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The T-Mobile Note is a perfect example of how carrier exclusivities can ruin a device

Android Earlier today, you may have noticed that reviews and other (official) content surrounding the T-Mobile Galaxy Note went live. Our own David Beren of TmoNews provided a quick look into the gigantic phablet for Magenta and gave us quite a...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 26

Samsung Galaxy Note heading to T-Mobile on August 8 for $249.99

Android After numerous leaks and rumors, T-Mobile earlier this month finally confirmed that it plans to release the Samsung Galaxy Note. The problem is that Magenta didn't mention exactly when it intends to launch the device and its 5.3-inch...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 11

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What is your idea of the perfect smartphone screen size?

Android There is constantly a ton of hubbub about the size of smartphones, how easy (or difficult) they are to use and hold, and how much pocket space they take up. Just this morning, a couple of colleagues and I had a mini debate over this. And,...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 339 248 Reactions

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I love phablets, but the LG Optimus Vu is atrocious

Android Prior to actually getting some hands-on time with the Galaxy Note, I was determined anyone who wanted a smartphone that size had lost their mind. A 5.3-inch phone? Why would anyone ever want that? Why not just get a small tablet instead?...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 23

Samsung Galaxy Note confirmed to be making its way to T-Mobile [UPDATED]

Android T-Mobile's version of the Samsung Galaxy Note is one of the most oft-leaked handsets in recent memory, but today it's finally making the jump from Rumorland into Officialdom. T-Mobile has confirmed on its official @TMobileHelp Twitter...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 9

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iPad Mini and iPhone 5 molds leaked; Amazon smartphone; Galaxy Note to T-Mobile and more!

The Dog Pound Despite last week being a slow news week, we still managed to get some leaked pictures of the next iPhone and a smaller version of the iPad, being dubbed the "iPad Mini". These molds give a reference design for the two devices but they...

from 2012 by Sydney Myers 11

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How often do you switch phones?

Android Most people, when they go into their carrier store with the intention of buying a new cell phone, they plan to keep that phone for the next two years. In exchange for a smaller price tag, otherwise known as subsidization, the majority of...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 240 152 Reactions

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Samsung Galaxy Note now showing up in new T-Mobile contest

Android Even though you might think that T-Mobile has already announced its Samsung Galaxy Note considering how often we've seen the phone online, so far the Magenta carrier has yet to officially confirm anything. We're still without an official...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 47 44 Reactions

Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket, Galaxy Note Android 4.0 updates made official by AT&T

Android Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket owners have been downloading their official bump to Android 4.0 since yesterday, but this morning the Ice Cream Sandwich update has been made nice and official by the folks at AT&T. The Skyrocket's update is...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 9

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Ban temporarily lifted on Galaxy Nexus; Galaxy Note 2 coming in October; 7-inch iPad and more!

The Dog Pound A lot happened last week in the case between Samsung and Apple. Apple won a preliminary injunction against the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, making the phone banned in the US. However, Samsung appealed the decision and won a temporary stay of the...

from 2012 by Sydney Myers 4

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Samsung Galaxy Note Ice Cream Sandwich Walkthrough

Android Aaron does a walkthrough of Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and the new Premium Suite of applications on AT&T's Samsung Galaxy Note. It'll start rolling out to customers on July 10th via Kies.

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 9

AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note Android 4.0 update to begin official rollout on July 10

Android Look like Samsung Galaxy Note owners on AT&T that are hungry for some Ice Cream Sandwich will finally get their dessert later this week. It's been revealed that the Galaxy Note's update to Android 4.0 will begin tomorrow, July 10. The...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 14

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Do you prefer a unibody design over the alternative?

Android If you take a broad gander at the current smartphone market and all it has to offer, a lot of the options are beginning to look a lot alike. Most smartphones are large, sleek, black slabs that are often composed of remarkably similar...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 45

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Samsung Galaxy Note sneaks onto new T-Mobile store signage

Android Still need more evidence that the Samsung Galaxy Note is T-Mobile-bound? If so, shift your eyes to the image up above. That's a photo of a new poster that's making its way into T-Mobile stores, proclaiming that the Magenta outlets are...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 27 22 Reactions

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Android Jelly Bean Recap; Google Nexus 7; Galaxy Nexus banned; BlackBerry 10 delayed and more!

