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Motorola DROID RAZR M-The closest competitor I have ever seen for the iPhone 5

slewis — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:48:38 +0000

by Scott Lewis

The Motorola DROID RAZR M is an Android powered smartphone that will load your pictures and websites with the speed of the

Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network and display them on the very vibrant 4.3-inch super AMOLD display.

Who It Is Good For:
I would recommend the Motorola DROID RAZR M for anyone looking to upgrade from the Apple operating system to an Android powered smartphone. Many Smartphone users are switching to Android because they can customize the phone to fit their needs while keeping a very user-friendly experience on their phone.

The Motorola DROID RAZR M might not be the most powerful smartphone on the market today, but it might be my favorite. I do not mean to insinuate that the DROID RAZR M is underpowered or that it would not do everything that you ask it to do, but I do not want you to think that I am saying it is better than an iPhone 5 because of technical specs. I am saying that the RAZR M has comparable specs to the iPhone 5 and the experience using the RAZR M is better than any other Android smartphone that I have ever used. Motorola did a great job of matching a great phone design with a size that fits in your hand so naturally, while making sure that it did not compromise performance. While using the new DROID RAZR M, I was surprised how easy it was to navigate and customize. One of my favorite features of the software on the RAZR M is the fact that from the home screen you swipe once to the left and it displays a list of the most commonly changed settings. This allows you to setup and customize your new RAZR M within seconds of activating it. I also liked how Motorola decide to preinstall the Chrome internet browser on the RAZR M. Overall, I would absolutely recommend the new DROID RAZR M to all of my friends and family. The easy to use user interface and the great design makes the DROID RAZR M a real option for people looking for more customization options than you do with the iPhone. So, if you wish you could tailor your iPhone to your mood or personal style you should check out the Motorola DROID RAZR M for Verizon Wireless.

What Makes It Great:
- Same size display as the original RAZR, but with a dramatically reduced overall size
- Running Android 4.1.1 operating system
- An easy to use high quality camera/camcorder for capturing special moments and sharing them with your friends and family
- Splash resistant design for those times that you get caught in the rain
- Plenty of power from the dual-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 processor and 1GB of RAM to keep your phone from lagging or freezing up
- Built in near field communication technology that gives you the option to pay for purchases with your smartphone through apps like Google Wallet

Takeaway:
If you’re an iPhone user, I would tell you that the Motorola DROID RAZR M has all of the feature and hardware that you would want to make you consider switching over to an Android device. The size is very similar to the iPhone 5, so the RAZR M would feel very natural in your hand and pocket. The larger display makes it easier to read messages, browse the internet, and use your social media to stay up to date with all of your BFFs.

Watch the DROID RAZR M take on the iPhone 5 in Wirefly’s Smartphone Schmackdown Comparison Review:

DROID RAZR M by Motorola vs Apple iPhone 5 Smartphone Schmackdown by Wirefly.

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The New BlackBerry 10 Operating System Will Change The Way That You Think About And Interact With Your Smartphone

slewis — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 14:21:54 +0000

by Scott Lewis

The BlackBerry 10 OS is a huge leap forward that has changed the way people perceive BlackBerry Smartphones. While previous versions of BlackBerry operating systems are thought of as very basic, the new BlackBerry 10 OS breaks out of that mold. With its combination of all the great work features that BlackBerry enthusiasts have grown accustomed to having, and adding great entertainment and social media integration, this new operating system will surprise you with how well it keeps your personal information separate from your work information. The BlackBerry Hub is now your one stop shop to view all of your messages and conversations from all of your apps. With BlackBerry 10, you are in control of your messages and conversations with the new peak option. One feature that almost every BlackBerry user is accustomed to is BlackBerry Messenger or BBM for short. BBM on the new BlackBerry 10 OS comes with a new twist. Now, not only can you send and receive messages of 2000 characters and view when they are received and read as you are used to, but now, you can also share and be seen with BBM video. BB10 also comes with a redesigned BlackBerry World that is a renamed and redesigned version of the BlackBerry App World that will give you access to all of the apps, movies, music, and book you love to use every day.

