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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Written Review

Android The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 was a tablet that was showcased earlier this year at Mobile World Congress 2013, presumably in direct competition with other mid-range tablets like the Apple iPad Mini and the significantly cheaper, yet...

4 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 30 15 Reactions

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HP Slate 7 vs. Google Nexus 7: An affordable tablet comparison

Android Earlier today HP launched what you might call its "answer" to the Google Nexus 7 - the HP Slate 7. While I can say overall the tablet has some impressive features that the Nexus 7 doesn’t, these features might not necessarily be appealing...

4 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 36 27 Reactions

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How much longer will Android come second for applications?

Android It never fails. Every time that one app that you’ve really wanted to try out gets released, it’s only for iOS. Guess what you carry? Not an iOS device. But how much longer will this whole “waiting for apps” thing last for Android users?...

4 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 13

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I think T-Mobile is less "deceptive" than other carriers

Lifestyle Today, news brought a puzzling accusation from the Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson: T-Mobile is being deceptive in its “no contract” statements, claiming that it might as well be considered a two-year contract if you can’t cancel...

4 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 58 31 Reactions

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Despite reviews, only you can decide which camera is best

Lifestyle As “upgrade day” for me gets closer by the minute, I’ve been ramping up my research for what phone would work best for me. For the moment I’m focusing in on which features I would like to have for my next “it” phone, and lately I’ve been...

4 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 56 49 Reactions

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If it's incomplete, don't release it

Android Here’s a problem that I’m seeing with today’s smartphones: It’s becoming less and less that we actually see new products released. Tech news website Tbreak Technology has reported that Samsung is planning on releasing a “water-proof,...

5 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 55 27 Reactions

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Apple to Apple, dust to dust?

Ios According to the New York Times, last night Apple announced its worst financial results in a decade, resulting in an 18 percent net income decrease during the second fiscal quarter of 2013. All in the same breath, let’s not get carried...

5 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 117 94 Reactions

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Why are we ditching expandable memory?

Lifestyle Memory is not to be sold short as being the epitome of what makes our phones so versatile. The amount of content we are able to put on our phones is entirely dependent on how much memory we have on a device. But what happens when you run...

Apr 21st by Anna Scantlin 168 113 Reactions

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A "Nexus 4S" wouldn't be so bad

Android Trends in the mobile industry have, as of lately, been following a perfectly normal pattern of making a good product and then improving on it with a follow-up model – a model of phone that’s different, but not different enough to “bring it...

Apr 20th by Anna Scantlin 90 65 Reactions

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You can’t see it, but sound quality is a beautiful thing

Lifestyle Today was enlightening for me. It started off with my favorite set of headphones being unexpectedly crushed by own foot. The pair of headphones I had weren’t expensive; they were the free kind that comes with your iProduct (you know, the...

Apr 19th by Anna Scantlin 82 53 Reactions

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Do your homework before you run out to buy the Galaxy S 4

Android With the Samsung Galaxy S 4 getting ready for launch day mere days from now, I thought this would be a good opportunity to share my opinions about who should and who shouldn’t (have to) upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy S 4. Whether you choose...

Apr 19th by Anna Scantlin 91 39 Reactions

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Thanks for giving creepers a stealthy set of peepers, Google

Lifestyle This is more of a rant article I have decided to write, because despite positive reactions from people I can’t help but to positively despise Google Glass. I’m just going to begin by restating exactly what I said a few sentences ago: I...

Apr 18th by Anna Scantlin 56 39 Reactions

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Customer loyalty: What keeps you with your provider?

Lifestyle Ever since I heard about T-Mobile’s new uncarrier approach to cell phones and contracts (or lack thereof) I’ve been heavily thinking of switching from the only carrier I’ve ever really known in depth in order to get a taste of that new...

Apr 18th by Anna Scantlin 153 99 Reactions

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How long will the HTC One hype last?

Lifestyle Some of the biggest hype surrounding a phone right now seems to be around the HTC One, the beautiful aluminum phone that HTC showcased at MWC 2013 earlier this year. With the phone being released shortly before another highly anticipated...

Apr 17th by Anna Scantlin 162 92 Reactions

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Playing dirty: It’s not just an Apple thing anymore

Lifestyle For the longest time in the mobile industry it seemed that Apple was the one that people chose as the bad guy – you knew other companies were playing games too, but Apple was a prime target because, well, they just made it easy. However, a...

Apr 17th by Anna Scantlin 52 25 Reactions

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How could I have forgotten the importance of removable batteries?

Android Lately I’ve been taking a lot of things into consideration. There’s less than 3 months before I’m due for an upgrade. While I’ve narrowed it down quite a bit an important factor to phones that I had completely forgotten about since getting...

