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Smartphone Healthy: 3 Tips to Getting a Better Night’s Sleep With Your Smartphone

May 21, 2013 at 7:39 am

We all use our smartphones to check emails, track packages and deliveries, order tickets and book flight reservations, and more, but few of us consider how smartphones can help us rest better at night.

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Nokia Lumia 928 Review: Xenon Flash Is Not Worth the Purchase

May 20, 2013 at 7:38 am

The Nokia Lumia 928 for Verizon Wireless largely functions in much of the same way as AT&T's Lumia 920, but the new flagship adds a Xenon flash that replaces the dual-LED flash of the 920.

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With Photos, Google Finally Makes Cloud Computing Tangible for Consumers

May 16, 2013 at 6:59 am

One of the problems with talking about the cloud is that it's this obscure concept that consumers don't really grasp. At best, many consumers think of the cloud as this mythical storage center in the universe where their files are stored and backed up.

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Is BlackBerry Falling Further Out of Relevance?

May 15, 2013 at 6:40 am

BlackBerry had announced a new lower-cost BlackBerry Q5 smartphone based on the BlackBerry 10 OS as well as an initiative that will see BlackBerry Messenger go cross-platform for the first time at the BlackBerry Live conference that kicked off yesterday in Orlando, Flor...

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Android Still Not Penetrating Smart Camera Market

May 2, 2013 at 7:01 am

Despite recent revelations from Android creator Andy Rubin that Google's mobile operating system was originally designed for smart cameras before it was tweaked for the more popular smartphones that we've seen in the last few years, Android still has not been able to pe...

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Fuji X-E1 Review: A Retro Camera That Inspires

April 29, 2013 at 7:30 am

The Fuji X-E1 is a retro-inspired camera that borrows its good looks from rangefinder designs such as those from Leica.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 v. HTC One: Feature-by-Feature Showdown Before You Buy

April 29, 2013 at 6:00 am

You've probably read extensive reviews of the competing Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One Android flagships and are still indecisive about which one to take the plunge on, and we're here to help.

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21 Hidden iPhone 5 Features

April 17, 2013 at 1:49 pm

Here are 21 iPhone 5 features that let users do more with the iPhone 5 without the need to buy any new apps or accessories.

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This is How Facebook Home Looks on a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (Video)

April 4, 2013 at 7:42 pm

We saw Facebook Home being showcased as an out-of-box experience on the HTC First, but Facebook also promises that on April 12th, users will be able to download the free Facebook Home launcher onto select devices, so how does it look and work?

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Will Apple’s iWatch Replace Your iPhone? Rumors Say Yes.

February 11, 2013 at 7:11 am

Apple's wearable wristwatch rumors are heating up again, and this time both the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal are chiming in with their own un-named sources saying that Apple is working on an iWatch concept of some kind in a top secret lab in Cuper...

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No iPhablet: This ‘S’ Generation iPhone Owner Does Not Want a Larger iPhone in 2013

January 23, 2013 at 6:15 am

In this editorial, I'll explain why an iPhone 5S that uses the iPhone 5's design makes more sense to Apple, developers, and consumers, thus negating the need for an iPhablet with a larger display in 2013.

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8 Exciting Android Smartphones for 2013

December 14, 2012 at 12:33 pm

We look at what we think are the five most exciting Android smartphones for 2013.

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Should I Buy the Galaxy S3 or the iPhone 5?

December 12, 2012 at 10:45 am

What's better, the iPhone 5 or the Galaxy S3? We take a look at the features of the top smartphones available to see help you decide which one to buy.

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Nexus 4 Setup Guide: Top 10 Steps to Get Started

December 10, 2012 at 9:38 am

Set up the Nexus 4 the right way with these 10 setup and security tips that will help you get started with the Nexus 4 and do more with Android 4.2.

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A Phablet Owner’s Wishlist for Android 5.0: Forced Tablet UIs

December 6, 2012 at 6:59 am

However, in recent times, we're seeing yet a third class of computing device--the phablet. This is a form factor that's being popularized and championed by Samsung with its Galaxy Note and Galaxy Note II devices with a screen upwards of 5 inches

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Windows Phone 8X by HTC Review (Verizon): An iPhone 5 Owner’s Perspective

December 5, 2012 at 1:19 pm

A Windows Phone 8X review on Verizon from the perspective of an iPhone 5 owner. Check out the hardware and how Windows Phone 8 compares to iOS 6.

