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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

Google Pixel vs Samsung Galaxy S7: Which is best
Mobile phones

Fancy the look of Google's new Pixel phone? Here's how it compares to the Galaxy S7

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Microsoft Lumia 640
Microsoft Lumia 640 review: Still a great Windows phone
Mobile phones

The camera is a bit disappointing, but the Lumia 640 is still an excellent value handset with a great screen and good battery life

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£120 inc VAT SIM-free
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LG G4c review
Mobile phones

The LG G4c has a good camera and lengthy battery life, but its display leaves a lot to be desired

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£220 inc VAT SIM-free
LG Spirit
LG Spirit review: Now Marshmallow-powered
Mobile phones

Despite decent battery life and a surprisingly good camera, the LG Spirit doesn't do quite enough to stand out

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£130 inc VAT SIM-free
Huawei P8 review
Mobile phones

A brilliantly made phone, yet the P8 wasn't the flagship alternative we were hoping for

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£400 inc VAT SIM-free
Robinson: The Journey review: Hands on
Gaming

Could Crytek's Robinson be the PSVR's killer app? We go hands on with the latest build

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iPhone 7 vs iPhone 6s: Is Apple’s new smartphone worth it?
Mobile phones

We put the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 6s head to head and analyse the new specs, features and camera

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ReCore review: Xbox One's answer to Metroid Prime
Gaming

There are glimmers of brilliance to be found in ReCore, but its flabby world and undercooked combat fail to make it shine

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£30 inc VAT
Dragon Quest VII (3DS) review
Gaming

A gorgeous remake of the PS1 classic, but DQ VII's slow start and fragmented story line fail to give it much of a future on 3DS

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£28 inc VAT
iPad Air review: Still going with iOS 10
Tablets

Incredible value at a new lower price, the iPad Air is small, light, incredibly powerful and has an amazing screen

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£399 inc VAT