The Dog Pound Say your internet was down last week and you couldn't catch any of the news from PhoneDog.com. If that was the case, then it's The Dog Pound to the rescue! This is the show where Sydney recaps all of the latest news from the past week.

from 2012 by Sydney Myers 1

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Featured user review Samsung Galaxy Note 7-1-12

Featured User Reviews After a week of changes to the top of the Official Smartphone Rankings, the Samsung Galaxy Note held on to the Sunday position with 110 votes.

from 2012 by The PhoneDog 1

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note now rumored to be launching in early August

Android Been getting excited about the rumored T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note thanks to the device's recent leaks? If so, we've got a little bit of bad news for you. Originally the Galaxy Note was rumored to be hitting T-Mobile on July 11, but...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 3

Leaked T-Mobile document names some Samsung Galaxy Note specs

Android T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy Note may still be unofficial, but that hasn't stopped the device from appearing online over and over. Days after some press images of the device surfaced, our pals at TmoNews have gotten hold of a T-Mobile Galaxy...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 5

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note press images make their way online

Android We've already gotten a glimpse at the still-unannounced T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note laying around in the wild, but if you prefer your leaked images to be of the press render variety, today's your lucky day. Some renders of a...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 8

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Featured user review Samsung Galaxy Note 6-22-12

Featured User Reviews Holding onto a top five spot this week in the People's Choice side of the Official Smartphone Rankings, the Samsung Galaxy Note is the smartphone we feature on this Friday June 22, 2012.

from 2012 by The PhoneDog 3

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Are you interested in a larger Galaxy Note II?

Android On Monday, I picked your brains on the subject of 10 and how no phone is perfect. Of course, that matter is subjective, but there is no single phone available today that I would not change something about, given the opportunity. However,...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 48

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Samsung Galaxy S III vs. Samsung Galaxy Note Dogfight Part 2

Android Android dogfight Monday! Aaron referees a battle between the international Samsung Galaxy S III and the Samsung Galaxy Note. Which Galaxy is the one to be a part of?

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 16

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Samsung Galaxy S III vs. Samsung Galaxy Note Dogfight Part 1

Android On this Monday, Aaron compares the international Samsung Galaxy S III and Samsung Galaxy Note. Two hot Android phones. Which Samsung smartphone will win - will it be the Note with the S Pen, or Galaxy S III with the Exynos CPU?

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 66 56 Reactions

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Featured user review Samsung Galaxy Note 6-16-12

Featured User Reviews For the first time in all of the week's of the Official Smartphone Rankings the Samsung Galaxy Note dipped out of the top 5.

from 2012 by The PhoneDog 6

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note passes through the FCC

Android The Samsung Galaxy Note for T-Mobile has been the star of a few leaks in recent months, including one instance late in April in which it appeared in a handful of "in the wild" photographs. The 5.3-inch handset is in the news once again...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 12

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Featured user review Samsung Galaxy Note 6-6-12

Featured User Reviews Sometimes discovering that you like something can take a few minutes or a few days, so today on this Wednesday June 6, 2012 we feature Joi Silvius user review of the Samsung Galaxy Note after she had the device for two weeks.

from 2012 by The PhoneDog 4

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Samsung Galaxy S and Galaxy S II combine for over 50 million sales, Galaxy Note hits 7 million mark

Android Looks like the launch of the Galaxy S III isn't the only thing that Samsung has to celebrate this week. This morning the company announced that it's sold over 50 million units of the Galaxy S and Galaxy S II combined. Sales of the Galaxy...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 38 38 Reactions

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Winner of a new Samsung Galaxy Note

No-Homepage Congratulations to A. Avalos of CA on playing the One-Paw Bandit game and winning a brand new Samsung Galaxy Note. "I was bummed because im using an outdated flip phone so i tried my luck on phonedog and won , im so excited i get to jump...

from 2012 by The PhoneDog 0

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HTC EVO 4G LTE vs. Samsung Galaxy Note Dogfight Part 2

Android Aaron referees a dogfight between the HTC EVO 4G LTE and Samsung Galaxy Note, two premium smartphones on Sprint and AT&T. Both phones offer great spec lists and should appeal to anyone that's seeking a high-end smartphone, but this is a...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 4

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HTC EVO 4G LTE vs. Samsung Galaxy Note Dogfight Part 1

Android Aaron brings the HTC EVO 4G LTE and Samsung Galaxy Note together for a dogfight. They're both unique and offer a ton of features, but this is a dogfight. Which one is deserving of the PhoneDog gold medal?

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 64 59 Reactions

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Here's some things you should know before I write this review, and some of it is going to be on the iPhone (if you'd prefer to skip just search for Display1). These are things relevant because they contributed to why I upgraded to the Galaxy Note. I also work at best buy, and more recently in best buy mobile so I am well entrenched in the cell phone world. Also I'm an avid reader of tech news and follow pretty much any major announcement made when it comes to cell phones. And finally I had the... more...

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Samsung Galaxy Note Written Review by Aaron

We've seen smartphone display sizes creep up over the years, but with the introduction of the AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note , it's official: the era of tabletphones is upon us. On paper, the Samsung Galaxy Note is a powerful companion, with a 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 5.3-inch Super AMOLED HD display with a jaw-dropping 1280x800 pixels, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video recording, 2-megapixel front-facing camera, giant 2,500 mAh battery, and Android 2.3.6... more...