shoes I want to buy in 2023

By Lloyd Coombes published 28 December 22

Opinion Looking to get into running this year? Here are the running shoes I'm keeping an eye out for in 2023.

This year's Garmin running watch releases ranked

By Lloyd Coombes published 26 December 22

Listicle From the Garmin Forerunner 955 to the Instinct Crossover, here’s our favorite running watch releases this year.

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Save $300 on the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra before the year's out

By Lloyd Coombes published 24 December 22

Grab one of the finest Android handsets with a $300 discount on Amazon.

Save $1,000 on the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max with Verizon, right now

By Lloyd Coombes published 24 December 22

Get the latest iPhone now with a huge trade-in offer from Verizon.

Don't buy an iPad Pro this Christmas without seeing this deal first

By Lloyd Coombes published 22 December 22

Amazon's latest deals let you double your iPad Pro storage for just $30.

Save over $160 on the Pixel 7 Pro and other latest Google Pixels on Amazon

By Lloyd Coombes published 22 December 22

Save over $160 on the Pixel 7 Pro at Amazon, with discounts on the Pixel 7 and Pixel 6a, too.

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Save on OnePlus 5G phones in Amazon’s latest Christmas deals

By Lloyd Coombes published 22 December 22

Amazon has cut the prices of OnePlus devices, including the excellent 10T and 10 Pro, ahead of Christmas.

How to bypass Captchas thanks to this useful feature in iOS 16

By Lloyd Coombes published 10 December 22

iOS 16 can bypass CAPTCHAs with a little-known setting change. Here’s how it works.

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Best iPhone 13 Pro Max cases of 2026: how to protect Apple's most expensive phone

By Lloyd Coombes last updated 6 December 22

Some of the finest cases for some of Apple’s big, expensive phones.

How to create and personalize your best iOS 16 Lock Screen for your iPhone

By Lloyd Coombes published 5 December 22

iOS 16 adds customizable lock screens - so we're running through how to make the most of them.

iOS 16 problems: How to solve the biggest issues on your iPhone

By Lloyd Coombes published 4 December 22

iOS 16 is available to a bunch of iPhones - so we've grouped together the biggest issues that are solvable.

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Apple Black Friday Shopping Event: the good, the bad and the missing deals

By Lloyd Coombes published 20 November 22

The Apple Shopping Event returns for Black Friday – here are the deals to look out for, and the ones to ignore.

How to use Live Text in iOS 16 for your iPhone

By Lloyd Coombes published 19 November 22

Here’s how to grab text from images and videos using Live Text.

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Black Friday smartwatch deals make the Apple Watch 8 an easy pick

By Lloyd Coombes published 16 November 22

The Apple Watch Series 8 only costs a bit more than the Series 7 with Black Friday deals and is worth the upgrade

Is the new iPad worth buying if you can find a cheaper Black Friday tablet deal?

By Lloyd Coombes published 15 November 22

Apple’s latest iPad is here, but is it worth buying ahead of discounted Black Friday offers on other models?

Two weight loss gadgets to help you transition from walking to running

By Lloyd Coombes published 15 November 22

Ready to step up your training? Here are the best ways to give yourself an extra advantage.

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Warzone tips: 10 things to know before you play

By Lloyd Coombes last updated 14 November 22

Guide Looking for Warzone tips? You're in the right place because our handy hints will have you raking in the kills in no time as you duke it out on Caldera.

Fitbit's new wearables are now available in India

How to cancel Fitbit Premium

By Lloyd Coombes published 7 November 22

how to Fitbit Premium is a great fitness tool, but should you decide to leave the platform, it’s not obvious how to cancel.

Five features you need to try in macOS 13 Ventura

By Lloyd Coombes published 27 October 22

macOS Ventura will make your Mac feel fresh once again, so here's some features to check out now that it's here.

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