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'Mid-range' smartphones aren't very 'mid-range' anymore

Android If you had asked me two or three years ago what I thought about mid-range smartphones, I would probably tell you that unless you really wanted a cheap, unreliable phone to not even bother with it. But it seems that we’re getting to a point...

5 days ago by Anna Scantlin 8

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Do Nokia's Lumia flagship smartphones even matter?

Business And Money The rumored Nokia "Catwalk" which became infamous around the Web for its aluminum chassis and svelte profile just became a reality. Nokia launched the Lumia 925 at their big event in London earlier today putting to rest the tagline of...

2 weeks ago by Chase Bonar 50 37 Reactions

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Windows Phone needs more hardware options

Windows Phone 8 Earlier today, Nokia announced that they'll have something to unveil in a couple of days. Wednesday, April 24, to be exact. The announcement for the future unveil is light on details, as should be expected.

5 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 20 11 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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I say yes to T-Mobile's Value plans

Lifestyle Today the fourth largest mobile carrier, T-Mobile, launched its rumored Value plans officially on its website. I decided to take a look at just how the new Value plans worked. Personally, I have said and I still think this is a good move...

Mar 24th by Anna Scantlin 103 36 Reactions

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Nokia is being held back by Microsoft

Business And Money It's no secret that Finnish company Nokia is fully vested in Microsoft's Windows Phone venture, but just how much of their design is their credit is now being questioned by Microsoft. Nokia has prided itself in design and simplicity in the...

Mar 23rd by Chase Bonar 165 112 Reactions

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Just having the app isn't good enough

Blackberry Os There is an argument to be made that for mobile platforms like BlackBerry’s BlackBerry 10, and Microsoft’s Windows Phone (the version number isn’t necessary), applications will make or break its success in the market.

Mar 2nd by Evan Selleck 30 13 Reactions

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Sprint, Samsung, and Windows Phone 8: Should have gone with Nokia

Android Earlier this year Sprint announced that they would indeed begin carrying Windows 8 devices this year, which will hopefully pan out for them as their only attempt at a Windows Phone 7 device, the HTC Arrive, could hardly be considered...

Mar 1st by Anna Scantlin 20 9 Reactions

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The Galaxy S IV needs a distinct feature, or else

Android I've said it before and I'll say it again, hardware features in our smartphones are beginning to peak. Regardless of your smartphone preference, there is an uncountable array of hardware combinations. The sheer amount of cores, gigabits of...

Mar 1st by Chase Bonar 115 58 Reactions

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Microsoft, let software upgrades be a surprise

Android We’ve caught ourselves in some twisted back-and-forth with our favorite device manufacturers. Several years ago, they didn’t care so much about software updates.

Feb 27th by Evan Selleck 23 18 Reactions

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I would pay to have Google Now

Android There are a lot of services out there. Cloud-based or otherwise, there are plenty of options out there for anyone who needs an application to get something done. Different calendars.

Feb 23rd by Evan Selleck 59 39 Reactions

Verizon HTC Windows Phone 8X receiving Portico update

News December brought with it the Windows Phone Portico update for AT&T's version of the HTC Windows Phone 8X, and during January we saw Portico hit T-Mobile's flavor of the 8X. Now February is here, and it appears that another U.S....

Feb 20th by Alex Wagner 1

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My thoughts on Bill Gates calling Microsoft's presence in mobile a "mistake"

Business And Money In a recent interview with CBS This Morning's Charlie Rose, Bill gates admitted he wasn't happy with Microsoft's strategy in mobile. Gates said "We didn't miss cell phones, but the way that we went about it didn't allow us to get the...

Feb 19th by Chase Bonar 20

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Is Apple their own biggest obstacle?

Android Last year, right around this time, I was starting to get excited about what Apple had coming down the pipe. Last year, around this time, I would have told you that I thought Apple was gearing up to surprise the world with a brand new...

Feb 9th by Evan Selleck 20

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Would you choose cloud storage over a microSD card?

Lifestyle Last year, Taylor Martin outlined what he thinks HTC can do to make a comeback in 2013. As he always does, he made some great points, especially when he put the microscope on smartphone memory. Martin pointed out that our phones need more...

Feb 5th by Evan Selleck 32

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Smartphones are too fragile and thin these days

Lifestyle When it comes to a device worthy of the term "daily driver," it's my belief that function and utility should come before design. I like to run case-less even if accidents happen. Most rugged cases are unattractive and ruin the appearance...

Feb 2nd by Chase Bonar 23

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Can HTC stick to a plan?

Business And Money Now that we’re two days into February, it’s time to start looking ahead. We’ve spent the last couple of days talking about BlackBerry’s new BlackBerry 10 mobile operating system, along with its hardware, and even why you might switch...

