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Five on Friday: Favorite phones of all time

Lifestyle In this Five on Friday , I'm talking about my five favorite phones of all time. It's hard to narrow it down to just five, surprisingly - there have been a number of phones that I'd define as noteworthy enough to put on this...

Mar 8th by Aaron Baker 15

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Samsung Galaxy Axiom vs. Motorola Electrify M Dogfight Part 2

Android Aaron's bringing two US Cellular devices - the Samsung Galaxy Axiom and Motorola Electrify M - together for a dogfight battle! Resembling the Samsung Galaxy S III, the Galaxy Axiom can be had for $49.99 and features a 1.2 GHz dual-core...

Mar 7th by Aaron Baker 2

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Samsung Galaxy Axiom vs. Motorola Electrify M Dogfight Part 1

Android There are a lot of different Android options on US Cellular, and while we tend to focus on the national carriers thanks to the flow of releases, it's important to highlight the importance of US Cellular in the wireless industry. In...

Mar 7th by Aaron Baker 1

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Google Nexus 4 Challenge, Day 21: Currents, camera, and Straight Talk

Android In day 21 of the 30 day challenge with the Google Nexus 4, we're going to talk about Currents, the camera, and the Straight Talk service. The camera is another focus for this video, and overall, I'm still not impressed with it in...

Mar 6th by Aaron Baker 6

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Sony Xperia Z 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 Sony Xperia Z. Is this new model better than the...

Mar 6th by Aaron Baker 23 14 Reactions

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The Top Smartphones, Week 52: Z10 beats Note II again!

Official Smartphone Rankings Aaron's rounding up the best smartphones as voted on by YOU in PhoneDog's Official Smartphone Rankings! This week, we celebrate ONE YEAR of our industry-first rankings program! Be sure to submit your vote at http://www.phonedog.com/r......

Mar 5th by Aaron Baker 114 70 Reactions

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Sony Xperia Z Gallery

Android Announced at CES 2013, the Sony Xperia Z is the best smartphone the manufacturer has released in some time. The build quality is gorgeous, with a high-end industrial look and feel that's reminiscent of the Apple iPhone 5 - proof that...

Mar 5th by Aaron Baker 5 2 Reactions

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Sony Xperia Z Unboxing

Android The Sony Xperia Z is the company's most serious Android smartphone to date, with a 1.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro CPU, 5-inch 1080p HD display, 13.1-megapixel camera with 1080p HD recording, 2,330 mAh battery, and Android 4.1 Jelly...

Mar 5th by Aaron Baker 8

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Google Nexus 4 Challenge: Day 19

Android I'm 19 days into the challenge, and there's a lot to like about the LG (Google) Nexus 4. The hardware is fantastic, and it's a refreshing break from LG's typical plastic design language - leading me to believe that Google had a huge hand...

Mar 4th by Aaron Baker 13

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Acer Liquid E1 Hands-On

Mwc 2013 Aaron takes a first look at the Acer Liquid E1 at Mobile World Congress 2013 . With a 1 GHz dual-core CPU, 4.5-inch qHD display (540x960 pixels), 5-megapixel camera with 720p HD recording, 1,760 mAh battery, and Android 4.1...

Feb 28th by Aaron Baker 0

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Acer C1 Hands-On

Android Intel is one of the hot names in the business right now, and the Acer C1 is fortunate enough to be packing one of the company's new Atom CPU's. Shown off at Mobile World Congress 2013, Acer C1 is powered by a 1.2 GHz Intel Atom CPU and...

Feb 27th by Aaron Baker 1

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Alcatel One Touch Scribe HD Hands-On

Android Alcatel is going big with the device launches, and they're taking Mobile World Congress 2013 to show off new innovations. It's a solid device, though given it's position in the high-end space, I doubt we'll see this in the US, even on one...

Feb 27th by Aaron Baker 1

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LG Optimus L3 II Hands-On

Android Aaron takes a look at the LG Optimus L3 II at Mobile World Congress 2013. This is going to be a solid seller for emerging markets and those that want a very inexpensive smartphone - perhaps as a secondary device to keep in the glove...

Feb 27th by Aaron Baker 1

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Alcatel One Touch Idol Star Hands-On

Mwc 2013 With the trend towards larger smartphones, there have been a growing number of users expressing support for a smaller form factor. For that group, the Alcatel One Touch Idol Star could please. Despite being a smaller...

Feb 27th by Aaron Baker 1

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HTC Sense 5 Walkthrough

Android In addition to some incredible new hardware, the HTC One is also packing an entirely new version of HTC's Sense UI. Billed as Sense 5, it brings new features like BlinkFeed and HTC Zoe, along with a host of other upgrades to the icons,...

