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What's in your pocket, Alex Wagner?

Lifestyle What's in my pocket, you ask? I like to keep my pants pockets pretty light, so I've typically only got one device on me at a time. As of this writing that's a 64GB iPhone 5 on Verizon. The iPhone earned its spot in my pocket by having...

3 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 19 11 Reactions

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Microsoft, where are your phablets?

Lifestyle There is no limit to display size on Android as evidenced by the Asus Fonepad. There is no differentiation between iOS on the iPhone and on the iPad. So, why has Windows complicated the gadget market with multiple versions of a single,...

3 weeks ago by Chase Bonar 28 19 Reactions

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Are you going to buy the new 128GB iPad?

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Apple loses appeal of U.K. ruling that Samsung Galaxy Tab design didn't infringe on iPad

News Earlier this year, a U.K. judge ruled that Samsung hadn't infringed upon the design of the iPad with its Galaxy Tabs because they're "not as cool" as the iPad, later saying that Apple must publish a notice on its website and in newspapers...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 2

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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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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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Have you ever considered mounting a tablet to your car dashboard?

Android Since the popularization of modern tablets, or the introduction of the original iPad, people have been searching high and low for clever uses for the scaled-up smartphones. Their large displays but relatively small footprint make tablets...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 13

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Do you think Samsung copied Apple?

Business And Money If you have any interest in smartphones and tablets, then you have probably heard about what's going on in California right now. Apple and Samsung are locked up in a pretty heated legal battle, with the focus solely centered on patent...

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 110

Motorola XOOM doesn't infringe on Apple iPad design, German court rules

Android Nearly a year ago we learned that Apple had filed a suit against Motorola in Germany, alleging that the XOOM was infringing upon the design of the iPad. Now we've got a ruling on the matter, and it seems that neither side had much luck....

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 1

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iPad Mini and iPhone 5 molds leaked; Amazon smartphone; Galaxy Note to T-Mobile and more!

The Dog Pound Despite last week being a slow news week, we still managed to get some leaked pictures of the next iPhone and a smaller version of the iPad, being dubbed the "iPad Mini". These molds give a reference design for the two devices but they...

from 2012 by Sydney Myers 11

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Ban temporarily lifted on Galaxy Nexus; Galaxy Note 2 coming in October; 7-inch iPad and more!

The Dog Pound A lot happened last week in the case between Samsung and Apple. Apple won a preliminary injunction against the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, making the phone banned in the US. However, Samsung appealed the decision and won a temporary stay of the...

from 2012 by Sydney Myers 4

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The more I Web browse with a tablet, the more I hate it

Android I am sure I have made it very clear by now. I love tablets. I love working and browsing the Internet from tablets. I love playing games from tablets. And I love doing anything and everything I possibly can with them. They're generally...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 25

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Dog Pound Episode 29 - New iPad announced; new name for Android Market and more!

The Dog Pound Apple dominated the news last week with the announcement of the new iPad. Their latest tablet packs a 9.7-inch Retina display, an improved dual-core A5X with quad-core graphics, a 5-megapixel camera that captures 1080p video, and LTE...

from 2012 by Sydney Myers 8

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Will you buy an older iPad now that they are cheaper?

Ios A lot can change overnight in this industry, especially the value of a device following a new product announcement. Just this Wednesday, Apple announced the new iPad, which features a Retina Display (2048 by 1536 pixels), a dual-core A5X...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 108 91 Reactions

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The 'new' iPad is a nice upgrade, but it still doesn't interest me

Ios Leading up to each and every Apple announcement, expectations and rumors skyrocket. And when the unveiled device does not come bearing at least the majority of the rumored specifications and new features, it's generally viewed as a...

