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T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4 Hands-On

Android We've covered the Samsung Galaxy S 4 at length, but this time around, we're taking a gander at the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4. Save for T-Mobile's new 4G LTE logo, there's nothing really new here - the representative walks us through the...

Mar 26th by Aaron Baker 10

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T-Mobile Apple iPhone 5 with 4G LTE Hands-On

Ios It's the T-Mobile Apple iPhone 5 ! A long time coming, T-Mobile is officially getting the popular iPhone 5, complete with 4G LTE connectivity. The phone looks largely the same as its brethren from AT&T, Sprint, and ...

Mar 26th by Aaron Baker 6

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HTC One vs. Google Nexus 4 Dogfight Part 2

Android Android dogfight battle time! Aaron puts the HTC One up against the Google Nexus 4. They have their differences, but from a hardware standpoint, these are two Android smartphones that can finally compete with the Apple iPhone 5. If you...

Mar 26th by Aaron Baker 6

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HTC One vs. Google Nexus 4 Dogfight Part 1

Android Today's dogfight battle is between two Android powerhouses, but they're two devices that externally, can compete with the Apple iPhone 5 in the hardware department. Aaron puts the HTC One and Google Nexus 4 to the dogfight...

Mar 26th by Aaron Baker 4

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Aaron Asks: What's more important, hardware or software?

Lifestyle As the smartphone market converges, it's a battle in many ways between hardware and software. On one hand, you have smartphones like the HTC One and LG (Google) Nexus 4. They're beautiful and bring together the best of the...

Mar 25th by Aaron Baker 31

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HTC One Challenge, Day 14: Ultrapixels and HTC Zoe

Android I'm 14 days into a 30 day challenge with the HTC One , and I continue to be impressed with the build quality of the phone. That aside, I've been working more and more with the camera and its features, including HTC Zoe. My...

Mar 25th by Aaron Baker 8

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HTC One Challenge, Day 11: BoomSound

Android I use my phone when working out, and I love the audio quality. It's great while using earbuds, but the real improvement comes from having two great speakers on the front of the phone. It's fantastic for listening to music, watching...

Mar 22nd by Aaron Baker 7

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Five on Friday: The things fanboys say

Videos In this Five on Friday, I'm talking about my five favorite comments that fanboys say when their particular device loses in a dogfight battle (or when the cons of said device are pointed out). While I'll never quite understand how some...

Mar 22nd by Aaron Baker 24

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HTC One vs. BlackBerry Z10 Dogfight Part 2

Android It's a dogfight battle between Android and BlackBerry 10! Aaron puts the HTC One and BlackBerry Z10 into the ring. HTC is fighting to revive profits after a few years of poor performance, and BlackBerry is gunning for the third place...

Mar 21st by Aaron Baker 11

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HTC One vs. BlackBerry Z10 Dogfight Part 1

Android In a way, they're in similar positions. HTC is fighting to revive profits after a few years of poor performance, and BlackBerry is gunning for the third place mobile OS spot after iOS and Android. They're both coming soon to the US, so...

Mar 21st by Aaron Baker 9

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Google Nexus 4 Challenge: The Conclusion

Android The Google Nexus 4 30 day challenge is over. First of all, if you're a Nexus user and love the stock Android platform, this is going to be the best phone you can snag. The specs are great and the price point is even...

Mar 21st by Aaron Baker 8

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Aaron Asks: HTC One or Samsung Galaxy S 4?

Videos In this episode of Aaron Asks, it's the hot question that's been going around in the Android community since last week: HTC One or Samsung Galaxy S 4 ? The HTC One is absolutely gorgeous with an exceptional build...

Mar 20th by Aaron Baker 121

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The Top Smartphones, Week 54: HTC One joins the list!

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 54, the Samsung Galaxy Note held onto the first place spot with 462 votes, though the HTC One (global) picked up a third...

Mar 20th by Aaron Baker 76 74 Reactions

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HTC One vs. Samsung Galaxy Note II Dogfight Part 2

Android The epic dogfight battle between the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy Note II continues! It's a battle between design, software, camera, battery, and more - and Aaron's throwing both in the ring to see which one comes out on top. This could be...

Mar 19th by Aaron Baker 41

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HTC One vs. Samsung Galaxy Note II Dogfight Part 1

Android It's the HTC One, going up against the Samsung Galaxy Note II - a device that's done very well in PhoneDog's Official Smartphone Rankings. Battery life, build quality, software, camera, and more will all be considered in this ultimate...

