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Dog fight

BlackBerry Z10 vs. Samsung Galaxy Note II Dogfight Part 1

Android Aaron throws the BlackBerry Z10 and Samsung Galaxy Note II into the ring for a dogfight between two very unique devices. The BlackBerry Z10 features a 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 CPU, 2 GB of RAM, 4.2-inch HD display,...

Feb 18th by Aaron Baker 12

Review

LG Spirit 4G Video Review Part 2

Android We're covering prepaid again with the full video review of the MetroPCS LG Spirit 4G! It's not the highest-end smartphone out there by any stretch of the imagination, but it brings reasonable features to a very affordable price point,...

Feb 15th by Aaron Baker 2

Review

LG Spirit 4G Video Review Part 1

Android We're covering prepaid again with the full video review of the MetroPCS LG Spirit 4G ! Available now, the Spirit 4G offers a 1.2 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 CPU, 4.5-inch IPS display, 5-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video...

Feb 15th by Aaron Baker 0

HTC One X+ Challenge, Day 25: Camera

Android The HTC One X+ challenge is winding down, and I'm going back to highlight some of my likes and dislikes about the Android smartphone. Surprisingly, I'm finding myself appreciating the design of the One X+. If you've...

Feb 15th by Aaron Baker 1

Samsung Galaxy Axiom Unboxing

Android We're talking Galaxy again, but this time around, it's the Samsung Galaxy Axiom on US Cellular. Similar to the Galaxy Stellar on Verizon, it brings the exterior design theme of the Galaxy S III to a mid-range device. It's available now...

Feb 14th by Aaron Baker 0

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HTC One SV Snapshot Review

Android Cricket's HTC One SV is the first "One" device for the carrier, but similarities can be drawn to the HTC One S, which debuted last year and is on T-Mobile. The One SV offers some great features and brings a very solid mid to high-end...

Feb 13th by Aaron Baker 5

HTC One X+ Challenge, Day 22: Features and differences

Android The challenge is getting closer and closer to ending, but I'm still learning a lot about the HTC One X+ . I'm on day 22 of the 30 day challenge, and overall, I'm getting used to the phone. The homescreens are set up and...

Feb 12th by Aaron Baker 11

Using the Nexus 4 on Straight Talk

Android Let's say you have a hot device like the Nexus 4 from LG but you don't want to put it on an expensive postpaid carrier like AT&T or T-Mobile. With unlimited minutes, texts, and data for $45, it's hard to beat. This may be a good...

Feb 12th by Aaron Baker 27

Motorola Electrify M Unboxing

Android It may be a little bit late, but at PhoneDog, we unbox all smartphones! This time around, the Motorola Electrify M . It's a smartphone from US Cellular that closely resembles the DROID RAZR M and offers a 1.5 GHz dual-core...

Feb 11th by Aaron Baker 11

MetroPCS LG Spirit 4G Unboxing

Android It's bad joke Monday! If you've got the spirit and you're on MetroPCS , this could be the device for you. It's the LG Spirit 4G , and at $199 (without contract), it's a nice little smartphone. Featuring a 1.2 GHz...

Feb 11th by Aaron Baker 1

HTC One SV Unboxing

Android Aaron takes a first look at the Cricket HTC One SV, a nice little smartphone from the Taiwanese manufacturer. The phone retails for around $330 at myCricket.com, which isn't a bad price considering the fact that it's contract-free. The...

Feb 5th by Aaron Baker 9

HTC One X+ Challenge, Day 14: Tegra 3 and gaming

Android Aaron's back with the HTC One X+ Challenge! On day 14, the talk is all about the 1.7 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 3 CPU that comes in the device. It's a bump from the 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 CPU, and it's nice to see quad-core...

Feb 4th by Aaron Baker 2

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Samsung Galaxy Note II Snapshot Review

Android The Galaxy Note II brings the Galaxy S III design cues to the Note line, and expands the availability to five carriers: Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and US Cellular - an instant win from an overall awareness standpoint. Despite the...

Feb 4th by Aaron Baker 11

Dog fight

Google Nexus 4 vs. Motorola DROID RAZR HD Dogfight Part 2

Android It's the Nexus 4 versus the DROID RAZR HD in a head to head dogfight video! Part two kicks off and we're still talking about the personalization that makes these devices different. I'm also discussing speed tests, camera settings between...

Feb 1st by Aaron Baker 3

Dog fight

Google Nexus 4 vs. Motorola DROID RAZR HD Dogfight Part 1

Android I love a good dogfight battle, and I know you do too. This time around, I'm throwing the Google Nexus 4 and Motorola DROID RAZR HD together into the field. I love 4G LTE and Motorola's doing well in the design department, but the Nexus 4...

Feb 1st by Aaron Baker 2

Dog fight

HTC One VX vs. Pantech Discover Dogfight Part 2

Android It's part two of a dogfight review between two devices that are priced the same on AT&T: the HTC One VX and the Pantech Discover. It presents the age-old question - do you go with the device that's established but has lower specs, or the...

Jan 31st by Aaron Baker 0

Reader reactions

HTC One VX vs. Pantech Discover Dogfight Part 1

Android The HTC One VX and Pantech Discover are identically priced on AT&T, but these Android smartphones have slightly different specifications. Which one comes out on top in the dogfight battle, the established brand with slightly lower specs,...

Jan 31st by Aaron Baker 7 7 Reactions

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Google Nexus 4 Snapshot Review

Android Want to know more about the Nexus 4 but you don't want to spend 20 minutes watching the full video review? This is the video for you. It's the Snapshot Review of the Google Nexus 4, where I take all of that review goodness and pack it...

Jan 31st by Aaron Baker 34 23 Reactions

HTC One X+ Challenge, Day 9: Performance

Android I'm a fan of HTC Sense 4+, as I think it has made some great evolutionary improvements over the years. Sense 4+ is much better than its predecessor versions, but it needs 2 GB of RAM (like the DROID DNA) to really function well. Will...

Jan 30th by Aaron Baker 0

Dog fight

Google Nexus 4 vs. Samsung Galaxy Note II Dogfight Part 2

Android If your feedback is any indication, the hottest Android smartphones on the market are the Google Nexus 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Note II. The Galaxy Note II brings a load of features to the table, while the Nexus 4 packs vanilla Android to...

Jan 29th by Aaron Baker 11

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"It's day 25 of the 30 day Galaxy S 4 Challenge. What do you think of the newest member of the Galaxy?"

Ron DeMarco Had the S4 and it was a BAG OF LAGGGGGGGGG. HTC One was much more fluid somewhat like an iPhone 5

lexus806 laaaggg

Kevin Joel ANDROID LAG

Anthony Tat wtf would i do with my new 32gb microsd card in an htc one? nothing, thats what. *expandable memory*, *bigger screen*, higher resolution pics, scratch proof screen, durable PLASTIC (instead of dent-able aluminum), multiwindow, pop up video, and physical home button make the s4 my winner.

Anthony Tat you love periods