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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

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Hands-On

Android Aaron dives in with the newly-announced Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 at Mobile World Congress 2013 in Barcelona. Samsung tells us that the US variants won't have the cellular connectivity, but it's still an interesting proposition nonetheless....

Feb 24th by Aaron Baker 11

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What do you want to see from MWC?

Mwc 2013 Rumors, leaks, and all of that stuff is part of the business, but it's heating up as Mobile World Congress begins in just a couple of days. You're seeing the major players step back from the traditional trade shows, opting instead for...

Feb 23rd by Aaron Baker 11

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Five on Friday: How to get into the business

Videos It's Five on Friday (published on Saturday due to travel to Barcelona for Mobile World Congress)! In this episode, Aaron talks about five ways to get in the online journalism business. It requires quite a bit of work and dedication, but...

Feb 23rd by Aaron Baker 2

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HTC One X+ Challenge: The Conclusion

Phone Challenges By Aaron The HTC One X+ challenge is over, and I'm talking about my likes and dislikes on the phone. I like the fact that the HTC One X+ packs 64 GB of internal storage for a reasonable price, and I'm a fan of Android 4.1 with HTC Sense 4+. What...

Feb 21st by Aaron Baker 9

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Motorola Electrify M Video Review Part 2

Android Despite the large smartphones out there, there's still room for smaller high-end Android phones, and US Cellular's Motorola Electrify M is aiming to target that market. It's a refreshing alternative to the larger options out there, and...

Feb 20th by Aaron Baker 1

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Motorola Electrify M Video Review Part 1

Android Though the market would tell you otherwise, there's still room for smaller high-end Android smartphones, and US Cellular's Motorola Electrify M is aiming to hit that crowd. It's a refreshing alternative to the 4.5+-inch choices out there,...

Feb 20th by Aaron Baker 2

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Google Nexus 4 Challenge: Day 7

Android Designed by LG, the Google Nexus 4 features glass and other premium materials - and given the inexpensive price point, it's a very solid competitor in the premium smartphone space. What do you want to see? Tweet me @PhoneDog_Aaron and...

Feb 20th by Aaron Baker 12

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The Top Smartphones, Week 50: BlackBerry beats Samsung

Official Smartphone Rankings Aaron's rounding up the best smartphones as voted on by YOU in PhoneDog's Official Smartphone Rankings! Week 50 was a bit of a shocker, as the industry heavyweight - the Samsung Galaxy Note II - was ousted out of its first place spot by...

Feb 19th by Aaron Baker 204 137 Reactions

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HTC One with HTC Zoe is official!

Android I've had my hands all over the HTC One, and in my very preliminary review, I can tell you that it's the most gorgeous Android smartphone I've ever seen. HTC Zoe is a surprisingly useful feature, and HTC Sense 5 brings some nice...

Feb 19th by Aaron Baker 25

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BlackBerry Z10 vs. Samsung Galaxy Note II Dogfight Part 2

Android Aaron does a dogfight between the BlackBerry Z10 and Samsung Galaxy Note II. These are two devices that are very different, but similar in that they're not the typical high-end smartphones. Which will win, the Note II and its awesome...

Feb 18th by Aaron Baker 7

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BlackBerry Z10 vs. Samsung Galaxy Note II Dogfight Part 1

Android Aaron throws the BlackBerry Z10 and Samsung Galaxy Note II into the ring for a dogfight between two very unique devices. The BlackBerry Z10 features a 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 CPU, 2 GB of RAM, 4.2-inch HD display,...

Feb 18th by Aaron Baker 12

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LG Spirit 4G Video Review Part 2

Android We're covering prepaid again with the full video review of the MetroPCS LG Spirit 4G! It's not the highest-end smartphone out there by any stretch of the imagination, but it brings reasonable features to a very affordable price point,...

Feb 15th by Aaron Baker 2

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LG Spirit 4G Video Review Part 1

Android We're covering prepaid again with the full video review of the MetroPCS LG Spirit 4G ! Available now, the Spirit 4G offers a 1.2 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 CPU, 4.5-inch IPS display, 5-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video...

Feb 15th by Aaron Baker 0

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HTC One X+ Challenge, Day 25: Camera

Android The HTC One X+ challenge is winding down, and I'm going back to highlight some of my likes and dislikes about the Android smartphone. Surprisingly, I'm finding myself appreciating the design of the One X+. If you've...

Feb 15th by Aaron Baker 1

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Five on Friday: Behind the scenes

Videos In this Five on Friday, we're talking about five behind the scenes things that you probably didn't know about this business - and my role. There are a ton of things that you don't see on camera (or on the site) that contribute to...

Feb 15th by Aaron Baker 6

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Samsung Galaxy Axiom Unboxing

Android We're talking Galaxy again, but this time around, it's the Samsung Galaxy Axiom on US Cellular. Similar to the Galaxy Stellar on Verizon, it brings the exterior design theme of the Galaxy S III to a mid-range device. It's available now...

Feb 14th by Aaron Baker 0

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5 nerdy smartphone pickup lines for Valentine's Day (parody)

Entertainment Happy Valentine's Day! Here at PhoneDog, we're always trying to think of ways to help you out when it comes to smartphones. Today's a special day of love, and as a result, I'm taking a step back from reviewing and giving you five tips to...

Feb 14th by Aaron Baker 19

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Google Nexus 4 Challenge: Day 1

Phone Challenges By Aaron I'm going to put the Google Nexus 4 to the test and see if Straight Talk is up to par, but of equal importance, I'm going to put stock Android through its paces and really get a feel of what's good and what's not so good about it. I know...

Feb 14th by Aaron Baker 30 22 Reactions

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BlackBerry Z10 Video Review Part 2

Blackberry Os The BlackBerry Z10 is packing some great specs, with a 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, 4.2-inch HD display, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD recording, 4G LTE, and BlackBerry 10. Despite the attempt to regain marketshare in an...

Feb 13th by Aaron Baker 22

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BlackBerry Z10 Video Review Part 1

Blackberry Os You have to admit: Android , iOS and Windows Phone have been competing for a long time, and we haven't seen anything particularly revolutionary out of them in the past year or so. BlackBerry has redesigned both its hardware and...

Feb 13th by Aaron Baker 11

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HTC One SV Snapshot Review

Android Cricket's HTC One SV is the first "One" device for the carrier, but similarities can be drawn to the HTC One S, which debuted last year and is on T-Mobile. The One SV offers some great features and brings a very solid mid to high-end...

Feb 13th by Aaron Baker 5