Apr 14th by Anna Scantlin 208 162 Reactions

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Should Samsung go from “cheap and plastic” to “metal and fantastic”?

Lifestyle The Galaxy S II, Galaxy S III, Note, Note II, Galaxy S 4, and pretty much every other Samsung device ever made all have one thing in common with each other: their housing is made out of plastic. According to an insider who spoke with...

Apr 13th by Anna Scantlin 206 139 Reactions

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All T-Mobile needs now is broader network coverage

Lifestyle In another attempt to get customers to flock to T-Mobile’s doors, the carrier that was once the only carrier out of the major four to not (officially) carry the Apple iPhone officially began selling the popular brand of smartphones today -...

Apr 12th by Anna Scantlin 98 82 Reactions

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Loosen the reins and put your whip down, Verizon

Lifestyle Right now, we’re all kind of in a frenzy. T-Mobile unveils its “Uncarrier” approach, and people are interested. In fact, the idea seemed to catch on so well with consumers that Verizon made a statement that they also would be willing to...

Apr 12th by Anna Scantlin 89 42 Reactions

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Now is a good time to borrow an idea from Google, Apple

Android A couple of days ago news hit the shelves that said Google had begun rolling out its updated and refreshed version of the Google Play Store, focusing on making it more simplistic and easier to find entertaining applications. You know, I...

Apr 11th by Anna Scantlin 20 10 Reactions

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Yo, Samsung: What’s up with all the phones?

Android It’s April and so far we have three big name Galaxy brand devices from Samsung, not to mention one more that’s supposedly on the way in the form of a Galaxy Note 3. Is it just me, or does anybody else feel like we’re getting bombarded with...

Apr 11th by Anna Scantlin 130 92 Reactions

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Size may not be the issue for me anymore - speed is

Android I had an interesting (and by interesting I mean not that interesting) encounter today that made me double think how much longer I’m going to keep my iPhone 4S. As I’ve mentioned before, we’ve become spoiled in many ways. Today, I realized...

Apr 10th by Anna Scantlin 157 101 Reactions

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Apple’s App Store crackdown: For better or for worse?

Ios Whether you’re using the App Store, the Play Store, the App World, or Windows Phone Store the amount of potential for users and developers alike are virtually endless. However, for one company, the developer dream has been cut short by a...

Apr 10th by Anna Scantlin 11 6 Reactions

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Good on you, California: Holding your smartphone and checking maps while driving is now illegal

Lifestyle Whether it is talking while driving, texting and driving, and now even checking maps while driving, road safety and smartphones have become a primary concern for everybody. While many people use the visuals on a GPS to help them get to...

Apr 7th by Anna Scantlin 59 42 Reactions

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Facebook Home vs. People Hub: Are they the same thing?

Android In this industry you’ll see a lot of ‘point and blame’ being thrown around. We’ve seen this argument countless times from companies like Apple and Samsung, or really Apple and anybody. Microsoft is the newest company to get on someone’s...

Apr 6th by Anna Scantlin 20 15 Reactions

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Realistic expectations for an iPad Mini 2

Ios When I first started looking for a smaller tablet, the iPad Mini was at the top of the list. I was coming from a first generation iPad, which was too big and uncomfortable for me to hold, and it seemed that the perfect solution for a...

Apr 6th by Anna Scantlin 59 35 Reactions

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The HTC One needs a broader campaign and a different name

Lifestyle There have been numerous talks, comparisons, and even some reviews out for the HTC One already from mobile users around the world. However, while it seems that there’s a lot of focus on the device is going on here in the mobile industry...

Apr 5th by Anna Scantlin 82 56 Reactions

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Following the pink brick road: Verizon may drop contracts as well

Lifestyle Recently on our journey we’ve discovered that one of the four great wizards, T-Mobile the Pink, has turned from his evil ways and sought refuge within the light by breaking free of the dreaded ‘Contract’ curse. Meanwhile, in the village,...

Apr 5th by Anna Scantlin 51 36 Reactions

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The HTC First makes a good “first” smartphone

Android Today, Facebook recently announced exactly what their plans for their “new home” on Android actually meant. Facebook Home is what the new interface is called, and it’s set to launch on April 12 using the HTC First as the “official” device....

Apr 4th by Anna Scantlin 33 31 Reactions

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I wouldn't have been surprised if "Gmail Blue" was a real thing

Lifestyle Two days ago was a day that comes around every year, and every year I never pay enough attention to remember what it is until somebody, or something, completely gets one over on me. April Fool’s day is probably one of the best holidays for...

Apr 3rd by Anna Scantlin 7 6 Reactions