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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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The HTC One's camera can make or break sales

Android Even before the One was announced, we all knew that HTC needed to unveil something that would grab our attention. It needed to be a device that not only did so through hardware, but through software and features as well.

Mar 12th by Evan Selleck 62 38 Reactions

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I think we've left small screen sizes in the dust

Lifestyle We watch as trends come and go in the mobile market. We watch as manufacturers put a focus on one feature or piece of hardware, and watch as they fade away or stick around. They come and go.

Mar 5th by Evan Selleck 50 35 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 want an HTC One running Windows Phone 8

Android HTC isn’t a stranger to Windows Phone. Despite the fact that the company has put a lot of its effort into Google’s Android mobile operating system, their Windows Phone-based handsets are some of the most recognizable handsets running...

Feb 26th by Evan Selleck 140 101 Reactions

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I'm tired of my unknown errors being force closed

Android Android has come a long way. There isn't a person on this planet that could sit across from you and, with a straight face and in a serious tone, tell you that Android 4.2 isn't drastically different compared to Android 1.0.

Feb 20th by Evan Selleck 173 119 Reactions

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I'm more interested in software than hardware for the first time

Android It’s been a few hours now since HTC took the stage in New York City and London, and officially announced their newest flagship device: the One. Earlier today, right before the launch of the event, I was ready to write a piece about how HTC...

Feb 19th by Evan Selleck 71 46 Reactions

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HTC One with HTC Zoe is official!

Android I've had my hands all over the HTC One, and in my very preliminary review, I can tell you that it's the most gorgeous Android smartphone I've ever seen. HTC Zoe is a surprisingly useful feature, and HTC Sense 5 brings some nice...

Feb 19th by Aaron Baker 25

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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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Apple, please do something...anything

Ios Apple is living in a new world in 2013. Some loyalists have crossed the border to Android running atop Samsung's Galaxy S III. Others have moved to a similarly functional OS via the HTC Windows Phone 8X. Yet, some stay loyal to Apple and...

Feb 17th by Chase Bonar 308 163 Reactions

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Smartphone resale values explained: HTC

Android HTC is planning to launch their successor to the One X and One X+ this coming Monday. If you like to buy and sell smartphones to have the latest, your HTC smartphone is on the verge of becoming an expensive paperweight. In my experience of...

Feb 15th by Chase Bonar 39 22 Reactions

Black HTC One purportedly shown off in latest image leak

Android It looks like anyone hungry for more HTC One details won't starve in the days leading up to HTC's big Feb. 19 event. A new purported press image of the HTC One has been posted by @evleaks on Unwired View, and this time it's the black...

Feb 15th by Alex Wagner 4

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The LG Optimus G Pro looks pretty pro to me

Android Several high-end devices are making headlines lately, such as the HTC M7 and the Samsung Galaxy S IV, but those aren’t the only two companies pushing for media attention at the moment. With just a couple of weeks left before Mobile World...

Feb 13th by Anna Scantlin 38 23 Reactions

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BlackBerry's worst enemy is the month of March

Android If BlackBerry's time to attract attention in the world's most important market wasn't yesterday, it surely isn't in March either. It's looking nearly impossible for BlackBerry to steal the spotlight away from any of the big names in mobile...

Feb 12th by Chase Bonar 11

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New purported HTC One render surfaces, complete with unique button layout

Android The HTC One/HTC M7 has been leaking on a fairly regular basis ever since mid-December, and today that trend continues with another purported image of the unannounced handset. This new shot of the One shows a device that is actually fairly...

Feb 11th by Alex Wagner 40 26 Reactions

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I hope HTC ditches carrier exclusives

Android HTC’s been having a lot of trouble lately, that’s for sure. The company was once considered one of the top smartphone makers running on Android. HTC has sent out invites to their press event set to occur on Feb. 19th, and presumably they...

Feb 8th by Anna Scantlin 83 59 Reactions

HTC M7 rumored to be launching as the 'HTC One'

Android The HTC M7 has been making fairly frequent appearances in the rumor mill since mid-December, but one detail about the device that hasn't been discussed all that much is its final retail name. That changes today. A new tweet sent out by...

