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Katharine Byrne

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

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Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet review - lighter than Air
Tablets

It's expensive, but the Xperia Z4 Tablet's gorgeous display, incredible battery life and bundled keyboard make it the ultimate Android slate

£499 inc VAT
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Tesco Mobile starts 18-month SIM-only tariffs from £10/month
Mobile phones

Tesco Mobile is the first UK mobile network to offer 18-month SIM-only deals, and all come with 4G at no extra cost

Steelseries Sentry review
Technology

Tobii's Eye-X tech offers an intriguing glimpse into the future of game controls, but it's expensive and only a few games support it

£145 (€200)
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Waterproof Samsung Galaxy S6 Active pictures leak online
Mobile phones

Samsung's Galaxy S6 goes rugged, adding water, dust and shock-proofing and a bigger battery to its flagship specification

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A to take on Apple's iPad
Tablets

Samsung announces UK release date for its latest Galaxy Tab A tablet, which has a 9.7in screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio

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Yotaphone 2 drops to £440 as it gets Android 5.0 upgrade
Mobile phones

Yota also announces a new white version of the Yotaphone 2 and brings Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Gmail to the rear E-Ink screen

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Carphone Warehouse launches iD network
Mobile phones

Carphone Warehouse's new mobile network will also offer free roaming 4G plans to over 20 countries

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Prestigio Grace X5 review
Mobile phones

The Grace X5 is well-made budget phone with a large 720p screen, but its camera, performance and battery life aren't as good as its rivals

£105 inc VAT SIM-free
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Puzzle & Dragons Z + Super Mario Bros Edition review
Gaming

A well-presented match-three puzzler, but Puzzle & Dragons Z and its Mario-themed companion won't hold your attention for long

£23 inc VAT
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Microsoft Lumia 640 XL review
Mobile phones

With excellent battery life, a great camera and gorgeous screen, the Lumia 640 XL brings Windows Phone phablets back from the dead

£186 inc VAT SIM-free