Feb 27th by Aaron Baker 15

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HTC One First Impressions

Android We've had a brief hands-on with it, but Aaron goes a bit more in-depth in a first impressions video with HTC's newest flagship smartphone, the HTC One, at Mobile World Congress 2013. With features like HTC Zoe and BlinkFeed, it's an...

Feb 27th by Aaron Baker 42

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ZTE Grand Memo Hands-On

Android The ZTE Grand Memo was announced yesterday, and much like the LG Optimus G Pro, it has its eye on taking some of the fame away from the incredibly popular Samsung Galaxy Note II. ZTE's user experience is bubbly and colorful, and it would...

Feb 26th by Aaron Baker 1

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LG Optimus F5 Hands-On

Android Aaron takes a look at the LG Optimus F5 at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Much like last year, LG's going big with their international device launches - this time, they're targeting first-time LTE users. Beyond that, I think many...

Feb 26th by Aaron Baker 1

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Huawei Honor 2 Hands-On

Android It's not the most exciting launch at Mobile World Congress by any stretch of the imagination, but the Huawei Honor 2 will sell incredibly well in countries like Europe and Asia. It's a solid contender to the smartphone space, though it...

Feb 26th by Aaron Baker 5

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Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra Hands-On

Android Aaron gets some hands-on time with the Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra, one of four Alcatel smartphones shown of at Pepcom at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. While it likely won't see the light of day in the United States, the One Touch...

Feb 26th by Aaron Baker 2

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LG Optimus F7 Hands-On

Android There were quite a few new device announcements from LG at Mobile World Congress, and Aaron's back to round them up! Up now, the LG Optimus F7. Sporting a 1.5 GHz dual-core CPU, 4.7-inch IPS HD display, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD...

Feb 25th by Aaron Baker 7

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LG Optimus L7 II First Look

Android Aaron goes in depth with the LG Optimus L7 II , the successor to the LG Optimus L7 from last year's Mobile World Congress. Featuring a 1 GHz dual-core CPU, Optimus L7 II also includes a 4.3-inch display, 8-megapixel camera with...

Feb 25th by Aaron Baker 2

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Huawei Ascend P2 First Look

Android It's a first look at Huawei's newest flagship device, the Huawei Ascend P2, at Mobile World Congress 2013! Intended to compete with some of the other high-end devices in the space, the Ascend P2 offers a 1.5 GHz quad-core Huawei K3V2...

Feb 25th by Aaron Baker 3

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LG Optimus G Pro Hands-On

Android Aaron gets some hands-on time with the LG Optimus G Pro, a phablet device that's gunning for the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Note II and the Huawei Ascend P2. Unlike the flop that was the LG Revolution, the phone is absolutely beautiful,...

Feb 25th by Aaron Baker 19

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Nokia Lumia 520 Hands-On

Mwc 2013 Along with the Lumia 720, Aaron gets some time with the Nokia Lumia 520 , a low-end Windows Phone that still packs some solid specifications for a low price of €99. The Lumia 520 offers a 4-inch display, 5-megapixel camera...

Feb 25th by Aaron Baker 4

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Nokia Lumia 720 Hands-On

Mwc 2013 Aaron gets some hands-on time with the Nokia Lumia 720, one of the four Nokia devices announced at Mobile World Congress this morning. The Lumia 720 offers some nice features for the price point, and is packing a vibrant body that's very...

Feb 25th by Aaron Baker 3

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Nokia Lumia MWC 2013 liveblog!

Live Mobile World Congress 2013 is kicking off this morning in Barcelona, and I'm live at the Nokia press conference. We're expecting an announcement around the company's Lumia line of smartphones, with the rumor being a duo of low to...

Feb 25th by Aaron Baker 3 2 Reactions

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Lenovo IdeaPhone K900 Hands-On

Android Aaron gets some hands-on time with the Lenovo IdeaPhone K900, a large Android phone that goes head to head with other hot smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy Note II. The K900 sports a 2 GHz dual-core Intel CPU, 5.5-inch 1080p HD display,...

Feb 24th by Aaron Baker 20

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HP Slate 7 Hands-On

Android HP's going back into the Android game with the HP Slate 7, a new tablet announced at Mobile World Congress 2013 in Barcelona. Despite it not being the most powerful smartphone out there, it brings a desirable form factor to the table at...

Feb 24th by Aaron Baker 2

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Gallery

Android The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 was officially announced this morning, ending weeks of speculation on the company's next move in the tablet space. From a usability standpoint, it closely resembles the Galaxy Note II. You can use the S Pen on...

Feb 24th by Aaron Baker 33 26 Reactions