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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Good on you, California: Holding your smartphone and checking maps while driving is now illegal

Whether it is talking while driving, texting and driving, and now even checking maps while driving, road safety and smartphones have become a primary concern for everybody. While for the most part...

Facebook Home vs. People Hub: Are they the same thing?

In this industry you'll see a lot of "point and blame" being thrown around. Companies want to be successful and unique all in the same round. Unfortunately, sometimes you'll run into those seemingly...

Realistic expectations for an iPad Mini 2

Lately I've been finding myself spending late nights thoroughly reviewing different tablets in the market rather than smartphones, mostly because I'm in the market for a new tablet due to the fact...

The HTC One needs a broader campaign and a different name

There have been numerous talks, comparisons, and even some reviews out for the HTC One already from mobile users around the world. Without a doubt it's one of the more highly anticipated devices to...

Following the pink brick road: Verizon may drop contracts as well

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times… here we are, in the beginning of a new chapter in our mobile phone saga. We are adventurers, on a never ending quest to find the perfect...

The HTC First makes a good "first" smartphone

Today, Facebook recently announced exactly what their plans for their "new home" on Android actually meant. Speculations of what that actually meant went from just being an interface overlay to...

I wouldn't have been surprised if "Gmail Blue" was a real thing

Two days ago was a day that comes around every year, and every year I never pay enough attention to remember what it is until somebody, or something, completely gets one over on me. April Fool's day...

There are large phones, and then there are comically large phones

Some things in the world are small, just as some things in the world are big. Our friends at Samsung happen to specialize in creating big things for the world, both in the mobile industry and out....

Here's your problem, HTC: Your phones have short shelf life

HTC has a special place in my heart as it's probably the manufacturer I've bought most of my hardware from. From Windows Mobile carrying over to Android, HTC is one of the most versatile...

Processing power shouldn't take precedence over battery life

It's impressive to see just how far and how fast mobile computing has progressed within the last decade or so since it first became popular. Phones get bigger, faster, brighter, and do a lot more...

Why hasn't anybody besides Samsung decided to employ the stylus?

Even when the phone was just a rumor, the Galaxy Note was one of the most highly anticipated devices to be released by Samsung. The device had it all: a huge screen, a good display, great battery...

Oh no, not another Facebook phone!

Speculations of a new "Facebook Phone" resurface with news this week, stemming from an e-flyer posted by Facebook inviting users to a press release event on April 4th. The flyer reads, "Come see our...

#ifihadglass, I probably wouldn't use it

Ah, yes. Google Glass - the epitome of our future. It's the best of both worlds; you take a mobile device, miraculously make it completely hands-free, and what do you have? Google Glass. But just...

Don't patronize me because I like small phones, Samsung!

Alright, so you guys probably know by now how much I really don't want to succumb to the ways of large phones. If this is your first time reading one of my articles, let me fill you in: I don't like...

Would you rather have cheaper iPhones or an improved iOS?

It’s no secret that Apple has to change something in order to get back on track with where any company wants to be - on top. With the last major thing to come to the iPhone being LTE featured in the...

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