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HTC released its 2017 flagship, the U11

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While many of us in the states were sleeping yesterday, HTC quietly announced its real 2017 flagship device. The U11 is a flashy, all glass and metal affair, with pressure sensitive sides and the latest Snapdragon processor. The pressure sensors allow users to quick-launch apps with a quick squeeze of the device. HTC has stuck […]

About Nick

Nick is an accounting and finance double major who loves everything Android. Aside from smartphones, his hobbies consist of ultimate frisbee, running, reading, and working on cars.

How To Spot A Knockoff

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As an avid phone fanatic, I’m constantly checking Craigslist and Cell Trader Online for my next device. Earlier this week, I spotted a used, unlocked Galaxy Note 4 on Craigslist for the fair price of $450. After negotiating a well-lit, public location to check it out at, the seller and I met up. At first […]

About Nick

Nick is an accounting and finance double major who loves everything Android. Aside from smartphones, his hobbies consist of ultimate frisbee, running, reading, and working on cars.

Motorola Moto G Review

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Up until a short while ago, the only sub-$200, contract-free smartphones, available all ran ancient or unknown operating systems and contained extremely outdated internals. Motorola decided to change that late last year with the budget oriented Moto G smartphone. Instead of including hardware and software more at home in a flagship from several years ago, […]

About Nick

Nick is an accounting and finance double major who loves everything Android. Aside from smartphones, his hobbies consist of ultimate frisbee, running, reading, and working on cars.

Galaxy 4 Active Case-Mate Pop! ID Review & Giveaway

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  Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Case-Mate Pop! ID Case   Giveaway: Rules: Enter by commenting on the giveaway post on Facebook o rGoogle+ or follow us & Tweet us @TeamAFN. Enter on each site to triple your chances of winning. You have until 11:59 PM CST on Sunday(9/22/2013) to enter. The winner will be announced on Monday(9/23/2013). You have 48 hours […]

About Nick

Nick is an accounting and finance double major who loves everything Android. Aside from smartphones, his hobbies consist of ultimate frisbee, running, reading, and working on cars.

Blue Best Buy Exclusive HTC One Now Available

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  Tired of the typical black, white or silver smartphone? If you’re an AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint subscriber, you now have the option to pick up an HTC One in blue. The catch? They’re only available at Best Buy, and T-Mobile users are out of luck for the time being. If you’re considering purchasing it, […]

About Nick

Nick is an accounting and finance double major who loves everything Android. Aside from smartphones, his hobbies consist of ultimate frisbee, running, reading, and working on cars.

Official Google Nexus 7 Sleeve Review & Giveaway

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Even at the steep price of $29.99 plus tax and shipping, the official Google case for the Nexus 7 is still worth a look. The materials appear to be of relatively high quality, and the back pocket is large enough to hold a smartphone. Check out the video above for our full review and the […]

About Nick

Nick is an accounting and finance double major who loves everything Android. Aside from smartphones, his hobbies consist of ultimate frisbee, running, reading, and working on cars.

Nick’s Review of the Google Nexus 7 (2013)

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Introduction:  I’m not a tablet guy. All of the tablets I’ve owned in the past have ended up being sold within a month. I simply couldn’t find a use for them between my ultraportable notebook and Android smartphone. But, that doesn’t mean I’m not suckered into buying them every year. The 7″, 1920×1200 display on […]

About Nick

Nick is an accounting and finance double major who loves everything Android. Aside from smartphones, his hobbies consist of ultimate frisbee, running, reading, and working on cars.

AT&T Galaxy Express Receives 4.1.2 Update

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  Why am I still awake after 4:00 AM on a Tuesday? I have no idea. But, my insomnia allowed me to catch the update notification on my AT&T Galaxy Express. This update will put your phone out of commission for about 5 minutes while it downloads and installs. It isn’t the significant upgrade to […]

About Nick

Nick is an accounting and finance double major who loves everything Android. Aside from smartphones, his hobbies consist of ultimate frisbee, running, reading, and working on cars.

HTC One (M7)(2013) SPIGEN SGP Ultra Thin Air Review

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  If you are looking for an extremely thin and lightweight case for your HTC One, look no further. The Ultra Thin Air from SPIGEN is one of the slimmest cases I have ever used. Although the case might seem a little expensive initially, the  included Ultra Crystal screen protector justifies the $20 price tag. […]

About Nick

Nick is an accounting and finance double major who loves everything Android. Aside from smartphones, his hobbies consist of ultimate frisbee, running, reading, and working on cars.

Giveaway & Review: Official White Nexus 4 Bumper

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  Today, we took a quick look at the new white bumper for the Nexus 4. We’re also giving it away. To enter, like the video, post a comment, and subscribe to our channel. A winner will be chosen on Friday at 3:00 PM CST. US only please. About NickNick is an accounting and finance […]

About Nick

Nick is an accounting and finance double major who loves everything Android. Aside from smartphones, his hobbies consist of ultimate frisbee, running, reading, and working on cars.