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Featured user review Samsung Galaxy S 4 (5-21-13)

Featured User Reviews The Samsung Galaxy S 4 has been around for three weeks now and has found a comfortable spot on the Official Smartphone Rankings in second position.

4 days ago by The PhoneDog 1

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Google Wallet adds support for Sprint's Galaxy S 4, Note II and HTC One, U.S. Cellular's Note II

Android Google's I/O 2013 keynote may be done, but that doesn't mean that Google is done making news. The company took to its official Google Wallet Twitter account tonight to announce that the Wallet app is now available to a trio of Sprint...

2 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 20 18 Reactions

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LG Optimus G Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy Note II Dogfight Part 2

Android LG Optimus G Pro, Samsung, Galaxy Note II, Optimus G Pro, Android, Jelly Bean, 4.1, mobile, wireless, video, part 2, cell phone, PhoneDog, PhoneDog Aaron, Aaron Baker PhoneDog

2 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 5

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LG Optimus G Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy Note II Dogfight Part 1

Android The LG Optimus G Pro has better hardware features, but the Note II's software goodies and S Pen, along with availability on more carriers, make it very attractive. Which one is the must-have tabletphone?

2 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 4

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Featured user review Samsung Galaxy Note II 5-8-13

Featured User Reviews Dropping a spot on the Official Smartphone Rankings, the Note II found third after the Galaxy S 4 moved into second place.

3 weeks ago by The PhoneDog 1

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Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Note II receiving update that includes Android 4.1.2, several improvements

Android Looks like iPhone 5 owners aren't the ones getting a shiny new update today, as Verizon has begun pushing out an update to its version of the Samsung Galaxy Note II. The big difference between the two updates is that the Galaxy Note II's...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 28 25 Reactions

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Featured user review Samsung Galaxy Note II 4-30-13

Featured User Reviews The Samsung Galaxy Note II was able to hold onto second position last week in the Official Smartphone Rankings.

4 weeks ago by The PhoneDog 1

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 vs. Samsung Galaxy Note II Dogfight Part 2

Android Aaron throws the Samsung Galaxy S 4 up against the Samsung Galaxy Note II. Two of the best Android phones on the market, they bring different features that appeal to different demographics. They're both available at the nationwide...

5 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 13

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 vs. Samsung Galaxy Note II Dogfight Part 1

Android What's better than a dogfight between Android enemies such as Samsung and HTC? A dogfight battle between brethren. Today, Aaron puts the Samsung Galaxy S 4 up against the Samsung Galaxy Note II. Two of the best Android phones on the...

5 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 3

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Do your homework before you run out to buy the Galaxy S 4

Android With the Samsung Galaxy S 4 getting ready for launch day mere days from now, I thought this would be a good opportunity to share my opinions about who should and who shouldn’t (have to) upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy S 4. Whether you choose...

Apr 19th by Anna Scantlin 91 39 Reactions

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Five on Friday: Top Android phones (April 2013)

Android In this Five on Friday segment, I'm talking about my favorite Android smartphones. Let me know which smartphones you'd put in your list @PhoneDog_Aaron!

Apr 19th by Aaron Baker 67 49 Reactions

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Should Samsung go from “cheap and plastic” to “metal and fantastic”?

Lifestyle The Galaxy S II, Galaxy S III, Note, Note II, Galaxy S 4, and pretty much every other Samsung device ever made all have one thing in common with each other: their housing is made out of plastic. According to an insider who spoke with...

Apr 13th by Anna Scantlin 206 139 Reactions

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Featured user review Samsung Galaxy Note II 4-9-13

Featured User Reviews After no movement in the top three smartphones on the Official Smartphone Rankings last week, the Samsung Galaxy Note II is your feature user review for Tuesday again.

Apr 9th by The PhoneDog 3

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There are large phones, and then there are comically large phones

Lifestyle The Galaxy Note II is one of the biggest smartphones in the world with a 5.5-inch screen, but according to source SamMobile, Samsung is about to show us exactly what the phrase “Go big or go home,” actually means. It’s reported that...

Apr 3rd by Anna Scantlin 92 64 Reactions

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Featured user review Samsung Galaxy Note II 4-2-13

Featured User Reviews Even though the Samsung Galaxy Note II took home the crown for the month of March in the Official Smartphone Rankings, it has held down the #2 spot with votes for the past couple weeks.

Apr 2nd by The PhoneDog 1

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Featured user review HTC One (global) II 4-1-13

Featured User Reviews On this first day of April 2013 when some of you might be fooling your friends, this is post is no joke. The HTC One (global)

Apr 1st by The PhoneDog 4

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The Samsung Galaxy Note II is #1 for March 2013

Monthly Osr Winners For five months, the Samsung Galaxy Note II has topped the charts on the People’s Choice and Expert’s Choice monthly charts. The Galaxy Note II continues to perform well, though challengers continue to emerge in the HTC One, BlackBerry...

