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6 hot smartphones debuting at Mobile World Congress 2012

6 hot smartphones debuting at Mobile World Congress 2012

by ben patterson | Feb 27, 2012 | news, phones

Meet the latest crop of supercharged smartphones, including handsets with cutting-edge “quad-core” processors, built-in projectors, ultra-crisp photo sensors, and even an Android phone that turns into a tablet. All the phones featured below are making...
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...
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...
How to get a new Android phone for a penny, or less (with strings attached)

How to get a new Android phone for a penny, or less (with strings attached)

by ben patterson | Jun 29, 2011 | how-tos, phones

Today’s big Apple rumor has it that the two-year-old iPhone 3GS might sell for free (with a two-year contract, of course) once the iPhone 5 arrives. But if you want a more recent, state-of-the-art handset and you’re willing to go the Android way, you can...
HTC Status, a.k.a. the “Facebook phone,” gets official for AT&T

HTC Status, a.k.a. the “Facebook phone,” gets official for AT&T

by ben patterson | Jun 29, 2011 | news, phones, social networks

Yep, the rumors were true. Smartphone maker HTC just announced that the Status, a new Android-powered handset with a full QWERTY keypad and its own, dedicated Facebook button, is set to arrive on AT&T later this summer. Details on a price tag and exact release...
Report: “Facebook phone” coming soon to AT&T (video)

Report: “Facebook phone” coming soon to AT&T (video)

by ben patterson | Jun 23, 2011 | phones, rumorville, social networks

A new Android smartphone with a dedicated Facebook button for sharing webpages, photos, songs, and other online curiosities is said to be headed for AT&T in the very near future. The phone will be called the Status, according to Boy Genius Report and its unnamed...
Reader mail: How do I boost battery life on my Android phone? (updated)

Reader mail: How do I boost battery life on my Android phone? (updated)

by ben patterson | Jun 13, 2011 | how-tos, phones

Mark writes: My HTC Evo 4G from Sprint has the worst battery life that I ever experienced from a smart phone. I have to manually stop running programs and applications in my application settings to conserve battery life. How can I further extend my phone’s...
The latest Android superphone: HTC’s 4.3-inch, dual-core Sensation 4G

The latest Android superphone: HTC’s 4.3-inch, dual-core Sensation 4G

by ben patterson | Jun 1, 2011 | news, phones

Jumbo 4.3-inch display? Check. Dual-core processor for speedier, more efficient multitasking? Check. Support for 4G networks? Yep. The latest version of Google’s Android OS? You betcha. Meet the HTC Sensation 4G, a new Android superphone that’s slated to...
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