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The next iPhone: What we know, and what we think we know

The next iPhone: What we know, and what we think we know

by ben patterson | Jul 26, 2011 | phones, rumorville

It’s been more than a year since the iPhone 4 landed in stores, yet there’s still no iPhone 5 on the horizon—or at the very least, there’s no official word from Apple. The general consensus, however, is that there is indeed a new iPhone waiting in...
Why AT&T and T-Mobile phones won’t work on Sprint or Verizon (in the know)

Why AT&T and T-Mobile phones won’t work on Sprint or Verizon (in the know)

by ben patterson | Jul 25, 2011 | how-tos, phones

Thinking of jumping from AT&T to Sprint or Verizon Wireless? If you do, be warned: you can’t take your existing phone with you, even if it’s been “unlocked” to work on any carrier. Why? Because there are two very different flavors of...
Motorola’s Droid 3 slider phone: Why Darth Vader would love it

Motorola’s Droid 3 slider phone: Why Darth Vader would love it

by ben patterson | Jul 22, 2011 | phones, reviews

Remember last week, when was I gushing over the light and airy HTC Status—an Android phone that gets only passing grades when it comes to features, yet won me over with its dedicated Facebook button and winning smile? Well, meet the Status’s evil twin: the...
Can I get a smartphone from Verizon without a contract? (reader mail)

Can I get a smartphone from Verizon without a contract? (reader mail)

by ben patterson | Jul 22, 2011 | how-tos, phones

Ted writes: My T-Mobile Dash is on its last legs and it’s time for a new phone. Because T-Mobile is still likely to get swallowed by the cretins at AT&T I will probably just make the move to Verizon at the same time. So, I am wondering … can I buy a...
How to download and listen to podcasts on an Android phone (updated)

How to download and listen to podcasts on an Android phone (updated)

by ben patterson | Jul 19, 2011 | apps, music, phones

Gail writes: I used to love listening to podcasts on my old iPhone, but it died after I dropped it in a pool. Now I have a new Android phone (the Infuse), but it doesn’t work with iTunes, and I have no clue how to transfer my favorite podcasts to my new phone....
What’s the difference between a “feature” phone and a smartphone?

What’s the difference between a “feature” phone and a smartphone?

by ben patterson | Jul 18, 2011 | how-tos, phones

At one end of the cell-phone spectrum, you’ve got your bargain-basement phone—you know, one with a black-and-white screen, number keys from “one” to “10,” mute and volume buttons, and not much else. At the other end lie the latest,...
HTC’s Facebook phone (a.k.a. the Status): Why I’m completely, utterly smitten

HTC’s Facebook phone (a.k.a. the Status): Why I’m completely, utterly smitten

by ben patterson | Jul 15, 2011 | phones, reviews

It’s small, silver, with a cramped display and a telltale blue Facebook button sitting just beneath the keypad. Meet the HTC Status, a.k.a. the Facebook phone, and folks, I’m in love with this thing. Like a lot of instant crushes, this one’s a little...
Jawbone’s “intelligent” wristband monitors your lifestyle, suggests healthier habits

Jawbone’s “intelligent” wristband monitors your lifestyle, suggests healthier habits

by ben patterson | Jul 14, 2011 | accessories, news, phones

Nope, it’s not just another Lance Armstrong-style bracelet. Designed by Jawbone, makers of what many consider to be the most stylish Bluetooth headsets on the planet, this eye-catching, “intelligent” wristband will (supposedly, anyway) make you both...
Dragon Go for iPhone: Got a question? Just speak into the microphone

Dragon Go for iPhone: Got a question? Just speak into the microphone

by ben patterson | Jul 14, 2011 | apps, news, phones

Picture this: You’re out running errands when you remember you’re fresh out of stamps. Time to drop by the nearest post office, which is … where, again? Sure, you’ve got your iPhone handy, but you’d rather not deal with tapping out a search...
How to activate Find My iPhone (quick tip)

How to activate Find My iPhone (quick tip)

by ben patterson | Jul 13, 2011 | how-tos, phones, security

Worried about losing your precious iPhone? Well, after the story I posted Monday about my wife’s lost—and then found—iPhone, I don’t blame you. Luckily, Apple’s free Find My iPhone service will track down, lock, or even wipe the data off a missing...
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