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Companies should market the amount of usable storage

Android The Samsung Galaxy S 4 - what a phone, huh? And just like every Samsung Android device you see, you get more than the ability to proudly say that you own a Samsung Galaxy device. You get TouchWiz! But of course, in exchange for the ability...

3 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 55 27 Reactions

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iOS 7 still holds my interest

Ios I’m going to be straightforward with you guys about something. I mean, I know I said it right there in the title so I can’t really get any more straightforward about this than I already have, but despite all of the negative remarks that I...

3 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 69 44 Reactions

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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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Facebook, do your homework before expanding to iOS and Windows Phone

Android Facebook Home shunned iOS and Windows Phone in favor of Android and it's been a rough start for the social media company so far. For the few Android devices which are officially supported by Facebook, Home has taken quite a blow as...

Apr 16th by Chase Bonar 49 42 Reactions

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How could I have forgotten the importance of removable batteries?

Android Lately I’ve been taking a lot of things into consideration. There’s less than 3 months before I’m due for an upgrade. While I’ve narrowed it down quite a bit an important factor to phones that I had completely forgotten about since getting...

Apr 14th by Anna Scantlin 208 162 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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The HTC One needs a broader campaign and a different name

Lifestyle There have been numerous talks, comparisons, and even some reviews out for the HTC One already from mobile users around the world. However, while it seems that there’s a lot of focus on the device is going on here in the mobile industry...

Apr 5th by Anna Scantlin 82 56 Reactions

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The HTC First makes a good “first” smartphone

Android Today, Facebook recently announced exactly what their plans for their “new home” on Android actually meant. Facebook Home is what the new interface is called, and it’s set to launch on April 12 using the HTC First as the “official” device....

Apr 4th by Anna Scantlin 33 31 Reactions

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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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Don’t patronize me because I like small phones, Samsung!

Android Alright, so you guys probably know by now how much I really don’t want to succumb to the ways of large phones. If this is your first time reading one of my articles, let me fill you in: I don’t like big phones. However, some companies like...

Mar 28th by Anna Scantlin 32 18 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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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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Call me crazy, but I think Apple is going to make a comeback

Android The Apple vs. Samsung mentality has been huge this past year and a half. From the iPhone 4S competing with the Galaxy S II to the iPhone 5 competing against the Galaxy S III, both sides are clamoring for the title of “The Best”, and now...

Mar 17th by Anna Scantlin 150 92 Reactions

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Thanks Samsung, but I'll wait for the Note III

Android Through quite a bit of Broadway spectacle, Samsung finally did it. They unleashed the next big thing. Maybe unleash is too dramatic of a word. Let’s just go with announced, I guess.

Mar 16th by Evan Selleck 161 110 Reactions

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Hello, Samsung Galaxy S IIIS

Android It’s obvious that Samsung has developed the Galaxy S 4 as an evolutionary step from the outgoing model. From its software specifications down to its appearance, the Galaxy S 4 is very similar in fashion to the annual device refreshes we’ve...

Mar 15th by Chase Bonar 185 118 Reactions

Samsung confirms plans to port some Galaxy S 4 features to Galaxy S III

Android Tonight Samsung officially took the wraps off of the Galaxy S 4, and along with a spec sheet that includes a 5-inch 1080p display and 13-megapixel camera, the device also includes a handful of new features like Air View and Smart Pause....

Mar 14th by Alex Wagner 5

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Brains vs. Beauty: Samsung Galaxy S IV or HTC One?

Android Well, it’s finally official. The Samsung Galaxy S IV has arrived fashionably late to the 2013 mobile phone lineup (with a very entertaining and noteworthy presentation) and it’s not taking no for an answer. Inevitably my head was already...

Mar 14th by Anna Scantlin 255 89 Reactions

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Marketing is only half the battle

Android Tomorrow is the big day; the big day that all the tech bloggers and websites have been waiting months for. Thursday night Samsung will presumably unveil the magical, wonderful, great and awe-inspiring Galaxy S IV. But in all honestly, I...

Mar 13th by Anna Scantlin 10

Galaxy S III lock screen bug discovered, Samsung says it's aware of the issue

Android Less than a month after a new bug was discovered with iOS 6.1 that allowed users to bypass an iPhone's lock screen, a similar issue has been found with Samsung's Galaxy S III. Originally discovered by Sean McMillan at Full Disclosure, the...

Mar 7th by Alex Wagner 0

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The innovative gimmick: Is the Samsung Galaxy S IV too “smart”?

Android The Galaxy S IV is the talk of the town lately with its reported upcoming release (or announcement) happening on March 14. While I’m excited for the overall release of the device, I’m becoming a little skeptical of the “key” features that...

Mar 6th by Anna Scantlin 86 46 Reactions

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Smartphone resale values explained: Samsung

Android Samsung smartphones sell like Ice Cream Sundaes at a Summer camp. Simply put, Samsung's sales are nothing short of stellar. No manufacturer in the mobile arena can get within spitting distance of them. However, the King's reign is coming...

Mar 5th by Chase Bonar 42 34 Reactions

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The Galaxy S IV's features will win the day

Android As we inch inexorably closer to March 14, when Samsung hopes we’ve all been getting ready “4” the next Galaxy, the leaks are starting to pick up the pace. We’ve been eagerly awaiting the Galaxy S IV for a few months now, and now that we’re...

Mar 5th by Evan Selleck 65 28 Reactions

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Thoughts on AMOLED and LCD displays in 2013: Is there a clear winner?

Lifestyle There are many displays technologies prowling the mobile domain, yet no two are alike. AMOLED displays and its variants HD, Super, Plus, and Full HD, take up a large chunk of the market thanks to Samsung's near monopoly of the...

Mar 3rd by Chase Bonar 84 54 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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HTC's One is the company's one last shot

Android As we inch inexorably closer towards February 19, I can’t help but feel a deep sense of anxiety building in my gut. HTC has always been one of my favorite device manufacturers, even before I got my hands on the original Hero, and the 19 of...

Feb 17th by Evan Selleck 89 52 Reactions

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It’s about time I talk about the Galaxy S IV

Android Throughout all my articles this past month or so, I’ve mentioned iPhones, the new BlackBerry devices, the Nokia Lumia 920, the Galaxy S III and the Galaxy Note II. One phone I’ve been doing a lot of quiet research on, however, is the...

Feb 15th by Anna Scantlin 52 26 Reactions

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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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I love Samsung's Galaxy Note II, but really dislike the S III

Android I tend to get excited about high-end smartphones. More often than not, no matter what the hype has been or hasn't been, I can usually find one or two reasons why I think I should have the phone.

Feb 11th by Evan Selleck 173 135 Reactions

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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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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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Samsung Galaxy S III

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"Great phone,worth every single penny."

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Intelligence New features that are easy-to-use but exceptionally powerful S Voice Why not get a response from your phone? Tell it to wake up! Even better, you can tell Samsung GALAXY S III to turn off the alarm for a few minutes and let yourself sleep a bit more. Answer your phone (or reject a call), turn your music up (or down), and even tell the camera when to shoot. Social Tag Now it’s even easier to keep track of friends and loved ones. Social tag lets you link the faces in your photo... more...

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Samsung Galaxy S III

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Samsung Galaxy S III Written Review by Taylor

The Samsung Galaxy S III is the third installment of the ever-popular Galaxy S series by Samsung, and it is one of the most refined and balanced Android handsets we have come across here at PhoneDog. The fact that Samsung has already sold 20 million Galaxy S III units should lend credence to its quality. With literally hundreds of Android handsets before it, the Galaxy S III boasts some of the best specifications in any mobile handset … ever, such as a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED... more...