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What are you realistically expecting in the new iPhone and iOS 7?

Ios Here in the next few months, we should finally get to see an Apple event geared towards their iPhone lineup, or maybe about iOS. While it’s rumored that we could get a new iPad event before that, the new iPhone, and especially the new iOS,...

Apr 4th by Evan Selleck 93 68 Reactions

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I can't see upgrading to the new iPhone just for a new camera

Ios It’s spring time, which means there are flowers blooming, the weather is getting nicer (for some parts of the U.S., anyway), and it means we’re closer to an Apple announcement. We know that’s the case because the rumor mill is starting to...

Apr 2nd by Evan Selleck 81 66 Reactions

iPhone users on T-Mobile expected to receive carrier update on April 5

Ios T-Mobile and its customers are now around 10 days away from finally having an iPhone to call their own. As T-Mobile has noted several times before, though, there are already quite a few unlocked iPhones that are being used on T-Mo's...

Apr 2nd by Alex Wagner 2

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Form over function: When will smartphone warranties catch up to design?

Business And Money Damaging your smartphone is the technological equivalent of getting bad plastic surgery, except one is easier to get corrected. In my experience, smartphone repair shops have taken it upon themselves to make the repair process as expensive...

Apr 2nd by Chase Bonar 11 9 Reactions

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Here's one way to stop smartphone screens from growing

Ios Smartphones are getting big. They're getting lighter. Most are getting wider, too. Ultimately, the trend of larger smartphones is mimicking how the very first cell phones looked: enormous to the point of recklessness. But the trend of...

Mar 30th by Chase Bonar 47 35 Reactions

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HTC, a carrier exclusive isn't going to help you

Android I’m beginning to believe that HTC doesn’t think they have it hard enough already. That, for whatever reason, they believe they have to handicap themselves right out of the gate here in the U.S., just to make any victory they might get...

Mar 30th by Evan Selleck 86 28 Reactions

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The premium smartphone problem

Business And Money The word "premium" brings many thoughts to mind. Desire, exclusivity, and price occupy a large space in my id, if you will. Like anything else, there's a certain sense of elusiveness to anything we want. Some prefer BMW over Audi, others...

Mar 29th by Chase Bonar 65 39 Reactions

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The version of Android on your device doesn't matter anymore

Android Fragmentation! Okay, just had to get that out of the way. This isn’t an article about how terrible fragmentation is. In fact, I’m going to embrace it from here on out. Why? Because there’s just no getting away from it.

Mar 29th by Evan Selleck 63 24 Reactions

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T-Mobile is ready to go big in 2013

Lifestyle The men and women in magenta are closer than ever from cutting unsuspecting consumers free from conniving two-year commitments. With T-Mobile's recent announcement as the Uncarrier, the facade of your impenetrable commitment is nearing to...

Mar 29th by Chase Bonar 42 33 Reactions

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Would you rather have cheaper iPhones or an improved iOS?

Ios It’s no secret that Apple has to change something in order to get back on track with where any company wants to be – on top. It’s hard to argue with the statement that some say when they claim that the iPhone is “somewhat behind”. With...

Mar 27th by Anna Scantlin 163 139 Reactions

Pricing and availability details for higher-capacity T-Mobile iPhone 5 models surface

Ios March 26 turned out to be a pretty big day for both T-Mobile and Apple, as it was announced that T-Mobile will finally begin selling the iPhone in its stores. The magenta carrier said that it will begin offering the iPhone 5 in stores and...

Mar 27th by Alex Wagner 4

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2G coverage will keep me from the Simple Choice, T-Mobile

Business And Money Earlier today, T-Mobile made right all those leaks we’ve been seeing over the last few weeks. The carrier has officially become the “un”carrier, and done away with the legendary two-year contracts that have throttled the wireless carriers...

Mar 26th by Evan Selleck 98 55 Reactions

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T-Mobile Apple iPhone 5 with 4G LTE Hands-On

Ios It's the T-Mobile Apple iPhone 5! A long time coming, T-Mobile is officially getting the popular iPhone 5, complete with 4G LTE connectivity.

Mar 26th by Aaron Baker 6

T-Mobile iPhone 5 officially launching on April 12 with $99 down payment [UPDATED]

4g Looks like T-Mobile is no longer the only major U.S. carrier without the iPhone. T-Mobile just announced that it'll begin selling Apple's iPhone 5 on April 12, complete with a down payment price of $99.99 along with 24 monthly payments of...

Mar 26th by Alex Wagner 17

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T-Mobile iPhone news reportedly coming during March 26 event [UPDATED]

Ios T-Mobile hasn't said much about its plans to offer Apple products ever since it first revealed its agreement with the Cupertino firm back in December 2012, but according to a new report, that'll change tomorrow. A CNET source that the site...

Mar 25th by Alex Wagner 58 52 Reactions

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There is hope for BlackBerry

Blackberry Os I've recently stumbled upon CrackBerry's interview with BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins, and I have to admit, I'm pleased with the Waterloo-based company's perspective. Heins was asked a series of questions by Kevin Michaluk ranging from...

Mar 24th by Chase Bonar 56 30 Reactions

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If Google removed their apps from iOS, I'd ditch it

Android I never thought I’d be using applications as much as I do every single day. Back when they were first starting to gain in popularity, I barely paid them any attention. Not because I didn’t think they would somehow lose their appeal to the...

