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HTC First Snapshot Review

Android The HTC First is the first Android smartphone to launch with Facebook Home installed, marking Facebook's attempt to get into the smartphone world in a larger way. Facebook Home is also available for the Samsung Galaxy S III, Galaxy S 4,...

Apr 16th by Aaron Baker 2

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The Top Smartphones, Week 58: HTC One dominates the charts for a fourth week!

Official Smartphone Rankings Aaron's back to round up the best smartphones as voted on by YOU in PhoneDog's Official Smartphone Rankings! In week 58, the HTC One dominated the Samsung Galaxy Note II for a fourth week, establishing itself as the first place...

Apr 16th by Aaron Baker 9

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Facebook Home Walkthrough

Android Facebook Home - as an app - has been out for a few days now, and along with it, the HTC First from AT&T, HTC, and Facebook. It's the first device that's built for Facebook Home out of the box, and at $99, is a respectable little Android...

Apr 15th by Aaron Baker 2

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Video Review Part 2

Android If you appreciate the software goodies that come with Samsung's high-end smartphones, you'll likely appreciate the Note 8.0. At $399, it's going to compete with the $329 iPad mini and $199 Google (ASUS) Nexus 7. Are the software benefits...

Apr 12th by Aaron Baker 0

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Video Review Part 1

Android It's the full video review of the newest member of the Note family, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 . Available now for $399, it lands in the lineup right between the Samsung Galaxy Note II smartphone and the Samsung Galaxy Note...

Apr 12th by Aaron Baker 0

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HTC First with Facebook Home Unboxing

Android Aaron unboxes and takes a first look at the HTC First, the first (no pun intended) phone to launch with Facebook Home preinstalled out of the box. Available now at AT&T for $99.99 in white, blue, red, and black, the First is the second...

Apr 12th by Aaron Baker 7

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HTC Double Dip and Double Dip Flip Early Review

Android When you hear the names, you may think dance moves - in reality, they're not. They're names for HTC's newest cases for the HTC One. The Double Dip retails for $29.99, while the Double Dip Flip costs $39.99. There's an increasing trend...

Apr 11th by Aaron Baker 9

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HTC One Challenge: The Conclusion

Phone Challenges By Aaron I wish the battery were a bit larger, but overall, this is an incredible device. HTC has made significant strides in improving the functionality of Sense 5, and it shows. The camera and HTC Zoe feature are both fantastic, and I use...

Apr 11th by Aaron Baker 17

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Snapshot Review

Android Samsung has brought the software and S Pen features to a smaller (or bigger, if you're coming from the Note II) form factor, and it both fills a hole in the company's product lineup and continues to spread the Note message from the...

Apr 10th by Aaron Baker 3

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LG Lucid 2 Unboxing

Android Despite the buzz around the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S 4, there's a lot to like in mid-range Android devices like the LG Lucid 2. Available now at Verizon Wireless for free (with contract), it offers a solid specifications list and...

Apr 10th by Aaron Baker 3

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ASUS Padfone 2 Unboxing

Android Tablet? Smartphone? Why not have both! Aaron unboxes the ASUS Padfone 2 , a hybrid device (of sorts). While the tablet portion is powered by the phone and is technically an accessory, it makes a whole lot of...

Apr 9th by Aaron Baker 12

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The Top Smartphones, Week 57: HTC One dominates the charts!

Official Smartphone Rankings Aaron's back to round up the best smartphones as voted on by YOU in PhoneDog's Official Smartphone Rankings! In week 57, the HTC One dominated the Samsung Galaxy Note II for another week, establishing itself as the first place heavyweight...

Apr 9th by Aaron Baker 1

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Unboxing

Android Aaron unboxes the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0, the latest addition to the Galaxy Note line of devices. Shown off at Mobile World Congress earlier in the year, the Note 8.0 is a feature-packed tablet that will be available on April 11th and...

Apr 9th by Aaron Baker 0

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HTC One Challenge, Day 28: Recap

Android I'm reaching the end of the HTC One 30 day challenge, and this video is a recap of my experiences with the phone. Overall, I love the device, but if the international version offered AT&T's flavor of 4G LTE, I'd be incredibly happy. I'm...

Apr 8th by Aaron Baker 11

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T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II Jelly Bean Walkthrough

Android The T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II has Android 4.1 Jelly Bean rolling out right now, and I'm walking through the changes from Ice Cream Sandwich. If you were thinking about the Galaxy S III or even the Galaxy S 4, you have some time to...

Apr 8th by Aaron Baker 12

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Sprint HTC One Review

Android We're just over a week away from the US launch of the HTC One , and the Sprint version is in the office! Sprint's HTC One packs the same 1.7 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 CPU, 2 GB of RAM, 4.7-inch 1080p HD recording,...

