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Should there be keyboard attachments for touchscreen smartphones?

Android I swear, I'm not trying to beat a dead horse, but typing on a touchscreen sucks. I've made it very clear that I'm not a fan and am desperately seeking an alternative. I would love nothing more than a world class BlackBerry keyboard fixed...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 24

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Should Nintendo just throw in the towel in the mobile gaming market?

Android When Nintendo dropped the price of the 3DS, I thought about writing an article about how the company made the right move and how, with a price point like that, they could very well become a real player in the mobile gaming market.

from 2011 by Evan Selleck 15

Apple pushes iOS 5 beta 7 out to registered developers [UPDATED]

Iphone Os Good news, everyone! Apple has released iOS 5 beta 7 to its registered developers, just a hair under two weeks after it pushed beta 6 out. This latest beta version of iOS 5 is build number 9a5313e and, and usual, is available to owners of...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 2

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Which phone should I buy? "Back to School" 2011 edition

Top Smartphones Be it for note-taking, text messaging the girlfriend, or browsing the web while studying in the library, these are some smartphones that I'd recommend for the busy student.

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 24

Apple iOS 5 beta 6 released to registered developers [UPDATED]

Iphone Os If you happen to be a registered iOS developer, Apple just dropped off something that should keep you busy over the weekend: iOS 5 beta 6. The newest beta features the build number 9A5302b and is available to users of the iPad, iPad 2,...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 1

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When it comes to phones and tablets, how thin is too thin?

Android The smartphone revolution began roughly four years ago and has kick-started multiple arms races in the mobile realm. Wireless providers are scrambling to make the 4G transition and nationwide expansion, software companies are coding...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 17

iPhone 3GS, 4 to see price cuts at Radio Shack and Target tomorrow?

Iphone Os Not really feeling the (alleged) new look of the iPhone 5? Absolutely need a new iOS handset this weekend? Then you may want to check out Radio Shack or Target tomorrow, as both retailers are reportedly planning price cuts for the iPhone...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 9

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Does the iPhone really need to get thinner?

Iphone Os Since the initial release of the iPhone back in 2007, the device has gone through plenty of physical revisions. The original iPhone doesn’t look much like the iPhone 4, save for the fact they’re both adorned by a large 3.5-inch touchscreen.

from 2011 by Evan Selleck 19

Apple iOS 5 beta 4 now available to developers [UPDATED]

Iphone Os Hey, iOS developers: you may want to head into your the iOS Dev Center on Apple's website, because the Cupertino-based firm just served up iOS 5 beta 4 for download. The new software carries the build number 9A5274d and, as usual, is...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 1

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Should Apple position the iPhone 3GS as the cheap option?

Iphone Os Talking about an iPhone before it launches, or even before Apple officially confirms that a new iPhone is coming isn’t new to the market. In fact, it’s been a pretty common and expected practice ever since there was an iPhone to talk about.

from 2011 by Evan Selleck 92 82 Reactions

Apple to offer $350 off-contract iPhone 3GS alongside new iPhone in late August?

Iphone Os Another week has begun, and it's time to help kick off the charge into the latter half of July with a fresh baked batch of iPhone rumors. A report out out of BGR this morning claims that not only is Apple planning to sell a cheap iPhone...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 3

Apple pushes out iOS 4.3.4 and 4.2.9 to fix latest PDF exploit

Iphone Os Hey iOS users, you may want to grab your iDevice and its little white 30 pin connector cable, because Apple just pushed iOS 4.3.4 out to devices in the wild. This new build of iOS contains a fix for the PDF exploit used by the latest...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 3

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The notification shade in iOS 5 is pointless

Android It’s been a little bit of time since Apple officially unveiled their latest version of the ridiculously popular iOS mobile platform, better known as iOS 5. Since then, we’ve seen a few releases of the mobile operating system’s beta...

from 2011 by Evan Selleck 15

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Are smartphone users buying more apps and paying more for them?

Cell Phone Apps Applications could easily be regarded as the backbone of the smartphone world. Some will argue that applications only matter so much, but without them, smartphones would hardly have enough functionality to be considered “smart” in today's...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 2

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Are you skipping tablets because the OS doesn't match your phone's?

