
Paul Hatton
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.
Latest articles by Paul Hatton

The Poco M8 Series attempts to push what is possible in a budget smartphone
By Paul Hatton published
News The POCO M8 Series have been released with the aim of redefining the budget smartphone

Redmi Pad 2 Pro review: even though it’s not an 'iPad Killer', I still love it
By Paul Hatton published
Review The Redmi Pad 2 Pro is stiff competition for Samsung and Apple without the eye-watering price tag

Shure launches the MV88 USB-C microphone for smartphones, which promises to deliver studio-grade audio for content creators
By Paul Hatton published
News The newly released Shure MV88 USB-C microphone delivers pro audio without the bulk

Is it time to ditch Google Photos and go back to analog?
By Paul Hatton published
OPINION In 2026, I'm making a stand against endless scrolling and going back to physical print

Phone camera witnesses are changing the face of journalism. Should we be worried?
By Paul Hatton published
OPINION Is eyewitness phone camera footage undermining journalism?

Zoom lenses are making photographers lazy! Make shooting with prime lenses your 2026 resolution
By Paul Hatton published
OPINION Ditching your camera's zoom lens for a prime might be the best resolution you make this year!

The best video-editing monitors in 2025: superb screens for moviemakers
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide With top-class color, contrast, viewing angles, and features, these screens are the best video-editing monitors

The OnePlus 15R launches and it's a budget-friendly alternative to the flagship OnePlus 15
By Paul Hatton published
News OnePlus 15R cameras includes a 50MP main and advanced AI processing

Zhiyun Smooth Q5 Ultra review: a smart gimbal that rivals the best from DJI
By Paul Hatton published
Review Zhiyun Smooth Q5 Ultra review: A smart gimbal that rivals the best from DJI

It's official: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone offers gigantic 10in screen, but you're going to pay for it!
By Paul Hatton published
News Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold packs flagship camera power in its triple-folding body

Best on-camera monitors: external screens and video recorders for filmmakers
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying guide The best on-camera monitors help you see what what you're filming and some even let you shoot in better codecs

Realme unveils the GT 8 Pro – its first Ricoh GR-powered camera phone
By Paul Hatton published
News Realme GT 8 Pro comes with a 200MP telephoto, the first-ever switchable camera bump, and the first look at the fruits of its camera partnership with Ricoh

Beyerdynamic DT 700 Pro X headphones review: studio winners that are far from sterile
By Paul Hatton published
Review Beyerdynamic DT 700 Pro X headphones review: studio winners that are far from sterile

The OnePlus 15 has arrived as the first phone of the post-Hasselblad era
By Paul Hatton published
News The OnePlus 15 has just launched and it features a triple 50MP rear camera system and an industry-leading 7,300mAh battery

It's a world's first! Realme unveils the first-ever switchable camera bump
By Paul Hatton published
News realme unveils the first-ever switchable camera bump

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is super cheap but they've dropped one essential camera feature
By Paul Hatton published
News The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is super cheap and has a 50MP main camera, but unfortunately no telephoto lens

No room for a rear screen, as the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is expected to go all-in on cameras
By Paul Hatton published
News The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is expected to go all-in on cameras rather than introduce a rear screen

The best iPhone for photography: from the iPhone 16e to iPhone 17 Pro Max
By Gareth Bevan last updated
UPDATED The best iPhone for photography can help you capture stunning images and professional videos

Best budget camera phones: the best cheap camera phones right now
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying guide With the best budget camera phones, you can still take decent pictures without spending a fortune

The Honor Magic 8 Pro launches in China and blimey it's got a 200MP telephoto lens
By Paul Hatton published
News The Honor Magic 8 Pro launches in China and blimey it's got a 200MP telephoto lens

The best flip phone & best folding phone
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying guide They're super-fashionable, and for good reason. We reveal the best flip phone & best folding phone right now

The best phone for video recording and vlogging
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying guide Featuring clever cameras and slick software, these are the best phones for video recording and streaming

The best stylus phone: write and draw with precision on your phone
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying guide Draw, sketch, take notes and edit images precisely, with the best stylus phones on the market right now
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