Phone Challenges by Aaron

Samsung Galaxy S 4 Challenge, Day 21: Recap

Android I'm three weeks in with the Samsung Galaxy S 4 , and as usual, I continue to find things that I like and don't like. In day 21, I'm talking about a wealth of things from microSD cards, to battery, to display, and more. ...

3 days ago by Aaron Baker 9

Samsung Galaxy S 4 Challenge, Day 18: Camera and storage

Android Fresh off of a vacation and on day 18 of the Samsung Galaxy S 4 challenge, I keep bumping into a storage space limitation - which was particularly frustrating while I was traveling. With no desire to find a microSD card (and on the small...

6 days ago by Aaron Baker 15

Samsung Galaxy S 4 Challenge, Day 8: Gallery

Android In this update to the Samsung Galaxy S 4 Challenge, I'm talking about little things I've found out about the smartphone. Nothing too specific this time around. I find myself liking the gallery configuration, as it closely resembles the...

3 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 2

Samsung Galaxy S 4 Challenge, Day 6: Battery life and storage space

Android For this video update to the Samsung Galaxy S 4 Challenge , I'm talking about battery life, 4G LTE connectivity on AT&T, and the fact that you only get 9.62 GB of available space on the 16 GB Galaxy S 4 . Every time I use an...

3 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 17

Samsung Galaxy S 4 Challenge, Day 4: International vs. US models

Android Four days have passed since the start of the Samsung Galaxy S 4 challenge, and it's given me a weekend to put the phone through its paces in my personal life. Despite being labeled by some as "gimmicks," I find the software features to be...

3 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 4

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Challenge, Day 1: The beginning

Android As you (probably) expected, it's time for a 30 day challenge with the Samsung Galaxy S 4! Samsung's latest flagship smartphone packs a ton of improvements over its predecessor, and I'm looking forward to putting them to the test over 30...

4 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 40 28 Reactions

HTC One Challenge: The Conclusion

Phone Challenges By Aaron I wish the battery were a bit larger, but overall, this is an incredible device. HTC has made significant strides in improving the functionality of Sense 5, and it shows. The camera and HTC Zoe feature are both fantastic, and I use...

Apr 11th by Aaron Baker 17

HTC One Challenge, Day 28: Recap

Android I'm reaching the end of the HTC One 30 day challenge, and this video is a recap of my experiences with the phone. Overall, I love the device, but if the international version offered AT&T's flavor of 4G LTE, I'd be incredibly happy. I'm...

Apr 8th by Aaron Baker 11

HTC One Challenge, Day 24: Battery

Android If my Twitter feed is any indication, you've been wanting to hear about the battery, and that's what I'm talking about in day 24 of the HTC One Challenge. It's a 2,300 mAh non-removable battery, meaning you can't take it out of the device...

Apr 4th by Aaron Baker 11

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HTC One Challenge, Day 21: The quirks of Sense 5

Android In this video, we're talking about some of the quirks of HTC Sense 5. Prior to the HTC One, I was working with the Samsung Galaxy Note II on a regular basis. It's always hard to switch from one device to another - you get used to the...

Apr 1st by Aaron Baker 28 14 Reactions

HTC One Challenge, Day 16: BlinkFeed

Phone Challenges By Aaron Day 16 with the HTC One was Wednesday, and Aaron's back to give an update on one of the most controversial features of HTC Sense 5: BlinkFeed. It's surprisingly functional, but in the event you don't want it to be your homescreen, you can...

Mar 28th by Aaron Baker 4

HTC One Challenge, Day 14: Ultrapixels and HTC Zoe

Android I'm 14 days into a 30 day challenge with the HTC One , and I continue to be impressed with the build quality of the phone. That aside, I've been working more and more with the camera and its features, including HTC Zoe. My...

Mar 25th by Aaron Baker 8

HTC One Challenge, Day 11: BoomSound

Android I use my phone when working out, and I love the audio quality. It's great while using earbuds, but the real improvement comes from having two great speakers on the front of the phone. It's fantastic for listening to music, watching...

Mar 22nd by Aaron Baker 7

Google Nexus 4 Challenge: The Conclusion

Android The Google Nexus 4 30 day challenge is over. First of all, if you're a Nexus user and love the stock Android platform, this is going to be the best phone you can snag. The specs are great and the price point is even...

Mar 21st by Aaron Baker 8

HTC One Challenge, Day 7: HTC Sense 5 and HTC Zoe

Android In this challenge video, the focus is around HTC Sense 5 and HTC Zoe, the company's new camera feature which records three second video snippets for inclusion in the gallery. It's a powerful smartphone but the lack of availability on...

Mar 18th by Aaron Baker 16

HTC One Challenge, Day 1: Settling in with Sense

Android The HTC One represents a great step forward for the company. It has fantastic build quality, the specifications are great, and the availability on multiple US carriers (soon) is a BIG bonus. Stay tuned for the full 30 day challenge, and...

Mar 12th by Aaron Baker 16

Google Nexus 4 Challenge, Day 26: Widgets and Android 4.2.2

Android I'm on day 26 with the LG Nexus 4 - also known as the Google Nexus 4 - and much like the other challenge videos, I'm coming up with a few additional things I like and don't like about this device. I'm still going strong with the device,...

Mar 11th by Aaron Baker 13

Google Nexus 4 Challenge, Day 21: Currents, camera, and Straight Talk

Android In day 21 of the 30 day challenge with the Google Nexus 4, we're going to talk about Currents, the camera, and the Straight Talk service. The camera is another focus for this video, and overall, I'm still not impressed with it in...

Mar 6th by Aaron Baker 6

Google Nexus 4 Challenge: Day 19

Android I'm 19 days into the challenge, and there's a lot to like about the LG (Google) Nexus 4. The hardware is fantastic, and it's a refreshing break from LG's typical plastic design language - leading me to believe that Google had a huge hand...

Mar 4th by Aaron Baker 13

HTC One X+ Challenge: The Conclusion

Phone Challenges By Aaron The HTC One X+ challenge is over, and I'm talking about my likes and dislikes on the phone. I like the fact that the HTC One X+ packs 64 GB of internal storage for a reasonable price, and I'm a fan of Android 4.1 with HTC Sense 4+. What...

Feb 21st by Aaron Baker 9

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"What do you want to see covered in the Samsung Galaxy S 4 Challenge?"

Austin Azevedo Should I get my S4 on Verizon or AT&T.

Dev Patel Battery life and gaming review.

Will Rose Have oyu compared it to the new HTC One??? I would love to see a fair comparison of the 2.

Jeff Cross Updates from Sammy. This phone should get key lime pie 5.0 but will it get what comes after that?? I'm gonna have this for close to 2 years so I want to stay updated on AT&T