Cell Phone Reviews
The HTC HD2's size and older operating system aren't ideal, but you won't find a more powerful or entertaining smartphone in T-Mobile's lineup.
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LG Optimus 3D Max
On its own, the 3D Max is a solid dual-core phone with some neat NFC-enabled features. But the hiccupping 3D feature, although cool, is a drag.
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Pantech Verse (U.S. Cellular)
If texting is your game, you'll find a speedy keyboard in the Pantech Verse; however, the phone will disappoint those looking for faster data options.
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LG Optimus Slider (Virgin Mobile)
If you like a real keyboard on a no-contract, reasonably priced handset, the LG Optimus Slider is a good contender. Just remember its low specs and boxy build.
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Samsung Focus 2 - pure white (AT&T)
A generously low $50 price tag pumps up the value on the Windows Phone Samsung Focus 2, which has a satisfying range of features and support for LTE speeds.
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LG Optimus M+ (MetroPCS)
The design and specs of the affordable LG Optimus M+ surpass its predecessor's, but its data connection is poor even for MetroPCS.
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Sony Xperia P
Despite needing a few improvements, the Sony Xperia P is one of the better handsets from Sony this year. Unfortunately, that's not saying a lot.
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HTC Evo 4G LTE (Sprint)
The HTC Evo 4G LTE is a worthy successor to Sprint's Evo family, as long as you remember one important caveat: until Sprint gets its LTE network off the ground, the Evo 4G LTE won't actually run 4G -- it will be 3G-only at first.
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Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Sprint)
Though Sprint’s Samsung Galaxy Nexus retains the cache of being an official showpiece for Ice Cream Sandwich, it's no longer the only kid on the block. The fact that Sprint’s LTE network is not operational yet doesn’t help the phone, either.
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Samsung Galaxy S III - pebble blue (unlocked)
The Samsung Galaxy S III's plastic build may not be to everyone's liking, but the quad-core processor and improved voice control feature show that Samsung's flagship Android line has staying power.
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Samsung Galaxy S III - marble white (unlocked)
The Samsung Galaxy S III's plastic build may not be to everyone's liking, but the quad-core processor and improved voice control feature show that Samsung's flagship Android line has staying power.
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Consuming thoughts of a smartphone addict; do I accept or refuse delivery of the Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE?
I wish it was easier to make choices about smartphones and carriers, but it seems no one can get it done just perfectly for me so I hold many internal debates in my head as I try to figure out...
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RunKeeper drops Windows Phone support, use Sports Tracker instead
RunKeeper is a popular fitness tracking GPS application, but recently dropped support for Windows Phone. Thankfully, a better application that works on nearly all mobile platforms can be found in...
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Google launches new Search app for iPhone, Google+ is fantastic too
Google creates some excellent applications for iOS and two recent updates that you should download include Google Search and Google+ for the iPhone.
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Nokia changes date and scale of Nokia World
Nokia announced they are changing the focus of Nokia World this year and targeting their operator and retail partners with other smaller events being planned for other audiences.
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Consumer Reports recommends Nokia Lumia 900 for dads and grads
I am a bit fickle with my smartphones and tend to switch between phones and carriers quite a bit. I wrote that I picked up my own white Nokia Lumia 900 a couple weeks ago and then last Friday I...
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T-Mobile doesn't think shared data is the answer for families
As a guy who uses a LOT of mobile devices, I have been asking for shared data (just like minutes) for years. However, now that carriers are getting ready to roll these out I have changed my mind...
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Apple rumors and patent power, Windows Phone, and Amazon Wireless (MobileTechRoundup show #269)
Kevin and I talk a lot about our personal choices and in this week's show you will hear about a few moves I made in regards to my smartphones and many other mobile musings.
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Another ZDNet Great Debate lost, still not giving up on Windows Phone
I win the popular vote, but can't seem to win the argument as I continue to support the Windows Phone platform in ZDNet Great Debates. I'm sticking with Windows Phone for the long haul though.
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Verizon to kill grandfathered unlimited data plans, makes my decision to leave easier
There are still people, like me, that have unlimited data on Verizon, but we now hear that this service will be killed off to transition people to a shared data plan sometime this year.
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Apple gets new HTC devices held by Customs; maybe I will see LTE network before the EVO 4G LTE
The lawsuits in the mobile space are plentiful and it looks like this one from Apple against HTC has some real teeth to it as HTC's newest devices are being held up in Customs for an indefinite...
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I wish it was easier to make choices about smartphones and carriers, but it seems no one can get it done just perfectly for me so I hold many internal debates in my head as I try to figure out...
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RunKeeper is a popular fitness tracking GPS application, but recently dropped support for Windows Phone. Thankfully, a better application that works on nearly all mobile platforms can be found in...
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Google creates some excellent applications for iOS and two recent updates that you should download include Google Search and Google+ for the iPhone.
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Nokia announced they are changing the focus of Nokia World this year and targeting their operator and retail partners with other smaller events being planned for other audiences.
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I am a bit fickle with my smartphones and tend to switch between phones and carriers quite a bit. I wrote that I picked up my own white Nokia Lumia 900 a couple weeks ago and then last Friday I...
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