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Having owned the last two iPads, I'm not interested in the iPad 3

Ios Nearly two years ago, Apple took the stage and introduced the world to the iPad – the first major step in modern, high-end tablets and the very first step towards the end of the PC era. At that point, the vast majority scoffed at the idea...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 35

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What we think we know about the iPad 3

Ios It's almost here, folks. We're only a few days away from what is more than likely the event where Apple will announce the iPad 3. Looking back, it's amazing how popular this device has become. When the original iPad was announced, there...

from 2012 by Sydney Myers 14

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Are you going to sell your old iPad to buy an iPad 3?

Ios Unlike most electronics manufacturers out there who launch new products willy nilly throughout the year, Apple keeps to a fairly strict schedule (when they can). With the exception of last year's iPhone and the CDMA iPhone, Apple tries to...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 9

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Regardless of specifications, the iPad 3 will still face record sales

Ios In normal fashion when approaching the supposed launch of a new Apple device, people's minds start to wander. Noses start poking around and discovering tiny pieces to an enormous puzzle, and with just a few, tiny details, people try to put...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 42

iOS 5.1 beta 2 now available to developers, includes improved Photo Stream management

Ios The iOS 5.1 beta train keeps on a-rolling today, as Apple has released iOS 5.1 beta 2 to registered developers. Listed as build number 9B5127c, this latest version of iOS 5.1 contains a new feature that allows users to manually delete...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 2

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Apple denied ban on Samsung Galaxy Tab; Nokia Lumia 710 to T-Mobile and more!

Phonedog Live Recap It was a busy week for Apple. The company suffered several setbacks in its legal battle against Android, or at least companies who are making Android products. For Apple's disputes in the U.S. and Australia, these are only minor setbacks...

from 2011 by Sydney Myers 1

Motorola gains a victory over Apple in German patent lawsuit

Ios Looks like Samsung's not the only one that's having good luck against Apple in the court room. Today it's been revealed that a German court has ruled in Motorola's favor in a patent lawsuit that the company brought against Apple back in...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 5

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Apple's design suggestions to Samsung are moronic and hypocritical

Android In case you've missed any patent-related news over the past several months, Apple and Samsung are still at each other's throats over a heated and out of proportion legal tiff. Apple is claiming Samsung devices infringe on numerous patents,...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 62

Apple releases iOS 5.1 beta to registered developers [UPDATED]

Ios It's that time once again, iOS developers! Apple just posted the beta version of iOS 5.1, which features the build number 9B5117b and is available for download on the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad, iPad 2, and third and...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 1

iOS 5.0.1 now available to download, includes fixes for battery life bugs

Ios Just a hair over a week after Apple released the first beta version of iOS 5.0.1 to developers, the update is now available for download to the general public. The update is said to include fixes to improve battery life, which is an issue...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 6

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Now that iOS 5 is finally here, are you impressed?

Iphone Os Happy iOS 5 day, folks! (I know, I'm a little late to the party.) Apple announced their major update, iOS 5, back in June at WWDC, along with several of the upwards of 200 improvements it brings. Last week at their keynote held at Apple...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 186 100 Reactions

Apple makes iOS 5 GM available to registered developers [UPDATED]

Iphone Os iOS developers, it's time to enter your credentials and get your update engines one more time, because Apple just posted the gold master seed of iOS 5 on its Dev Center site. The new update is build number 9A334 and, like all other beta...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 5

iOS 5 officially launching on October 12th

Iphone Os iOS 5 will be available for download starting October 12th and will be available as a free download for the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPad, iPad 2, and third and fourth generation iPod touch. Apple also introduced a new app called Cards, which...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 4

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How will the Kindle Fire affect the tablet market?

Android I will be the first to admit that during Amazon's press event on Wednesday, I really didn't find myself too interested in what Amazon had to say. Another tablet? Okay, great. Only $200? Cool. Next. It just didn't move me like it did...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 16

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Have deep discounts tainted our views on tablet pricing?

Android Tablets. You either love them or you hate them. Despite being versatile machines that are great for taking your work and entertainment with you, many question their plausibility and have written them off as toys. The truth is, tablets may...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 152 104 Reactions

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