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HTC Windows Phone 8X signage begins appearing at Verizon stores

News The HTC Windows Phone 8X has already been confirmed to be Verizon-bound, and we even know that it'll carry a price tag on $199.99 on Big Red's shelves. However, one thing that's still up in the air is the phone's exact launch date, as...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 4

AT&T to offer Nokia Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 on November 9, HTC Windows Phone 8X "before Thanksgiving"

News Good news this morning for AT&T customers interested in snagging a shiny new Windows Phone 8 device, as the big blue carrier has finally spilled some concrete availability information on its upcoming slate of handsets running Microsoft's...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 7

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HTC Windows Phone 8X vs. Sony Xperia TL Dogfight Part 2

Android Aaron pits the HTC Windows Phone 8X against the Sony Xperia TL in a dogfight battle. They're both coming to AT&T for $99 in time for the holidays. Which one will win?

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 3

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HTC Windows Phone 8X vs. Sony Xperia TL Dogfight Part 1

Android Aaron puts the HTC Windows Phone 8X in the ring versus the Sony Xperia TL. They're both coming to AT&T for $99 this holiday season. Which one is worth the cash?

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 30 28 Reactions

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Are you switching to Windows Phone 8?

Windows Phone 8 At this point, I think we’ve just about covered all the questions regarding Windows Phone 8. We know the devices. We know which carriers they are going to. And we know that they are launching at some point here in the next few weeks...

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 165 85 Reactions

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Microsoft needs a Google Now competitor for Windows Phone 8

Windows Phone 8 As we creep into November, we inevitably inch closer to the launch of HTC’s Windows Phone 8X and Nokia’s Lumia 920. These two devices are the pinnacle to Microsoft’s mobile operating system. The shining lights, if you will

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 8

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HTC Windows Phone 8X Video Review Part 2

Cell Phone Reviews Aaron reviews the HTC Windows Phone 8X, a new device that's coming to AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile later this year. It'll join several Android contenders this holiday season, along with the Apple iPhone 5. Will it be the device that makes...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 7

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HTC Windows Phone 8X Video Review Part 1

Cell Phone Reviews Aaron goes in-depth with the HTC Windows Phone 8X, a new device that's coming to AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile by the end of the year. It'll join several Android contenders this holiday season, along with the Apple iPhone 5. Will it compel...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 35 24 Reactions

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After two major events, why do we still not have a launch date for the Lumia 920?

Windows Phone 7 Yesterday, Microsoft took the stage to officially announce Windows Phone 8. Again. This is the second event Microsoft has held for their brand new mobile operating system, but unlike the first one, this event was geared entirely towards...

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 21

T-Mobile reveals launch and pricing info for upcoming devices, including HTC 8X, Lumia 810 and Nexus 4

Android T-Mobile today announced the availability information for its holiday lineup of devices, which includes both Android and Windows Phone 8 devices. Announced by Google earlier today, the Nexus 4 and 3G Nexus 7 will both be offered by...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 5

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Did Microsoft miss a release date opportunity?

Windows Phone 7 Last night, I wanted to scour the Internet to see what I could find about rumored release dates regarding upcoming Windows Phone 8 devices. Three of them, anyway. Here in the States, we’ve only been able to hear about these devices, and...

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 24

HTC Windows Phone 8X and Nokia Lumia 822 for Verizon caught hanging out together in the wild

News The Nokia Lumia 822 for Verizon has already been shown off several times wearing black, but today a new image has shown that the white version of the device has also decided to strut its stuff in the wild. An image of both the HTC Windows...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 3

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Verizon leak shows HTC DLX may be dubbed DROID DNA, pricing for Note II and WP8 devices also included

Android Verizon customers in the market for a new smartphone may want to take a seat, because a new minimum advertising price (MAP) sheet has leaked showing the likely pricing for many of the big red carrier's upcoming devices. One of the most...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 29 25 Reactions

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Do you have trouble deciding on a single device?

Android The holiday shopping season will soon begin to pick up, which means new products are beginning to flow in rather steadily. In September alone the Motorola DROID RAZR M, DROID RAZR HD, DROID RAZR MAXX HD, Apple iPhone 5, Amazon Kindle Fire...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 31

AT&T Nokia Lumia 920 and HTC 8X pre-order pages appear at Best Buy, prices set at $149.99 and $99.99

News AT&T has already confirmed that it plans to offer both the Nokia Lumia 920 and HTC Windows Phone 8X, but the big blue carrier isn't quite ready to talk pricing for either device. That hasn't stopped Best Buy from putting the two phones up...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 1

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How much does display quality matter to you?