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ZAGGkeys Mini 7 Review: The Perfect iPad mini Companion

December 5, 2012 at 5:05 am

No one does mobile computing keyboards like Zagg, and the ZAGGkeys Mini 7 is no exception. Specifically sculpted for the iPad Mini, the ZAGGkeys Mini 7 never leaves my tablet and is the perfect accessory to help me be productive on the road.

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AT&T Nokia Lumia 920 Review

November 20, 2012 at 5:40 am

The Lumia 920 is Nokia's second attempt at a Windows Phone flagship with U.S. carrier partner AT&T, effectively succeeding and replacing the Lumia 900 that debuted earlier this year at the Consumer Electronics Show.

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Windows Phone 8X by HTC Review (HTC 8X)

October 31, 2012 at 2:09 pm

Having been a long-time Microsoft partner in the Windows Mobile era, HTC is returning to the roots that made it big by once again being a major Windows Phone partner with the release of the Windows Phone 8X by HTC smartphone, otherwise referred to as the HTC 8X.

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Disposable Computers Become the Trend for Apple

October 25, 2012 at 5:42 am

However, the messaging isn't without caveats as power users who find themselves outgrowing their purchases year after year may have to part with their purchases, rather than being offered a solution to upgrade internals, such as memory (RAM), storage, or add other compo...

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Samsung Galaxy Note II Review: The Perfect Pocket Notebook Replacement

October 24, 2012 at 6:00 am

And while the Galaxy Note II offers a more evolved and refined user experience from the original Note, the device is also an important one for Samsung as it is the first time that a quad-core Exynos processor is debuting in the U.S. market alongside with 4G LTE network ...

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Droid RAZR HD Review

October 18, 2012 at 11:14 am

The Motorola Droid RAZR HD is an impressive phone with a large 4.7-inch display, good battery life and great design. The RAZR HD runs on Verizon's 4G LTE network.

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Best iPhone 5 Cases

September 13, 2012 at 2:05 pm

Check out the best iPhone 5 cases & iPhone 5 screen protectors. This continually updated list of iPhone 5 cases includes a growing number of iPhone 5 cases.

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iPhone 5: AT&T vs. Verizon vs. Sprint – Which Carrier is Best?

September 12, 2012 at 1:00 pm

What you need to know about the iPhone 5 on AT&T, Verizon and Sprint. Everything to pick the best carrier for the iPhone 5 with 4G LTE.

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Samsung Galaxy Note II Impressions & Detailed Preview (Video)

September 11, 2012 at 9:00 am

Samsung Galaxy Note II Impressions & Detailed Preview (Video)

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iPhone 5 Buyers Don’t Care: Debt, Sex and Upgrades

September 10, 2012 at 7:34 am

As the iPhone 5 release date approaches, surveys show the lengths shoppers are willing to go, from no sex to credit card debt, to buy the iPhone 5.

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iOS 6 Release Date and What to Expect from iOS 6

September 7, 2012 at 1:10 pm

The iOS 6 release date is on track for mid-September. Check out what new features you can expect, and what devices will run iOS 6.

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Amazon Lights New Fire Under Tablet Market

September 6, 2012 at 2:28 pm

As of this writing, there are still a lot of things we don't know about today's Amazon announcements of new e-Readers and Tablets.

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7 Exciting Jelly Bean Features (Video)

August 30, 2012 at 11:31 am

Here are the 7 most exciting Jelly Bean Android 4.1 features we've found after using Jelly Bean on the Verizon Galaxy Nexus, features coming to more phones.

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8 Exciting Features for the Next iPhone & Android Smartphones

August 27, 2012 at 11:17 am

The next iPhone and Android smartphones will boast more than large screens & 4G LTE connectivity, here's what's next for iPhone and Android.

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Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE Review

August 21, 2012 at 6:42 am

The Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE on Sprint delivers a great keyboard and beautiful display, but Sprint's network is lacking.

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Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III Review

August 15, 2012 at 12:01 am

Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III Review

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Top Nexus 7 Apps & Widgets

August 1, 2012 at 1:22 pm

Over 50 of the best Nexus 7 apps available. From productivity apps to games and widgets. Includes my Nexus 7 home screen setup and apps.

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The 5 Best Android Smartphones [August, 2012]

July 31, 2012 at 4:49 pm

A look at the five best Android smartphones for August, 2012.

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Official Nexus 7 Case Review

July 31, 2012 at 7:30 am

The official Nexus 7 case offers form-fitting protection in matte grey, but the lack of features and other factors limit the $30 case.

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