Mar 23rd by Evan Selleck 124 103 Reactions

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If iOS disappoints, Apple will still rake in sales

Ios Trying to beat expectation is hard. Some might say impossible. For the mobile industry, especially when we’re talking about flagship devices from the most popular manufacturers, beating expectations is just something that isn’t even...

Mar 22nd by Evan Selleck 139 119 Reactions

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Sapphire glass could be coming to a smartphone near you

Lifestyle One of the more vexing issues we have with our smartphones today relates to the durability of the screen; for the most part, they’re just not that durable. While there’s still no completely indestructible material that we can yet use on...

Mar 20th by Anna Scantlin 60 51 Reactions

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Apple, make an iPhone with a bigger display and we'll call it good

Ios I still get excited about new phone announcements. Even if the mystery is pretty much destroyed before the event, thanks to leaks, rumors, and wild speculation, I’m still eager to see what a company showcases on the stage that they’ve...

Mar 19th by Evan Selleck 206 166 Reactions

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Are accessories important to a smartphone's success?

Lifestyle It’s almost impossible to narrow down every specific reason why someone might pick one smartphone over another. Sure, we try to narrow it down to a few major things, like operating system, apps, display size or even carrier, but the truth...

Mar 18th by Evan Selleck 42 37 Reactions

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Call me crazy, but I think Apple is going to make a comeback

Android The Apple vs. Samsung mentality has been huge this past year and a half. From the iPhone 4S competing with the Galaxy S II to the iPhone 5 competing against the Galaxy S III, both sides are clamoring for the title of “The Best”, and now...

Mar 17th by Anna Scantlin 150 92 Reactions

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Why Android? Because iPhone: A look at the counterattack

Android Over a miniscule three months, we have seen the launch of high-end Android devices from multiple manufacturers, a rebranded BlackBerry, multiple updates to familiar Android skins, and I'm enthralled by my choices. Google's Android is...

Mar 17th by Chase Bonar 200 136 Reactions

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What's wrong with plastic smartphones?

Lifestyle Plastic has made its way into jet fighter cockpits, Formula One driver's seats, and NASA projects because of its low cost and durability. It only makes sense that smartphone manufacturers would make their flagships out of it, too.

Mar 16th by Chase Bonar 223 96 Reactions

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Apple hit with lawsuit by THX for allegedly infringing speaker patent

Ios Today we've got two new entrants into the squared circle of the Patent Palace, as THX has sued Apple for allegedly infringing upon a patent with various models of the iPhone, iPad and iMac. AppleInsider notes that the lawsuit was filed on...

Mar 16th by Alex Wagner 45 40 Reactions

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Samsung “pulls an Apple” and does it better

Android Anybody who is even remotely interested in this industry probably already knows all about the Galaxy S 4. One thing you can’t deny is how grand of a scale the attention for this device has risen to. The only other device that I can think...

Mar 15th by Anna Scantlin 148 106 Reactions

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I’m afraid we’ve lost any hope for the element of surprise

Android So here we are, silently and anxiously waiting to see if any of the rumors we’ve seen floating around this past month surrounding the Samsung Galaxy S IV are even true. Are you excited? Maybe a little nervous? Or do you think you already...

Mar 14th by Anna Scantlin 42 23 Reactions

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Wake up, Google: The Galaxy S IV is a threat

Android Samsung has easily commanded the market share that Google’s Android flourishes in, but it’s just a matter of time until it’s an afterthought of the Korean company. The launch of Samsung’s Galaxy S IV is exciting for all parties involved....

Mar 14th by Chase Bonar 75 38 Reactions

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Marketing is only half the battle

Android Tomorrow is the big day; the big day that all the tech bloggers and websites have been waiting months for. Thursday night Samsung will presumably unveil the magical, wonderful, great and awe-inspiring Galaxy S IV. But in all honestly, I...

Mar 13th by Anna Scantlin 10

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It's time for Apple to fix what isn't broken

Ios We’re a couple weeks into March, and already we’ve seen the flagship devices from HTC and BlackBerry announced. The HTC One could see some speed bumps after its rollout due to the camera, but overall the One is the pinnacle of HTC’s...

Mar 13th by Evan Selleck 30

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I'm a phone junkie. I just cannot help myself. Folks ask me why I don't do this for a living as much as I love gadgets/mobile phones etc. Surprisingly even to me, this is my first review. My first somewhat smart phone was the old Cingular 8125 by HTC. It served me well until original iPhone changed EVERYTHING for me in 2007. Wow, wow, wow, finally a phone that had a nice user interface! I have had every iPhone since, either new or bought used cheaper for my 4 and 4s. As with many, I... more...

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Apple iPhone 5 Written Review by Taylor

At long last, the long-rumored Apple iPhone 5 arrived last Friday and it is easily the most well put together smartphone we at PhoneDog have gotten our hands on. With a much-anticipated larger display, LTE connectivity, improved optics and oodles of enhancements in iOS 6, the iPhone 5 is exactly what Apple needed to stoke the fire. The iPhone 5 has everything it needed to both rack in new customers and keep upgrading customers content. Nothing more, nothing less. With prices starting... more...