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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...

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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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Are you skeptical of iPhone 5 rumors now?

Ios It would be an understatement to say that this years' iPhone rumors go a little out of hand. They sort of do every year – like when California police raided Gizmodo editor Jason Chen's house in search of a "stolen" iPhone 4 prototype – but...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 51

Apple still investigating battery problems after iOS 5.0.1 update

Ios Yesterday Apple issued iOS 5.0.1 to iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users that it said included fixes for the battery life issues that some users had been seeing. While the update has done the trick for some, it apparently hasn't solved...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 22

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Samsung Galaxy S II vs. Galaxy Nexus vs. DROID RAZR vs. iPhone 4S vs. HTC Rezound Comparison Chart

Android Over the past few weeks and months, we've seen some amazing, ground-breaking devices, all of them spectacular and all of them with some unique features.

from 2011 by Sydney Myers 201 107 Reactions

Apple begins selling unlocked iPhone 4S, Sprint to begin SIM locking its 4Ss starting today

Ios Apple said when it launched the iPhone 4S that an unlocked model would be available for purchase in November and, true to its word, the company today put the carrier-free models of its latest smartphone up on its online store. All three...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 3

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

Apple has "no plans" to bring Siri to older devices

Ios Ever since Siri was successfully ported to an iPhone 4, folks have been wondering when Apple might officially bring its voice-controlled assistant to the last-gen iOS handset. You may not want to hold your breath while waiting for official...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 28

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iPhone 4S stock still running low as Consumer Reports gives it a recommended rating

Ios The iPhone 4S was quite a popular little handset over its launch weekend, with Apple announcing that it sold over four million units within the first few days of availability. Unsurprisingly, this led to sell-outs most everywhere, leaving...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 63 49 Reactions

Sprint looking into iPhone 4S data speed issue

Ios Last month the iPhone 4S made its way to Sprint, delighting customers that had been lusting after Apple's handsets in the past but were unwilling to leave the Now Network. Unfortunately for those users, the iPhone 4S and Sprint's network...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 28

U.S. Cellular says it passed on the iPhone, reaffirms plans for LTE and tiered data

4g Ever since it was revealed that regional carrier C Spire Wireless would begin offering the iPhone 4S this month, folks have been curious as to which carrier might be the next home to Apple's new smartphone. U.S. Cellular has been one of...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 4

Siri outage affecting many iPhone 4S owners across the U.S. [UPDATED]

Ios It was just yesterday that we were covering the battery life woes that iOS 5 users have been encountering as of late, but today it looks like iPhone 4S owners have a new issue to deal with. Reports have begun flying in from users that are...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 18

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Apple confirms iOS 5 battery life problems, says a fix is coming

Ios Battery life has been a hot topic among owners of iOS device owners, particularly the iPhone 4S crowd, over the past month or so. There have been a number of different ways that consumers have found to help conserve the juice on their...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 93 71 Reactions

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Apple iPhone 4S vs. Samsung Galaxy S II Dogfight Part 2

Android iOS versus Android. It's the eternal battle in the wireless industry, and Aaron is throwing them together for an epic dogfight battle.

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 120

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iPhone 4S hitting C Spire Wireless on November 11th, pre-registration kicks off today

Ios Last month we learned that C Spire Wireless would become the fourth carrier to offer the iPhone 4S here in the U.S., and now the folks at C Spire have spilled the beans on 4S availability. Apple's new smartphone will go on sale at C Spire...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 118 100 Reactions

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Siri should never have been an exclusive feature to the iPhone 4S

Ios At Apple's keynote from 1 Infinity Loop at the beginning of this month, there were several things they highlighted, like the new camera with an improved lens, their updated "intelligent switching" antenna design, the A5 processor making...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 36

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Why has wireless charging not been widely adopted?

Android One of the most important aspects of a smartphone is battery life. While our phones are charged and working, we are more connected and capable than ever before, especially while on the go. However, if your phone cannot last from morning...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 80 45 Reactions

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Are you experiencing poor battery life with your iPhone 4S?

Ios The latest from 1 Infinity Loop has taken the market by storm, unsurprisingly ... again. For a fifth time in a row, Apple has managed to hit record numbers on launch day and set the standard for how a high-class smartphone should look, act...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 124 80 Reactions

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Apple investigating iPhone 4S battery life issues

Ios If you're one of the millions that's picked up an iPhone 4S since its debut earlier this month and you're finding that your battery life is less than optimal (to put it nicely), you're not alone. There have been a number of 4S owners...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 41

Sprint CEO: iPhone allows us to offer unlimited data for a longer period of time

Business And Money One of the main ways that we've seen Sprint help itself to stand out as of late, especially with the launch of its iPhone, is by promoting the fact that it's the only carrier of the big four nationals here in the U.S. that still offers...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 29

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Are smartphone cameras about to get a lot better?

Android Over the past two years, cell phones have changed internally quite a bit. Much of the focus has been on speed and performance, thus we have seen more RAM, multi-core processors and more capable wireless radios, all packed neatly into...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 47

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Apple iPhone 4S Written Review by Taylor

Cell Phone Reviews 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...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 26

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After 15 months without a word about a new iPhone. Apple unveiled the Apple iPhone 4S at their Cupertino Campus. Many were expecting a brand new iPhone 5 with new body construction, thinner tampered design and bigger screen. Well it’s been 2 weeks since the iPhone 4S launch and has sold well over 4 million devices worldwide. Is it worth to upgrade? Design/Hardware Many were disappointed that Apple used the same physical body as the iPhone 4. Actually the iPhone 4S has the same antena... 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...