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

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

By Lloyd Coombes published 28 December 25

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 27 December 25

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 26 December 25

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

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

By Lloyd Coombes published 25 December 25

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

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

By Lloyd Coombes published 21 December 25

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.

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 13 December 25

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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