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    The best phones from every carrier

    Posted May 26, 2012 - 7:35 am

    Shopping for a new smartphone can be overwhelming.
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    Review: Maca 2200 and Maca Air battery cases for iPhone 4 and 4S

    Posted May 10, 2012 - 7:30 am

    MiPow offers a pair of battery cases for the iPhone 4 and 4S--the $79 Maca Air and the $79 Maca 2200 Color Power Case. The two cases are very similar: Each sports a transparent top cover and edging--in fact, the top plastic caps are interchangeable between the two models. Each case ships with two such caps, so you have a backup in case you lose one. The back of each case is anodized metal that reflects trippy patterns in light, and multiple colors are available.
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    Review: Quickoffice Connect is a poor iCloud clone

    Posted May 5, 2012 - 7:30 am

    Stick with the original Quickoffice HD app and either Dropbox or Box instead for a more reliable, cheaper alternative
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    Nokia Lumia 800 vs. iPhone 4S vs. Nexus Galaxy

    Posted October 26, 2011 - 11:30 am

    Nokia is betting its future on Microsoft’s mobile OS, and on Wednesday introduced its first Windows Phone 7 device, the Lumia 800. If the Lumia 800 looks familiar, that’s because it’s similar to the Nokia N9, which runs OS (MeeGo) soon to be ditched. The Lumia 800 brings a few improvements over its relegated sibling, including a faster processor, but compared to the big boys, the iPhone 4S and the latest Android Galaxy Nexus and Droid RAZR,
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    iPhone 4S review: It's a sure thing

    Posted October 12, 2011 - 10:17 am

    The iPhone 4S is more of a good thing: It takes the successful look of the iPhone 4 and tosses in a dual-core processor for dramatically improved speed, an upgraded camera, and some brand-new voice-command technologies.
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    iOS 5 review: Ambitious update rings in the changes

    Posted October 12, 2011 - 10:08 am

    It seems like every time a major software revision comes along, it’s described as the “biggest ever.” In the case of iOS 5, though, that might not be hyperbole—there’s hardly a part of Apple’s mobile operating system that isn’t altered in some way by the latest update.
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    8 great iPhone photo apps

    Posted July 29, 2011 - 9:37 am

    Use apps like Filterstorm, PhotoForge2, and TiltShift Generator to edit and enhance your phone photos to great effect.
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    X-Men for iPhone and iPad

    Posted July 9, 2011 - 6:39 am

    I approach iOS-ified versions of classic arcade and console games with a healthy mixture of anticipation and trepidation. On the one hand, it's nice to see all those games I wasted all those hours playing in my misspent youth making an appearance in my slightly less misspent adulthood. On the other hand, the graphics and gameplay of two or three decades ago doesn't always translate well to Apple's state-of-the-art handhelds.
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    Find a lost iPhone: Putting tracking apps to the test

    Posted June 25, 2011 - 7:55 am

    We can't stupid-proof ourselves to prevent losing the car keys or the TV clicker, but when it comes to our iPhone, a glimmer of hope exists.
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    Five low- or no-cost iPhone image editors

    Posted May 5, 2011 - 5:36 pm

    Because it takes such amazing pictures, the iPhone 4 has become the pocket camera of choice for many users--myself included. The phone's built-in camera is easy to use and always handy. What's more, the App Store is loaded with a number of great third-party apps to help you make the most of your photos. And many of these filters will cost you very little--or nothing at all.
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    Mobile deathmatch: Motorola Mobility Atrix 4G vs. Apple iPhone 4

    Posted March 1, 2011 - 12:48 pm

    Motorola's versatile new Android smartphone outshines the iPhone in some ways, but falls short overall.
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    Stupid Zombies for iPhone and iPad

    Posted February 11, 2011 - 12:28 pm

    I only recently reviewed Capcom's iOS port of Dead Rising, and here I am with yet another game starring the undead, albeit a very different one. In a game market that has been bombarded with all kinds of zombie-themed action, Stupid Zombies by GameResort is a straightforward, clean, and--dare I say it--adorable puzzle game for the iOS.
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    Hands on: Should you get the Verizon iPhone 4?

