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All OEMs need to convert to micro SIM technology already

Business And Money One of the largest benefits of using GSM technology over, say, CDMA, has always been the portability of devices, or the hassle-free method of swapping devices around. If you have two different phones for AT&T, simply removing the SIM from...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 25

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Camera makers should partner with smartphone manufacturers

Business And Money Years ago, everyone replaced their instant film and disposable cameras with a slightly more permanent option: digital cameras. Kodak was the originator of digital camera technology, and it completely changed the way the average consumer...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 6

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Should Apple put Siri on the iPhone 4 this year?

Ios It looks like the mystery is over. After the unveiling of the iPhone 4S and Siri, owners of the iPhone 4 were pretty vocal about the fact that they couldn't have the new feature.

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 94 79 Reactions

Android the choice of first-time smartphone buyers in Q4 2011, Apple takes top smartphone maker spot

Android Today the folks at The NPD Group let loose their findings on sales in the U.S. smartphone market during the fourth quarter of 2011, and it looks like both the Android and iOS crowds have something to celebrate. First up, The NPD Group's...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 7

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Could a cell phone case remove the need for expensive protection plans?

Business And Money Good cell phones don't come cheap. But a steep price tag says little about the durability of the device or the materials used to construct its chassis. And there's always a chance that we'll slip up at some point and lose our grip while...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 17

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How do you share data between your smartphone and PC?

Android We use, trust and rely on our smartphones for more and more every day. That means we all are likely using them to store more vital data – pictures and other information that we want to keep safe. Since mobile storage is limited and storing...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 9

T-Mobile to begin offering increased support to unlocked iPhone owners

Ios The iPhone 4S is currently available on three of the four major U.S. carriers, with T-Mobile being the only operator that doesn't officially offer the device. That hasn't stopped over one million customers from bringing unlocked models...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 8

Motorola sues Apple, claims iPhone 4S and iCloud infringe on its patents

Android Most of the Apple-related legal news that's come up lately has involved Samsung, including a couple of new lawsuits and a decision by a Dutch court that the Galaxy Tab 10.1 doesn't infringe on an Apple design right. Today we've got another...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 16

iPhone 4S, iPad 2 untethered jailbreak now available for download

Ios Own an iPhone 4S or iPad 2 and been just dying to jailbreak the thing? Well you finally can, as the untethered jailbreak for the Apple A5-powered devices has been released. The Absinthe installer tool is currently available only to Mac...

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Have you been dying for an untethered jailbreak for you iPhone 4S?

Ios The iPhone 4S has quickly become one of Apples most popular handsets to date. Despite originally being considered a disappointment following Apple's announcements in October of last year, the 4S turned out to be a spectacular device with...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 5

iPhone 4S helps increase interest in iOS as overall smartphone adoption grows, says Nielsen

Android The Apple iPhone 4S produced some pretty impressive sales figures when it made its debut back in October, and according to a new Nielsen report, the device helped to boost interest in iOS among new smartphone buyers through the remainder...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 20

T-Mobile issues clarification on exec's statement about iPhone chipsets

Ios Earlier this week, T-Mobile CTO Neville Ray sent the hearts of some Magenta customers racing when he told CNET in an interview that the chipset that Apple will use in its next iPhone will support AWS, meaning that the new handset could...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 17

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Two ways to get swappable batteries for the iPhone

Ios One of the largest pending issues with modern day smartphones is the constantly dwindling battery life. More power, more capabilites, more sensors, more connectivity and more ways to use a smartphone can only result in one very important...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 7

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Top 5: Worst smartphones of 2011

Android We definitely saw some awesome phones in 2011 and I listed the top 5 smartphones in a previous post, but we also saw some disappointing phones as well. And I'm not just talking about low-end Android phones, though there were plenty of...

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Top 5: Best smartphones of 2011

Android Wow, what a year! In the past twelve months, we have seen so many new phones, technology, and form factors. Some of the most anticipated phones we've ever seen were released this year. We all know of the saga with the iPhone 4S, but do you...

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What is the perfect smartphone?