Mar 19th by Aaron Baker 33

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HTC Zoe sample from the HTC One

Android On the HTC One, you can take a combination of traditional pictures and Zoes, which are three second video snippets (which also double up as still images if needed). The phone does it automatically, so no video editing skills are required....

Mar 19th by Aaron Baker 4

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HTC One Video Review Part 2

Android If you're in the market for an iPhone-esque Android phone, the HTC One is sure to pique your interests. Coming soon to AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile, the HTC One is an incredibly designed smartphone, complete with a lot of metal and glass. ...

Mar 19th by Aaron Baker 9

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HTC One Video Review Part 1

Android The HTC One is the company's newest flagship smartphone, and it's an incredible device all around. Coming soon to AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile , the One offers a 1.7 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 CPU, 4.7-inch 1080p HD...

Mar 19th by Aaron Baker 6

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HTC One Challenge, Day 7: HTC Sense 5 and HTC Zoe

Android In this challenge video, the focus is around HTC Sense 5 and HTC Zoe, the company's new camera feature which records three second video snippets for inclusion in the gallery. It's a powerful smartphone but the lack of availability on...

Mar 18th by Aaron Baker 16

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HTC One Snapshot Review

Android It's time for a PhoneDog Snapshot Review , where we take our typical two-part review and condense it down into a tiny little video that's loaded with information! Today, the HTC One. Is this new model better than the...

Mar 15th by Aaron Baker 8

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Camera Hands-On

Android If moves by HTC and Samsung are any indicator, 2013 is the year of the camera. Samsung's Galaxy S 4 steps up to a 13-megapixel camera, and with it comes some nifty new features that users are sure to love. Sound and Shot...

Mar 15th by Aaron Baker 11

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 vs. HTC One

Android The Samsung Galaxy S 4 and HTC One are the two hot Android phones of the first half of the year, so it makes sense to throw them together into a quick comparison video! The Samsung Galaxy S 4 packs 2 GB of RAM, a 5-inch 1080p...

Mar 14th by Aaron Baker 131

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Software Hands-On

Android In this hands-on video, Aaron goes in-depth with the version of TouchWiz found on the new Samsung Galaxy S 4. The hardware may look similar to the Samsung Galaxy S III, but the Galaxy S 4 features some great new software features like Air...

Mar 14th by Aaron Baker 22

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Gallery

Android Samsung's Galaxy S 4 is an impressive piece of kit. Featuring a 1.9 GHz quad-core or 1.6 GHz octa-core processor (depending on the market), the Galaxy S 4 sports a 5-inch 1080p HD Super AMOLED display, 13-megapixel camera with 1080p HD...

Mar 14th by Aaron Baker 5

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Hands-On

Android After multiple leaks and rumors, the Samsung Galaxy S 4 is finally official, and Aaron's going hands-on in New York. It'll be available in Q2 on Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, and Cricket. Are you excited about the Galaxy...

Mar 14th by Aaron Baker 59

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HTC One camera images (Gallery)

Android HTC's making a bold move in removing the megapixel branding and throwing in creative software additions like HTC Zoe to create something that's new. It's a risky marketing move for a company with struggling profits, but if history is any...

Mar 14th by Aaron Baker 21 11 Reactions

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HTC One Gallery

Android The HTC One is one of the most beautiful Android handsets crafted, but it's powerful to boot. Featuring a 1.7 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 CPU, the One has 2 GB of RAM, a 4.7-inch 1080p HD display, 2,300 mAh battery, and...

Mar 13th by Aaron Baker 5

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HTC One Challenge, Day 1: Settling in with Sense

Android The HTC One represents a great step forward for the company. It has fantastic build quality, the specifications are great, and the availability on multiple US carriers (soon) is a BIG bonus. Stay tuned for the full 30 day challenge, and...

Mar 12th by Aaron Baker 16

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HTC One Unboxing

Android Profit numbers be darned, because HTC is fighting hard with their newest smartphone, the HTC One . It's absolutely beautiful, the specs are fantastic, and it's intended to compete with phones from Apple, Samsung, LG, and...

Mar 12th by Aaron Baker 45

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The Top Smartphones, Week 53: Galaxy Note II returns to the top!

Official Smartphone Rankings One week after the one year anniversary of the Official Smartphone Rankings, we're seeing the best week of voting yet. That said, the HTC One will be hitting retail shelves soon and the Samsung Galaxy S4 is debuting this week, so results...

Mar 12th by Aaron Baker 4