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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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Why Android? Because iPhone: A look at the counterattack

Android Over a miniscule three months, we have seen the launch of high-end Android devices from multiple manufacturers, a rebranded BlackBerry, multiple updates to familiar Android skins, and I'm enthralled by my choices. Google's Android is...

Mar 17th by Chase Bonar 200 136 Reactions

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Apple hit with lawsuit by THX for allegedly infringing speaker patent

Ios Today we've got two new entrants into the squared circle of the Patent Palace, as THX has sued Apple for allegedly infringing upon a patent with various models of the iPhone, iPad and iMac. AppleInsider notes that the lawsuit was filed on...

Mar 16th by Alex Wagner 45 40 Reactions

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Samsung “pulls an Apple” and does it better

Android Anybody who is even remotely interested in this industry probably already knows all about the Galaxy S 4. One thing you can’t deny is how grand of a scale the attention for this device has risen to. The only other device that I can think...

Mar 15th by Anna Scantlin 148 106 Reactions

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I’m afraid we’ve lost any hope for the element of surprise

Android So here we are, silently and anxiously waiting to see if any of the rumors we’ve seen floating around this past month surrounding the Samsung Galaxy S IV are even true. Are you excited? Maybe a little nervous? Or do you think you already...

Mar 14th by Anna Scantlin 42 23 Reactions

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Windows Phone 8: The people’s choice, or biased reviews?

Android Windows Phone 8 is a small but mighty contender in the platform wars, and apparently it’s not doing too terribly when it comes to customer satisfaction of the overall operating system. PCMag recently released their Readers’ Choice Awards...

Mar 13th by Anna Scantlin 52 27 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

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It's time for Apple to fix what isn't broken

Ios We’re a couple weeks into March, and already we’ve seen the flagship devices from HTC and BlackBerry announced. The HTC One could see some speed bumps after its rollout due to the camera, but overall the One is the pinnacle of HTC’s...

Mar 13th by Evan Selleck 30

Twitter Music app reportedly coming to iOS soon

Cell Phone Apps Twitter has been keeping busy with new features and services for its social network that don't involve 140-character messages, including photo filters that are built into its apps and the introduction of Vine and its six-second video...

Mar 13th by Alex Wagner 1

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Google Now for iOS leaks out in purported promo video

Cell Phone Apps Android fans have been enjoying Google Now and its various information cards ever since Jelly Bean first made its debut at Google I/O in 2012. So far they've been the only ones, as Google Now is currently only available to Android devices...

Mar 12th by Alex Wagner 67 46 Reactions

Early Apple iPhone prototype photographed with large screen and several ports

Ios Just hours after some images claiming to show Samsung's new Galaxy S IV made their way online, photos of a purported Apple iPhone prototype have also surfaced. The device in the new shots isn't a new iPhone, though, as Ars Technica has...

Mar 11th by Alex Wagner 7

Mozilla exec: No Firefox browser for iOS until Apple allows us to use our own engine

Cell Phone Apps Apple's iOS App Store is home to several third-party browsers, including the Dolphin Browser and Google Chrome. One browser that isn't available on iOS is Mozilla's Firefox, and according to Mozilla SVP of Products Jay Sullivan, that won't...

Mar 10th by Alex Wagner 8

Apple flips on encrypted connection for App Store to address security hole

Ios It was revealed today that Apple recently made a change to the App Store that, while it may not seem like a big deal, actually patches a large hole that was present in its storefront. Security researcher Elie Bursztein revealed today that...

Mar 8th by Alex Wagner 0

Nokia files document in support of Apple's bid for sales ban on Samsung devices

Android Apple and Samsung are currently involved in a legal war that's spanned multiple continents and more lawsuits than one can keep track of. Today a new company's name has entered the battle, and while the firm is simply giving its opinion on...

Mar 7th by Alex Wagner 7

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Battery life is key, but is often overlooked

Android Somebody should step up and make battery the key feature in a smartphone. Battery life is among the top complaints from smartphone users, including myself. Companies need to stop focusing on how thin they can make the device, not to...

Mar 7th by Anna Scantlin 113 80 Reactions

Facebook intros News Feed redesign, rolling out to iOS and Android apps soon

Android Facebook today took the wraps off of a brand new version of its News Feed, which the social network describes as being "inspired by mobile." The new News Feed will display larger photos and videos than the News Feed of old, and users will...

Mar 7th by Alex Wagner 2

New comScore report shows gains for iOS, Apple and Samsung, small loss for Android

Android Research firm comScore today released its report on the U.S. smartphone market as it appeared at the end of January 2013. The group studied the industry for a three-month period ending in January and measured just how each manufacturer and...

Mar 6th by Alex Wagner 0

Solavei now offering nano-SIM cards for use with Apple iPhone 5

Business And Money Less than a month after adding the new BlackBerry Z10 to its stable of supported devices, T-Mobile MVNO Solavei has opened its airwaves to another major smartphone. Solavei announced this morning that it's now officially offering nano-SIM...

Mar 6th by Alex Wagner 3

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White House: Cellphone unlocking should be legalized, tablets should be unlockable too

Android Just a couple of weeks after a White House petition asking that the unlocking cellphones be legalized earned over 100,000 signatures, the Obama administration has shared its stance on the matter. R. David Edelman, Senior Advisor for...

Mar 4th by Alex Wagner 18 16 Reactions

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Apple watch rumored to be coming this year with iOS in tow

Ios Apple's smartwatch has been a hot topic in the tech world as of late, starring in several rumor reports that each try to shed a bit more light on the still-unofficial device. That continues today, as The Verge claims to have been told by...

Mar 4th by Alex Wagner 28 24 Reactions

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"What does Google's release of 'Android Studio' mean to you?"

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Eric Wainright Everyone has their opinion I suppose. Ive used all 4 platforms, Android, iOS, Windows, and BlackBerry, I like my iPhone 5 the best. It does well with my work. If I ever look for a phone to play games on perhaps Ill go back to Android. But as of right now I dont have the time, nor need to play games since I work 14 hours a day, 6 days a week. Enjoy whichever platform your choose and I will enjoy mine.