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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

Microsoft Lumia 535 review
Mobile phones

Microsoft's Lumia 535 is well-built, but poor battery life and a fussy touchscreen makes it frustrating to use

£90 inc VAT SIM-free
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Samsung UE65JS9000 review
TVs

The JS9000's picture quality is gorgeous and we're big fans of the new Tizen UI, but it's expensive and viewing angles aren't brilliant

£3999 inc VAT for 65in model
Adobe Ink and Slide
Adobe Ink & Slide review
Technology

Expensive and not great for fine precision drawing, but Adobe's Ink & Slide are a decent stylus and ruler for creative professionals

£84 inc VAT
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HTC One M9 vs iPhone 6 - which is best?
Mobile phones

We put HTC's brand-new One M9 up against the iPhone 6 to see which one you should buy

HTC Desire 620
HTC Desire 620 review
Mobile phones

The HTC Desire 620 is a well-made smartphone with a good camera, but its poor screen and mediocre battery life hold it back

£210 inc VAT SIM-free
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Xenoblade Chronicles 3D review
Gaming

It may not look as pretty as the Wii original, but Xenoblade Chronicles 3D is still one of the best JRPGs we've played in the last decade

£35 inc VAT
Sony Xperia SP
Sony Xperia SP review
Mobile phones

This fast, powerful phone is the perfect mid-range handset

£239 inc VAT
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Panasonic Viera TX-55AX902B review
TVs

Fantastic image quality and unbeatable LCD black levels make the Panasonic TX-55AX902 one of the best 4K TVs yet

£1999 inc VAT for 55in model
Nokia Lumia 530
Nokia Lumia 530 review
Mobile phones

The Lumia 530 is a big improvement on its predecessor, but its low price is still false economy against the superior Lumia 630

£89 inc VAT SIM-free
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LG G Flex 2 review - the bendy phone that self heals
Mobile phones

The G Flex 2's curved screen looks great, but an overly glossy chassis and average battery life detract from its overall appeal

£529 inc VAT SIM-free