Articles by Andrew Williams

Andrew is a freelance journalist and has been writing and editing for some of the UK's top tech and lifestyle publications including TrustedReviews, Stuff, T3, TechRadar, Lifehacker and others.

Articles by: Andrew Williams

The iPad Pro 11 2021 and iPad Air 4 on a purple background

iPad Pro 11 (2021) vs iPad Air 4 (2020): which is the right Apple tablet for you?

By Andrew Williams published 22 April 21

Versus The iPad Pro 11 (2021) has a beefy new chipset, so is it worth the extra cash over the iPad Air 4 (2020)?

Samsung Galaxy S phones history: from iPhone copycat to dazzling Galaxy S21 Ultra

By Andrew Williams, John McCann published 19 April 21

Updated Here's the full story of how Samsung evolved from no-hoper to market leader.

How to get the best projector picture: 8 top tips to improve your movie nights

By Andrew Williams published 17 April 21

Tips and Tricks Consider these eight tips for getting the best picture you can from a home projector.

Why the OnePlus 9 Pro’s sensor is more exciting than its Hasselblad logo

By Andrew Williams last updated 8 April 21

Analysis The OnePlus 9 Pro is making a big deal of its Hasselblad partnership, but its custom Sony sensor may have a bigger effect on your snaps. Here's why.

PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch review

By Andrew Williams published 7 April 21

This pad doesn't have all the features of the Switch Pro Controller, but PowerA lowers the price of entry without reducing build quality too much.

Garmin Vivoactive 4 review

By Andrew Williams published 25 March 21

Updated Sporting a few less features than the Forerunner series, does the Garmin Vivoactive 4 offer a good smartwatch experience?

Is the OnePlus 9's Hasselblad camera a big deal? Here's what history tells us

By Andrew Williams, Mark Wilson published 24 March 21

Analysis The OnePlus 9 marks the start of a new camera collaboration with Hasselblad – here's how that fits into camera phone history.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 review

By Andrew Williams published 19 March 21

Updated The Galaxy Note 20 isn’t the most exciting phone from Samsung this year, but it may be for you if you like a stylus.

Google Lens: how to use Google's super-useful AI camera app

By Andrew Williams, Rhys Wood, Mark Wilson published 13 March 21

Google Lens is one of the tech giant's most versatile and useful apps – here's how to harness its power.

Fitbit Inspire review

By Andrew Williams published 12 March 21

Updated The Fitbit Inspire is an activity tracker that will monitor your daily step count, but not much more.

Insta360 Go 2 review

By Andrew Williams, Mark Wilson published 9 March 21

The Insta360 Go 2 is a tiny action camera that can shoot 1440p video and comes with a nifty charging case. But is it better than a GoPro?

What are Android One phones?

By Andrew Williams, James Rogerson published 26 February 21

Explainer Android One features a refined interface and no bloatware - does it make things easier?

NASA Mars rover launches: a closer look at its record-breaking cameras

By Andrew Williams last updated 23 February 21

We take a look at the photographic wizardry that's on its way to the red planet aboard NASA's Perseverance Mars rover.

Insta360 One R 1-inch edition review

By Andrew Williams published 19 February 21

It has a larger sensor than any GoPro, but does that make this 1-Inch edition of the Insta360 One R the action cam king?

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-T30: which beginner mirrorless camera should you buy?

By Andrew Williams published 14 February 21

Versus Now the Fujifilm X-E4 has arrived, is it now a better compact mirrorless buy than the older Fujifilm X-T30? Our comparison has the answer.

Thrustmaster eSwap X Pro Controller review

By Andrew Williams published 10 February 21

The Thrustmaster eSwap X Pro stands out in the high-end gamepad crowd with a quick-swap D-pad and analog stick system.

You won't get real HDR on a cheap TV – here's why

By Andrew Williams published 7 February 21

The main aim of HDR content is to increase the dynamic range of the image on-screen. This happens in two key areas: shadow detail and specular highlight detail.

Fujifilm GFX100S vs Sony A1: which is the best mirrorless powerhouse?

By Andrew Williams last updated 5 February 21

Versus They might be very different cameras, but that doesn't mean a Fujifilm GFX100S vs Sony A1 flagship face-off isn't fascinating. Here's how they match up.

What is VRR? Variable refresh rate explained

By Andrew Williams published 31 January 21

In Depth We delve into what VRR means for gaming TVs today, with variable refresh rate now a common feature after the launch of the next-gen PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles.

Sony A1 vs Canon EOS R5: which mirrorless camera wins the battle of the hybrids?

By Andrew Williams published 29 January 21

Versus Which hybrid camera wins in the great Sony Alpha 1 vs Canon EOS R5 debate? Our in-depth comparison has the answers.

Moto G9 Play review

By Andrew Williams published 16 January 21

The Moto G9 Play is one of the cheapest smartphones around, but it's still quite accomplished.

Anda Seat Dark Demon review

By Andrew Williams published 14 January 21

Having spent some time with the Dark Demon, we found Anda Seat’s gaming chair is a hit for home working.

Snap to the future: the 12 most exciting cameras of 2021

By Andrew Williams published 30 December 20

Cameras have had an eventful year, but what treats will 2021 bring? Here are the ones we're really looking forward to shooting with.

Nokia 3.4 review

By Andrew Williams published 5 December 20

The Nokia 3.4 has the right price, but it's too slow to keep up with the best.

Thrustmaster TCA Sidestick Airbus Edition review

By Andrew Williams published 4 December 20

A flight stick made for Microsoft Flight Simulator, the Thrustmaster TCA Sidestick Airbus Edition is a reasonably priced flight stick based on real-world Airbus hardware.

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