    Posted February 10, 2011 - 10:32 pm

    Thousands (or even millions) of people are strongly considering the purchase of the second coming of the iPhone 4 -- the one powered by Verizon. But what might have been a slam-dunk decision a year ago isn't quite so clear cut now.
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    Apps with maps: 11 iPhone GPS apps compared

    Posted January 14, 2011 - 11:25 am

    The world of iOS-based GPS navigation apps has matured since we last reviewed this category, and the situation has improved. These apps are designed to mimic standalone navigation hardware, those dash-mounted or in-dash devices that guide you to a destination, navigating with the aid of visual cues and maps and often complemented with spoken directions and street names. Both standalone devices and iOS apps can integrate live traffic information for alerts and active rerouting, too.
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    Best smartphones by carrier

    Posted December 13, 2010 - 9:59 am

    Most of us favor one mobile carrier over its rivals, though the reason for our preference range from well-matched voice or data plans to superior network coverage in your area. But whatever the reason, you probably want to use the best phone your carrier offers. Lucky for you, the experts here at PCWorld have compiled a list of the best cell phones, by carrier, to help you out in picking your next phone.
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    Mobile deathmatch: Windows Phone 7 vs. Apple iPhone 4

    Posted November 10, 2010 - 2:55 pm

    Microsoft has a very slick device, but it can't do nearly as much as the iPhone -- especially in business
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    Hands on with iOS 4's Mail features

    Posted June 21, 2010 - 4:22 pm

    In the time since the first iPhone was released, I've been one of Mobile Mail's biggest fans and its biggest critics. I'm a fan because, for an e-mail client on a mobile phone, Mail is surprisingly usable. But I'm a critic because, as good as Mail is, it's long had a number of glaring feature omissions that hamper its usefulness, and some of my biggest wishes for iOS 4 included filling those holes.
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    The Button - A Social Experiment for iPhone

    Posted June 8, 2010 - 1:11 pm

    If you're the kind of person who likes to waste their iPhone battery by mindlessly tapping the screen over...and over...and over again, then I cannot think of a better way for you to do that but with StuckPixel's The Button-- A Social Experiment. It's everything you'd want in a game--social features, leaderboards, etc.-- except without any of that annoying "gameplay" stuff.
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    Refresh your iPhone while you sleep

    Posted March 18, 2010 - 9:07 pm

    The Nightstand Charging Dock for iPhone lets you create a nightstand alarm clock effect for your iPhone/iPod, while the LaDiDa iPhone app lets you turn your normal singing voice into something that replicates today's music stars.
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    March Madness on Demand for iPhone

    Posted March 18, 2010 - 9:05 pm

    For fans of college basketball, there's no better time of year than the NCAA men's basketball tournament. It's wall-to-wall hoops action, particularly during the tournament's opening round when 32 games are crammed into two days. All those bracket-busting Cinderellas, buzzer beaters, and memorable moments--it's really a wonderful thing for sports fans.
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    Where Android beats the iPhone

    Posted March 4, 2010 - 10:51 am

    Android's openness, flexibility, and Java foundation make it the best choice for many developers and the businesses that depend on them
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    Product review: Sony MEX-BT5700U Xplod Bluetooth CD Receiver

    Posted January 4, 2010 - 11:24 am

    Each year, more and more new cars include built-in connection options for iPods, iPhones, and Bluetooth devices. But if you’re not yet in the market for a new car, you can still get such connectivity via an aftermarket upgrade. Sony’s MEX-BT5700U, a member of the company’s Xplod line of automobile head units, is a solid option that lets you connect both iPods and iPhones.
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    iPhone and iPod touch remote controls

    Posted October 28, 2009 - 10:40 am

    Getting up from your couch to "change the channel" on your Mac-based media center is so 1970s. If you're going to the trouble to mutate a Mac into something that delivers music and video via your AV gear--or even enjoy a movie on a 27-inch iMac across the room--you'll also want to replicate the experience of watching real TV as much as possible. That means having a remote control that lets you manage the works without a lot of fuss and bother.
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    Must-have apps for iPhone photographers

    Posted October 17, 2009 - 9:40 pm

    You just need the right apps to bring out the best in your photos.
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    iPhone Halloween apps

    Posted October 16, 2009 - 5:03 pm

    Perhaps one of the scarier things you can imagine as October 31 nears is an iPhone (or iPod touch) devoid of spooky, Halloween-themed apps. Fortunately, we've braved the fearsome corners of the App Store to identify which apps will help you celebrate All Hallow's Eve, and which are just scarily lame.
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