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BlackBerry Storm Updates

The horribly over-hyped, gimmicky, disappointing, bug-plagued BlackBerry Storm should soon be getting its first dose of badly-needed firmware fixes, according to Greg over at MobileCrunch, and a host of other Internet reports.  I still think the Storm would be best off slimming down and losing the silly click-screen mechanism altogether, but if you're digging the SurePress action and just waiting until the lags, crashes, and other kinks get...

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Black Friday Deaths

Around these parts we spend a lot of time covering an industry that revolves around consumerism.  I make no bones about the fact that your interest in buying newer, faster, better, and shinier gadgetry goes a long way to making my gig here at PhoneDog possible.  Given that I think it'd be utterly hypocritical for me to write another article decrying America for its greedy, overly-materialistic ways.  I love technology and gadgets...

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Nokia World Preview

There's a countdown timer on Nokia's website that's set to expire at 9:15 CET - that's 12:15 AM, Pacific time - tomorrow morning, December 2nd.  The timer will strike zero to coincide with the keynote address at Nokia World, a developer's conference in Barcelona, Spain.Nokia World has traditionally not been a venue for big product announcements from the world's #1 maker of cell phones, but tradition seems set to change as of tomorrow. ...

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Sprint CyberMonday goodies

Just in case you didn't do enough shopping on the good old Interweb at lunchtime today, there are plenty more deals to check out when you get home, like Sprint's CyberMonday giveaways. Props to the carrier for realizing there's very little that beats FREE, especially when it comes to gift-shopping. These deals are offered only for a limited time and are good for new activations and eligible upgrades with, of course, a 2-year contract.  Palm...

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Samsung Omnia Camera

Hello, and welcome to the first installment of Dr. Photo. I’m Adam and yes, I’m a doctor, but no, I don’t know what that thing on your elbow is… I’m a physical chemist (which is how I get away with calling myself a doctor without ever touching people) and a professional photographer and have been called in by my friends at PhoneDog to take a close look at cell phones from a photographer’s point of view (less so from a chemist’s, although I’m...

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Poll: DogFight Dec. 08

Instead of trying to guess which phones you want Noah to compare, aka PhoneDog DogFights, we figured we'd ask you.  Which phones do you want to see battle? PhoneDog DogFight Poll - Dec. 08

Latest Carrier Releases

Motorola Hint QA30

Carrier: AlltelRetail Price:$299.99 or via EbayContract Price:$99.99 or via Let's TalkHot Feature: Slider with full QWERTY The Motorola Hint QA30 sports a full QWERTY keyboard hidden behind its large 2.5" QVGA display making it a perfect choice for anyone who needs to text or email alot. Key features include stereo Bluetooth, 2.0 megapixel camera with video capture,  MP3 player, microSD slot (up to 8GB), 3.5mm...

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Mini-review: Pantech Matrix

Pros: 3G, full QWERTY,  total messaging package, good value, feels tough. Cons: GPS isn't free, it's pretty thick. I'm loving the selection of messaging devices this season: Propel, Gravity, Slate, Quickfire, Rant, and Matrix are a few off the top of my head, but I know there are more out there. If you're heavy on text and into the novelty of experimental form factors, the Matrix should be at the top of your list. The C740 is an updated...

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Bluetooth etiquette

Those of you who follow Noah's Bark and PhoneDogTV know that kravvykrav has had his share of dangerously close encounters with people who talk on the phone while driving. Most of us have had similar experiences, and the rest have at least been annoyed. Even when using bluetooth, there are activities that just don't mix with phone calls. Some are risky, some are funny, and some are just plain rude. When you're in the driver's seat, leave it...

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Follow PhoneDog on Facebook

(Click to see the full story for active links.) Do you have a Facebook account and like what we're doing at PhoneDog? Go become a Facebook PhoneDog fan! Just go to this page and click on "Become a fan." While you're at it, click here to add the phonedogTV application to your profile. (Then click "Add this application.") You can watch Noah live, every Wednesday, right from your own boxes tab. Or, you can put a link in your profile sidebar.

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What I dislike about the G1

I don't want to kill anyone's Black Friday shopping buzz, or discourage you from buying the G1 as a holiday gift. But I have dedicated a lot of posts to pointing out the benefits of this phone, and it's operating system, Android. I think it's time that I cover some negative aspects of the device. Most design problems become apparent over time, and may not be recognizable during an in-store test. They're not the kind of thing you want to be...

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Double up deals from AT&T

AT&T has a "two for the price of one" sale going on the Pantech Matrix and Samsung Propel this Thanksgiving, and it will be in effect at least until Sunday. It's kind of a messy deal. You have to sign a contract and pay $129.99 for the first device, but you'll get a $50 rebate in the mail. Still, it's a cool way to get messaging devices into the hands of couples. A worker at a local AT&T kiosk told me last night that he was doing a...

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Happy Thanksgiving!

After you enjoy your fabulous feast of turkey (or Tofurkey, depending on your culinary leanings), cranberry, stuffing and all the trimmings, loosen that belt and belly up to the great deals kicking off the holiday season.Internet shoppers rejoice! It's only four days until Cyber Monday! Or if you can't wait, there's also the renowned Black Friday sales taking place the day after Thanksgiving. Here's a tidbit to whet your appetite, courtesy of...

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Mini-Review: LG Lotus - Sprint

Pros: Stylish design, tactile QWERTY board, generous widescreen, decent camera, exceptional ease-of-use, CDMA, 3G, EV-DO, GPS, BluetoothCons: Occasionally slow switching between apps/inputting data, no 3.5 mm headset jack, expensiveLadies with an attitude, fellas that are in the mood... Let's get to it.The Lotus, a morsel of deliciousness courtesy of LG, is -- in a word -- sublime. Why, you ask? Because it's easy to use, it works well and it...

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Second Look: HTC Touch Pro

Pros: Windows Mobile 6.1, MS Office mobile apps, GPS, EV-DO Rev A, 3.2 MP camera, wireless network printing, strap holder, push email, video out, expansion slot (1 GB micro SD memory included), physical QWERTY keyboard, rounded edges, beautiful screen, TouchFlo 3D, swipe function and accelerometer (when they work).Cons: Bulky handset, sluggish operation (especially if a lot of programs are running), user has to press hard on the screen, no 3.5...