Andrew Hayward – Page 52

Location: Chicago, IL USA
Languages spoken: English
Contact details: Email: haywarda@gmail.com
Social media: ahaywa

About: Andrew writes features, news stories, reviews, and other pieces, often when the UK home team is off-duty or asleep. I'm based in Chicago with my lovely wife, amazing son, and silly cats, and my writing about games, gadgets, esports, apps, and plenty more has appeared in more than 75 publications since 2006.
Areas of expertise: Video games, gadgets, apps, smart home

Articles by Andrew Hayward

Features

Apple iPhone 8 Plus vs iPhone 7 Plus: Should you upgrade?

Thinking about ditching last year’s dual-camera beast?

15 September 2017 / 16:30 BST16 November 2021 / 18:20 GMT

Features

Apple iPhone 8 vs iPhone 7: Should you upgrade?

Does the core iPhone update pack enough benefits for the swap?

15 September 2017 / 09:57 BST16 November 2021 / 18:20 GMT

Features

6 things the Apple iPhone X can do that the iPhone 8 can’t

It’s not all about looks: the top-end X packs perks too

13 September 2017 / 10:34 BST16 November 2021 / 18:20 GMT

Features

Apple iPhone X vs iPhone 7: Should you upgrade?

Those big enhancements come at a huge, huge price

13 September 2017 / 10:10 BST16 November 2021 / 18:20 GMT

Features

The 12 best back-to-school gadgets for students

Grab all the tech year you need to make the most of this term

8 September 2017 / 15:31 BST16 November 2021 / 18:19 GMT

The 12 best back-to-school gadgets for students

Features

5 things we love about the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 – and 3 we don’t

Samsung’s big phone is back and better than ever, but it’s not for everyone

7 September 2017 / 17:30 BST16 November 2021 / 18:19 GMT

Features

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Galaxy Note 7: Which is best?

Is it really a sizable upgrade over last year’s disappearing phablet?

6 September 2017 / 18:36 BST16 November 2021 / 18:19 GMT

Features

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Apple iPhone 7 Plus: Which is best?

It’s the battle of the heavyweight phablets

5 September 2017 / 21:55 BST7 February 2023 / 17:27 GMT

Features

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Galaxy S8 Plus: Which is best?

Which Galaxy should you explore with your hard-earned cash?

5 September 2017 / 18:24 BST6 March 2023 / 13:46 GMT

News

Games Watch: the 5 best new games coming out in September 2017

From big hitters to indies, here are the console and PC games that have us talking this month

1 September 2017 / 02:25 BST16 November 2021 / 18:19 GMT

Games Watch: the 5 best new games coming out in September 2017

Tech toys

Sphero’s R2-D2 is the Star Wars droid you’re looking for

Grab your phone and send little Artoo patrolling around your flat

31 August 2017 / 15:04 BST16 November 2021 / 18:19 GMT

Features

7 things you need to know about Sphero’s app-controlled R2-D2

Star Wars’ most iconic droid can join BB-8 in your flat

31 August 2017 / 15:01 BST16 November 2021 / 18:19 GMT

Best gaming console in 2025 including Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo

What’s the best gaming console? That’s a question gamers have debated for as long as consoles have existed. The truth is, it’s one of the most subjective discussions in the world of technology. But don’t worry – we’re here to help you figure out which one might be the best option for you. Of course, […]

Best gaming console in 2025 including Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo

Best mid-range laptop in 2025 for work, gaming and more

Looking to buy the best mid-range laptop? It’s a smart move. Why splurge over a grand on a machine if you won’t fully utilise all its premium features? Like mid-range phones, mid-range laptops once meant compromises in performance and speed, but fortunately, technology has come a long way. Today, you can find sleek, fast notebooks […]

TEST 15TH APRIL – Best foldable phone 2024: next-gen flip phones reviewed and rated

With enough force, almost every phone can fold in half – not even the best smartphones on sale are immune from brute strength. But only a few can do it without suffering terminal damage. Think folding phones are just a hinged gimmick? Think again: the best foldable phones are about as versatile as handsets get […]

Test 2 reviews

Introduction It wasn’t too far back into PC gaming history that “integrated graphics” was considered a curse word. An Asus ROG device without a dedicated GPU would’ve been unthinkable. Madness, even. Fast forward to 2025, though, and the Z13 Flow is very much flying solo in the graphics department – yet I couldn’t be happier. […]