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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Software Review

Android While the phone may look similar to the Galaxy S III, the Samsung Galaxy S 4 has some new software tricks under its sleeve. New features like Air View, S Translator, and S Health make this phone the ultimate companion to a busy lifestyle....

Apr 24th by Aaron Baker 3

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 vs. HTC One Dogfight Part 2

Android Samsung Galaxy S 4 versus HTC One. If there's ever a dogfight battle you should pay close attention to, it's this one. Samsung versus HTC. Plastic versus metal. Air Gesture versus HTC BlinkFeed. It's the Samsung Galaxy S 4 versus HTC...

Apr 24th by Aaron Baker 55

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 vs. HTC One Dogfight Part 1

Android This is easily THE PhoneDog dogfight battle of the century. Samsung's Galaxy S 4 is poised to be the Android leader, though the challenger - HTC - has made an incredible comeback with the HTC One. It's the Samsung Galaxy S 4 versus HTC...

Apr 24th by Aaron Baker 23

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Video Review Part 2

Android Samsung's Galaxy S 4 is one of the most anticipated Android devices to land in the PhoneDog West offices. As the successor to the Galaxy S III line and the the flag-carrier of sorts for Samsung's Galaxy S brand, the exterior of the phone...

Apr 24th by Aaron Baker 0

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Video Review Part 1

Android Samsung Galaxy S 4 is one of the most anticipated Android smartphones to land at the PhoneDog West office. Succeeding the Galaxy S III and carrying the torch for Samsung's flagship Galaxy S brand, the exterior of the Galaxy S 4 closely...

Apr 24th by Aaron Baker 18

ZTE Director Unboxing

Android Aaron unboxes and takes a first look at the ZTE Director, a budget Android phone from US Cellular. Featuring a 1 GHz single-core Snapdragon S2 CPU, 3.5-inch display, 3-megapixel camera with flash, and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It's...

Apr 22nd by Aaron Baker 2

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HTC One vs. Nokia Lumia 920 Dogfight Part 2

Android It's part two of a head to head battle between Android and Windows Phone 8! Today, Aaron throws the HTC One into the ring against the Nokia Lumia 920. Both are available at AT&T, with the One also available for purchase at Sprint and...

Apr 19th by Aaron Baker 2

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HTC One vs. Nokia Lumia 920 Dogfight Part 1

Android It's a Friday dogfight battle between Android and Windows Phone 8! Today, Aaron pits the HTC One against the Nokia Lumia 920 . Both are available at AT&T, with the One also available at Sprint and T-Mobile . HTC...

Apr 19th by Aaron Baker 0

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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. The pace of Android is absurd; every month, there are countless releases. It's important to note that this list only includes phones that are...

Apr 19th by Aaron Baker 67 49 Reactions

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Giveaway Round 3: Win an LG Optimus G, courtesy of Sprint!

Android Congratulations to L. Tsang who found the picture! Stay tuned for more giveaways. There's a picture, which you can find in the video above, embedded somewhere on PhoneDog's site. Your mission: find the post that the ...

Apr 18th by Aaron Baker 6

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HTC First Video Review Part 2

Android After the HTC Status/ChaCha, Facebook is back at it with another hardware collaboration. The popular social network has combined with HTC and AT&T to create the HTC First, the first (no pun intended) smartphone to hit retail shelves with...

Apr 18th by Aaron Baker 3

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HTC First Video Review Part 1

Android Facebook is back in the mobile hardware game - in a way. The popular social network has combined with HTC and AT&T on the HTC First , the first (no pun intended) smartphone to launch with the new Facebook Home software out of...

Apr 18th by Aaron Baker 2

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ASUS PadFone 2 Video Review Part 2

Android Aaron reviews the ASUS PadFone 2, a smartphone with a unique tablet accessory. Available unlocked and unsubsidized through Negri Electronics for around $800, the ASUS PadFone 2 is one of multiple phone/tablet hybrids from the manufacturer.

Apr 17th by Aaron Baker 1

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ASUS PadFone 2 Video Review Part 1

Android Aaron goes in-depth with the ASUS PadFone 2, a unique tablet/smartphone hybrid of sorts. Available unlocked through Negri Electronics for around $800, the PadFone 2 features a smartphone that slides down into a tablet dock and powers the...

Apr 17th by Aaron Baker 3

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LG Lucid 2 Video Review Part 2

Android Despite the publicity around the superphones, mid-range phones are still launching, and they're good for those that don't want (or need) all of the bells and whistles found in the high-end alternatives. For the folks that want to...

Apr 17th by Aaron Baker 0

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LG Lucid 2 Video Review Part 1

Android For the folks that want to keep things simple, the Verizon LG Lucid 2 could be just the smartphone. They're not coming out at the pace that they used to, but mid-range phones are still launching, and they're good for those that don't want...

Apr 17th by Aaron Baker 3

HTC First Snapshot Review

Android The HTC First is the first Android smartphone to launch with Facebook Home installed, marking Facebook's attempt to get into the smartphone world in a larger way. Facebook Home is also available for the Samsung Galaxy S III, Galaxy S 4,...

Apr 16th by Aaron Baker 2

Facebook Home Walkthrough

Android Facebook Home - as an app - has been out for a few days now, and along with it, the HTC First from AT&T, HTC, and Facebook. It's the first device that's built for Facebook Home out of the box, and at $99, is a respectable little Android...

Apr 15th by Aaron Baker 2

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Video Review Part 2

Android If you appreciate the software goodies that come with Samsung's high-end smartphones, you'll likely appreciate the Note 8.0. At $399, it's going to compete with the $329 iPad mini and $199 Google (ASUS) Nexus 7. Are the software benefits...

Apr 12th by Aaron Baker 0

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Video Review Part 1

Android It's the full video review of the newest member of the Note family, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 . Available now for $399, it lands in the lineup right between the Samsung Galaxy Note II smartphone and the Samsung Galaxy Note...

Apr 12th by Aaron Baker 0