Lloyd Coombes
A freelance writer from Essex, UK, Lloyd Coombes has been obsessed with technology and gaming from a young age, sneaking PlayStation magazines into school and constantly trading in phones for the new hotness. After getting his first iMac in 2009, Lloyd fell in love with macOS and started steadily moving toward Apple tech, writing about apps and games in his spare time with a small blog before starting to work as a freelance writer in 2018 to build a portfolio. In the years since, you’ll find his work at some of tech’s biggest sites, including TechRadar, Macworld, and, of course, iMore. From Mac laptops to iPhones, to blending his love of fitness with tech using an Apple Watch, Lloyd writes about anything Apple-related wherever they will let him ramble about how much he loves the iPad. He’s also the Editor in Chief at GGRecon.com, and on the rare occasion he’s not writing you’ll find him spending time with his son, or working hard at the gym (while wearing an Apple Watch, naturally). You can find him on Twitter @lloydcoombes.
Latest articles by Lloyd Coombes
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Apple Watch SE 3: Everything you need to know
By Lloyd Coombes published
Apple's latest cheaper watch could be a great buy. Here's all we know about the Apple Watch SE 3.
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Apple Watch Ultra 3: Everything you need to know
By Lloyd Coombes last updated
Here's what we know about the next Apple Watch Ultra so far, including when we could see it.
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You can run Windows 11 on your iPhone, but it sounds awful
By Lloyd Coombes published
UTM SE and Tiny 11 combine to give you a very slow PC in your pocket, if you're into that sort of thing.
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Apple fans stay humble despite CrowdStrike causing Windows outage
By Lloyd Coombes published
The CrowdStrike IT outage is unprecedented, but Apple users have been remembering how they weren't always so lucky.
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The iPhone SE 4 could look very similar to the iPhone 16
By Lloyd Coombes published
A new report suggests iPhone 16 and iPhone SE 4 will share the same rear panel.
![A person holds an iPhone 14 Pro in their hand.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R9y7fyyQwh7GHR96A5Djuj-320-80.jpg)
Did you receive a confusing Public Safety Alert iPhone notification? Here's what it means
By Lloyd Coombes published
An Emergency message left some iPhone users confused on Friday.
![The 2024 MacBook Air M3 on a wooden table in front of a bookshelf.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DbpxBoHmjXcdgMQMybgae8-320-80.jpg)
I never played games on my Mac until now - and the M3 MacBook Air is better than expected
By Lloyd Coombes published
Find My saves an Apple Watch after being lost while diving in the Caribbean.
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Apple just approved retro PC emulator UTM SE for iPhone, iPad and Apple Vision Pro
By Lloyd Coombes published
You can run classic PC software on Apple platforms with this app in the App Store.
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Find My reunites Apple Watch lost in the ocean for a year with its owner
By Lloyd Coombes published
Find My saves an Apple Watch after being lost while diving in the Caribbean.
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Hate the new iOS 18 Photos redesign? Apple explains how it's more "personal" than ever
By Lloyd Coombes published
Apple's new Photos redesign has been controversial, but the company is keen to sing its praises.
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Apple exec explains why you should pick Apple Music over Spotify: "We've innovated in quality of the music"
By Lloyd Coombes published
Eddy Cue has discussed the longstanding rivalry with Spotify, and suggest why Apple Music is better.
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Apple Intelligence's biggest Siri features expected next year, with a beta in January
By Lloyd Coombes published
One of Apple Intelligence's headline Siri additions will arrive in 2025, it's reported.
![Apple Watch Ultra 2 Series 9 and Watch SE together](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PhJeSNw67habep5pnRZUXV-320-80.jpg)
Here's what's coming to the Apple Watch Series 10 and Ultra 3 - and what's not
By Lloyd Coombes published
Apple Watch Series 10 will have a bigger screen, but don't expect a big jump for Apple Intelligence.
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Google reportedly wants you to ditch Safari on your iPhone to increase its search revenue - putting its deal with Apple at risk
By Lloyd Coombes published
Google wants you to use Chrome on your phone by 2030, if not sooner.
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Twilio confirms hackers obtained cell phone numbers of Authy users - so you might want to switch to Apple's iOS 18 Passwords app
By Lloyd Coombes published
Twilio confirms "threat actors were able to identify data associated with Authy accounts".
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Apple finally approves Epic Game store on iOS, paving way for Fortnite's return
By Lloyd Coombes published
Epic's Game Store could finally arrive on iOS soon after the company's app was approved by Apple.
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Microsoft's Surface ARM laptop performance catches up to MacBook Air, but 2022's MacBook Pro is still king
By Lloyd Coombes published
Microsoft's latest lineup of ARM laptops is off to a solid start, but it can't overhaul MacBook Pro models from last year yet.
![The 2024 MacBook Air M3 on a wooden table in front of a bookshelf.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yEQXXExesy6qanS3DeRjb9-320-80.jpg)
I moved from a MacBook Pro to a MacBook Air - and I should've done it sooner
By Lloyd Coombes published
Considering a move from M1 Pro to M3 Air? I made the jump, and I haven't looked back.
![Apple Watch Series 9 Review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/etAX8CDrX5EuDGNS9uRjy4-320-80.jpg)
Save big on an Apple Watch Series 9 with Cellular at Amazon ahead of watchOS 11
By Lloyd Coombes published
Get the latest Apple Watch with a 20% discount at Amazon.
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Forget iOS 18, Apple is already hard at work on iOS 19, watchOS 12 & more
By Lloyd Coombes published
Apple's next slate of OS updates has already begun development according to one source.
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Apple just updated Vision Pro demos to help sell the headset
By Lloyd Coombes published
Apple's Vision Pro headset is getting some new demo features in Apple Stores.
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Apple Intelligence is coming to Vision Pro, but don't expect it on the HomePod
By Lloyd Coombes published
Apple's headset is due to receive AI features, but its smart speaker might not.
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New report suggests Apple could make it easier to replace your iPhone battery
By Lloyd Coombes published
A new report suggests Apple could be using a new technology to make it easier to remove an iPhone battery.