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.

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Say "Aloha" to the LG C710 Android phone?

Here's some fun news for you touch typing Android fans out there.  Information is beginning to surface regarding LG's next move in the world of high-end Android devices.  The LG C710 "Aloha" is the...

Rumor: HTC Incredible arriving at VZW warehouse

It's been a few weeks since the last round of rumors surrounding Verizon wireless and the highly anticipated HTC Incredible.  In fact, if memory serves, today is the day that Droid Eris was due to...

Android: With maturity comes stability

Android has come a long way since the release of the T-Mobile G1.  It has become a highly competitive and sought after operating system for both mid-level and high-end mobile phones, not to mention...

Despite lack of WP7S, HTC HD2 sells out for five days

According to several sources, the HTC HD2 sold out after a mere four hours on the market!  Though the phone's specs make it a powerhouse, and it received many positive reviews, the fact that it's...

Rumor: Verizon Nexus One available next week?

It's been a while (at least a few days) since an exciting rumor has made its way across the blogosphere.  So you can imagine my excitement this morning when I heard that Google's Nexus One could...

Deutsche Telekom to keep T-Mobile USA around

After several months of reports that T-Mobile USA might be sold, merged with another carrier, or entered into an IPO, Deutsche Telekom CEO Rene Obermann finally dispelled the rumors.  According to...

Google paying carriers to adopt Android?

Does it really come as much surprise to find out that Google has been offering carriers revenue sharing deals to promote the adoption of their Android OS?  That's the question being asked on the...

Google to exit China on April 10th

According to an unidentified source reporting to the China Business News, Google might be leaving the country as early as April 10.  Negotiations between China and Google have been ongoing since...

Google working with Sony and Intel for Google TV

From the desktop, to the smartphone, and into your living room, Google is quickly finding its way into every aspect of your life.  This time, however, Google is joining forces with Intel and Sony to...

BIS 3.0 update arrives March 28th?

If you're a Gmail-using BlackBerry fanatic with a device sporting OS 4.5 or higher, here's some news that should brighten your day!  According to CrackBerry, Research in Motion will be taking down...

Apple selling AT&T-locked iPhones off contract

Word is spreading quickly across the blogosphere that the iPhone is now available contract free.  I'm sure everyone's first thoughts are "great now I can get an iPhone on T-Mobile."  Unfortunately,...

T-Mobile considering Clearwire for expansion of spectrum

Mergers, joint ventures, IPOs, oh my!  Often when we hear the name T-Mobile and any of the aforementioned keywords (i.e. mergers, etc.), we automatically assume "this has got to be a rumor." ...

Android Market hits 30k apps

These days, when measuring the success of a mobile platform, it's not the size of the screen that matters, it's the amount of apps in the market.  This past December, Google claimed that the Android...

HTC Incredible coming to Verizon: Bad April Fools joke?

Last week we heard that Verizon might be giving Droid Eris the EOL treatment to make way for the HTC Incredible.  The date that was thrown around was April 1, 2010.  Here we are, just about one week...

Hesse to announce HTC Supersonic at CTIA?

If there's one area where Dan Hesse, CEO of Sprint, does exceptionally well, it's introducing firsts.   First affordable all you can eat plan, first unlimited calls to any wireless carrier, first 4G...

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