What are the key features of the BlackBerry 10 Smartphones?
With the new BlackBerry Balance feature, you will have two smartphones in one that you can switch between with one simple gesture. This solved a big problem for previous business users that had personal data on their phone, but also had limited access because of restrictions placed on the phone by their company. Balance will also keep you from accidently sharing work information with personal contacts or social media networks by managing apps and data sent to BlackBerry 10 devices that they manage by restricting access by personal apps. This helps ensure work information is kept separate and secure. So users’ personal apps cannot access work information, and work information cannot be copied and pasted into personal apps or email messages. It will also allow you to delete your work profile without the need to worry about losing your personal data and settings.

With the BlackBerry Hub, you will be able to view and manage all of your messages and conversations from both the personal and business profiles in one convenient place. This eliminates the time and hassle of flipping back and forth between apps to have conversations on social media and text messages. Like most BlackBerries operating systems before it, BlackBerry 10 uses a red notification light to alert you to when you have received a new message from one of the accounts that you link it with like Facebook, Twitter, text messages, BlackBerry Messenger, and emails. All of your messages are listed in as a flow of information with your most recent ones at the top of the Hub. The Peek feature of the Hub will allow you to take a quick look at the Hub with the same simple gesture no matter what app you are currently working in. This will allow you to seamlessly move between your important messages and information and the app you are currently using.
You can stay connected with all of your friends and family around the world at no additional charge with the BlackBerry Messenger or BBM. BlackBerry Messenger allows you to send messages up to 2000 characters and receive confirmation when your contact receives and reads your message. With the new BlackBerry 10 OS, video has been added to BBM for the first time. This takes staying in touch with BBM to the next level by allowing you to switch your BBM text conversation to a face-to-face video chat with single tap on the screen. Another addition to BlackBerry Messenger on BB10 is the option to share your screen with your contacts. The benefits to the Screen Share feature are endless. You can now share pictures with family, your browser with friends to help you decide on the movie and the time to meet up, and you can review and edit an important document with a colleague. With BBM connected apps like Facebook, Twitter, and BBM music you can share status updates and other information directly with your BBM contacts without leaving the connected app.

In the newly redesigned and renamed BlackBerry Word, you can shop for your favorite apps, games, themes, music, and videos. There are 16 categories of apps in the BlackBerry World that makes browsing through all of the apps available easy, but if you are looking for a specific app, you can search by keywords or by the name of the app. In the games section, you will find all of your favorite games like Angry Birds, Minesweeper, & Fightin’ Words. Have you ever wanted your BlackBerry to reflect your mood or show your festive side? The themes that are available in the BlackBerry World will allow you to customize and personalize your BlackBerry to fit the way you’re feeling or you can download a different theme for your favorite holidays or events. Music and video are also available to purchase in the BlackBerry Word for viewing on your phone or computer. If you are a movie buff, but you don’t like to buy movies, you can keep up on the latest new releases by renting them from the BlackBerry World.

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T-Mobile myTouch Q Full QWERTY Keyboard Smartphone Quick Look Review

slewis — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:31:05 +0000

In this Quick Look video, Wirefly’s Scott Lewis will show you the ins and outs of the new T-Mobile myTouch Q by Huawei.

See how the new T-Mobile myTouch Q compares in design and some important specs from the previous model myTouch Q from LG.

One standout feature of the myTouch Q is the slide out QWERTY Keyboard that offers a great feel for users that still like to type on a real keyboard.

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T-Mobile myTouch by Huawei Smartphone Quick Look Review from Wirefly

slewis — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:03:10 +0000

The T-Mobile myTouch by Huawei is the newest addition to the T-Mobile line of smartphones.
See how the new myTouch from Huawei compares to the previous model of myTouch by LG in specs and physical features. Wirefly’s Scott Lewis will show you around this new smartphone and show you where all of the key buttons are and what they do.
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Samsung Galaxy Note for T-Mobile Smartphone Quick Look Review from Wirefly

slewis — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:08:29 +0000

The Galaxy Note by Samsung is the latest addition to T-Mobile’s lineup of Android Smartphones. See how the 5.3 inch display stacks up against the 3.5 inch display of the iPhone 4.

