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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User backlash has reportedly caused Apple to rethink iOS 18's Photos redesign
By Lloyd Coombes published
Apple has apparently walked back changes to the Photos app after user concerns.
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The next iPhone SE sounds like it could be huge hit, if Apple can price it right
By Lloyd Coombes published
The iPhone SE could get a huge update in 2025 if a new report is to be believed.
![iPhone 15 Plus review](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mTwpU7TMZHnU6GcQoqNZZ6-320-80.jpg)
Forget iPhone 16 - iPhone 17 could see the debut of new features and a new "iPhone Air" model
By Lloyd Coombes published
A new report suggests the iPhone 17 Slim rumor may not be far off the mark after all.
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1Password security flaw might make iOS 18's Passwords app even more enticing
By Lloyd Coombes published
Apple's new Passwords app is about to arrive just as a 1Password vulnerability has been announced.
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I love the AirPods Max, and you can save $150 on them at Amazon right now
By Lloyd Coombes published
AirPods Max are currently available for under $400, but you'll need to move quickly.
![Journal app for iPhone and IPad](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P2LHj8oDHkeeTXp2Z3SRGU-320-80.jpg)
Apple Intelligence could supercharge one of iOS 17's most disappointing apps
By Lloyd Coombes published
Apple's underwhelming Journal app needs an upgrade, and Apple Intelligence could provide just that.
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iPhone 16 production is well underway, so expect more leaks soon
By Lloyd Coombes published
Apple's main iPhone assembler has staffed up ahead of a big year for iPhone orders.
![TikTok app store icon](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rTNGL5rSsTpAnLWCeRJuEW-320-80.jpg)
TikTok in hot water with US Justice Department for breaching Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
By Lloyd Coombes published
TikTok is being sued by the United States Government for allegedly collecting data from children under 13.
![Apple Watch Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ebsnfnd62mHxv5DvP6qMYn-320-80.jpg)
Samsung's chairman reportedly slams own company's Apple-like product designs
By Lloyd Coombes published
Samsung's chairman is reportedly disappointed that the company is trying to ape Apple's designs.
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Apple boss comments on 'staggered' Apple Intelligence rollout and gives update on ChatGPT integration
By Lloyd Coombes published
Apple's Tim Cook has discussed the rollout of Apple Intelligence features.
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M4 Mac Mini: Everything you need to know
By Lloyd Coombes published
Apple's next desktop could be adorable, affordable, and plenty powerful.
![M4 MacBook Air](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/82o2vKhPjhiUDRWzRy6PDY-320-80.jpg)
M4 MacBook Air: Everything you need to know
By Lloyd Coombes published
Apple's next MacBook Air is likely to pack the latest M4 chip - here's all we know so far.
![Apple Intelligence](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rntGXzPmLssrxYn28i6P7F-320-80.jpg)
Apple Intelligence hits iOS 18 beta this week, but don't expect a full release anytime soon
By Lloyd Coombes published
Apple Intelligence is being primed for iOS 18.1, but developers will get the chance to go hands-on very soon.
![Rebecca Ferguson in Silo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cNjJZxCitTncwtCsdh6rQH-320-80.jpg)
Silo Season 2 gets a release date, and it's closer than Severance
By Lloyd Coombes published
Silo's second season will arrive this year, and we learned a little more about what it'll bring.
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Twitch is offering free Apple TV Plus subscriptions to help you catch up on Severance
By Lloyd Coombes published
Support your favorite streamer and get Apple TV Plus access for free.
![X app on iPhone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9QFGVap8LPRzd7zamETFwe-320-80.jpg)
Your X posts could be training its Grok AI - here's how to opt out
By Lloyd Coombes published
If you're using X (formerly Twitter), your data could be being used for training its AI model, Grok.
![Windows 11 on Mac with Parallels](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WR53NZmsKUwMR2MRQpQTe7-320-80.jpg)
CrowdStrike outage reportedly cost over $5.4 billion for top companies alone
By Lloyd Coombes published
As if it was ever in doubt, last week's CrowdStrike outage is the largest in history - and the staggering cost has been revealed.
![Apple Watch SE 3](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PVd87ty5TewQaX46K3KRxi-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Apple Watch Ultra 3](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E82KheBkVSa8GGPjSZcgTa-320-80.png)
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.
![MacBook Pro 16 review image](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tWmVpeqVpRCGe9RQ6kW3BL-320-80.png)
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.
![iPhone 15 Pro with a titanium finish running iOS 17](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GyCjDmMyjmmrR6xbXodePg-320-80.jpeg)
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.statically.io/img/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.