Ari Robbins

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Ari Robbins

Ari has a background in psychology, technology, journalism and a few other 'ologies' and 'isms'. This combination of experience allows him to provide a unique perspective on the world of wireless technology. He hopes to bring timely news, insight, humor and at times a little satire to the proverbial PhoneDog table.

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

HTC Liberty leaked by AT&T testing video

Remember last week when AndroidCentral managed to get a hold of some info on a potential new Android device for AT&T, the HTC Liberty?  If you were overwhelmed by the news of Apple's iPhone 4...

Ari's Palm Pre Plus Review

Overview The Good: Google integration, plenty of room for apps (16GB), webOS The Bad: I didn't love the physical keyboard, settings were less intuitive than I would have preferred  The Verdict: All...

Leaked T-Mobile screenshot outs free BBerry, Android app guides

Planning on buying a new Android or BlackBerry device in the near future, but have no experience with smartphones or applications?  Well don't fret because it looks like T-Mobile's got you covered...

Verizon offering exclusive Group Communication service to customers

Yesterday Verizon Wireless announced Group Communication, a new service available exclusively to VZW customers geared toward simplifying the way in which communications with groups take place.  At...

HTC EVO 4G sells out nationwide

It started with the HTC HD2 on T-Mobile, followed shortly thereafter by the HTC DROID Incredible on Verizon.  And when the pre-order became available for the HTC EVO 4G on Sprint we told you it...

iPhone 4 headed to Rogers, Bell, and TELUS

If you're an Apple fan living in Canada, I've got some good news for you today!  It looks like the good folks over at IntoMobile have heard from Rogers, TELUS and Bell (Canada's three major carriers...

Ari's First Impressions: HTC EVO 4G

The Good: HTC's Sense UI, 4.3-inch touchscreen, 4G capabilities The Bad: Size of the phone is right on the verge of being too big, battery life isn't great if not managed properly The Verdict: If...

Who let the dogs out? June 4, 2010

This week was off to a slow start with Memorial day falling on Monday, but as you well know from Tuesday on through today was jam packed with all sorts of news.  The theme of the week seemed to be...

Tiered data: There's a stat for that too

We've heard Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam talk about the inevitability of tiered data pricing in the not-so-distant past, but yesterday AT&T actually made it a reality.  My first thought (and based...

Motorola i1 coming to Boost Mobile, Best Buy June 20

Today, Sprint has officially announced a "first" for prepaid wireless.  The Motorola i1 from Boost Mobile will be the first "walkie-talkie enabled" Android phone to hit the streets.  The i1 will be...

Poll: How much data do you use per month?

There has been a lot of heated discussion over AT&T's decision to go the way of the tiered data plan.  It's easy to get lost in the world of 'unlimited' without caring how much you use or how...

RIM: Tiered data pricing is good for BlackBerry consumers

If you're a BlackBerry user on AT&T, listen up.  Tiered pricing could be the answer to your high cell phone bill woes.  According to BGR, the folks over at Research in Motion (the makers of...

Sprint: HTC EVO 4G is for business users too

Think the HTC EVO 4G on Sprint was just made for geeks, people who want to be cool, and power users?  Think again!  Today Sprint has announced several features of the EVO 4G that are geared...

AT&T announces tiered data pricing starting June 7

Hold on to your grandfathered plans folks, it's going to be a long ride!  This morning, much to my chagrin (and I'm willing to bet yours too), AT&T has announced what we've assumed to be the...

LG woos T-Mobile with three new phones

It looks like T-Mobile will be getting three new phones from LG this year.  We're not talking about the LG Ally or any crazy smart/super phones to keep you holding your breath, so, what's the big...

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