Feb 8th by Alex Wagner 8

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Can LG pick up where HTC left off?

Android The most exciting news in mobile has been centered around the same players as of late. Rumors of the HTC M7, Samsung Galaxy S IV, and the potential for Apple to announce more than one smartphone are justified but redundant. Of the three...

Feb 7th by Chase Bonar 72 60 Reactions

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Will the HTC M7 have a fatal flaw?

Android For the longest time, I have harped on the fact that no single smartphone has it all. Even the best and most highly-rated phones are missing something important or have a certain feature that could be much better. There is always that one...

Feb 6th by Taylor Martin 48

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Will the HTC M7's rumored Ultrapixels up the ante?

Android One thing you can always rely on is me griping about a smartphone with a terrible camera. Although smartphones are effectively shooting through pinhole-sized sensors, several manufacturers have proven that capturing quality images with a...

Feb 4th by Taylor Martin 6

HTC says 'new sound and camera experience' coming in 2013, M7 rumored to feature 'Ultrapixel' sensor

Android Wondering what HTC has up its sleeve for 2013? In an infographic just posted to its official blog, the company seems to have tipped us off to two features that it'll be focusing on this year. Dubbed "A Brief History of Photography," the...

Feb 4th by Alex Wagner 2

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To the walking texters on the sidewalk

Lifestyle Folks, I have a promise to make you. From this day forward I pronounce myself the Ambassador for Safe Walking (ASW) because someone has to say this stuff. As the ASW for PhoneDog, I promise to do the following: put walking before webpage...

Feb 1st by Chase Bonar 5

HTC M7 makes brief appearance on stage at company party thanks to CEO Peter Chou

Android HTC is expected to officially unveil its oft-rumored M7 Android smartphone at an event that's taking place in just under three weeks. Apparently HTC CEO Peter Chou decided that the new handset's camera needed some last-minute testing,...

Feb 1st by Alex Wagner 3

HTC sends out invitations for Feb. 19 event

Android Get out your calendars, friends, because HTC just sent out invitations for an upcoming event. The shindig is scheduled to take place in New York City on Tuesday, Feb. 19, with the show kicking off at 10 a.m. Unsurprisingly, there's no...

Jan 29th by Alex Wagner 2

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HTC M7 with Sense 5.0 and more!

Android The HTC M7 is the latest device that's churning through the rumor mill. Take rumors with a grain of salt, but if everything comes to fruition, it's going to be a nice device. They need a game-changer, and the HTC M7 could be it - so long...

Jan 28th by Aaron Baker 65 28 Reactions

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HTC M7 casing shown off in new photos and video

Android It's been a few days since we've heard any new rumblings about HTC's upcoming M7 smartphone, but there's good news this morning for those folks that were starting to go into M7 withdrawal, some new photos and a video purportedly showing...

Jan 28th by Alex Wagner 54 45 Reactions

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The Infobar A02 is the freshest OS mashup you have never heard of

Android Do you want to know what you’re missing with Android, but just the thought of leaving Windows Phone 8 gives you separation anxiety? Does your desire for a simplified approach outweigh the functionality of Apple’s iOS? Have no fear for your...

Jan 26th by Chase Bonar 6

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Will the HTC M7 become a victim of mounding rumors?

Android At the beginning of 2012, HTC stole the show with its stunning HTC One X. It broke barriers of design on many hardware and software fronts. We all breathed a sigh of relief because HTC was back on buyer’s radars. Finally. But five months...

Jan 25th by Chase Bonar 41 14 Reactions

Leaked photos of possible HTC M7 surface, new Home button placement included

Android HTC's rumored M7 smartphone has been the focus of a lot of rumors and speculation lately, and there have even been a couple of renders that've surfaced claiming to offer early peeks at the phone. Now some photos showing an HTC-branded...

Jan 21st by Alex Wagner 9

New HTC M7 image leak purportedly shows off the new smartphone's front and rear [UPDATED]

Android Android fans looking forward to HTC's next flagship device have a new image to ogle this weekend, as a render that purportedly shows the front and rear of the M7 has made its way online. The shot comes to us from HTC Source, which claims...

Jan 20th by Alex Wagner 18