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What's in your pocket, Aaron Baker?

Lifestyle I'm carrying the Samsung Galaxy S 4 right now, as part of the 30 day challenge. For the most part, I'm pretty impressed with the device. I've long been a fan of the software goodies that come with TouchWiz, and the Galaxy S 4 includes...

3 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 62 36 Reactions

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Perhaps building our own phones isn’t a far off dream after all

Lifestyle It’s on days like this that make me realize I’m a huge nerd, which I'm totally okay with. I thoroughly enjoy catching up on all news tech-like, and the past few days have just happened to be a gold mine when it comes to perhaps one of the...

3 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 16 14 Reactions

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Why are smartphone bezels going the way of batteries?

Lifestyle Every new smartphone concept has gradually shed body mass to outline design. There's a certain sense of sexiness that manufacturers strive to achieve with each new form factor. Often times, the display grows into its own by taking up more...

3 weeks ago by Chase Bonar 42 23 Reactions

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Smartphones and personal finance go hand-in-hand

Lifestyle Finances and yours truly, myself, have never meshed well together. Venturing into adulthood was one of the biggest hit-and-miss experiences I think I’ve ever had. At some point, I lost control and my personal finance situation was...

3 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 6 6 Reactions

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Can low-light camera performance sell a smartphone?

Lifestyle Camera quality ranks high on my list of requirements for a smartphone to be considered a true "hero" device. Since I do not own a traditional point-and-shoot camera, I rely on my smartphone every time to capture the moment. I also rely on...

3 weeks ago by Chase Bonar 41 32 Reactions

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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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Microsoft, where are your phablets?

Lifestyle There is no limit to display size on Android as evidenced by the Asus Fonepad. There is no differentiation between iOS on the iPhone and on the iPad. So, why has Windows complicated the gadget market with multiple versions of a single,...

3 weeks ago by Chase Bonar 28 19 Reactions

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LG figured it out: Become Google's pet, get the goods

Android Last year we saw the unveiling of the latest Google Nexus device, the Nexus 4. According to rumors and reports from TechCrunch and the Korea Times, LG is already in the works for a Nexus 5 – not to be confused with the presumed release of...

3 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 51 29 Reactions

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How often do you send a text message these days?

Lifestyle I remember the good old days, when I had to pay extra for text messaging. It wasn't bundled with a plan, and it wasn't a service that many considered all that important back in those days. Those were the days that people still talked on...

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How do you increase the battery life of your smartphone?

Android When it comes to smartphones in 2013, battery size is all the rage. No matter your mobile OS, the amount of time you can spend away from a wall outlet is easily one of the most important reasons to choose one handset over another. But...

3 weeks ago by Chase Bonar 84 58 Reactions

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Could Android become the forefront for mobile gaming in 2013?

Android According to tech websites Ars Technica and TechCrunch, Google is taking a leap forward when it comes to mobile gaming by employing Noah Falstein as “Chief Game Designer of Android Play Studio”. By hiring somebody with so much gaming...

3 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 28 25 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...

4 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 69 44 Reactions

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I like every platform. Is there something wrong with that?

Android More often than not you’ll find people in this industry that label themselves as "fans" that are rooting for a particular platform that they have grown to love. But for me? Well, I happen to like and dislike different parts of every...

4 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 55 40 Reactions

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The real PC killer: Smartphones or Windows 8?

Android I’m sure you’ve all come across the same articles I have from time to time since the release of Microsoft’s latest version of Windows, Windows 8. Most of them generally support each other in the statement that they believe that Windows 8...

4 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 60 45 Reactions

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I want a shape-shifting phone

Lifestyle There have been some pretty exciting phone prototypes unveiled in the last year or so. This isn't a new practice, of course. We've seen prototypes every year. Some of them are great, while others aren't. Cool ideas are formulated...

4 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 9 6 Reactions

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Large phones have won the battle, but not the war

Android Have you ever heard the phrase, “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em,”? If you haven’t, then congratulations - you're probably the trendsetter in your neck of the woods. It’s a perfect phrase to describe how I’m feeling when it comes to my...

4 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 114 81 Reactions

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Google Now on Android needs a set of standards

Android Google's bread and butter of Android are services like Google Drive and Gmail. Likewise, the company hailing from Mountain View also found a market with Google Now, and it's easily my favorite feature of any Android smartphone. I cannot...

4 weeks ago by Chase Bonar 56 22 Reactions

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What are your initial thoughts of the HTC One?

Android It's been five whole days since I received my HTC One on T-Mobile, and I'm pleasantly surprised by HTC's end-game. The One is a well-crafted piece of art that leaves little else to be desired. Build quality bests every Android device on...

4 weeks ago by Chase Bonar 161 87 Reactions

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HP Slate 7 vs. Google Nexus 7: An affordable tablet comparison

Android Earlier today HP launched what you might call its "answer" to the Google Nexus 7 - the HP Slate 7. While I can say overall the tablet has some impressive features that the Nexus 7 doesn’t, these features might not necessarily be appealing...

4 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 36 27 Reactions

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The thought of a durable Samsung Galaxy S 4 has won me over

Lifestyle I once ran over my smartphone with a car. It was the Motorola Backflip courtesy of AT&T - the first Android device on Ma Bell. Although this sort of incident is usually a catastrophic failure on the owner's part, it was premeditated. But...

4 weeks ago by Chase Bonar 48 35 Reactions

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"Do you think Windows Phone 8 could benefit from more manufacturers releasing WP8 devices?"

Larry Frank Crandall I liked what HTC did 3 years ago with windows phone 6.5, wish they would have stayed with that format, I feel windows phone would have been a lot farther ahead now, HTC hd2 was way beyond the iPhones of that time.

Harith Omar I think it's because they didn't want to move to Android and continued on manufacturing their Symbian and MeeGo phone, realizing that it wasn't a success, they jump to the Windows Phone platform. Ashamed that they rejected Android but maybe smart as well since there are too many Android phone manufacturers...

Arturo Atherly Actually I think Nokia would benefit more if it released an android version.....Windows ANYTHING is a dog I will never bet on again.....the new Nokia design... HOT HOT HOTTTTT...Please deliver an android version... I mean hell its time...with HTC drowning in acid, why the hell not!!!!

Nicholas StylishDemeanor Scafe Wow i think every phone should go android, even apple and when it fails see what happen lol ..i love windows phone its unique and need just a few more updates were the user criticisms can be taken in consideration and make it more user friendly...android wasn't perfect at first! I think users around the world are tired of the many OS'S and so they quickly kick the upcoming OS'S aside to make the current ones on top stay longer.there needs to be a space or avenue where new platforms can be look at and be scrutinized to be promoted according to the people. :)

Sc Chow Absolutely not. I would want to see Windows Phone is exclusive to Nokia. Just like Android being monopolised by the Galaxy Line, there isn't much reason for manufacturers like HTC to risk themselves in WP8 that are already mostly conquered by Nokia.