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The Best Smartphones: Week 40

Official Smartphone Rankings Another week, different results! Aaron has returned to round up last week's votes in PhoneDog's Official Smartphone Rankings! Your voice counts, so get that vote in for week 41 and be part of the conversation on our Official Smartphone...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 1

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Nokia Lumia 820 Unboxing

Android Aaron unboxes the Nokia Lumia 820 , Nokia's mid-range Windows Phone 8 offering on AT&T. Featuring a 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 CPU, the Lumia 820 offers a 4.3-inch OLED display (480x800 pixels), 8-megapixel camera with...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 0

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HTC DROID DNA vs. HTC One X+ Dogfight Part 2

Android Dogfight time - between family, no less! In this epic dogfight battle, Aaron's throwing Verizon's HTC DROID DNA up against AT&T's HTC One X+ . The DROID DNA sports a 1.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor,...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 6

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HTC DROID DNA vs. HTC One X+ Dogfight Part 1

Android It's time for a dogfight between family! This time around, Aaron's throwing the HTC DROID DNA up against the HTC One X+. They're both rocking some killer specs, but when you boil it down, it's the 1080p HD display versus 64 GB of...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 21 18 Reactions

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Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX HD Jelly Bean Walkthrough

Android Aaron goes in-depth with Jelly Bean (the 4.1 flavor, that is) on the Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX HD . In what is arguably the closest variant to stock Android yet, Motorola's flavor of the OS delivers with Google Now, a new...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 42 31 Reactions

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Google Nexus 4 vs. HTC One X Plus Dogfight Part 2

Android Android dogfight battle, this time with the Google Nexus 4 and HTC One X+. The Nexus 4 offers a nice build of stock Jelly Bean, but the HTC One X+ sports 64 GB of internal storage for a great price. Which one is the all-around best value?

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 10

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Google Nexus 4 vs. HTC One X Plus Dogfight Part 1

Android Aaron takes the Google Nexus 4 and HTC One X+ for a spin in a dogfight battle. With a 1.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro CPU and a killer (starting) price tag of $299, the Nexus 4 features a 4.7-inch IPS HD display,...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 20 13 Reactions

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Which is better, stock Android or Android with a skin?

Android Aaron discusses a comment that was left in a YouTube video regarding preferences to stock Android versus user interfaces atop Android, like Sense, TouchWiz, Motorola's UI, and LG's overlay. What are your thoughts? Sound off in the...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 32

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Giveaway Round 1: Win an LG Optimus G, courtesy of Sprint!

Sweepstakes Congratulations to Kimberly Leviloff for winning the LG Optimus G in our holiday giveaway, sponsored by Sprint! More to give away soon, so stay tuned! Thanks to Sprint, PhoneDog is giving away a ton of devices this holiday season!...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 15 8 Reactions

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The Best Smartphones: Week 39

Official Smartphone Rankings It's that time again! Aaron's back, and he's rounding up last week's votes in PhoneDog's Official Smartphone Rankings! Your voice counts, so get that vote in for week 40 and be part of the conversation on our Official Smartphone Rankings...

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Apple iPhone 5 Challenge, Day 9: The VIP Mail feature is excellent

Ios In day 9 of the Apple iPhone 5 Challenge series, Aaron goes on to talk about some of the useful features in iOS 6 . One of the most important: the VIP feature in Mail. Instead of receiving notifications each time an email...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 12

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Google Nexus 4 Video Review Part 2

Android Aaron goes in-depth with the Google Nexus 4 , made by LG. Powered by a 1.5 GHz quad-core Snpadragon S4 Pro CPU, Nexus 4 offers a 4.7-inch IPS HD (720p) display, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD recording, 2,100 mAh battery, ...

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Google Nexus 4 Video Review Part 1

Android Aaron reviews the Google Nexus 4 , designed by LG. Featuring a 1.5 GHz quad-core Snpadragon S4 Pro CPU, Nexus 4 has a 4.7-inch IPS HD (720p) display, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD recording, 2,100 mAh battery, Android 4.2...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 60 43 Reactions

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Nokia Lumia 920 vs. HTC Windows Phone 8X Dogfight Part 2

Head To Head Reviews Windows Phone dogfight battle! Aaron pits the Nokia Lumia 920 up against the HTC Windows Phone 8X. The HTC 8X features a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, 4.3-inch 720p HD display, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD recording, 1,800 mAh...

