Articles by Paul Hatton, Freelance writer

Paul is a digital expert. In the 20 years since he graduated with a first-class honours degree in Computer Science, Paul has been actively involved in a variety of different tech and creative industries that make him the go-to guy for reviews, opinion pieces, and featured articles. With a particular love of all things visual, including photography, videography, and 3D visualisation Paul is never far from a camera or other piece of tech that gets his creative juices going. You'll also find his writing in other places, including Creative Bloq, Digital Camera World, and 3D World Magazine.

Articles by: Paul Hatton

This app got my kids off YouTube and into learning through play

By Paul Hatton published 29 June 25

Homescreen Heroes: Lingokids is a fun and educational app that promotes independent learning

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Listen up, Prime members! Get a 3-month free trial at Audible right now

By Paul Hatton published 19 June 25

Audible has just launched an early Prime Day deal that extends the usual one-month free trial to three months

Worried about phone snatchers? These 5 invaluable iPhone and Android settings will keep you safe and connected this summer

By Paul Hatton published 18 June 25

We detail five invaluable settings for iPhone and Android that will keep you safe and connected this summer.

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Best 360 camera 2025: our top rated choices for capturing every angle

By Timothy Coleman last updated 16 June 25

Updated The best 360 cameras let you film everything around you, so you can pick the perfect angles afterwards. Here are the best you can buy.

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The best travel tripod for 2025: finest lightweight tripods for your camera

By Timothy Coleman last updated 16 June 25

Buying Guide Lightweight, strong and compact, we rank the best travel tripods you can buy right now.

Best GoPro camera 2025: the finest models you can buy at all price points

By Timothy Coleman last updated 16 June 25

Updated Looking for the best GoPro? We've rounded up all the finest options here for all budgets.

No cards, no problem – this app brings a beloved classic to my iPhone – and I can't stop playing

By Paul Hatton published 15 June 25

Homescreen Heroes: Solitaire is a simple app that introduces a level of competition to the classic card game.

Best DJI drone 2025: the finest flying cameras from its impressive range

By Timothy Coleman last updated 13 June 25

Updated Which is the best DJI drone for you? Our in-depth guide pulls together all of the finest options based on our in-depth testing.

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Best cameras for kids 2025: the best cameras for children and teens

By Timothy Coleman last updated 13 June 25

Updated Looking for the best cameras for kids? We've tested all of the best choices in 2025 for the budding creative in your life.

I was tired of my phone demanding so much of my time, so I did something about it

By Paul Hatton published 8 June 25

Homescreen Heroes: One sec helps keep my phone use under control

This gorgeous new smartwatch just launched and it’s already £50 off with a free strap

By Paul Hatton published 6 June 25

Get £50 off the Huawei Watch 5 with a free strap thrown in.

Say goodbye to fuzzy, hazy, and low resolution webcam video with this free app

By Paul Hatton published 1 June 25

Homescreen Heroes: Camo Camera turns your phone camera into a webcam

Supercharge your Android phone photography with my 5 easy tips

By Paul Hatton published 31 May 25

As a photographer these are my easy tips to get more out of your Android phone cameras

Looking for a cheap phone upgrade? I've selected four affordable Android phones you have to consider right now

By Paul Hatton published 30 May 25

These are my picks for four of the best budget Android phones for those looking to upgrade.

Save with one of the best website builders – 10% off any Squarespace order

By Paul Hatton published 30 May 25

10% off Squarespace subscriptions

Get a complete DJI drone package for a record-low price at Amazon

By Paul Hatton last updated 30 May 25

The DJI Mini 4 Pro is a great all-rounder and when paired with the RC 2 makes this a great bundle deal

Sick of Google Maps? Try these apps instead

By Paul Hatton published 29 May 25

Five great apps for those who are sick of Google Maps

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Here's how to snag a huge £500 saving on the fantastic Google Pixel 9 Pro

By Paul Hatton published 29 May 25

The Google Pixel 9 Pro drops to £499 thanks to a £300 discount and up to £200 trade-in credit.

I’ve said goodbye to forgetting my passwords and you can too

By Paul Hatton published 25 May 25

Homescreen Heroes: 1Password stores all of your sensitive data and retrieves it when you need it

Massive Argos Big Red Sale is live – save up to 50% off this bank holiday weekend

By Paul Hatton published 24 May 25

Argos has launched another of its Big Red sales this bank holiday weekend with huge savings of up to 50% up for grabs.

Get the outstanding DJI Osmo Action 4 for its lowest-ever price at Amazon

By Paul Hatton published 20 May 25

The DJI Osmo Action 4 drops to a record-low price of £189 at Amazon

This Bluey app is just as addictive as the show, and now my children can't stop playing

By Paul Hatton published 18 May 25

Homescreen Heroes: Bluey Let’s Play is a simple game that let’s children interact with their favorite characters from the show

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Smarty's massive double data deal gets you a 200GB SIM for only £12 per month

By Paul Hatton published 14 May 25

Double data from 100GB to 200GB per month for £12 – includes EU roaming

This cheap Apple Watch dupe is under $100 and actually stuffed with features

By Paul Hatton published 13 May 25

The Tozo S6 is one of an increasing number of super-cheap smartwatches that are attempting to disrupt the industry.

This note-taking app might help you get more organized than ever

By Paul Hatton published 11 May 25

Homescreen Heroes: Craft brings all your documents, tasks, and creations into one place

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