Android If you think that tablet manufacturers should slow down, those same manufacturers would probably tell you that that’s just not going to happen anytime soon. After all, the tablet market is one of the most vicious, so slowing down would...

from 2011 by Evan Selleck 62 50 Reactions

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Taylor's top 10 Android applications (July 2011)

Android When you first get a new smartphone, it's hard to know where to begin. Learning your way in and out of the menus and pages will eventually come with time. But one of the first things every newcomer will want to do is peruse the application...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 10

iPhone to become eligible for AT&T's Mobile Insurance program on July 17th

Business And Money Good news for everyone out there that frequently gets referred to as the affectionate name "Butterfingers": AT&T has announced that beginning on July 17th, all models of the iPhone will be eligible for its Mobile Insurance service. The...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 10

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Can Android phones finally compete with the iPhone on a performance level?

Android Since its birth in 2007, the iPhone has constantly been referred to as the standard for what a smartphone should be. It brought a large, capacitive touchscreen to consumers, a decent camera (relative to those before it) and a mobile web...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 155 99 Reactions

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Is Samsung forced to copy Apple to compete?

Business And Money The legal battles between the world's top corporations aren't ever going to stop. These companies have to take their properties seriously, or they can't expect to stand out amongst the competition.

from 2011 by Evan Selleck 23

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Does a beta ruin the fun of getting updates?

Android When you get a new phone, you're excited to get it out of the box. You take it out, put the battery in (if necessary) and then you power it up.

from 2011 by Evan Selleck 6

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Should Android manufacturers focus more on improving cameras?

Android Over the past few years, camera technology in cell phones has come leaps and bounds from what it used to be. No longer are our phones fitted with those dreaded VGA cameras (I'm not talking about those front shooters, y'all); we now have...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 14

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Are you surprised that the iPhone seems to still be edging out Android?

Android Being an analyst has to be a rough job, especially for those who hate busy work. After all, these people have to find something to analyze all the time, just to make sure that they stay at the top of their game (and so people notice the...

from 2011 by Evan Selleck 125 92 Reactions

iPhone beats out Android in sales at Verizon and AT&T stores, analyst claims

Android Curious to know who's winning the age-old battle between iPhone and Android at brick and mortar carrier stores? According to BTIG analyst Walter Piecyk, it's the iPhone. Piecyk and others at BTIG spent the last three weeks calling 250...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 15

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Should the next iPhone be a major or minor upgrade?

Iphone Os Up until today, anyone who had been following the rumors about the next version of Apple’s iPhone was probably starting to get a clear picture of what the next iPhone might look like. While the device is still unofficial, rumors were...

from 2011 by Evan Selleck 14

Apple begins offering unlocked iPhone 4, pricing starts at $649

Iphone Os Nearly a full year after the iPhone 4 originally launched here in the U.S., Apple has finally made an unlocked GSM version of its newest handset available to all of us here in the States. Customers interested in picking up the carrier...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 4

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Taylor's Top 5 Non-Android Smartphones (June 2011)

Blackberry Os It has been said several times now that making a top five smartphones list isn't exactly easy. Instead of things getting easier when you remove Android from the equation, things actually become more difficult. We're now comparing phones...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 3

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Will Apple's WWDC 2011 announcements have a major impact on the market?

Iphone Os As per usual, the hours, days and weeks leading up to a large Apple event, rumors and speculations tend to skyrocket as fans try to guess what Apple will bring to the table. Heading into the WWDC 2011 keynote, we had a pretty good idea of...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 5

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Which carrier should get the first 4G iPhone?

4g As per usual, rumors of the next generation iPhone have spread far and wide, some claiming the device will sport a larger display, others saying it will tout an 8-megapixel camera. But one of the more interesting reports is that the next...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 126 108 Reactions

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How will Apple implement widgets in iOS 5?

Iphone Os Ever since iOS was first introduced, it has been considered the most smooth and polished mobile platform of them all. While that is certainly hard to contest, iOS does have its rough spots. What was once believed to be the most functional...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 39 28 Reactions

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Should Apple launch the iPhone 4S for Sprint and T-Mobile only?

Iphone Os There is a new iPhone coming. You’ve heard, right? Of course you have. There’s been plenty of rumors and speculation regarding the still unannounced device, and considering no one’s expecting to see it until September, there’s going to be...

from 2011 by Evan Selleck 77 63 Reactions

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The Verizon iPhone 4 is a much anticipated device and one that weighs in among the best we've ever had here at PhoneDog. While the iPhone 4 isn't exactly new, the CDMA version is. Some doubted it would ever happen, but after four years of sitting through the relentless rumors, Verizon customers can now purchase an iPhone to call their very own. The iPhone may not have a dual-core processor or LTE connectivity like its upcoming Verizon Android counterparts, but it is definitely one of... more...