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Featured user review Samsung Galaxy S 4 (6-18-13)

Featured User Reviews So, you should know by now, yesterday, we launched a new Official Smartphone Rankings giveaway, Splash into Summer! As long as you vote for a smartpone this week, you'll be entered* into the drawing. (* Official rules here )....

6 hrs ago by The PhoneDog 0

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PhoneDog Media acquires Android and Me

Phonedog Press It is with great pleasure that PhoneDog Media announces the acquisition of Android and Me, a premiere Android news publications. Launched in 2008, Android and Me has established itself as one of the go-to news publications for...

12 hrs ago by The PhoneDog 3

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Official Smartphone Rankings results - week 67

Official Smartphone Rankings Week 67 of PhoneDog Media's Official Smartphone Rankings™ saw the HTC One dominate the People’s Choice and Expert’s Choice charts, besting the Samsung Galaxy S 4 for yet another week. HTC’s One continues to...

yesterday by The PhoneDog 6

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Featured user review HTC One 6-17-13

Featured User Reviews You keep voting and it keeps winning. That's right, the HTC One finished in first place on the Official Smartphone Rankings for another week. Today we feature a user review by Angel Merino who believes the HTC One is a...

yesterday by The PhoneDog 0

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LG Optimus F3 to Sprint

New Phones The LG Optimus F3 can be your new Android smartphone if you stop by the Sprint store today. Release Date - Friday June 14, 2013 Carrier: Sprint Price: $29.99 with a two-year contract and $50 mail-in rebate Hot Features: 5MP camera,...

4 days ago by The PhoneDog 0

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ZTE Vital to Sprint

New Phones Also arriving at Sprint this Friday June 14, 2013, the ZTE Vital. Release Date - Friday June 14, 2013 Carrier: Sprint Price: $99.99 with a two-year contract and $50 mail-in rebate Hot Features: 5" IPS touchscreen display, Android...

4 days ago by The PhoneDog 0

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Featured user review Samsung Galaxy Note II 6-12-13

Featured User Reviews Even after being around for months, the Samsung Galaxy Note II remains a top three smartphone on the Official Smartphone Rankings. Find out in the Featured User Review below why even after seven months, PhoneDog fan T. Vershae will...

6 days ago by The PhoneDog 0

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Samsung Galaxy S III to Virgin Mobile

New Phones Looking to add a new Android smartphone to a Beyond Talk, unlimited date and messaging plan with Virgin Mobile? Well stop looking, because as of today you can add the Samsung Galaxy S III. Released - Wednesday June 12, 2013...

6 days ago by The PhoneDog 0

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Zoom

Coming Soon Phones The Samsung Galaxy S 4 Zoom 4.3" touchscreen smartphone with 16MP camera was announced today but no pricing or availability was. Announced Release date: n/a Announced Carrier: n/a Announced Price: n/a

6 days ago by The PhoneDog 0

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Featured user review Samsung Galaxy S 4 (6-11-13)

Featured User Reviews Another week passes, and the Samsung Galaxy S 4 maintained the #2 spot on the Official Smartphone Rankings. With the addition of the Samsung Galaxy Mega or other new smartphones this week give the top three a run for their money?...

1 weeks ago by The PhoneDog 0

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Official Smartphone Rankings results - Week 66

Official Smartphone Rankings In week 66 of PhoneDog Media's Official Smartphone Rankings™, the HTC One remained ahead of the Samsung Galaxy S 4 on the People’s Choice and Expert’s Choice charts. Coming soon to Verizon Wireless, the HTC One...

1 weeks ago by The PhoneDog 1

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Featured user review HTC One 6-10-13

Featured User Reviews Another dominating week for the HTC One. It tops both sides of the Official Smartphone Rankings for yet another week. Will any new devices coming soon, be able to knock it down? "Next best choice for non-iphone users."...

2 weeks ago by The PhoneDog 5

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ZTE Vital

Coming Soon Phones The ZTE Vital is heading to Sprint this Friday the 14th and will offer new customers a 5" display with Android (Jelly Bean) smartphone. Announced Release date: Friday June 14, 2013 Announced Carrier: Sprint Announced Price: $99.99...

2 weeks ago by The PhoneDog 0

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Samsung Galaxy Ace 3

Coming Soon Phones The Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 was announced Monday June 10, 2013. The Ace 3 will be available in a 3G and 4G LTE version. Announced Release date: n/a Announced Carrier: n/a Announced Price: n/a

2 weeks ago by The PhoneDog 0

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Expert Spotlight - Stefan Etienne - 6-7-13

Expert Spotlight As the summer heats up, the HTC One is still on fire and refuses to give up the #1 spot on the Official Smartphone Rankings. Stefan of laptopmemo.com agrees! Check out his expert picks for the week below in our Expert...