Android What is the perfect smartphone? This is a question I don't get asked very often, but when I do, it's impossible to answer. There is no – nor will there ever be a – perfect smartphone. Each person weighs different aspects of a phone...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 73

iMessage bug allows stolen iPhones to send texts from original Apple ID after remote wipe

Ios Looks like Windows Phone isn't the only mobile platform suffering from a messaging-related bug this week. A bug has recently been discovered with Apple's new iMessage service that allows a lost or stolen iPhone to continue sending and...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 5

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...

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Did US Cellular make the right move in waiting for an LTE iPhone?

Ios Ah, the iPhone. We’ve been watching the device since its inception. We’ve watched other manufacturers be sued because their products might look too much like the iPhone. We’ve watched people stand in line to get it.

from 2011 by Evan Selleck 4

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Would you pay an ETF and switch carriers for a specific phone?

Android Owning a mobile device for the length of a contract, normally two agonizing years, is becoming an increasingly difficult thing to do. In a matter of weeks and months of a launch, a new phone can quickly become outdated or lose its luster...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 153 102 Reactions

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Sprint responds to iPhone data speed complaints with network enhancements

Ios Ever since the iPhone 4 and 4S arrived on Sprint last month, many iDevice owners on the Now Network have been complaining of poor network speeds. Sprint said back at the beginning of November that it was working on a fix, and now the...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 34

Survey shows that many new iPhone buyers broke a contract for Apple's device

Ios Cell phone contracts enable anyone to purchase a new handset at a price much lower than full retail, which is great for anyone that can't (or just don't want to) fork over hundreds for a device without a commitment. However, contracts also...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 8

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

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus, iPhone 4S pitted against one another in smartphone battle

Android The Samsung Galaxy Nexus and iPhone 4S are two of the most anticipated smartphones of 2011, and for good reason: both devices pack the latest and greatest software from Google and Apple and mix it in with some pretty drool-worthy hardware....

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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

AppleCare+ now available up to 30 days after iPhone purchase

Ios When Apple originally unveiled the iPhone 4S, it also took the wraps off of its new $99 AppleCare+ program for the device, which extends the repair coverage and technical support to two years and allows a customer two instances of repair...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 0

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Are size and beauty or is power more important to you?

Android In light of rapid advancement and the addition of mind-blowing components like dual- and other multi-core processors, gigantic 4.3- to 4.7-inch displays and blazing network speeds, battery life has taken a pretty big hit. Without...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 25

iPhone 4S testing shows AT&T has the fastest data, Verizon has best call reliability

Ios When the first iPhone launched way back in 2007, it was only available on AT&T, meaning if you wanted Apple's new handset you'd have to already be on AT&T or jump ship to it. Things are a tad different now, though, as the iPhone 4S is...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 13

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DROID RAZR Review; Android fragmentation with Special Guest M. Degusta; Asus Transformer Prime & more!

Android If you missed the live broadcast of our podcast, have no fear, the recording is here. It was a great show with Special Guest Michael Degusta from The Understatement blog. He joined the show to discuss his findings on Android fragmentation...

from 2011 by Sydney Myers 3

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Google and Samsung need to learn how to launch a phone

Android It has been nearly a month since Google and Samsung teamed up and took the stage in Hong Kong to announce the latest and greatest in their portfolios. Samsung showed off some of the sweetest mobile hardware to date – a 720p 4.65-inch Super...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 114 54 Reactions

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I am a man of many phones, I rotate between Android, Windows, and iPhone. The iPhone is continually the one that holds my preference and my pocket space, and here is why. The iPhone's Retina Display is beautiful, its crisp, renders correct colors, and doesn't scratch easily. Pixels are all but non-existent, and at maximum brightness the screen is legible in the daylight. The one thing I would change is the size, not to something dramatic like 4.8 inches on the Galaxy S III, but between 3.7 and... more...

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Apple iPhone 4S Written Review by Taylor

Falling in line with its predecessor, the iPhone 4S is easily one of the best phones we at PhoneDog have ever used. Many were expecting a totally new teardrop design and larger display, and felt letdown when Apple announced an evolutionary update versus the purported revolutionary new phone. Despite large amounts of disappointment following Apple's iPhone announcement just over two weeks ago, the 4S is still a great phone and packs a huge punch in a few key areas. Since the majority... more...