Wirefly’s Scott Lewis gives you a look at the new T-Mobile Galaxy Note. Want to see what is under the back cover of the Note? Scott will show you what the Note looks like under the back cover along with the type of SIM card and memory card that it takes.

In this quick look you will also get to see the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system that will receive the upgrade to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system in early 2013.
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HTC EVO 4G LTE for Sprint vs Samsung Galaxy S III for Verizon Comparison Review Schmackdown

slewis — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:03:03 +0000

See how the HTC EVO 4G LTE for Sprint stacks up against the very popular Samsung Galaxy S III for Verizon Wireless in Wirefly’s newest Schmackdown Comparison Review Video.

Wirefly’s Scott Lewis will take you through this four round Schmackdown comparison of the EVO 4G LTE and the GS3.

In the first round you will hear about the technical specs in both of these high powered smartphones and how the 720 x 1280 screen resolutions compare.

We take a look at the design of the GS3 and the EVO 4G LTE in round two and compare how some of the features on these two smartphones affect the design.

Round three compares the front and rear camera options on the phones and also talks about other new features like WiFi Hotspot and WiFi Direct.

In the last round you will see the results of an AnTuTu Benchmark and a Quadrant Standard Benchmark for both the GS3 and the EVO 4G LTE.

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HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE Smartphone for Verizon

slewis — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 21:41:18 +0000

Take a sneak peek at the newest HTC smartphone for Verizon’s 4G LTE network. The HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE has all of the features and spec that you get in a large smartphone without all of the bulk that goes along with it.
See how HTC’s Sense 4.0 user interface improved the Android 4.0.4 operating system and how smooth it runs on this very powerful smartphone.

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Samsung Galaxy S III Smartphone Review for T-Mobile

slewis — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 21:21:08 +0000

Watch Wirefly’s smartphone guru do a full review of the Samsung Galaxy S III for T-Mobile. The Galaxy S III has all of the specs and features to be considered the best smartphone in the galaxy.
Wirefly’s Scott Lewis tests the 8MP still image camera that records video in 1080p and shows you how the pictures and video look. See how the Galaxy S III stands up in an AnTuTu and Quadrant Standard Benchmark to other smartphones on the market today.

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Samsung Galaxy S III for Sprint Smartphone Unboxing Review

slewis — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 20:49:13 +0000

The Samsung Galaxy S III looks to be the hottest smartphone on the planet. In this unboxing review video Wirefly shows you what you get in the standard retail packaging.

Get a quick look at the new Android 4.0.4 operating system on the 4.8″ screen of the Galaxy S III, and see how smooth the 1.5GHz dual-core processor makes it run. The 8MP camera on the Galaxy S III takes fantastic pictures and will even records video in 1080p.

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The Motorola DROID RAZR goes International and gets Android 4.0 Upgrade

slewis — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:44:58 +0000

Now the popular Verizon Wireless Smartphones Motorola DROID RAZR and RAZR Maxx will receive a free upgrade to Android 4.0, aka Ice Cream Sandwich, the latest Android Operating System.
If you have either of these phones, some of the new features that you will experience include Face Unlock, Direct Access Lock Screen, and Enhanced Voice Input. Face Unlock enables the phone to recognize its owner and automatically unlock the display. Direct Access Lock Screen allows you to access the camera, send a text message, and make a call from the lock screen. Enhanced Voice Input technology means you can dictate a text message or email and even make edits with your voice.
With the software update as well the DROID RAZR and RAZR Maxx will now be able to get voice and data service when traveling internationally in over 220 countries. This update makes the DROID RAZR and RAZR Maxx the first 4G LTE Verizon Smartphones to be Global Ready.
Follow this link to get step by step directions on how to update your DROID RAZR or RAZR Maxx.

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