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Samsung Galaxy Note II Challenge: Day 1

Android The size will be something to overcome (yet again), but the prospect of better battery life, quad-core processing, and 4G LTE (when the US version comes) is something to be excited about. Has Samsung improved S Pen functionality? Does...

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Samsung Galaxy S III Challenge: The Conclusion

Android It's the final installment of the Samsung Galaxy S III Challenge! All in all, I think this is the most well-rounded Android smartphone on the market today, thanks to the broad availability, great features, and a UI that's solid for geeks...

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Samsung Galaxy S III Challenge: Day 24

Android I've had a slight bit of lag here and there, but overall, the US Samsung Galaxy S III continues to be my favorite Android smartphone. It offers an excellent blend of performance and software features, making it the flagship 'droid for the...

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Samsung Galaxy S III Challenge: Day 20

Android The challenge continues! Aaron's on day 20 of the 30-day Samsung Galaxy S III Challenge, and so far, so good. 20 days in, battery life continues to be acceptable (though the international version does better in said department) and...

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Samsung Galaxy S III Challenge: Day 15

Android The challenge series continues! Aaron switches over to the AT&T-branded Samsung Galaxy S III in the latest video installment of the 30-day challenge. The AT&T Galaxy S III has a 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4...

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Samsung Galaxy S III Challenge: Day 10

Android I've made it through one third of the 30-day Samsung Galaxy S III Challenge, and so far, so good. There are a ton of software features that I really like about this device, many of which I detail in the video. Tap-to-top,...

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Samsung Galaxy S III Challenge: Day 7

Android I've had the Samsung Galaxy S III for seven days, and so far, things are going well. I'm a big fan of the included battery percentage indicator, tap-to-top functionality, and the customizable lock screen, just to name a few. Stay tuned...

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Samsung Galaxy S III Challenge: Day 1

Android You've asked for it, so the Challenge series is back! Aaron's taking off on a 30-day challenge with the international Samsung Galaxy S III, Samsung's newest superphone. Will the 2,100 mAh battery be enough? Does Android 4.0 and the new...

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Nokia Lumia 900 Challenge: The Conclusion

Phone Challenges By Aaron The Nokia Lumia 900 Challenge is complete, and all things considered, Windows Phone has a champion on their hands. The Nokia Lumia 900 has some great features like strong wireless connectivity, great battery life, and a killer...

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Nokia Lumia 900 Challenge: Day 22

Phone Challenges By Aaron Day 22 is here, and I'm still trucking along with the Nokia Lumia 900. I continue to be impressed with the connectivity and battery life (especially with LTE), and love the body of the device. And it's $99! The linked inbox feature is...

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Nokia Lumia 900 Challenge: Day 16

Phone Challenges By Aaron I'm 16 days in, and for the most part, I'm still enjoying the Nokia Lumia 900. Reception and battery life continue to be good, and the phone can definitely take a beating thanks to the polycarbonate shell. But I've found the...

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Nokia Lumia 900 Challenge: Day 8

Phone Challenges By Aaron Eight days into the Nokia Lumia 900 Challenge, I'm finally beginning to settle in for the long haul (if you can call 30 days a "long haul"). I've downloaded the apps I use the most, like Bank of America, Fandango, The Weather Channel, and...

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Nokia Lumia 900 Challenge: Day 4

Phone Challenges By Aaron I'm well into day four of the 30-day Nokia Lumia 900 Challenge, and there are a few things I'm loving and a few things I'm confused by. So far, 4G LTE connectivity has been solid, overall reception has been great, and the 1,830 mAh...

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Nokia Lumia 900 Challenge: Day 1

Phone Challenges By Aaron The 30-day challenge series is back, and this time, I'm rocking Nokia's newest high-end smartphone, AT&T's Nokia Lumia 900! I'm looking forward to spending the next 30 days with a device that's not a simple rehash of an Android phone -...

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus Challenge: Conclusion

Android The Samsung Galaxy Nexus Challenge has come to a close, and despite loving the 4.65-inch HD display, stock Ice Cream Sandwich interface, and overall form factor, I couldn't shake the issues with the wireless radio and battery life...

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus Challenge: Day 10

Android I'm almost finished with the (shortened) 14 day Samsung Galaxy Nexus Challenge. I don't plan on keeping it when the 14 day challenge is over, despite really enjoying some things about the build quality, 4G LTE on Verizon, and of course,...

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus Challenge: Day 8

Android Time for another video as part of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus Challenge! Eight days in, and the wireless radio issues persist. I'm dropping calls in areas that tend to be strong for Verizon, and I'm also having issues keeping the stock...

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus Challenge: Day 5

Android I've had some major issues with this phone that aren't at all typical for Samsung. The wireless radio randomly cuts out for 20-30 seconds from time to time, calls drop, and data constantly flips between 3G and 4G. Also, the 1,850 mAh...

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus Challenge: Day 1

Android The popular challenge series is back! This time around, I'm taking 14 days to get to know Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Nexus. I've seen some signal strength issues that are a cause for concern, but I'll continue to evaluate those as the...

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Samsung Galaxy Note Challenge: The Aftermath (Part 1)

Android Conventionally speaking, the 30-day Samsung Galaxy Note Challenge should be over. But nine days after abandoning the device, I find myself missing many of the features found on AT&T's 4G LTE tabletphone. I switched from the ...

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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?"

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

Anthony Tat LOL this guy would pick an iphone 5 over the s4 because of the "quality build."