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Casio G'zOne Commando Review Part 1

Cell Phone Reviews The Casio G'zOne Commando is not just another rugged phone. It's an Android smartphone with a decent 800 MHz processor, a 5 MP autofocus camera, and 3G Hot Spot capabilities. Casio has a good reputation for making very durable...

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Casio G'zOne Commando Review Part 2

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PhoneDog Live 5.20 - Apple's cloud music streaming service, iPhone 4S/5, and new Android phones

Phonedog Live Recap Recently, Google unleashed their service for storing and playing music through the cloud. Though it wasn't a complete effort (Google didn't finalize agreements with record labels), it is still a simple and effective way of storing your...

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Google Music Beta Review by Sydney

Cell Phone App Reviews The cloud is where it's at. Literally. We're moving into a new age where data isn't stored on hard drives or memory cards; it's in the cloud. The cloud allows you to save, access, and edit your files no matter where you are or what...

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PhoneDog Live Recap 5.13 - Google I/O, Honeycomb 3.1, Android Ice Cream Sandwich, AT&T/T-Mobile deal

Phonedog Live Recap You know what my biggest question was going in to this year's Google I/O? What the heck does "I/O" stand for? It appears that no one knows for certain, but there are reports that it means "Innovation in the Open". Others thought it...

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Sydney's Top 5 Non-Android Smartphones (May 2011)

Top Smartphones It's not very often that we do a top 5 list of non-Android phones, mostly because 90% of the phones that are released these days are Android phones. I mean, Apple only comes out with one phone a year and carriers seem to think it's...

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Sydney's Top 5 Android Phones (May 2011)

Android It seems like so much has changed since my last Top 5 list and yet there are still several new phones right around the corner. Nevertheless, with all these new Android releases, I couldn't help but debut a new Top 5 Android list. The...

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PhoneDog Live Recap 5.06.11 - Grading the Bold 9900 (Bold Touch); the Samsung Infuse 4G

4g One of the great things about working in the mobile industry is that there's always something new. RIM unveiled its new Bold 9900 /9930 at BlackBerry World this week and we got a closer look at BlackBerry OS 7, previously known as...

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G2X is now number one on PhoneDog's Top Smartphones list

Top Smartphones I think everyone here was expecting the T-Mobile G2X to end up on a Top Smartphones list at some point, so it's not too surprising that we've made it number one. With its dual-core 1 GHz processor, 8-megapixel camera that captures...

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PhoneDog Live Recap 4.29.11: Apple, Google location tracking; white iPhone 4; new Android releases

Phonedog Live Recap There's been a lot of hoop-la lately about Apple supposedly tracking users' location and Google, as well as each carrier, has now been brought onto the hot seat to answer questions about how they handle location information and...

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LG Phoenix Review by Sydney

Cell Phone Reviews The LG Optimus One has become the Galaxy S of mid-range smartphones. It's on pretty much every U.S. carrier, all versions being pretty much exactly the same, and it's one of the best phones in its category. The LG Phoenix doesn't...

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LG Phoenix Review Part 2

Cell Phone Reviews The LG Optimus One is now on AT&T and is known as the Phoenix . So far, all of the Optimus One phones have been the best in their category and have proven to be solid mid-range Android smartphones. AT&T has made their...

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PhoneDog Live Recap 4.22.11 - Apple vs. Samsung lawsuit, iOS 5 multi-tasking, T-Mobile G2X

Phonedog Live Recap The recent lawsuit filed by Apple against Samsung seems to be a hot topic these days, so we decided to discuss it during PhoneDog Live . Both sides have their arguments and reasonable points. Apple makes millions of dollars selling...

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Samsung Prevail vs. LG Optimus M Dogfight Part 2

Head To Head Reviews The Samsung Prevail ( Boost Mobile ) and Optimus M ( MetroPCS ) are two mid-range Android smartphones available from prepaid carriers. The Optimus One phones have proven to be solid smartphones, but the Prevail carries a cheaper...

