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

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 1 November 25

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 24 October 25

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 21 October 25

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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Best email app for iPhone of 2025

By Lloyd Coombes last updated 23 September 25

We list the best alternative email apps for iOS, to make it simple and easy to manage your emails using third-party app options.

Halo Spartans in red and blue armor walk across a steamy landscape, with pink liquid on the ground

Fortnite creators can soon sell their own items and pay to advertise them

By Lloyd Coombes published 19 September 25

Fortnite creators will be able to sell items for V-Bucks directly from their island in the coming months, and keep 100% of the revenue for the first year.

Naoki Yoshida, better known as Yoshi-P, has reassured fans that he's not done with Final Fantasy 14 yet – and he's not bored of working on it either

By Lloyd Coombes published 19 September 25

Naoki Yoshida, better known as Yoshi-P, is a busy man, but has confirmed he's still committed to Final Fantasy 14 so fans can rest easy.

Battlefield 6 will let console players avoid PC crossplay to prevent cheaters ruining everyone's good time

By Lloyd Coombes published 18 September 25

Battlefield 6 has revamped aim assist on console and the option to avoid crossplay with PC players.

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A US retailer may have leaked the Xbox ROG Ally's price – and it's better than we thought

By Lloyd Coombes published 18 September 25

The new Xbox handheld, developed by Asus, could finally have a price - less than a month before launch.

Rumored Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake will reportedly ditch a major feature of the original game – and some fans aren't happy

By Lloyd Coombes published 17 September 25

Ubisoft could be scrapping one part of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag for its remake, and fans are divided.

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The PS5 Dualsense update I've waited months for is finally here - here's all you need to know

By Lloyd Coombes published 17 September 25

Your Dualsense just got a lot more capable when it comes to working with multiple devices. Here's how.

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Sony reveals that physical software only accounted for 3% of PlayStation sales in the last year, only further fuelling the fire that the PS6 will continue the embrace of digital gaming

By Lloyd Coombes published 16 September 25

Physical game sales on PS5 are seemingly going the way of the Dodo, as Sony releases some staggering statistics in its corporate report.

Battlefield 6 will be better for everyone thanks to the Xbox Series S

By Lloyd Coombes published 15 September 25

Battlefield 6 was optimized for the limited resources of the Xbox Series S, and that should make the experience better for everyone.

If you're hankering to play Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade on Switch 2, then be warned: it's massive and will be a Game Key card

By Lloyd Coombes published 15 September 25

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade comes in at 90GB on Switch 2, meaning it'll take up a ton of storage - especially since its physical edition is a Game Key card.

Amid a tidal wave of performance complaints on PC, the first Borderlands 4 patch has arrived to address stability – but no one knows what it does

By Lloyd Coombes published 15 September 25

Good news, PC fans: Borderlands 4 just got a patch to help with optimization. Still, with no patch notes, it's hard to work out how it does that.

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Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Apple Watch Ultra 2: Should you upgrade right away?

By Lloyd Coombes published 9 September 25

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 has been announced, but is it worth the upgrade? Here's our take on Apple's latest rugged watches.

Some older Garmin smartwatches are suffering from screen problems – is yours affected?

By Lloyd Coombes published 9 September 25

Your Garmin smartwatch could see (if it hasn't already) some form of burn-in in the months to come. Here's what to look out for.

The iPad Pro just turned 10 – and that's why we might get a surprise new M5 version at today's Apple event

By Lloyd Coombes published 9 September 25

Could a new iPad Pro be announced at Apple's September event? The time is certainly ripe.

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NBA 2K26 feels like a course correction from last year’s controversial changes

By Lloyd Coombes published 6 September 25

Polishing the court to a sheen

I hope the Apple Watch Ultra 3 steals this essential Google Pixel Watch 4 feature, so I don't have to upgrade again so soon

By Lloyd Coombes published 6 September 25

Google's Pixel Watch is way ahead of Apple Watch in one regard, and I want to see the Cupertino firm respond this year.

The Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro is the cheap Garmin Fenix 8 Pro alternative I've been looking for

By Lloyd Coombes published 5 September 25

Amazfit's new rugged tracker is tougher than titanium and packs built-in GPS for under $400.

Strava redesigns its Apple Watch app – just days before the Series 11 launch

By Lloyd Coombes last updated 4 September 25

Strava just got a huge update on Apple Watch, only days before the new models in Apple's wearables line arrive.

I’ve played hundreds of hours of Helldivers 2 on PS5, and can confirm that it's just as great on Xbox

By Lloyd Coombes published 2 September 25

Helldivers 2 has dropped onto a new platform, but the Xbox version highlights some growing pains with Arrowhead’s megahit.

Coros Nomad vs Garmin Instinct 3: Rugged running watches compared side-by-side

By Lloyd Coombes published 1 September 25

The Garmin Instinct 3 and Coros Nomad are here, but which offers the best GPS running watch for your buck? We've got you covered with a full comparison

Polar reveals new details of its subscription-less, screen-less Whoop rival

By Lloyd Coombes published 30 August 25

Polar is getting very excited about its upcoming screenless, subscription-free fitness tracker going toe-to-toe with Whoop 5.0.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World.

Kirby and The Forgotten Land’s Star-Crossed World expansion is a Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade that’s well worth the money

By Lloyd Coombes published 27 August 25

It might not be the most challenging platformer around, but this updated version of Kirby and The Forgotten Land is worth playing.

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