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.

Author's latest articles, videos, reviews and more...

LockerPro is the nicest Android lock screen replacement I've come across

If there is one thing I like about iOS notifications, it's that they are now somewhat customizable and viewable from the lock screen. If your phone is locked and you receive some notifications, the...

Nokia should welcome Android rumors and take a hint

Currently, Nokia isn't in the best state. While the company's stock prices are bouncing back a little following the Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 launch, the company is burning through money like it's...

After using the Galaxy Note II, no normal-sized phone feels right

In my time as a tech writer, I have used mobile devices of every size. I've had some smartphones with as small as 2.5-inch displays. And I've carried a 10-inch tablet with me almost every day for...

Do you use battery-powered chargers?

For years now, battery life has been a major concern for me and a major pitfall in the smartphone realm. It was difficult – if not impossible – to make it through an entire day without tethering...

Lumawake is the coolest iPhone dock ... ever

My iPhone, along with any other smartphone that gets pulled into the fold, is my alarm clock by default. It gets plugged up on the night stand beside my bed every night and goes off at the same time...

Will.i.am, no normal human being wants your gimmicky iPhone accessory

By now, I'm sure most of you know that I'm a sucker for a smartphone with a decent camera. I swooned over the Nokia Lumia 920 and how awesome the camera would be when I was at the announcement event...

How long did you keep your last smartphone?

In a world where new smartphones are announced what seems like every week and old models slip into obsolescence just as quickly, it's difficult to stay attached to a single phone for more than a few...

What features do you hope to see in the next Android update?

In the mobile space, there are two types of software updates: incremental, updates that fix bugs and stave the raging mob of pitchfork-wielding users and there are major updates that bring a horde...

Top 5 Samsung Galaxy Note II features by Taylor

The Samsung Galaxy Note II is one of the hottest smartphones this holiday season. Its rank in our Official Smartphone Rankings (OSR) serves as a testament to its popularity. Being Taylor's pick for...

After one month, I decided to root the Galaxy Note II

A few months ago, I all but swore off hacking and modding of any sort on my Android devices. As much as I love the flexibility of the platform and the ability to alter nearly every aspect of my...

Would you pay more than retail value to get the device you want?

In a world where people weigh their next smartphone purchase as much as their next car, some phones are bound to be blockbusters. They sell out within hours of their launch and are hard to come by...

Do you use a stylus?

If the late Steve Jobs had his way, the stylus would be six feet under and gone from our memories. His famous words, which are still echoing around the Web today, were: "It's like we said on the...

My iPhone 5 already feels like a relic

This year, I managed to kick my long-standing habit of buying a new phone or tablet every few weeks. In years past, I have gone through 10 tablets and at least three times as many phones – mostly...

Are Black Friday smartphone deals worth it?

Some of us are more frugal than others. Some know how to separate wants from needs and can come to grips with not always having the latest gadgets. They don't rush to the carrier store and walk out...

What gadgets are you hoping for this holiday season?

December and the holidays are just around the corner. And that means many of you are suiting up to fight the masses this coming Friday and over the next couple weeks to knock out your holiday...

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