Apr 1st by The PhoneDog 3

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Why hasn’t anybody besides Samsung decided to employ the stylus?

Lifestyle Even when the phone was just a rumor, the Galaxy Note was one of the most highly anticipated devices to be released by Samsung. The device had it all: a huge screen, a good display, great battery life, and also… a stylus. Well, a stylus...

Mar 29th by Anna Scantlin 131 100 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

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Featured user review Samsung Galaxy Note II 3-26-13

Featured User Reviews By just over 200 votes, the Samsung Galaxy Note II feel down the Official Smartphone Rankings due to the arrival of the HTC One (global). Does it have what it takes to regain #1 before the month of March concludes?

Mar 26th by The PhoneDog 0

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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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Samsung responds to latest lock screen bug, says that it plans to release a fix as soon as possible

Android Lock screen bugs have been popping faster than you can draw an unlock pattern lately, and yesterday saw the discovery of another exploit that was demonstrated on Samsung's Galaxy Note II. The bug takes advantage of the fact that, after...

Mar 21st by Alex Wagner 100 99 Reactions

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New Samsung lock screen bug can grant full access to a device

Android Another day, another lock screen bug. After issues were discovered with Apple devices running iOS 6.1 and Samsung's Galaxy S III, a new bug has been discovered on Samsung hardware that could allow full access to a user's phone. The...

Mar 20th by Alex Wagner 44 42 Reactions

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HTC One vs. Samsung Galaxy Note II Dogfight Part 2

Android The epic dogfight battle between the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy Note II continues! It's a battle between design, software, camera, battery, and more - and Aaron's throwing both in the ring to see which one comes out on top. This could be...

Mar 19th by Aaron Baker 41

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HTC One vs. Samsung Galaxy Note II Dogfight Part 1

Android It's the HTC One, going up against the Samsung Galaxy Note II - a device that's done very well in PhoneDog's Official Smartphone Rankings. Battery life, build quality, software, camera, and more will all be considered in this ultimate...

Mar 19th by Aaron Baker 33

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Featured user review Samsung Galaxy Note II 3-18-13

Featured User Reviews Back to normal voting business after celebrating an exciting one year anniversary week for the Official Smartphone Rankings.

Mar 18th by The PhoneDog 1

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Samsung Galaxy Note II remains #1 on both sides of the charts

Official Smartphone Rankings In week 54 of PhoneDog Media's Official Smartphone Rankings™, the Samsung Galaxy Note II kept the first place title from the BlackBerry Z10 yet again, keeping Android firmly on top of BlackBerry 10. Galaxy Note II seems to have returned...

Mar 18th by The PhoneDog 2

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T-Mobile: 4G LTE network launching this month, Galaxy Note II update with LTE support going out today

4g T-Mobile is currently the only major U.S. carrier without an active 4G LTE network, but it looks like that'll be changing very soon. The magenta operator revealed to The Verge that it plans to officially activate its LTE service by the end...

Mar 18th by Alex Wagner 41 26 Reactions

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Featured user review Samsung Galaxy Note II 3-11-13

Featured User Reviews WOW! After an amazing turnout of voters during the Official Smartphone Rankings one year anniversary week, the Samsung Galaxy Note II skyrocketed back into the #1 position.

Mar 11th by The PhoneDog 2

U.S. Cellular Samsung Galaxy S III updated to Android 4.1.2, Note II update also going out

Android U.S. Cellular shared some good news today that ought to help many of its customers have a good weekend, revealing a new software update for its version of the Samsung Galaxy S III. The update bumps U.S. Cellular Galaxy S III up to Android...

Mar 8th by Alex Wagner 5

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Samsung Galaxy Note II global

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Jan 15

Dominick_7

"Exceeds my high expectations for a smartphone!"

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5.0

I've seen every video I could find on the Note 2, and there are many, but after seeing them I had an idea on how good the smartphone would be, and once I got it it exceeded my expectations. Was upset hearing they lessened the wideness of the phone as well as lessened the ppi from the original Note, and am really picky about my devices and screens especially, but when I got it I was pleasantly surprised that it was a gorgeous screen and the real estate was sufficient. As an artist I'm finding... more...

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5 Battery Life
5 Design / Form Factor
5 Apps & Media Support

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Samsung Galaxy Note II Snapshot Review

It's time for a PhoneDog Snapshot Review, where we take our typical two-part review and condense it down into a tiny little video that's loaded with information! Today, the Samsung Galaxy Note II . Is the new model better than the last? The Samsung Galaxy Note II is the successor to the Galaxy Note, which launched on AT&T - and much later, T-Mobile - in the United States. The Galaxy Note II brings the Galaxy S III design cues to the Note line, and expands the... more...