Anna Scantlin

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Anna Scantlin

Anna is a Contributing Editor at PhoneDog.com. She was born and raised in Kansas City, which ironically is not located in Kansas, but in neighboring Missouri. She has an ornery son named Riley, who may or may not be more obsessed with technology than she is. Her passions include writing, drawing, gaming, music, and of course mobile tech! She's been a member of the PhoneDog team since August of 2012 and is a serial cell phone hoarder.

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Nokia Lumia 930

I hope Nokia brings a little bit of Lumia to its next smartphone

Recent mobile headlines may have you pulling a Jumanji and frantically asking “What year is it?” as brands like BlackBerry and Nokia reveal some of their latest creations. The BlackBerry KEYone...
BlackBerry KEYone

The BlackBerry KEYone makes all the right compromises

As the years go by, my need for having “the latest and greatest” smartphone dwindles. At first I thought it was simply a matter of getting older and being more financially responsible, but I also...
Essential Phone

Does Essential Phone have enough "essentials"?

For many, seeing “no 3.5mm headphone jack” was reason enough to instantly lose interest in Essential Phone, and there’s nothing wrong with that. The strange shift from headphone jack to dongleville...
Samsung DeX

Phones as Computers: Slowly but surely getting there

Imagining using our smartphones in their current state as full-fledged computers can be a challenge. While they’re often compared to computers – and rightfully so, as powerful as they’ve become –...
@evleaks LG V30 render

Would you buy a phone with a slide-out secondary screen?

Lurking around the Internet today, you may have come across the same information that I did on Twitter from @evleaks regarding an intriguing render for the LG V30, a device expected to release later...
Samsung Galaxy Feel

The Samsung Galaxy Feel is the "Galaxy Mini" I've been waiting for

Once upon a time, when flagships were getting bigger but consumers weren’t quite sure bigger was necessarily better, somebody came up with the idea to release “mini” flagships alongside its larger,...
Microsoft Lumia 950

Windows 10 Mobile isn't dead; it's just quietly fading from existence

I don’t speak much about Windows Phone (Windows 10 Mobile) these days. There isn't much left to say about it. The last article I wrote regarding Windows 10 Mobile basically stated yes, some people...
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

Among more elaborate gadgets, basic eReaders remain relevant

Owning my first smartphone was an eye-opening experience. Slowly but surely, I was able to get rid of other gadgets I once deemed necessary. My mp3 player was the first to go, followed by my digital...
Apple iPad mini and iPad Air

Has the iPad Mini outgrown its purpose?

The iPad Mini, released in 2012, was a breath of fresh air from its large and clunky older brothers, the iPad and iPad 2. At the time, a smaller and lighter tablet made sense. The original iPad Mini...
new Android emojis

Android's Redesigned Emojis: Yay or nay?

From the days of using “emoticons” to the more detailed emojis we have today, there has never been a better time to express yourself through text. As emojis continue to evolve to include as many...
Google Assistant

Google Assistant’s updates make a big difference

When Apple introduced Siri in the iPhone 4S in 2011, I was enamored with the idea of being able to do things with your phone just by talking to it. I would ask her to set alarms, send messages, and...
Android O

Android O features detailed, but still nameless

Today marks the first day of Google I/O, Google’s annual developer conference, and today’s keynote has already unveiled a truckload of information. One of the expected announcements was the...
Google Assistant

Google Assistant adds iPhone support, text input, and third-party device support

Today’s keynote kicks off Google I/O, and the start of the event has been largely about Google’s focus on AI integration. Last year, Google introduced Google Assistant to the scene. Initially shipped...
HTC U 11

HTC U 11: Honestly, I kind of dig it

Oftentimes, I will brainstorm an outline for an article based on rumors. Sometimes this saves me time because the rumors were correct, and other times it’s a big waste of time because everything was...
smartphone battery

Flagship is to power as budget is to battery: Which one is best for you?

Not too long ago, if you wanted to purchase a functional smartphone there was no doubt about it: you would need to shell out some fat stacks for the best of the best. While saving money on a cheaper...

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