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Katharine Byrne

@Byrneinator

When Katharine's not glued to her Wii U and 3DS, she's usually found darting between tiny smartphones and huge pieces of home cinema equipment.She’s tested everything from laptops and monitors to motherboards and projectors, but she currently specialises in smartphones, games and AV.

Recent articles by Katharine Byrne

Fire Emblem Fates review

Gaming

With its brilliant characters, deep systems and hugely rewarding gameplay, Fire Emblem Fates is a must-buy for 3DS owners

Published : 25 May 2016

£35 inc VAT

Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo vs Galaxy J5 - what's the difference?

Mobile phones

Buying a new Samsung phone but don't know whether to get the J5 or S5 Neo? Here's how each one differs

Published : 19 May 2016

Android Pay has finally launched in the UK

Mobile phones

Ready your NFC-enabled Android phone - Android Pay has finally arrived

Published : 18 May 2016

Samsung Galaxy S7 tips and tricks

Mobile phones

Just bought a new Galaxy S7? We list our favourite tips and tricks to help you get the best out of your new handset

Published : 14 May 2016

Acer Liquid Zest 4G review - hands on

Mobile phones

We go hands on with Acer's latest budget smartphone, the Liquid Zest 4G

Published : 13 May 2016

LG Stylus 2 review - hitting all the right notes

Mobile phones

It's not particularly fast or powerful, but the LG Stylus 2 is the budget phablet to buy for avid note-takers

Published : 11 May 2016

£250 inc VAT (as of 10th May)

Nokia Lumia 930 review

Mobile phones

Battery life could be better, but this is still one of the best Windows phones ever made

Published : 10 May 2016

£462 inc VAT SIM-free

The Banner Saga 2 review

Gaming

Its turn-based battles aren't particularly nuanced, but The Banner Saga 2 excels at text adventure-style decision-making

Published : 9 May 2016

£15 inc VAT

Sony Xperia M2 review - still hanging in there

Mobile phones

Great battery life and good build quality, but the Xperia M2's aged specifications have now been surpassed by the competition

Published : 6 May 2016

£155 inc VAT SIM-free (as of 6th May)

Vodafone Smart Ultra 6 review - a bargain phablet

Mobile phones

The excellent £130 Vodafone Smart Ultra 6 sets a new benchmark for budget smartphones

Published : 4 May 2016

£130 inc VAT on PAYG (as of 4th May)

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