Andrew Hayward, Author at Stuff

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

The 15 best Nintendo Wii U games

The essential games for Nintendo’s quirky console

30 March 2023 / 17:28 BST31 March 2023 / 17:32 BST

Features

Switch on: A guide to Nintendo Switch Online

The key things to know about Nintendo Switch Online

9 February 2023 / 14:58 GMT1 March 2023 / 15:16 GMT

Features

The 14 best Star Wars games of all time

We’ve argued about them all to come up with a list of the 14 very best Star Wars games ever!

5 June 2022 / 08:00 BST5 June 2022 / 09:10 BST

News

Google Android 12: When will you get it?

A look at Android 12’s big design changes plus the public beta is live

7 October 2021 / 14:47 BST16 November 2021 / 18:41 GMT

Features

The biggest new features in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15

Massive FaceTime upgrades and quite a bit more coming to an iPhone and iPad near you…

20 September 2021 / 11:03 BST3 March 2023 / 19:32 GMT

News

Apple iPhone 13 preview: Everything we know so far

UPDATE: Apple’s latest smartphone expected next week

9 September 2021 / 07:10 BST16 November 2021 / 18:41 GMT

News

Motorola Edge 20 vs Pro vs Lite: Which should you buy?

Here’s what you need to know about the less-edgy new Moto trio

30 July 2021 / 08:39 BST16 November 2021 / 18:43 GMT

Smartphones

Motorola Edge 20 Pro pumps up the perks with 144Hz screen, periscope zoom

The latest 5G Moto flagship packs some big features at an attractive price

29 July 2021 / 17:10 BST5 November 2021 / 01:53 GMT

News

OnePlus Nord 2 vs OnePlus Nord CE 5G: Which is best?

Want a OnePlus on a budget? Here’s how to choose between these Nords

29 July 2021 / 14:38 BST16 November 2021 / 18:43 GMT

News

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 preview: Everything we know so far

S Pen support, under-display camera, and a lower price? Here’s what we’ve heard

27 July 2021 / 08:58 BST16 November 2021 / 18:43 GMT

Gaming

Bring your PC games anywhere with Valve’s Switch-like Steam Deck

Valve did it: a powerful PC gaming handheld at reasonable prices

15 July 2021 / 17:46 BST30 May 2022 / 08:50 BST

News

Apple iPad Mini (2021) preview: Everything we know so far

It sounds like the iPad Mini is finally getting an overhaul this year

14 July 2021 / 07:42 BST16 November 2021 / 18:43 GMT

Test Article – Samsung Galaxy S25+ review: this uninspiring update is for a limited audience

Introduction I’ve long seen the Plus variants as the ugly duckling of Samsung’s Galaxy smartphone lineup: not different enough from the base model to justify its higher price, and not as fully-featured as the Ultra flagship. Even when last year’s Galaxy S24+ broke the mould with its bespoke hardware upgrades, it still felt out of […]

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 […]