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Samsung Prevail vs. LG Optimus M Dogfight Part 1

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Samsung Galaxy Prevail Review by Sydney

Android I can't tell you how many times I've had someone ask me over the past six months when Boost Mobile was going to get another Android smartphone. Boost has great plan prices and somewhat decent phones, but they were lacking that one...

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LG Phoenix First Impressions by Sydney

First Impressions The LG Phoenix may not be one of the most highly anticipated phones to hit AT&T, but in a lot of ways, it should be. Similar to the Galaxy S phone, the Optimus One has been picked up by every major U.S. carrier and each model has...

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Samsung Galaxy Prevail Review Part 2

Android The Samsung Prevail may not be the most interesting device around, but it's a big deal for Boost Mobile customers who've long been waiting for a decent Android smartphone to call their own. The specs on this one are pretty standard:...

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LG Phoenix Unboxing

Unboxing AT&T finally has its own version of the LG Optimus One. Though it was a little late to game, AT&T brings the Optimus One as a pre-paid phone as well as an on-contract phone. The Phoenix is the phone to get if you want a...

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PhoneDog Live Recap: iPhone 5 delays, smart bezel, and HTC Sensation

Iphone 5 In this week's PhoneDog Live , we discussed two topics - the iPhone 5 and all of the recent rumors we've heard about delays and new patents, and the recently announced HTC Sensation. As Apple's WWDC, the conference where we usually see...

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Samsung Galaxy Prevail FIrst Impressions by Sydney

Android Boost Mobile customers, rejoice! After the long wait, Boost Mobile has finally released a new Android smartphone that is worthy of your attention. Not to knock on the Motorola i1 , but a 3G CDMA Android phone with 2.2 easily beats out...

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Samsung Galaxy Prevail Unboxing

Android Boost Mobile fans, you finally have a decent mid-range Android smartphone option in the Samsung Galaxy Prevail. It features a 3.2-inch display a 2-megapixel camera, and an 800 MHz processor. It may not have high-end specs, but it does...

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Top 5: Sydney's top five Android phones (April 2011)

Android Well, Aaron and Taylor posted their Top 5 Android smartphones list so I thought I would have a go at it. I mean, we can't let the boys have all the fun. I went into this list thinking that it would be completely different than...

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PhoneDog Live Recap: How much does fragmentation affect Android in the OS battle?

Android Every Friday, PhoneDog broadcasts a live show called PhoneDog Live (catchy, I know) where we discuss the latest in mobile tech and news. This week's topic was Fragmentation and the OS Battle. Fragmentation is a topic that has been...

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PhoneDog 101: How to Choose a 4G Phone

Phonedog 101 Carriers talk about their 4G networks all the time and are starting to release more and more 4G phones. You may be wondering, what is 4G? What do all of these terms mean, LTE, HSPA+, and WiMax? Should I buy a 4G phone? In this PhoneDog...

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PhoneDog 101: Capacitive Touchscreens vs. Resistive Touchscreens - What's the Difference?

Phonedog 101 Most phones these days have a touchscreen. Some have a resistive touchscreen and some have a capacitive touchscreen. What's the difference between a resistive and a capacitive touchscreen? Which one is better? In this PhoneDog 101...

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HTC ThunderBolt now number one on PhoneDog's Top Smartphones list for Verizon Wireless

Top Smartphones Some of you readers will see this list and think we must be out of our minds and some of you will see this list and think 'it's about time'. After much testing and thought, we've come to the conclusion that the HTC ThunderBolt is the new...

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HTC Freestyle vs. Pantech Laser Dogfight

Head To Head Reviews The HTC Freestyle and the Pantech Laser are the two best featurephones from AT&T. The Freestyle features HTC's Sense UI, making it look a lot like a smartphone, and the Laser is super-thin but still manages to pack a full physical keyboard...

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