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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ZTE Max XL

ZTE Max XL Written Review

You could probably tell by the name that one of the defining features of the ZTE Max XL is its size. The Max XL features a large 6-inch display and an impressively large 3,990 mAh battery, but is...
Amazon Echo Show

Amazon Echo Show offers a necessary element to smart speakers

When Amazon unveiled the Amazon Echo, a smart speaker that features Amazon’s virtual AI named “Alexa”, the idea caught on quickly. The Echo propelled the idea of a “smart home”, and at a reasonably...
iPhone 8 render

For Apple, 2017 means "iPhone 8" or bust

Although not due for release until later this year, you’ve probably heard rumors and leaks regarding the Apple iPhone 8 for months at this point. With 2017 marking the 10th anniversary of the iPhone...
Surface Laptop

The Surface Laptop is not a Chromebook competitor; it's a league of its own

If you’re one of the many people eagerly waiting for the release of the Surface Pro 5, Surface Book 2, or (dare I say it) Surface Phone, then you may have been disappointed with Microsoft’s even this...
Samsung Galaxy S7

How to make any smartphone feel (sort of) brand new again

Between the LG G6 and the Samsung Galaxy S8’s recent releases and constant presence in headlines, it’s easy for the mobile enthusiast to get that “new phone” itch that needs to be scratched – and for...
distracted driving

I’m not angry that apps to prevent distracted driving exist; I’m angry that they have to

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 3,477 lives were claimed in 2015 from distracted driving alone. Additionally, 330,000 injuries occur each year from...
Apple Watch

How I would change Apple Watch

TL;DR: Better battery, thinner body, and non-exclusivity. It recently dawned on me that throughout my life, Apple has had a constant, underlying presence in the background. From the bland “platinum...
Moto Z Play

Moto Z Play is one of the most underrated phones on the market

We are quickly approaching the halfway mark for 2017, but the year is still young in regards to smartphone announcements and release dates. So far we’ve seen devices like the HTC U Ultra, Huawei P10...
Evie Launcher

Evie: My new favorite launcher

Do you ever find yourself browsing the app store for something specific, but you end up coming across a completely unrelated app that piques your interest instead? I do, and that’s exactly what...
Samsung Galaxy S7 and S8

Frequent upgrades aren't as satisfying as they used to be

While I was out shopping the other day, I stopped in Best Buy to kill some time, look at gadgets, and perhaps do a little shopping there as well. The Samsung Galaxy S8 was front and center shortly...
HTC U Ultra

I'm interested (but not hopeful) about the rumored HTC Ocean

I keep telling myself that I really shouldn’t be holding out hope for HTC. The company I once blindly trusted to make my favorite smartphones has become inconsistent at best as of late. Regarding...
Apple Health icon

I've underestimated the importance of mobile health monitoring

It’s been several years now since smartphones and other smart gadgets have placed a focus on improving health. From heart rate monitors to sleep tracking to calorie counting, several companies have...
AutoDraw cat

Google's AutoDraw: A future feature for messaging?

It wasn’t that long ago that Google came out with an interesting AI experiment called “Quick, Draw!” where users were prompted with an object to draw, and Google’s AI would attempt to figure out what...
Samsung Galaxy S8

Slim bezels I can get behind, but edged displays are too much

Slim bezels. Bezel-less. Whatever you want to call the latest trend in smartphones this year, it has a lot to do with getting rid of those pesky bezels. Both LG and Samsung have already placed a...
Samsung S Pen

It's high time for Galaxy S and Galaxy Note to unite

Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and S8+ have been the talk of the town since their unveiling on March 29. Their impressive screen sizes, screen-to-body ratios, and subtle spec upgrades are what take the S8 to...

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