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Galaxy Nexus vs. Droid RAZR

by Rob Jackson on October 20th, 2011 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 [...]

Video Preview: Sprinkle from Mediocre [Exclusive]

by Chris Chavez on June 17th, 2011 No Comments

Last week I was in LA for the world’s biggest gaming convention otherwise known as E3. While there was a ton of great console games from the usual big players, I was surprised to see mobile games making a presence as well. T-Mobile was on the showroom floor offering up free food and games with [...]

Glow Hockey 2 Is The Most Beautiful Air Hockey Game Yet [Game Review]

by Quentyn Kennemer on June 15th, 2011 No Comments

Forgive me for reviewing yet another Amazon AppStore exclusive, but it’s too good, and at one point, was free. It’s Glow Hockey 2, a sequel to what many consider the absolute best air hockey game yet. The sequel certainly is beautiful, but is it just as good? Premise Air Hockey. ‘Nuff said. Gameplay I think [...]

SONOS Review: The Ultimate Music Experience

by Rob Jackson on June 15th, 2011 No Comments

NOTE: You could win $1,200+ of SONOS in our Epic Droid Dad Contest! I have no hesitation in calling SONOS the ultimate music experience. Five years ago I lost my entire music collection. My computer died, I lost my iPod, and all of my CDs (remember them?) were stolen in the same week. Years of [...]

iPhone Enthusiast & Long-time Gamer Reviews the Xperia PLAY

by Rob Jackson on June 14th, 2011 No Comments

The Android vs. iPhone battle sparks intense debates between the two camps, and while I’m a full-fledged Android enthusiast, I’ve never shied away from saying Apple has a fantastic product. It’s always nice to get a fresh, honest, and objective perspective which is why I took particular notice of an article posted today at iSource.com. [...]

Plants vs Zombies is a Refreshing Take on the “Defense” Genre [Game Review]

by Quentyn Kennemer on June 14th, 2011 No Comments

I’m sure many of you folks know just how good Plants vs Zombies is, especially if you were able to get it for free the day it launched courtesy of Amazon. I thought I was exhausted on the defense genre, but the folks at PopCap give a refreshing spin on it. Will it be worth [...]

HTC Sensation 4G Review

by Kevin Krause on June 13th, 2011 No Comments

The HTC Sensation 4G is T-Mobile’s version of the phone known internationally as simply the HTC Sensation. 4G marketing aside, the handset brings the same powerful hardware and fluid software that make it the manufacturer’s latest flagship device. The Sensation 4G has been dubbed a superphone, and earns the title easily with its combination of [...]

HTC Flyer Review

by Quentyn Kennemer on June 13th, 2011 No Comments

HTC ventured into unknown territories when they introduced their first tablet, and more than the tablet space was foreign to them, so were some of the things they’ve done here (particularly with the Scribe pen). Is there doubt that HTC can produce a premium Android tablet or have they hit a homerun with a great [...]

Lyric Legend Lets Shower Singers Have Guitar Hero Type Fun [GAME REVIEW]

by Rob Jackson on June 3rd, 2011 No Comments

Take the concept of Guitar Hero where you press notes as they pass your screen in tune with the song. Now instead of musical notes, pretend you’re the singer: you’ve now got to nail the lyrics. Don’t worry… no singing involved! I really enjoy the concept of this game. It takes a new twist on [...]

Motorola Droid X2 Review

by Kevin Krause on May 26th, 2011 No Comments

The Motorola DROID X2 might be the second handset in Verizon’s Android lineup with an ‘X’ in its name, but it’s the first to feature a dual-core processor. The NVIDIA Tegra 2 chip clocked at 1GHz is definitely the key selling point for this phone, but a crisp and big qHD display rolled into a [...]