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Amazon tablet: Yes; Amazon smartphone: Maybe

Android Earlier today, Alex Wagner reported on the continued reports that massive online retailer Amazon may be working on its own smartphone for release sometime in the future. The first thought that popped into my mind when reading the rumor was...

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Technology can be so overwhelming sometimes

Lifestyle I’m never shy to admit that I am extremely dependent on technology. Even while I’m sitting here typing this I have the urge to grab my iPhone and check to make sure I didn’t miss an alert or to check Facebook because it’s less hassle than...

Feb 20th by Anna Scantlin 25 19 Reactions

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How do you read books on your phone?

Lifestyle While universal applications aren’t quite a thing yet, there are some apps out there that, thankfully, work in such a way that a purchase through them doesn’t mean we’ll lose that purchase if we switch the mobile platform that we are using.

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A $99 tablet could tarnish Google's Nexus brand

Android With millions of units selling each quarter, it's safe to say tablets are no longer questioned as serious products. The initial skepticism stemmed from the questionable pricing Apple brought to the table with the original iPad. Yet there...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 14

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Which do you prefer: tablet or smartphone?

Android Recently I have decided to join the tablet world myself, and I went out and purchased an iPad (to match my iPhone – teehee!)My overall experience with tablets so far has been less than I had hoped for. I have already dropped it on the...

from 2012 by Anna Scantlin 171 142 Reactions

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iPhone 5 video; Lumia 920 and 820 official; Amazon Kindle Fire HD; HTC Accord to T-Mobile and more!

The Dog Pound Last week was incredible busy for the technology world and we've got a recap of all of the big news, right here on The Dog Pound. Nokia World took place on the 5th and 6th and Nokia announced two new Windows Phone 8 devices, the Lumia 920...

from 2012 by Sydney Myers 5

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How badly do you hate ads?

Business And Money The tablet market certainly heated up this last week, didn't it? Actually, it's become quite the interesting place over the last month or so. Ever since the Nexus 7 from Google found its way into customer's hands, the talk has changed (for...

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 10

Amazon: Kindle Fire is officially sold out

Android Bad news for anyone that may have been thinking about ordering a Kindle Fire this morning, as Amazon has announced that the 7-inch tablet is officially sold out. In a press release that just hit the wire, Amazon says that the Fire is the...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 2

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Would you be willing to carry multiple tablets?

Lifestyle So Taylor carries multiple devices. He likes to, actually. And, based on the reactions he received when he asked all of you, Dear Readers, if you did the same thing, there are plenty of you out there who choose to carry multiple phones at...

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 68 30 Reactions

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Samsung violated Apple patents; iPad Mini in October; Windows Phones for AT&T and more!

The Dog Pound As they say, "the jury is in". The panel found that Samsung violated Apple's patents, that the parent company forced its US counterparts to do so, and that this was done willfully and knowingly. The jury ruled that Samsung must pay Apple...

from 2012 by Sydney Myers 1

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Will Apple kill the iPod Touch in favor of a smaller iPad?

Apple Iphone 4 Launch Everyone seems to want a small tablet these days. It’s funny how these kinds of trends just seemingly pop up out of nowhere, isn’t it? After all, it wasn’t too long ago that the smaller tablets out there weren’t given much attention at all.

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Does size suggest function when it comes to tablets?

Tablets When the TouchPad by HP went on its fire sale last year, I told my dad about this tablet that normally sold for around $400, but had been knocked down to a ridiculously low $100. He didn’t really have any idea what a tablet was used for,...

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 5

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If the Amazon phone is anything like the Kindle Fire, I will gladly pass

Android Following major announcements from Microsoft, Apple, Google, Research In Motion and countless other tech companies, we're beginning to enter the mid-year lull in which rumors abound. A great deal of said rumors focus around Amazon, who...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 5

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Did you pre-order a Nexus 7 tablet?

Android In the midst of a handful of device and software announcements, Google took the stage yesterday morning (afternoon for us east coasters) and announced the very first (official) Nexus tablet, the Nexus 7. Much like rumors have alluded for...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 33

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7-inch tablets are just awkward to use

Android I love tablets. Maybe a little too much. Maybe more than anyone should. No less, I love them and for the better part of three years, I have been consumed by them and by finding a legitimate way to integrate one – or several – in my life....