Android Mobile displays have advanced faster than I think any of us imagined possible. Just three years ago, it wasn't uncommon for devices to come fitted with displays smaller than 3.5-inches. Now it's uncommon for a phone to have a display much...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 135 73 Reactions

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If you could have any phone in any color, what would it be?

Android The supply of smartphones is never-ending. Hundreds of new phones are announced and released every year. On top of that, some get mid-cycle refreshes that may come in the form of a slight specification bump, a fix for any outstanding...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 29

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Why I'm wary of switching to Windows Phone 8

Windows Phone 8 I've said at least 100 times before that Windows Phone shows great promise. Windows Phone 8 is just a few short weeks ahead, and I'm getting quite excited for what it has in store and what Nokia and Microsoft have come together to produce....

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 82 46 Reactions

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I want stock Windows 8 apps in Windows Phone 8

Windows Phone 8 Stock applications are a mixed bag, aren’t they? It’s one of those things that that can either support a device, or just annoy the owner to the point where “drastic measures” have to be taken. I’ve personally rooted an Android device just...

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 7

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Should carriers allow for a color swap?

Business And Money One thing that I’ve noticed over the years, is that our phones have become another way to differentiate ourselves. I’m not talking about using one mobile operating system over another.

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 11

Leaked T-Mobile roadmap contains launch dates for HTC Windows Phone 8X, LG Optimus L9

Android Time to get out your calendars, T-Mobile customers, because a new roadmap has leaked with release dates for several pieces of Magenta-bound hardware. This new roadmap, which was posted by TmoNews, is similar to the last one we saw back in...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 3

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What's so hard about making smaller high-end phones, OEMs?

Android Back in July, I asked readers what their idea of the perfect smartphone size is. With just shy of 250 responses, the answers varied from 3.5-inches to phablet extremes beyond 5-inches. Just skimming through the horde of comments, it's not...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 37

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Would you pick the Nokia Atlas over the Windows Phone 8X?

Windows Phone 8 Lateage of what’s rumored to be Verizon’s Nokia-branded Windows Phone 8 option surfaced. As most rumors do, the image lined up quite nicely with previous rumors, ranging from device model numbers, to even device names.

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 15

AT&T Windows Phone 8 pre-orders said to be starting on October 21

News Good news tonight for any AT&T customers that are eager to throw down their hard-earned cash on a shiny new Windows Phone 8 device, as a new report claims that you'll be able to do just that in less than two weeks. According to sources...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 0

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Would you pay for subscription services to further drop a phone's price?

Lifestyle Carrier subsidies aren’t a new thing, and they aren’t going anywhere any time soon. While they aren’t the perfect solution to a common issue, most people, especially those looking to not pay for a phone outright, aren’t decrying the...

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 5

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Why on earth would carriers skip over the Lumia 920?

Windows Phone 7 And here we go. With each new day, we inch closer to November, which means we inch closer to the official launch of Windows Phone 8. People are excited. Or they aren’t. There might be some people out there who are still on the fence...

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 34

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Is Windows Phone the new iOS?

Ios We've finally made it into the month of October. For those of us excited about Windows Phone (and Surface, and Xbox, and...) then it's been a long time coming. It's hard to wait for the things you're excited about, right?

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 177 160 Reactions

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No, Microsoft shouldn't manufacture their own Windows Phone device

Windows Phone 8 Earlier this year, right around June or so, rumors and speculation started swirling around that Microsoft was going to unveil something unique. The Redmond-based company had just put on stage their first Windows 8-based tablets, called...

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 11

AT&T announces HTC One X+ and One VX, confirms Windows Phone 8X for November

Android Hot on the heels of HTC's announcement of the One X+ this morning, AT&T has revealed that it'll be the exclusive carrier of the new device here in the U.S. and that it'll also soon be adding two other HTC handsets to its roster. The One X+...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 0

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Will you pick the Windows Phone 8X, Lumia 920, or ATIV S?

Windows Phone 8 How do you feel about a whole new Start screen? One that is just filled to the brim with Live Tiles and Hubs, sized in all different ways, and exuding a beautiful color scheme?

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 149 47 Reactions

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Hayden Smith

"Great device, leaves very little to be desired"

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4.4

The WP 8X by HTC is no doubt an amazing device. First things first, I am not here to criticize the Windows Phone 8 Operating system, just the phone itself The device has everything you need, a great screen (which for me is the perfect size), decent battery life (It always gets me through a day), fast processor (I am never left waiting for the phone to catch up, it always flows along right with me), a great camera that's all you'll ever need from a smartphone and a beautiful design that attracts... more...

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5 Design / Form Factor
3 Apps & Media Support

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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...