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When it comes to smartphones, it’s very easy to classify them by their operating systems, mainly Android, iOS, and WP7. Often times, the operating is the first criteria a person chooses when hunting for a new smartphone. So, have you ever wondered which phone is the best choice for each operating system? Read the rest of this entry »

As it would seem, the most popular devices of 2011’s holiday season weren’t tablets or laptops or even Rokus, but in fact, smartphones. On Christmas day, a staggering 6.8 million smartphones were activated, more than double last year’s 2.8 million unit figure. So just which smartphones deserve the spot light here? Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re having trouble coming up with gift ideas for the holidays, maybe we can help. Here are some of the most popular gift ideas for this year’s holiday season. Read the rest of this entry »

So you survived Thanksgiving, which can mean only one thing: Holiday shopping season is officially here! Sure, there have been holiday themed sales since the start of the month, but the traditional start is today, Black Friday. Not everyone can make it to the stores on Black Friday, so here are a few gift ideas that you don’t necessarily need to wait in line to get a good deal. Read the rest of this entry »

With the holidays just around the corner, it’s always helpful to know what goodies people are most interested in, and what better way to find out than a new rendition of alaTest Trends? Here are some of last month’s most popular items, sure to be hot topics this holiday season. Read the rest of this entry »

The wait is finally over, and the next iPhone has finally been revealed; however, it was met with a mixed reception. Everyone was expecting Apple to introduce a truly revolutionary iPhone 5, and many people’s hopes were smashed when Tim Cook announced the iPhone 4S instead. Read the rest of this entry »

After about 3 months of availability in Europe and Asia, our current top-rated cell phone known as the Galaxy S II has finally seen an official announcement for a release in the U.S. Read the rest of this entry »