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by Andrew Martonik
May 13, 2013
A name you've probably never heard is making devices better than you may think
The name "OPPO" probably doesn't come to mind when thinking of which phone to buy next, but the C...
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by Anndrew Vacca
May 10, 2013
The Optimus G Pro is the greatest device LG has created, but does it have what it takes to stand its ground against the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 and Note 2 on AT&T's shelves?
Has th...
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by Andrew Martonik
May 06, 2013
These are certainly the best specs Sony has ever put in a phone, but does that translate into a device you actually want to buy?
When we first laid eyes on the Xperia ZL at CES 2013, it may not ...
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by Andrew Martonik
Apr 27, 2013
Is it just reference hardware for Facebook Home, or a true candidate for your next smartphone purchase?
There are few things in the mobile industry that have been constant over the last few year...
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by Alex Dobie
Apr 24, 2013
The Galaxy S4 represents a refinement of Samsung's earlier efforts, but is that enough to guarantee its success in the smartphone market of 2013?
Enter, the Samsung Galaxy S4. Despite the ab...
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by Anndrew Vacca
Apr 18, 2013
Don't just pass this one by - Verizon's potentially got a sleeper hit on its hands with the LG Lucid 2
With a fanfare-free launch, a budget-friendly price tag, and modest specs, you woul...
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by Andrew Martonik
Apr 07, 2013
Some people need a phone they don't have to worry about breaking, and the Kyocera Torque was made just for them
Sprint has a long history of offering capable Direct Connect and Push-To-Talk ...
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by Alex Dobie
Mar 19, 2013
HTC returns with a sleek aluminum design, re-imagined software and a bold new camera experience
We’re all out of poetic ways to describe HTC’s current situation. A frustrating 2012 s...
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by Alex Dobie
Mar 12, 2013
Sony bets big on a 5-incher for the European market. But is the Xperia Z the high-end handset it needs?
Don’t count out Sony Mobile. Sure, the Japanese giant’s smartphone arm may be ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Mar 08, 2013
Better than the Galaxy Note 2? Is that even possible? Yes, it is. And it is. (But for how long?)
The LG Optimus G Pro is, shall we say, inspired by the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Let's just get ...
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by Anndrew Vacca
Mar 04, 2013
Anyone living in one of America’s largest urban areas in 2013 has undoubtedly seen the claim: “Everybody’s moving to Metro.” And the claim isn’t that far off; in the pa...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Feb 23, 2013
Republic Wireless has been kicking around in beta form for about a year now, and they have recently me to spend some time with their phone and their service. I'll admit, I went into it all a bit...
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by Andrew Martonik
Jan 18, 2013
With an attractive price and build quality, the Discover is an interesting proposition. But will its notable shortcomings have you looking elsewhere?
Pantech, much like other smartphone manufact...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jan 15, 2013
As Cricket's latest LTE-enabled phone, the HTC One SV brings quality construction in a outstanding mid-range package
It's tough to review a phone that doesn't stand out from the crow...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jan 06, 2013
The HTC One VX looks to be a great (and cheap) way to get an entry-level LTE smartphone on AT&T
This may be one of those rare instances in which we know too much. For those of...
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by Anndrew Vacca
Jan 02, 2013
It's been one hell of a year for the smartphone industry, and 2012 produced some of the biggest and most unique innovations to date. More important than the increase in pixel density or the addi...
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by Alex Dobie
Dec 19, 2012
It's a camera. It's Android. It's an Android camera! And it's the best one yet, but not without room for improvement
On a sweltering August afternoon, Samsung ushered a handfu...
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by Anndrew Vacca
Dec 18, 2012
It has been quite a year for LG, which despite its top spot among dumbphone sales has had a bit of a difficult time making it big in the Android world. Faced with stiff competition from fellow Korea...
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by Alex Dobie
Dec 12, 2012
If you have any business reading this website, chances are you’ve at least heard of the Samsung Galaxy S3. Samsung’s curvaceous, nature-inspired flagship smartphone has sold over 30 mill...
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by Andrew Martonik
Dec 10, 2012
HTC’s fourth-quarter refresh of the One X is good, but is it good enough to keep you from waiting for the next tier of hardware?
When first holding an HTC One X+ (or any One device, for...
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by Anndrew Vacca
Dec 09, 2012
Since its introduction back in October, Samsung's Galaxy Note 2 has skyrocketed to superstardom, pushing 5 million units and earning the top spot on holiday gift guides across all carriers. It h...
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by Phil Nickinson
Nov 21, 2012
You got something against large, high-resolution displays and the most powerful processor we've used thus far? What's wrong with you?!?!?!
The Verizon Droid DNA has too many pixels, they...
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by Anndrew Vacca
Nov 10, 2012
While the LG Escape isn’t brand new, nor was its release back in September exactly hotly anticipated, we here at Android Central are nothing if not thorough, and we believe that everyone shoul...
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by Alex Dobie
Nov 08, 2012
Six months on from the One X, a turbo-charged successor arrives
After a tumultuous year, HTC needs to score some big wins this holiday season. Many critics, including ourselves, have been ful...
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by Andrew Martonik
Oct 26, 2012
High performance at a reasonable cost, but can it ever be considered over the more popular manufacturers' offerings?
There's a pretty decent chance you've used a Huawei phone without...
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by Alex Dobie
Oct 25, 2012
Despite its status as a global electronics giant, Sony remains on the periphery of the smartphone world, with a tiny share of the market outside its native Japan. In Europe, it’s struggled to ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Oct 25, 2012
It's the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. On T-Mobile.
You're Samsung. You've survived the early years of Android. You've made it through the awkward teenage years, and the cries of #never...
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by Anndrew Vacca
Oct 24, 2012
Newer. Better. Faster. Longer. It's the updated Motorola RAZR line.
When the original RAZR hit the market last summer, followed shortly after by the RAZR MAXX, a lot of people were eage...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Oct 22, 2012
The Optimus G brings LG's 'A' game to Sprint, but is great hardware enough to sign on for two years?
A high-end, premium LG smartphone on a U.S. carrier is like a hen's toot...
