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Keyprop is a Smartphone Stand Disguised as Key, Actually Looks Useful for $15 on Kickstarter

Kellen May 23, 2013 101

When I took my first glance at the Keyprop on Kickstarter, I've got to admit that I initially laughed it off as another silly Kickstarter smartphone-related campaign that I'd probably never think about again. But for some reason, I found myself watching the...

White House Agrees, You Should be Able to Unlock Your Smartphone

Kellen March 4, 2013 51

After receiving over 100,000 signatures in an official petition over the legality of unlocking smartphones, the White House has responded to a change made by the Librarian of Congress that made it illegal as of January 26 to unlock a carrier-tied phone without...

Tuesday Poll: How Often do You Upgrade Phones?

Kellen February 5, 2013 124

In a time where new phones seem to populate our news feeds on a weekly basis, it would make sense that consumers in general are always looking for ways to upgrade. But the reality is, that most people can't afford to buy a new phone every six months off-...

Wednesday Poll: What’s the Perfect Smartphone Display Size?

Kellen January 23, 2013 130

Smartphone displays have grown at a ridiculous rate over the last couple of years. It seems like just yesterday that we were making the jump from the 3.7" original DROID to the hummer-esque 4.3" DROID X. At the time of the release of the first EVO and the DX,...

Evolution of the Smartphone by HTC [Infographic]

Kellen October 26, 2012 32

HTC, the creator of the world's first Android smartphone, takes us on a tour of the evolution of the smartphone in today's infographic. Sandra Bullock and Andy Rubin make appearances, as does Apple Maps. It's brief, sort of educational, and should give you a...

IDC: Android Controls 59% of the World’s Smartphone Market Share, iOS at a Distant 23%

Kellen May 24, 2012 88

In the race for top smartphone operating system in the world, there is no competition - Android is king. According to the IDC, from Q1 2011 to Q1 2012, our favorite mobile OS went from owning 36% of the world's share to 59%. In that same span, iOS jumped...

Android’s Market Share Balloons to 61% in the U.S. During Q1, iOS Drops to 29%

Kellen May 7, 2012 86

According to new research presented by NPD Group, Apple's record setting last two quarters were not enough to help it fight off Android in the battle for top smartphone OS. Their numbers show that after Q1, Android has grabbed a hold of 61% of the U.S....

Tuesday Poll: Describe Your Perfect Android Phone

Kellen April 10, 2012 382

We talk a lot about new phones that are released and how this one is better than that one and question manufacturers as to why they left out this or that feature. We often wonder why it seems that they refuse to listen to consumers and instead continue to put...