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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.
- Samsung might turn Android phone into a Windows laptop Samsung files a new patent application that lets your smartphone transform into a full Windows laptop experience
- recommendedSony Xperia Z4 Tablet review - lighter than Air It's expensive, but the Xperia Z4 Tablet's gorgeous display, incredible battery life and bundled keyboard make it the ultimate Android slate£499
- Tesco Mobile starts 18-month SIM-only tariffs from £10/month 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 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
- Waterproof Samsung Galaxy S6 Active pictures leak online Samsung's Galaxy S6 goes rugged, adding water, dust and shock-proofing and a bigger battery to its flagship specification
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A to take on Apple's iPad Samsung announces UK release date for its latest Galaxy Tab A tablet, which has a 9.7in screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio
- Yotaphone 2 drops to £440 as it gets Android 5.0 upgrade Yota also announces a new white version of the Yotaphone 2 and brings Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Gmail to the rear E-Ink screen
- Carphone Warehouse launches iD network Carphone Warehouse's new mobile network will also offer free roaming 4G plans to over 20 countries
- Prestigio Grace X5 review 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
- Puzzle & Dragons Z + Super Mario Bros Edition review A well-presented match-three puzzler, but Puzzle & Dragons Z and its Mario-themed companion won't hold your attention for long£23
- recommendedMicrosoft Lumia 640 XL review With excellent battery life, a great camera and gorgeous screen, the Lumia 640 XL brings Windows Phone phablets back from the dead£186
- recommendedMicrosoft Surface 3 review It's expensive, but the Surface 3 is a superb Windows tablet with a first class display and is great for working on the move£499
- best buyKalimba review With its smart design and mind-melting puzzles, Press Play's Kalimba is the new golden child of PC platformers£7
- recommendedSamsung HW-J7500 review Excellent audio with an equally stunning design, the Samsung HW-J7500 will give your films a palpable punch£750
- recommendedHTC Desire 820 review Battery life is disappointing, but the HTC Desire 820 has a flexible camera and a great screen for the price£280