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Nokia Lumia 920 vs. HTC Windows Phone 8X Dogfight Part 1

Head To Head Reviews Windows Phone 8 dogfight battle! Aaron throws the Nokia Lumia 920 up against the HTC Windows Phone 8X . The Lumia 920 is powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 CPU and offers a 4.5-inch HD display, 8-megapixel...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 39 37 Reactions

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Apple iPhone Challenge, Day 5: Perks of iOS

Ios In the "iPhone 5 Challenge: Day 5" video, Aaron's focusing on the positive. The last video discussed some of the downfalls of iOS in comparison to the competing OSes on on the market. This time around, Aaron highlights some of...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 55 47 Reactions

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Nokia Lumia 822 Video Review

Cell Phone Reviews Aaron takes a look at the Nokia Lumia 822, a mid-range (despite nice specs) Windows Phone 8 device. Featuring a 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 CPU, it sports a 4.3-inch display, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD recording, 1,800 mAh...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 3

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Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II Unboxing

Android Big Red's turn! Aaron unboxes the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II. It's largely the same as the other versions, save for a ton of Verizon logos and some software differences. Is it Verizon's best Android device, or does it fall to the...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 34 32 Reactions

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HTC One X Plus Video Review Part 2

Android Aaron's getting up close and personal with the HTC One X+ in this review video. A revision to the HTC One X that launched on AT&T earlier in the year, the One X+ brings a 1.7 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 3 CPU to the table, along with a 4.7-inch...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 3

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HTC One X Plus Video Review Part 1

Android Aaron's going in-depth with the HTC One X+ in this review video. A reboot of the HTC One X that was released on AT&T earlier in the year, the One X+ brings a 1.7 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 3 CPU to the table, along with a 4.7-inch...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 3

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The Best Smartphones: Week 38

Official Smartphone Rankings Aaron's back, and he's rounding up last week's votes in PhoneDog's Official Smartphone Rankings! In week 38, the Samsung Galaxy Note II dominated the People's Choice, but the Apple iPhone 5 took first place on the Expert's...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 1

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Google Nexus 4 Unboxing

Android Aaron unboxes the Google Nexus 4, designed by LG and complete with Jelly Bean. Featuring a 1.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 CPU, the Nexus 4 sports a 4.7-inch IPS HD display, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD recording, 2,100 mAh battery,...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 65 47 Reactions

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Apple iPhone 5 Challenge, Day 3: iOS is showing its age

Ios Aaron's back with the Apple iPhone 5 Challenge ! In this day 3 video, Aaron discusses mail problems and overall stagnation when it comes to iOS 6. iOS has been around in some form since the launch of the iPhone in 2007,...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 159 105 Reactions

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HTC DROID DNA vs. Samsung Galaxy Note II Dogfight Part 2

Android Time for a head to head dogfight battle! This time around, Aaron throws the HTC DROID DNA into the ring against the Samsung Galaxy Note II. They're both high-end, awesome smartphones, but it's a dogfight battle and only one can win. ...

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HTC DROID DNA vs. Samsung Galaxy Note II Dogfight Part 1

Android Time for another dogfight! This time around, Aaron pits the HTC DROID DNA against the Samsung Galaxy Note II . The HTC DROID DNA offers a 1.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro CPU and is the first smartphone to pack a...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 55 48 Reactions

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LG Spectrum 2 Video Review Part 2

Android Aaron reviews the LG Spectrum 2 , a new Android smartphone from LG and Verizon Wireless. Featuring a 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 CPU, 4.7-inch IPS HD display (720p), 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD recording, 2,150 mAh...

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LG Spectrum 2 Video Review Part 1

Android Aaron goes in-depth with the LG Spectrum 2 , a new Android phone from LG and Verizon Wireless. Featuring a 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 CPU, 4.7-inch IPS HD display (720p), 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD recording, 2,150 mAh...

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Apple iPhone 5 Challenge: Day 1

Phone Challenges By Aaron It's time for another 30 day challenge! This time around, the extended review cycle goes back to iOS with the Apple iPhone 5 - the first Apple smartphone that Aaron hasn't owned since the iPhone 3GS. Join Aaron as he finds out over the...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 133 100 Reactions

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HTC One X Plus Unboxing

Android Aaron unboxes the HTC One X+, an evolutionary update to the HTC One X that was released earlier in the year on AT&T. It may look like an older model thanks to HTC's decision to keep the same form factor, but the 64 GB of internal storage...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 11

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus Android 4.2 Walkthrough

Android Aaron takes a look at Android 4.2 (also called Jelly Bean) on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus . It's a mostly evolutionary update from Android 4.1, but brings some new features such as gesture typing in the stock Android keyboard,...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 5