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Samsung Galaxy Note Review

by Chris Chavez on February 18th, 2012

The Samsung Galaxy Note has long been the object of controversy in the mobile world. Ever since the device was officially announced last year at IFA, we’ve basically seen two camps form when it came to the Note — those that say it’s too big, and those that say it’s just right. And while we [...]

ASUS Transformer Prime Review

by Quentyn Kennemer on February 16th, 2012

The ASUS Transformer Prime was the first quad-core Android tablet on the market and we’ve had quite a bit of time to play around with it. We’ll be taking a look at hardware, software and even the laptop dock that turns this Tegra 3 powerhouse into one of the most interesting netbooks you’ll ever see. [...]

Philips Fidelio Speakers For Android Devices Review [Video]

by Chris Chavez on February 14th, 2012

When it comes to Android accessories, I’ve always been all about the wireless speakers. I love ‘em. For me, they’re the greatest things since sliced bread. In my quest for finding the best wireless speakers money (on a tight budget) can buy, I came across the Philips Fidelio line of Bluetooth wireless speakers, tailored made [...]

Motorola Droid 4 Review

by Kevin Krause on February 10th, 2012

When the Motorola Droid hit the scene, the whole Android landscape changed. Since then the marquee device has fallen from the spotlight, but it’s back in a big way for the fourth installment. The Motorola Droid 4 continues to improve upon the design of the QWERTY-slider handset, upping the specs yet again and adding in [...]

Aviary gives you yet another photo-editing option

by Raveesh Bhalla on February 5th, 2012

There are dozens of photo-editing options available in the Android Market (I probably have 7-8 installed in my phone). So when I learnt of Aviary releasing an Android version of their app, I wasn’t too interested in checking it out. I’ve only used it to edit one picture so far, and I’ll come back to [...]

HTC Rezound Review

by Kevin Krause on November 14th, 2011

Video editing by Steve Albright The HTC Rezound is the first phone in the United States to offer Beats Audio technology after HTC paid a large sum to acquire the maker of high-end headphones. While the enhanced sound quality is definitely the phone’s major selling point, HTC didn’t skimp on other hardware elements. The phone [...]

Motorola DROID RAZR Review

by Quentyn Kennemer on November 11th, 2011

Video editing by Gideon Dominick The Motorola Droid RAZR is the latest smartphone by the manufacturer for Verizon. Borrowing its name from the iconic feature phone series, the DROID RAZR revisits old roots while still enjoying new ones. Will we see this device as a perfect homage to the series or will tihs be just [...]

WIMM One Android Watch Reviewed, So Ugly It Actually Looks Great

by Rob Jackson on November 9th, 2011

Our friend Chris Ziegler over at The Verge has just published his review of a new Android-based watch called the WIMM One. Smart watches are an intriguing product line since the purpose of actual watches have been diminished by mobile phones. The potential to act on behalf of both style and purpose gives smart watches [...]

HTC Rhyme Review

by Kevin Krause on October 21st, 2011

Video Editing by Gideon Dominick The HTC Rhyme mixes the high-quality design expected from a company like HTC with a touch of feminine softness to create a handset that is both gorgeous to look at and a pleasure to use. Throw in a few accessories and you get a pretty complete package. But before we [...]

Galaxy Nexus vs. Droid RAZR

by Rob Jackson on October 20th, 2011

There are a boat load of people trying to decide between the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and the Motorola Droid RAZR. As you found out in my “First Impressions: Galaxy Nexus & Android 4.0” article, I’m one of them (and Kevin’s praises in his RAZR First Look didn’t help). It’s easy enough to take a look at [...]

Samsung Epic 4G Touch Review

by Quentyn Kennemer on September 21st, 2011

After a very long wait, the Samsung Galaxy S II has finally made its way to America. Sprint was the first carrier to bring it out with their Samsung Epic 4G Touch and we’ve had a bit of time to get down and dirty with it. Will this phone be worth your pennies after all [...]

Droid Bionic Review

by Rob Jackson on September 14th, 2011

Video editing by Steve Albright The Motorola DROID BIONIC is Verizon’s first Android Phone to have both 4G LTE Connectivity and a dual core processor, immediately launching it into the elite smartphone realm. But with it’s delayed release – having first been announced in January and just launching in September – does it still carry [...]

[App Review] Light Flow Allows You to Take Control of Your Notification Light (Samsung, LG Owners Need Not Apply)

by Quentyn Kennemer on August 5th, 2011

I’m probably not the only one who has been annoyed by the lack of flexibility when it comes to today’s notification lights inside smartphones. Back when I had a G1, I could access a vast array of colors. Apps could tap into the LED light with ease and allow you to choose exactly which color [...]

HTC Status Review

by Quentyn Kennemer on August 1st, 2011

The HTC Status is America’s first phone with a dedicated Facebook button. While the service (allegedly) created by Mark Zuckerberg is without a doubt the most widely used social network in the world, the verdict on a device dedicated to exploiting its name, power and image is still out. AT&T hopes to capitalize on the [...]

Motorola Droid 3 Review

by Kevin Krause on July 29th, 2011

Though it wasn’t the first phone to run Android, the Motorola Droid is the handset that put Google’s mobile operating system on the map. Two iterations later we sit with the Motorola DROID 3, the latest take on the QWERTY slider with some of the biggest changes to the line we have seen to date. [...]

Spotify Breaks the Chains that Bind You to Your Music Library [REVIEW]

by Kevin Krause on July 20th, 2011

Spotify launched in the US last week, and I have been spending the last few days diving into the new music craze that is sweeping the nation. Already established as tops in its class across the pond, Spotify is available for free as a limited preview, but that won’t do you any good if you [...]

HTC Evo 3D Review

by Chris Chavez on July 15th, 2011

The HTC Evo 3D is America’s first 3D smartphone and is only available to those lucky customers on Sprint’s network. Boasting dual-cameras on its rear, it can not only take 3D photos and video but also display them on its glasses-free 3D display. The Evo 4G is barely a year old and there are a [...]

HTC Status Hands-on and Initial Impressions

by Quentyn Kennemer on July 13th, 2011

This little bugger just walked into my house ready to be turned on and used to no end. It’s the HTC Status, AT&T’s version of the ChaCha and their first “Facebook” phone. Ahead of a full review, I wanted to take a quick look and give you guys my impressions upon using it for a [...]

[Accessory Review] Otterbox Defender Case for HTC EVO 3D

by Quentyn Kennemer on July 8th, 2011

I’ve had my HTC EVO 3D for a bit over a week now and have had more than enough time to inadvertently expose it to the harsh conditions of the world. The device’s build quality seems great, but you’ll quickly notice how fragile the coating is atop the aluminum chassis. One quick ding or drop [...]

[Game Review] Peggle is a Good Port of a Timeless Addiction

by Quentyn Kennemer on July 4th, 2011

Peggle is one of my favorite games to play when I don’t want to think about much or if I need to clear my mind. Not only is it fun, it’s challenging, but not so much so that the game will frustrate you to no end. The game itself, which is a port of the [...]