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Last but certainly not least, the PhoneDog himself chimes in every once in a while with some obscure news and interesting reads.

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Featured user review Samsung Galaxy Note II 4-2-13

Even though the Samsung Galaxy Note II took home the crown for the month of March in the Official Smartphone Rankings, it has held down the #2 spot with votes for the past couple weeks.  And number...

The HTC One (global) is #1 again

In week 56 of PhoneDog Media's Official Smartphone Rankings™, Samsung’s Galaxy Note II was pushed from its first place spot on both the People’s Choice and Expert’s Choice charts by the new HTC One (...

Featured user review HTC One (global) II 4-1-13

On this first day of April 2013 when some of you might be fooling your friends, this is post is no joke.  The HTC One (global) landed in the number one spot again with more than 350 votes over your...

The Samsung Galaxy Note II is #1 for March 2013

Summary – For five months, the Samsung Galaxy Note II has topped the charts on the People’s Choice and Expert’s Choice monthly charts.  The Galaxy Note II continues to perform well, though...

The USF fee drops for a second quarter in 2013

The proposed contribution factor for the second quarter of 2013 has been set at 15.5 percent.  This is down from last quarter which saw the percentage at 16.1%.   Each quarter the FCC, Congress and...

Expert Spotlight Keaton Keller - 3-29-13

Spring has sprung!  Well maybe the weather in your area is not reflecting that yet, but it's here and along with it, new smartphone announcements.  Unfortunately we won't see most of the big guys in...

BlackBerry Z10 to Verizon Wireless

As anticipated, the BlackBerry Z10 became available at Verizon Wireless on Thursday March 28, 2013.  Available in black and white an exclusive Verizon color, the Z10 can be your's for $199.99....

Featured user review 3-27-13 BlackBerry Z10

Falling to third after a second place finish last week, the BlackBerry Z10 host our featured user review for this Wednesday March 27, 2013.  Some love the upgraded OS while other's don't feel it...

Featured user review Samsung Galaxy Note II 3-26-13

By just over 200 votes, the Samsung Galaxy Note II feel down the Official Smartphone Rankings due to the arrival of the HTC One (global).  Does it have what it takes to regain #1 before the month of...

Winner of a new red Samsung Galaxy S III

Congratulations to D. Durie of Canada on winning a brand new Samsung Galaxy S III on Tuesday March 26, 2013.  WOW!  The 3rd pull on the handle...the 3rd day I played!  I won a Samsung Galaxy S III...

Samsung Galaxy S 4 (UPDATED)

We have known about the Samsung Galaxy S 4 for a while now, but no realase date information was offered besides "2nd Q 2013".  That changed today when one U.S. carrier has finally gave us an...

Featured user review HTC One (global) 3-25-13

In as many weeks, we find another new #1 in the HTC One (global).  Available in only a select few markets did keep fans of the new smartphone from giving it their vote.  It also moved to first...

The HTC One (global) takes over first place

In week 55 of PhoneDog Media's Official Smartphone Rankings™, Samsung’s Galaxy Note II was ousted from its first place spot by the all-new HTC One (global).  Encased in a metal unibody with a...

BlackBerry Z10 to AT&T

The BlackBerry Z10 became available to AT&T customers on Friday March 22, 2013. Released - Friday March 22, 2013Carrier: AT&TFull Retail Price: $549.99 - $199.99 after 2-yr contract and...

Expert Spotlight Chase Bonar - 3-21-13

Available in select markets around the world, the HTC One was added to the Official Smartphone Rankings this week and has already been making a big splash.  Along with Chase, four of our other...

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