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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Apple TV

Apple takes the wraps off next gen Apple TV 4K

The iPhone isn’t the only device celebrating its decade-old status this year; the Apple TV is too. To celebrate, Apple took the wraps off the 5th generation Apple TV. The newest generation Apple TV...
Apple Watch

Cellular-enabled Apple Watch Series 3 revealed

Apple Watch series 3 is officially among the many announcements to come from the new Steve Jobs Theater today. Although the device looks almost identical to generations one and two, there is one...
Apple Logo

Apple Rumor Roundup: What to expect at the September 12th event

Apple traditionally holds a few events over the course of the year, but arguably the most anticipated event takes place in autumn – the event where the latest iPhone is revealed. This year is no...
Google Pixel

Why a Google acquisition of HTC might be the best option

If you’re into the rumor mill, it’s likely you’ve already heard this one: Google may be acquiring HTC's smartphone business. This is a pretty significant rumor considering the status of both...
T-Mobile One

All-inclusive plans are one of the best things happening to the industry right now

I remember the first time I ever learned about taxes. Growing up, my parents gave us an allowance in exchange for household chores. We could spend our money how we wanted (within reason) and I...
Android and iOS

Is the mobile platform duopoly too big to fail?

Unofficially, the smartphone industry is currently in a platform duopoly between iOS and Android. While Microsoft’s Windows 10 Mobile platform is still available, it mostly exists rather than thrives...
Moto X4

Moto X4: Unremarkable design, but still a good mid-ranger

In 2013, Motorola and Google unveiled the first Moto X device. The product of unfortunate (and severe) overhype, Moto X’s debut was underwhelming to say the least. The specs were mediocre, the price...
Netflix

T-Mobile’s latest Un-carrier move: Free Netflix with T-Mobile One family plans

It’s hard to believe that T-Mobile has been promoting its Un-carrier initiative since 2013, but here we are four years later and T-Mobile is still going strong with yet another Un-carrier move to add...
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus

Sony debuts mid-range Xperia XA1 Plus with large battery and impressive camera

Alongside the debut of Sony’s flagship XZ1 and XZ1 Compact, the company also shows off its new mid-range addition to the XA1 line, the Xperia XA1 Plus. Although the device is mid-range in performance...
Sony Xperia XZ1

Sony introduces new Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact

LG isn’t the only one revealing new smartphones ahead of the official start of IFA. Sony also has some smartphones to showcase, the first two being the Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact. The XZ1 and XZ1...
LG V30

LG V30 announced with 18:9 FullVision display, dual cameras

During the wee hours of the morning here in the U.S., LG held a press conference in Berlin to announce its second flagship this year, the LG V30. A bigger device with beefier specs, the LG’s V series...
LG V20

How would the LG V30 fare without its most iconic features?

The end of summer is always a fun time for mobile enthusiasts as it marks the start of a plethora of big name smartphone releases. We’ve already seen the reveal of the Moto Z2 Force, and just last...
Google Pixel

Will big bezels be a deal breaker by 2018?

The past few of years, to me, have felt a little stagnant when it comes to innovative smartphone designs. It mostly felt like it was the same slabs with the same colors and the same features....
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition

Why Amazon’s Fire tablets are such a great choice for kids

Like most parents, I end up experiencing a lot of “trial-and-error” lessons. This happens a lot and for many different reasons, but one of the ongoing lessons in my family’s household is figuring out...
Chromebook Pixel 2015

Here's what I want to see in the next Chromebook Pixel

It was a defining moment for Chromebooks in 2013 when Google unveiled the Chromebook Pixel. Finally, the underdog of the computing world was going somewhere. I mean, Google wouldn’t have put that...

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