Taylor Martin

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Taylor Martin

Taylor Martin is the Managing Editor for PhoneDog and has over six years of experience with BlackBerry and two or more years of hands-on experience with mobile platforms like Android, webOS, and iOS. When he isn't writing into the wee hours of the morning, Taylor is hacking, tweaking, and modding one of his phones or tablets to do his laundry and cook his breakfast. Away from cell phones and other gadgets, Taylor spends his time with friends and family and enjoys playing video games, eating sushi, tweeting, and watching anything of worth on Netflix – especially documentaries. If you have any Netflix recommendations or tech-related questions, follow him on Twitter. Just remember to keep it under 140 characters, folks.

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Have you found a use for NFC in your life?

When most people use the term "NFC", they are generally referring to an up-and-coming mobile payments system such as Google Wallet or the Isis efforts. However, NFC as a mobile payment option is...

I'm beginning to lose interest in everything Research In Motion does

There was a point in time where I followed BlackBerry news almost religiously. I was a proud member of the CrackBerry Nation and followed every little tidbit of new and leaks from the Waterloo-based...

Despite so few details, are you already planning to buy the next iPhone?

This industry has sped up tenfold since the pre-smartphone era, and because of that, it's difficult to stay content with a single device for more than a few months. We all are constantly looking to...

Would you use a mid-sized tablet in lieu of a smartphone?

Earlier this month, I asked how many devices it takes everyone to get the job done. The question was originally asked by Google's own Tim Bray, who was asking because it seems we have so many...

Have you ever been the victim or recipient of a text messaging mishap?

In an attempt to smooth the rough transition from tactile, physical keyboards to the on-screen, soft keyboards of modern smartphones, developers implemented auto-correct software. In many cases,...

When paid apps go free ?

I have the habit of compulsively buying a ton of apps and games. Most of the time, I buy them on impulse because I know I will change my mind if I give any consideration, and I may miss out on a...

Do you splurge for devices with more storage?

Storage space on your smartphone, or lack thereof rather, isn't something many people lose sleep over at night. Unlike a computer or an external HDD, most people don't plan on storing their entire...

What is the best Twitter client for Android?

One of the more common questions I get asked is about what applications I prefer. "What's your favorite Camera app?" Better yet, "What do you use for taking notes?" For the most part, I've answered...

The predictive keyboard in Jelly Bean is great, but SwiftKey 3 is better

When announcing Jelly Bean, Android 4.1, Google's Hugo Barra took the stage to detail some of the new Android versions's most notable features. Among the plethora of new features – such as Project...

Oddly enough, the Nexus 7 has become my mobile gaming device of choice

It's pretty safe to say that I have high hopes for the future of mobile gaming. And as of late, those hopes have only grown. With OUYA, an Android-powered open console and gaming platform...

It's never a bad idea to prepare for a lost or stolen phone

Having a phone for any length of time, it's easy to get attached to it, to grow accustomed to it being around and to grow comfortable with storing sensitive or personal information on it. But what...

AT&T's Mobile Share plans are just as bad as Verizon's Share Everything

In mid-June, Verizon Wireless announced their fresh and quickly approaching Share Everything plans. Just two weeks later, said plans went live, marking the end of grandfathered unlimited plans (for...

Do you prefer faster and smoother standard definition video over HD?

The large, widescreen displays on smartphones and tablets of today are perfect for watching and streaming media from virtually anywhere in the world, especially video content. Pocket-sized computers...

I love phablets, but the LG Optimus Vu is atrocious

Prior to actually getting some hands-on time with the Galaxy Note, I was determined anyone who wanted a smartphone that size had lost their mind. A 5.3-inch phone? Why would anyone ever want that?...

This is what it would take for me to stay with Windows Phone

When Microsoft and Nokia joined forces last year, everyone knew the partnership could amount to something great. Nokia offered the differentiation and high-quality hardware Windows Phone needed to...

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