2 weeks ago by The PhoneDog 0

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LG Optimus F3

Coming Soon Phones If you've been wanting a new LG Optimus smartphone from Sprint the wait is almost over. The F3, offering a 4" IPS display, 5MP camera, and 1.5GHz dual-core processor will be there soon. Announced Release date: Friday June 14, 2013...

2 weeks ago by The PhoneDog 1

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LG Optimus F7 to U.S. Cellular

New Phones The LG Optimus F7 with 4G LTE capabilities has arrived at U.S. Cellular. Released - Thursday June 6, 2013 Carrier: U.S. Cellular Original Price: $399.99 Price after discount and applicable Smartphone Data Plan required. New 2 yr. agmt....

2 weeks ago by The PhoneDog 0

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Winner of a new Samsung Galaxy Note II for AT&T

No-Homepage Congratulations to A. Tandiama of WA on winning a brand new Samsung Galaxy Note II for AT&T on Wednesday June 5, 2013. "I've been playing the One Paw Bandit game for years and never expected to hear the winning chime - with...

2 weeks ago by The PhoneDog 0

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active

Coming Soon Phones Just in time for the summertime weekend warriors setting off to enjoy the outdoors, the Samsung Galaxy S 4 was announced. This rugged version of the popular S 4, will hit AT&T stores later this month. Announced Release date:...

2 weeks ago by The PhoneDog 0

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Featured user review Samsung Galaxy Note II 6-5-13

Featured User Reviews Not giving up ground to any of the smartphones in pursuit, the Samsung Galaxy Note II maintained it's third place position for another week on the People's Choice side of the Official Smartphone Rankings. "A price worthy device to...

2 weeks ago by The PhoneDog 3

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Featured user review Samsung Galaxy S 4 (6-4-13)

Featured User Reviews Maintaining it's second place position, the Samsung Galaxy S 4 is still one of top Android smartphones available on the market right now. It was not only voted #2 by the people, it also took second with the experts on the Official...

2 weeks ago by The PhoneDog 0

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HTC One tops the Official Smartphone Rankings for another week

Official Smartphone Rankings In week 65 of PhoneDog Media's Official Smartphone Rankings™, the HTC One retained its lead on the Samsung Galaxy S 4, holding the first place positions on both the People’s Choice and Expert’s Choice rankings....

3 weeks ago by The PhoneDog 13

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Featured user review HTC One 6-3-13

Featured User Reviews The HTC One does it again! Each week for the last many, it has reigned the Official Smartphone Rankings in a big way. Today we feature a user review from PhoneDog fan Steve Moua, who believes the HTC One is the "best Android...

3 weeks ago by The PhoneDog 0

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The HTC One is #1 for May 2013

Monthly Osr Winners An Android battle is underway between the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S 4, and in the first full month of U.S. availability, the One surpassed the Galaxy S 4 to take the first place spots on both the People’s Choice and Expert’s Choice...

3 weeks ago by The PhoneDog 4

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Expert Spotlight - Marco Hanna - 5-31-13

Expert Spotlight As spring turns into summer, the HTC One remains in the #1 position on both sides of the Official Smartphone Rankings. And Marco Hanna, our newest video editor agrees with that position. Find out below what other four...

3 weeks ago by The PhoneDog 2

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Winner of a Samsung Galaxy S III black for Verizon

No-Homepage Congratulations to C. Underwood of NC on winning a brand new Samsung Galaxy S III 16GB (Verizon Wireless) on Thursday May 30, 2013. "I have played the One Paw Bandit game for years and never imagined I'd win! It was an amazing...

3 weeks ago by The PhoneDog 0

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HTC One dominates for another week!

Official Smartphone Rankings For 64 weeks and counting, PhoneDog Media's Official Smartphone Rankings™ (OSR) has become the gold standard for ranking the best smartphones on the market by placing votes from readers and experts alike in respective charts each week. For...

3 weeks ago by The PhoneDog 0

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The HTC One is voted #1 for another week

Official Smartphone Rankings In week 63 of PhoneDog Media's Official Smartphone Rankings™, the HTC One kept its first place positions on the People’s Choice and Expert’s Choice charts, establishing a solid lead against the Samsung Galaxy S 4. With a metal housing,...

4 weeks ago by The PhoneDog 2

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Featured user review Samsung Galaxy S 4 (5-21-13)

Featured User Reviews The Samsung Galaxy S 4 has been around for three weeks now and has found a comfortable spot on the Official Smartphone Rankings in second position. "GS4 Review " By FABIAN TOTI on May 15, 2013 I have had the GS4 for...

4 weeks ago by The PhoneDog 1

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Expert Spotlight - Evan Selleck - 5-21-13

Expert Spotlight As the week's pass, the HTC One keeps picking up steam and continues to be the top smartphone on both sides of the Official Smartphone Rankings. Not all of our experts select it as their #1, but it still earns enough points to find...

4 weeks ago by The PhoneDog 0