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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

DOOM baron of hell
DOOM review - the beast is back
Gaming

Brilliant, gory fun, DOOM sets a new standard for fast-paced first-person shooters

£34 inc VAT (as of 3rd June)
Steam Family Sharing
How to share Steam games
Gaming

A step by step guide showing you how to share your Steam library with family and friends

Fire Emblem Fates
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

£35 inc VAT
Samsung Galaxy J5
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

Android Pay with HTC 10
Android Pay has finally launched in the UK
Mobile phones

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

Samsung Galaxy S7
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

Acer Liquid Zest 4G
Acer Liquid Zest 4G review - hands on
Mobile phones

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

LG Stylus 2
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

£250 inc VAT (as of 10th May)
Nokia Lumia 930
Nokia Lumia 930 review
Mobile phones

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

£462 inc VAT SIM-free
Banner Saga 2
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

£15 inc VAT