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Review: The Pantech Pursuit II

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:56:20 +0000

When Pantech unveiled the original Pursuit messaging phone a few years back, I was hooked. I liked its unusual shape and colorful design. And I liked its unique shake feature, which let you control some of the phone's functions just by shaking it.

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Pantech Crosses Over Into Smartphones

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:48:44 +0000

It's official: Pantech truly has crossed over into the smartphone arena. The company, best known for its excellent line of feature phones, is preparing for the launch of the Pantech ...

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What Are Today's Best BlackBerry Phones?

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:24:03 +0000

It's easy to overlook BlackBerry phones. After all, they're usually not as flashy as the newer, speedier Android devices. And they don't get all the hype reserved for Apple's iPhone.

But BlackBerry phones are some of today's best smartphones. Find out which models have earned a spot on my newly-updated list of Today's Best BlackBerry Phones.

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How to Get Apple's iOS 5 Update

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:03:00 +0000

Apple has released the next version of its iOS software, version 5. iOS 5 will ship on the upcoming iPhone 4S, and is now available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch owners.

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Apple iPhone 4S Pre-Orders Smash Records

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:12:21 +0000

Well, that was fast: Pre-orders for the new iPhone 4S surpassed the 1 million mark in just 24 hours, Apple says. According to Apple, that's a new record, topping the 600,000 pre-orders received for the company's iPhone 4 in one day last year.

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Steve Jobs, iPhone Creator, Dies at 56

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:34:55 +0000

Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs has died at the age of 56, Apple said in a statement on Wednesday. Jobs, who was the tech visionary behind devices such as the iPhone and the iPad, resigned from Apple in August, citing health issues.

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Apple Introduces the iPhone 4S

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:41:30 +0000

If you were expecting the iPhone 5 -- as many people were -- then you might be disappointed by the phone that Apple announced today. Instead of a radically redesigned iPhone 5, Apple instead unveiled the iPhone 4S.

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iPhone 5 to Debut Today?

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:54:08 +0000

At long last, it's iPhone day: Apple reportedly will unveil its next-generation iPhone, rumored to be called the iPhone 5, at a press event to be held this morning in San Francisco.

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Review: Samsung's Affordable 4G Phone

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:25:42 +0000

If you're itching to get your hands on a smartphone that supports today's high-speed 4G networks, you should be prepared to shell out big bucks, right? Not necessarily: the Samsung Conquer 4G is now available from Sprint for less than $100 when you sign a two-year contract.

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Apple to Unveil iPhone 5 on October 4?

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 14:29:25 +0000

Apple plans to unveil its long-awaited iPhone 5 in early October, multiple reports suggest, including one published on the Wall Street Journal's AllThingsD blog.

Citing sources "close to the situation," AllThingsD reports that Apple's new CEO Tim Cook, who replaced Steve Jobs after his high-profile departure from the company, will unveil the new iPhone. The report also says that the new phone will be available "within a few weeks" of the announcement.

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Review: The Slick HTC EVO 3D

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:01:49 +0000

3D technology has come to your home, in the form of 3D TVs and Blu-ray players. Now, 3D technology is making its way to your pocket, thanks to 3D smartphones, like HTC's EVO 3D.

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Quick and Easy Texting Tips

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:37:27 +0000

These days, people are more likely to use their cell phones to send text messages than to make calls. That's because texting offers a quick, easy way to get in touch with someone, and it can be done when you need to communicate but can't talk.

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HTC Status: A Facebook Phone You Might Like

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:17:45 +0000

If you simply cannot stand to be away from Facebook, no matter where you are, well, then, I have a phone for you. Meet the HTC Status, an Android-based smartphone that is all about Facebook. In fact, it's been referred to as the Facebook phone.

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Review: The Truly Smart Motorola Photon 4G

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:13:17 +0000

There are plenty of smartphones available today, but not all of them truly deserve to be called smart. But the Motorola Photon 4G certainly does: it's one impressive smartphone.

The Photon 4G packs in a dual-core processor, a big, bright HD touch screen, and the very latest version of Android, an 8-megapixel camera. And that's not all: this slick smartphone also features enterprise-level security and email features. It's one of the best smartphones I've tested in a long time. Find out more in my full review of the Motorola Photon 4G.

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Deutsche Telekom Accepting iPhone 5 Pre-Orders

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:26:02 +0000

If you're sure that you want to get your hands on Apple's next-generation smartphone -- even without knowing its features, availability, price, or even its name -- you can pre-order one starting today from Deutsche Telekom. The company, which is the parent of T-Mobile worldwide, is beginning the pre-order process "in anticipation of supply bottlenecks" a spokesperson tells Bloomberg.

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Sprint Employees: No Comment on iPhone 5 Rumors

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:08:09 +0000

If you're wondering whether Sprint will be among the carriers to offer Apple's highly anticipated iPhone 5, don't bother asking one of the company's employees. New reports suggest that Sprint's employees have been instructed not to comment on recent rumors to that effect.

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BlackBerry Music Service Coming Soon?

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 09:35:08 +0000

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion is preparing to launch a music service for its smartphones, multiple reports say. The new service, which reportedly will be offered as part of the BlackBerry Messenger instant messenger service, could be available as soon as early September.

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Apple Testing 4G iPhone?

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:53:49 +0000

As we wait (and wait) for Apple to unveil its latest iPhone, rumors continue to swirl about what the smartphone will feature. Now, new reports suggest that Apple is testing a 4G-capable iPhone, but no one knows for sure whether this high-speed capability will in fact be available on the forthcoming iPhone 5.

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What Are Sprint's Best Smartphones?

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:39:26 +0000

Shopping for a smartphone that runs on Sprint's network? You've made a wise choice: this carrier is one of the few that still offers an unlimited data plan. Sprint was also the first carrier in the U.S. to offer a high-speed 4G network.

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RIM Announces New BlackBerry Phones

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:10:16 +0000

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion announced five new smartphones on Wednesday, which include updates to its popular Bold line of devices, as well as new Torch phones that do away with the hardware-based keyboard in favor of a touch-screen-only design. All of the phones will run a newly updated BlackBerry OS, version 7.

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AT&T to Throttle Heavy Data Users

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 13:07:48 +0000

Any AT&T users who still have an unlimited data plan soon may see their bandwidth speeds drop if they use too much data, the carrier said today. AT&T says it will begin throttling -- or slowing down the connection speed of -- its heaviest data users beginning on October 1.

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What Are Today's Best Smartphones?

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:03:43 +0000

New smartphones hit the market almost every day, it seems. Keeping track of all these devices can be a full time job, as can figuring out which ones are worth your time -- and which ones aren't. I can help.

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Google's Nexus S Comes to AT&T

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:19:55 +0000

Google's Nexus S smartphone has come to AT&T's network. An AT&T-compatible version of the Android-based device is now available from Best Buy, but is not being sold directly from AT&T at this time.

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T-Mobile Makes "Unlimited" Data Even More Affordable

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:35:57 +0000

It's about to get even cheaper to use your smartphone on T-Mobile's network. The carrier unveiled its new Value plans, which offer unlimited talk, text, and data (albeit with some caveats) for less than the company's current plans. The Value plans, which will be available on any of T-Mobile's phones, will be available starting July 24.

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What Is Your Best Cell Phone?

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:46:01 +0000

Not sure if you need a cell phone or a smartphone? A feature phone or a messaging phone? Don't worry: I can help.

Answer ten quick questions to find out which phone is the best cell phone for you. My cell phone chooser quiz...

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