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

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.

Xbox Series X in front of a TV displaying Xbox Game Pass games

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.

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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Best email app for iPhone of 2025

By Lloyd Coombes last updated

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

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.

Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail

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

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.

A promotional shot of Battlefield 6.

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

By Lloyd Coombes published

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

The two ASUS ROG Xbox Ally handhelds on a space-themed background

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

By Lloyd Coombes published

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

assassin's creed black flag

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

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

The PS5 Slim standing upright with a DualSense controller sitting on wooden table next to a vase of flowers with a white brick background

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

By Lloyd Coombes published

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

Close up of PS5 DualSense controller leaning on a PS5

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

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

Yuffie in FF7 Remake Intergrade

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

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.

Borderlands 4

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

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.

Screenshot from Apple's September 2025 event

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

By Lloyd Coombes published

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

Garmin Forerunner 570 testing in gym

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

By Lloyd Coombes published

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.

Woman using an iPad Pro

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

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

Screenshots from 2K sports game NBA 2K26

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

By Lloyd Coombes published

Polishing the court to a sheen

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