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 28

Amazon Kindle Fire update to software version 6.3.1 now rolling out

Android Heads up, Kindle Fire owners: a new update is making its way to your 7-inch tablet. Amazon has revealed on its website that it's begun rolling out an update to software version 6.3.1 to the Kindle Fire, which brings with it "additional...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 2

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Do you read books from your smartphone or tablet?

Android Ever since the Kindle, ebooks have become the format of choice for readers around the world. With other devices like the Kindle Fire, iPad, Android tablets and various smartphones, reading books electronically is generally more convenient...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 20

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Is the Kindle Fire the 'iPad' of Android tablets?

Android For a while, there was an ongoing debate over how successful the tablet market really was. Sure, Apple was selling gobs of iPads, but once you exclude that product, is there actually a tablet market? I guess the question was (or is), Do...

from 2012 by Sydney Myers 76 49 Reactions

Amazon Kindle Fire bumped up to software version 6.2.2, full-screen browsing in tow

Android Just about a month after Amazon began rolling the last Kindle Fire update out to owners of the 7-inch slate, and today another update has been made available. This latest software upgrade brings the Kindle Fire up to version 6.2.2 and...

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Top 5: Best tablets of 2011

Android Well, this is it. It's the very last day of 2011 and boy was it a year chock-full of new devices, patent disputes and acquisitions (or attempted acquisitions). We got to witness hundreds of new devices flood shelves, and a large portion of...

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Amazon Kindle Fire 6.2.1 update rolling out, packs performance tweaks

Android Own a Kindle Fire? Then you'll probably want to download the 6.2.1 update that's rolling out now. Amazon has detailed the update on its official Kindle Software Updates page, explaining that 6.2.1 "enhances fluidity and performance" and...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 2

Nook Color 1.4.1 update brings Netflix support, Kindle Fire getting an update of its own soon

Android Looks like it's a good time to be the owner of an Android-powered tablet from a major bookseller, as details on updates for both the Nook Color and Kindle Fire have come out today. First up, Barnes & Noble have released an update for its...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 15

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Will you buy a tablet from lesser-known brands?

Android Android tablets are finally starting to gain traction, whether it be for unbelievable specifications, low price tags or a slew of different sizes to choose from. We knew it would happen with time, but it wasn't until the past three months...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 28

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What is the largest a tablet should be?

Android Tablets are all the rage this year. Since Apple introduced the first modern tablet (not one of those old clunky Windows Tablets), people have been intrigued with the possibilities of such awkward yet functional devices. Some have scoffed...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 22

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Why I decided to root my Amazon Kindle Fire

Android From the time the Kindle Fire was announced by Amazon in September, I have questioned the exact purpose of the tablet. Even after spending nearly two weeks with it and reviewing it, I still question how the device will actually fit into my...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 93 70 Reactions

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Cheap tablets for the holiday season

Android Tablets galore! Last year at this time, the whole idea of modern tablets was a relatively new idea. Who would ever want to carry around a blown-up smartphone? What's the point? Why are they so expensive anyway? Well, it's safe to say a lot...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 18

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Would you trade current display tech for better battery life?

Android The smartphone has faced countless improvements over the past year, largely in terms of both hardware and software. Some of the biggest improvements have come in the form of faster, multi-core processors, higher quality and resolution...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 73 57 Reactions

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Taylor's Top 5 Holiday Gifts

Android Well, it's that time again, folks. The holiday shopping season kick-starts in just a few more days. Not before we fill our stomachs with a little too much turkey and stuffing and pass out on the couch watching football, of course....

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 46

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Amazon Kindle Fire Review; Google Music; Galaxy Nexus launch date and more with Special guest co-host

Android I always love having guests on the show and this week we had a special treat. Our guest actually joined as a co-host for most of the show. Jeb Brilliant is a tech-blogger and runs Brilliant Expos.

from 2011 by Sydney Myers 4

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Amazon Kindle Fire Written Review by Taylor

Android Out of all the tablets we have managed to review here at PhoneDog, the Amazon Kindle Fire is easily the most unique. It straddles the line between tablet and eReader and brings a previously unmatched level of content to the Android...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 62 52 Reactions

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Amazon Kindle Fire Review Part 2

Here it is, guys. The Amazon Kindle Fire . The iPad-killer to-be. But is it really an iPad killer? Heck, is it even worth considering as just a tablet? The price is right but what about the features and performance? Sydney goes in-depth with the Kindle Fire and shows you the content selection, web browsing, and more. It may only be $200, but that doesn't automatically make it a no-brainer. Amazon has plenty of content, but you'll be buying into its ecosystem if you go with their... more...