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HTC One V hands-on pictures: The chin is back, baby

We weren't able to turn on the One V, but here are a few pictures of the step-child of HTC's new One series of Android phones from the MWC show floor.

Sony Xperia NXT hands-on photos: A side-by-side look at Sony’s new phone lineup

A short photo gallery from Mobile World Congress. We look at all three Sony Xperia NXT Android phones side by side, stacked, and all over. Included are the Xperia S, P, and U.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 hands-on photos: One of the first ICS tablets

Hands-on photos of the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, Samsung's latest attempt to counter the massive momentum of the iPad. Live from MWC in Barcelona.

B&N eats its words, unveils a weaker 8GB Nook Tablet for $200

After trashing the Kindle Fire for not having enough RAM or Storage space, Barnes & Noble has released a new $200 Nook Tablet with half the RAM and half the storage of the original model.
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Samsung Galaxy Note Review

We review the massive Samsung Galaxy Note, the largest Android phone we've reviewed yet, complete with its own stylus. But does it measure up?
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Motorola Droid Razr Maxx Review

The long-lasting Motorola Droid Razr Maxx lets out a notch on its belt to improve upon the super-skinny original in a number of critical ways.
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Motorola Droid 4 Review

The Motorola Droid 4 gets a speed boost thanks to the addition of 4G LTE, and continues the proud Droid standard of QWERTY keyboards with one of the best on the market.
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Motorola Xyboard 8.2 Review

We review the Xyboard 8.2, Motorola and Verizon's miniature sequel to the failed Xoom. Is it an improvement, or does Motorola need to rethink its mobile strategy?
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Motorola Xyboard 10.1 Review

We review the Motorola Xyboard 10.1, the sequel to the failed Xoom. Find out if it's an improvement, or if Motorola needs to rethink its tablet strategy.

How a Netflix-like service from Verizon and Redbox might work

Verizon and Redbox are teaming up to create a new subscription service that will compete with Netflix. We imagine some of the ways the new service might work, from how it will integrate the Redbox DVD kiosks to what kind of content it will offer online customers. And we hope Verizon doesn't have Dish Network's attitude.
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Nokia Lumia 710 Review

The Nokia Lumia 710 boasts both small size and a small price on T-Mobile, though neither comes without sacrifice.

Massive Samsung Galaxy Note to hit AT&T on Feb. 19

Samsung and AT&T have decided to release the huge, 5.3-inch Samsung Galaxy Note on Feb. 19. Learn about the new phone.

Google Music Manager: A frustrating way to download your music library

Our impressions of the new version of Google Music, which now lets you download your entire music library to a PC or Mac. Unfortunately, it doesn't work as described, and Google's download limitations make it difficult to have a good experience.

HTC Titan II impressions: A good Windows Phone with LTE and a 16MP camera

We sit down and spend some time with HTC's new Titan II, coming soon to AT&T's LTE network with an impressive 16-megapixel camera.

Toshiba concept tablet pictures: A huge 13.3-inch tablet, an underwater tablet, and more

Toshiba is showing off a bunch of concept tablets at its CES booth. Below is a gallery of the devices on display.

Pioneer to launch AppRadio 2 platform on Android

Pioneer is launching its next-generation AppRadio 2 car stereo and app platform, and it's coming to select Android devices.

Lenovo spills more of its laptop and desktop PC lineup at CES

Lenovo has unleashed more than a dozen new laptop and desktop PCs on the eve of CES.

Some fun facts about the history and massive size of CES (Infographic)

We've found an infographic that gives some history on CES and shows just how massive the trade show has become in recent decades.

Pioneer says its new Blu-ray burner is the world’s smallest and lightest

With laptops shedding disc drives, Pioneer is hoping to capitalize, announcing the "world's smallest and lightest" Blu-ray burner and reader.

HTC Flyer gets Android 3.2 upgrade weeks after Android 4.0 is released

HTC Flyer owners rejoice. The Wi-Fi version of the 7-inch tablet is now getting an update to Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), though it comes after Android 4.0 has been publicly available for weeks.

How to get the most out of your new Android tablet

Our guide to getting started with your first Android tablet.

HTC is the #2 smartphone maker in the US with 21 percent share, right under Apple

The latest numbers are in and Apple still leads the smartphone pack, but HTC has a healthy market share of 21 percent, logging in at a solid number two. Meanwhile, Android continues to lead while RIM continues to bleed. ComScore and Nielsen data included.

LTE Windows Phone devices coming to AT&T

Windows expert Paul Thurrott reveals that LTE-based Windows Phones, including the Nokia ACE, Samsung Mendel, and HTC Radiant, will hit AT&T by mid 2012.

Verizon defends 4G LTE outages, claims that ‘being a pioneer comes with growing pains’

Verizon has issued a statement about why its 4G network continues to go down and some actions it is taking to prevent future blackouts, but we wonder just how many outages have really happened.
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Digital Trends Best of 2011 Awards: Tablets and E-Readers

We highlight some of our favorite tablets and e-readers of 2011 including the Transformer, iPad 2, and Kindles.

Verizon to charge $2 fee for paying your bill online or over the phone

Verizon is adding a $2 fee for paying bills online or by phone beginning Jan. 15, 2012. We detail how to avoid the fee and question the morality of Verizon's decision to nickel and dime customers.

Verizon 4G LTE back up and running, for now

Verizon says it has fixed the third major outage of 4G services, which affected millions of users across the United States.

Nintendo 3DS news roundup: early 2012 lineup revealed, DLC coming, sales exceed 4 million in Japan

Good news for fans of the Nintendo 3DS. The system has sold more than 4 million units in Japan, Nintendo has revealed its early 2012 game lineup, and Fire Emblem will be the first game with DLC.

Google activates 3.7 million Android devices over Christmas, but Apple still wins

Google's Andy Rubin says that Android activations reached 3.7 million devices over Christmas, but a breakdown of numbers shows that Apple's Christmas activations may almost double Google's.

Dissecting the Windows Phone roadmap: What to expect from Tango and Apollo updates

A roadmap has leaked showing that it might be a full year before truly competitive, high-end Windows Phones hit the market. We break down the expectations for Microsoft's Tango and Apollo updates.

Acer will continue developing tablets, despite struggles

Acer's founder has reiterated the company's dedication to the tablet market, despite low sales.

Microsoft to eliminate ‘gun-like’ avatar props on Xbox Live

Beginning Jan. 1, all gun-like items will be banned from the Xbox Live Marketplace, according to Epic Games.
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Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review

We review the Galaxy Nexus, the first phone to run Ice Cream Sandwich and the new best reason to stick with Verizon for another two years.

Amazon begins offering free 1-day shipping through Dec. 21

Amazon is offering free next-day shipping on thousands of items through Dec. 21.