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

Is the iPhone 14 waterproof?

By Lloyd Coombes last updated 6 October 22

If you’re going for a workout in the rain, here’s all you need to know about the iPhone’s water resistance.

3 Fitbit Premium features you’re probably not using, but should be

By Lloyd Coombes published 28 September 22

Fitbit Premium is one of the company’s best features, but are you using it enough?

Does the iPhone 14 come with a charger?

By Lloyd Coombes published 11 September 22

Will your iPhone 14 purchase include a charger in the box? If not, what should you do?

The iPhone 14 lineup on a table in situ in an undisclosed Apple Store

Does the iPhone 14 have USB-C?

By Lloyd Coombes published 10 September 22

The iPhone 14 has been revealed, but does it have a USB-C connector or does it stick with Lightning? And which is better?

Apple Watch Ultra is everything I wanted the Series 8 to be

By Lloyd Coombes published 7 September 22

Opinion Apple’s Far Out event has been and gone, and the Apple Watch Ultra is the talk of the town.

3 features the Apple Watch Pro needs to steal from Garmin

By Lloyd Coombes published 7 September 22

Opinion The Apple Watch is incredibly popular, but a Pro variant could borrow these features from its rival.

Huawei Band 7

By Lloyd Coombes published 28 August 22

Review The Huawei Band 7 is a great-looking, comfortable fitness tracker with an impressively low price

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iPadOS 16.1 could change the game for students thanks to these apps

By Lloyd Coombes published 27 August 22

Back to School Students may want to turn the Macbooks and Windows laptops in for an iPad once iPadOS 16 launches - here's why.

Huawei Band 7 vs Fitbit Inspire 2

By Lloyd Coombes published 19 August 22

Versus The Fitbit Inspire 2 has new competition in the Huawei Band 7, but which reigns supreme?

The apps we can’t wait to use with Stage Manager on iPadOS 16

By Lloyd Coombes published 13 August 22

We've picked some apps that are going to be enhanced by Stage Manager once it arrives later this year.

Fitness tracker vs smartwatch: which is best for you?

By Lloyd Coombes published 13 August 22

Versus Fitness tracker vs smartwatch: which one you should buy, based on price, features and your fitness level

How to make the most of Spark on iOS and Android for beginners

By Lloyd Coombes published 23 August 22

Spark is one of the best email apps for iOS, iPadOS and macOS - here’s how to get started.

The biggest problem with Apple Watch sleep tracking

By Lloyd Coombes published 23 July 22

Opinion WatchOS 9 will make further changes to Apple Watch sleep tracking, but a hardware revision is desperately needed in one key area.

How to use the data from your sleep tracker

By Lloyd Coombes published 15 July 22

How to Most fitness trackers can give you sleep data, but how do you use that data to inform new lifestyle choices?

How to make the most of Apollo for Reddit on iOS and Android for beginners

By Lloyd Coombes published 29 June 22

Reddit Ditch the official Reddit client and catch up with your communities using Apollo.

Call of Duty: Warzone review

By Lloyd Coombes last updated 14 June 22

Editor's Choice

Call of Duty: Warzone is a new contender to the battle royale crown, but it’s still likely to give Fortnite more of a run for its money than Blackout ever could.

WWDC 2022: Five fitness features the Apple Watch needs in watchOS 9

By Lloyd Coombes published 3 June 22

WWDC 2022 While Apple Watch is a great fitness tracker, there’s more that can be done for exercise enthusiasts.

iPhone XR against a dark blue background and iPhone 11 against a yellow background

iPhone 11 vs iPhone XR: which iPhone is made for you?

By Lloyd Coombes last updated 19 May 22

Versus The iPhone 11 and iPhone XR are two possible choices for a new iPhone for you, but which is more suited to you?

How to make the most of Fantastical on iPhone, iPad and Mac

By Lloyd Coombes published 18 May 22

Fantastical might be the best calendar app on Apple platforms: here's why you should use it

How to start using Discord as a beginner

By Lloyd Coombes published 11 May 22

Discord has become a useful platform for messaging friends and being part of communities - but where do you start?

iPhone 'Other' storage: what is it and how you can delete it

By Lloyd Coombes last updated 1 May 22

Updated Annoyed by the iPhone 'Other' storage? Here's what it is, and what you can do about it.

How to delete all photos from your iPhone or iPad

By Michael Hicks last updated 1 May 22

Updated Here's how to delete all photos from your iPhone or iPad in one fell swoop (or pretty close to it).

9 hidden iOS tricks that every iPhone user should know

By Lloyd Coombes published 17 April 22

Make your iPhone do more for you with these hidden iOS features.

The best e-reader apps for use with iOS 15 in 2022

By Lloyd Coombes last updated 13 April 22

The iPhone can be many things, including a great device on which to read content. Here are our favorite ereader apps.

PS Plus v Xbox Live Gold v Nintendo Switch Online: which one is right for you?

By Lloyd Coombes last updated 6 April 22

Versus Which gaming subscription service offers more bang for your buck? We break down the top options right here.

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