Feb 2nd by Evan Selleck 56 28 Reactions

AT&T HTC Windows Phone 8X, T-Mobile Nokia Lumia 810 receiving Portico updates

News The Windows Phone 8 Portico updates are continuing today, and this time it's handsets on both AT&T and T-Mobile are getting some fresh software treats. According to a report from WPCentral, AT&T's HTC Windows Phone 8X is also being given...

Jan 16th by Alex Wagner 2

AT&T running buy one, get one for $100 off promo on Windows Phone 8 devices

News Looks like that free Nokia wireless charging plate isn't the only Windows Phone 8 promotion that AT&T is running. An internal memo leaked to WPCentral has revealed that AT&T has kicked off a new offer that'll give customers $100 off the...

Jan 13th by Alex Wagner 4

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HTC Windows Phone 8X vs. Nokia Lumia 822 Dogfight Part 2

Head To Head Reviews Aaron pits the HTC Windows Phone 8X against the Nokia Lumia 822 in a head to head battle! They're both solid Windows Phone 8 devices, but only one can win the comparison. Which will take home the medal?

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 5

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HTC Windows Phone 8X vs. Nokia Lumia 822 Dogfight Part 1

Head To Head Reviews Aaron throws the HTC Windows Phone 8X and Nokia Lumia 822 into a dogfight! They're both solid Windows Phone 8 smartphone options this holiday season, but only one can win the battle. Which will it be?

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 0

T-Mobile's HTC Windows Phone 8X next in line for Portico software update

News A week after the international version of HTC's Windows Phone 8X began receiving an update codenamed "Portico," it appears that the T-Mobile flavor of the device is set to receive the same bump. A T-Mobile support page has revealed that...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 1

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How would you change Android?

Android Android isn’t all about customization, but that’s certainly one of its strongest characteristics. Certainly the platform has other pronounced features; it can’t all be about the hundreds or thousands of different ways you can change your...

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 139 93 Reactions

Photos reveal limited edition red HTC DROID DNA, gray HTC Windows Phone 8X for Verizon employees

Android That red Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX HD isn't the only limited edition Android smartphone that Verizon employees are getting hold of this holiday season. Some photos posted by Droid-Life show a red HTC DROID DNA that is also being given out...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 3

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Taylor's Top 5 Verizon smartphones for the holidays

Android With the holiday season among us, there's no better time to be in the market for a smartphone. All the year's best devices are now out and there are great deals to be found in wireless providers' stores and third-party outlets. Taylor has...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 6

HTC Windows Phone 8X receives OTA update from Microsoft with Wi-Fi, SMS enhancements

News Windows Phone 8 brought with it several new features, but one of the most notable may be support for over the air updates, meaning that users no longer need to tether their handset to their computer to install the latest software for their...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 0

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Nokia Lumia 920 vs. HTC Windows Phone 8X Dogfight Part 2

Head To Head Reviews Windows Phone dogfight battle! Aaron pits the Nokia Lumia 920 up against the HTC Windows Phone 8X. The HTC 8X features a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, 4.3-inch 720p HD display, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD recording, 1,800 mAh...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 10

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Nokia Lumia 920 vs. HTC Windows Phone 8X Dogfight Part 1

Head To Head Reviews Windows Phone 8 dogfight battle! Aaron throws the Nokia Lumia 920 up against the HTC Windows Phone 8X. Which Windows Phone is best?

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 39 37 Reactions

Verizon HTC Windows Phone 8X comes unlocked for use on GSM networks

News Shortly after the iPhone 5 began landing in the hands of consumers in September, it was discovered that Verizon's model came unlocked out of the box and ready for use on GSM networks. More recently, the HTC DROID DNA was also found to come...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 2

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Verizon HTC Windows Phone 8X Unboxing

Videos Aaron unboxes the Verizon HTC Windows Phone 8X, which is the only variant of the device to feature wireless charging. Complete with 4G LTE, it's a powerhouse for the Windows Phone platform, but is going head to head with some other hot...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 40 40 Reactions

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HTC 8X Black

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Jan 19

Michael Waldron

"This is coming from a previous Android Root user."

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5.0

Battery life is excellent if you turn off what background apps that you don't need. I get 2 days at full use sometimes. Speed is flawless. Were talking smoothness and the processing time of the Note II on opening apps. Even just using the phone is flawless in smoothness. (And it's only a duel core.) Memory will never run out. Good luck trying to make it do so. 16 gigs is actually 23 gigs if you include the SkyDrive function. 23 gigs is actually 2 terabytes (2 terabytes VIA that's how much... more...

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HTC Windows Phone 8X Video Review Part 2

Aaron reviews the HTC Windows Phone 8X , a new device that's coming to AT&T, Verizon , and T-Mobile later this year. Featuring a 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, the 8X sports a 4.3-inch HD display, 8-megapixel shooter with 1080p HD recording, 1,800 mAh battery, 4G LTE (on AT&T and Verizon), and a front-facing camera. It'll join several Android contenders this holiday season, along with the Apple iPhone 5. Will it be the device that makes Android and... more...