Apr 8th by Aaron Baker 17

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 or HTC One? (Poll)

Android It's the question that has been asked to me continuously for several weeks: Samsung Galaxy S 4 or HTC One? They're both flagship Android smartphones, and they offer impressive specs. To recap, the specs of the Samsung Galaxy S 4 ...

Apr 5th by Aaron Baker 144

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Five on Friday: People to have a drink with

Lifestyle As promised when I started the Five on Friday segment, some episodes will be about subjects outside of mobile technology - and I'm going outside of the box this Friday! I'm talking about the five people that I'd like to have a drink with....

Apr 5th by Aaron Baker 2

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HTC One Challenge, Day 24: Battery

Android If my Twitter feed is any indication, you've been wanting to hear about the battery, and that's what I'm talking about in day 24 of the HTC One Challenge. It's a 2,300 mAh non-removable battery, meaning you can't take it out of the device...

Apr 4th by Aaron Baker 11

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HTC First and Facebook Home: What does it all mean for mobile?

Android The HTC First brings something new to the Android platform, 40 years and one day after the first cell phone. HTC First will have Facebook Home out of the box, so users will have full integration from the moment of purchase. It'll be...

Apr 4th by Aaron Baker 9

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BLU Studio 5.3 II Unboxing: Galaxy Note II competitor?

Android They're trying to go head to head with popular smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy Note II and LG Optimus G Pro - and if price is an early indicator, they'll do well in many markets worldwide. Meet BLU, a Miami-based phone manufacturer...

Apr 4th by Aaron Baker 18

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BlackBerry Z10 vs. Google Nexus 4 Dogfight Part 2

Android Google. BlackBerry. They're both unique, but only ONE can come out on top. Welcome to the dogfight battle between the BlackBerry Z10 and Google Nexus 4! It's a knock-down-drag-out between Google's Nexus flagship and BlackBerry's...

Apr 3rd by Aaron Baker 2

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BlackBerry Z10 vs. Google Nexus 4 Dogfight Part 1

Android It's a dogfight battle between the best of the best of Google and BlackBerry! The BlackBerry Z10 is the company's current flagship smartphone, while the Google Nexus 4 represents the most pure Android smartphone that money can buy at the...

Apr 3rd by Aaron Baker 2

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Verizon BlackBerry Z10 Unboxing

Blackberry Os The BlackBerry Z10 is a huge improvement for BlackBerry and brings new innovations like BlackBerry Hub and BlackBerry Story Maker, but at $199.99 on a two-year contract, it's priced right up there with the Samsung Galaxy S 4 and HTC One -...

Apr 2nd by Aaron Baker 4

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The Top Smartphones, Week 56: Galaxy Note II kicked out of first place again!

Official Smartphone Rankings Aaron's back to round up the best smartphones as voted on by YOU in PhoneDog's Official Smartphone Rankings! In week 56, the HTC One dominated the Samsung Galaxy Note II AGAIN, knocking it out of first place with 584 votes! With a launch...

Apr 2nd by Aaron Baker 43 39 Reactions

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HTC One Challenge, Day 21: The quirks of Sense 5

Android In this video, we're talking about some of the quirks of HTC Sense 5. Prior to the HTC One, I was working with the Samsung Galaxy Note II on a regular basis. It's always hard to switch from one device to another - you get used to the...

Apr 1st by Aaron Baker 28 14 Reactions

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PhoneDog is becoming FoneKat, complete with Kitty Hands!

Lifestyle We're motivated by our past but we're excited about the future, and to that end, we're proud to announce FoneKat.com, the new name for our company. Complete with a new social metric called "Kitty Hands," FoneKat is positioned to take 2013...

Apr 1st by Aaron Baker 20

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HTC One vs. Sony Xperia Z Dogfight Part 2

Android Aaron takes the HTC One and Sony Xperia Z out for a dogfight battle! The HTC One is coming soon to AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile, while the Sony Xperia Z doesn't have planned US availability just yet. The HTC One...

Mar 29th by Aaron Baker 5

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HTC One vs. Sony Xperia Z Dogfight Part 1

Android The HTC One is coming soon to AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile, while the Sony Xperia Z doesn't have planned US availability just yet. They're both gorgeous Android smartphones, and join the Nexus 4 in being great alternatives to the iPhone 5...

Mar 29th by Aaron Baker 4

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Five on Friday: Top travel spots for work

Lifestyle In this Five on Friday , it's all about work travel! I'm recapping the top five places I've traveled to for work. One of the perks of the job (while stressful) is the constant work travel that accompanies it. From Las...

Mar 29th by Aaron Baker 2