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Perhaps he's been using an OS for too long. Or that cell phone is getting a bit too boring. Or maybe he wants to see if he can keep a phone for 30 days. Whatever the case may be, Aaron loves to switch up phones from time to time as part of a 30 day challenge. Better yet, it allows you to get a more in-depth look at a particuar device (or mobile OS) outside of a review or dogfight. Keep it locked here for videos, articles, and more as part of our "Phone Challenges by Aaron" series!

ExclusiveNokia Lumia 900 Challenge: Day 22

Phone Challenges By Aaron Day 22 is here, and I'm still trucking along with the Nokia Lumia 900. I continue to be impressed with the connectivity and battery life (especially with LTE), and love the body of the device. And it's $99! The linked inbox feature is pretty...

Reader reactionsNokia Lumia 900 Challenge: Day 16

Phone Challenges By Aaron I'm 16 days in, and for the most part, I'm still enjoying the Nokia Lumia 900. Reception and battery life continue to be good, and the phone can definitely take a beating thanks to the polycarbonate shell. But I've found the "multitasking"...

Reader reactionsNokia Lumia 900 Challenge: Day 8

Phone Challenges By Aaron Eight days into the Nokia Lumia 900 Challenge, I'm finally beginning to settle in for the long haul (if you can call 30 days a "long haul"). I've downloaded the apps I use the most, like Bank of America, Fandango, The Weather Channel, and Shazam,...

Reader reactionsNokia Lumia 900 Challenge: Day 4

Phone Challenges By Aaron I'm well into day four of the 30-day Nokia Lumia 900 Challenge, and there are a few things I'm loving and a few things I'm confused by. So far, 4G LTE connectivity has been solid, overall reception has been great, and the 1,830 mAh battery has done...

ExclusiveNokia Lumia 900 Challenge: Day 1

Phone Challenges By Aaron The 30-day challenge series is back, and this time, I'm rocking Nokia's newest high-end smartphone, AT&T's Nokia Lumia 900! I'm looking forward to spending the next 30 days with a device that's not a simple rehash of an Android phone - rather, a...

Reader reactionsSamsung Galaxy Nexus Challenge: Conclusion

Android The Samsung Galaxy Nexus Challenge has come to a close, and despite loving the 4.65-inch HD display, stock Ice Cream Sandwich interface, and overall form factor, I couldn't shake the issues with the wireless radio and battery life problems. It's a...

PopularSamsung Galaxy Nexus Challenge: Day 10

Android I'm almost finished with the (shortened) 14 day Samsung Galaxy Nexus Challenge. I don't plan on keeping it when the 14 day challenge is over, despite really enjoying some things about the build quality, 4G LTE on Verizon, and of course, stock Ice...

ExclusiveSamsung Galaxy Nexus Challenge: Day 8

Android Time for another video as part of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus Challenge! Eight days in, and the wireless radio issues persist. I'm dropping calls in areas that tend to be strong for Verizon, and I'm also having issues keeping the stock 1,850 mAh...

Reader reactionsSamsung Galaxy Nexus Challenge: Day 5

Android I've had some major issues with this phone that aren't at all typical for Samsung. The wireless radio randomly cuts out for 20-30 seconds from time to time, calls drop, and data constantly flips between 3G and 4G. Also, the 1,850 mAh battery is...

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UpdatedSamsung Galaxy Nexus Challenge: Day 1

Android The popular challenge series is back! This time around, I'm taking 14 days to get to know Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Nexus. I've seen some signal strength issues that are a cause for concern, but I'll continue to evaluate those as the challenge goes...

PopularSamsung Galaxy Note Challenge: The Aftermath (Part 1)

Android Conventionally speaking, the 30-day Samsung Galaxy Note Challenge should be over. But nine days after abandoning the device, I find myself missing many of the features found on AT&T's 4G LTE tabletphone. I switched from the Samsung...

PopularSamsung Galaxy Note Challenge: Day 30

Android The Samsung Galaxy Note challenge has finally come to a close. The tablet phone is an awesome device with some incredible features, but at the end of the day, the size was a bit too much to handle on a daily basis. Still, the 2,500 mAh battery is...

PopularSamsung Galaxy Note Challenge: Day 27

Android The challenge is almost complete, and I'm still undecided on whether I'll keep it after the 30 days are up. I'm really getting comfortable with the 5.3-inch display, and loving it more and more for the types of things I do with my device - namely,...

Reader reactionsSamsung Galaxy Note Challenge: Day 18

Android I've made it 18 days with the Samsung Galaxy Note, and while some of the issues that I had from the beginning are still nagging me (mostly the size), I'm getting used to using this phone as my daily driver and have found new ways to maximize some of...

Reader reactionsSamsung Galaxy Note Challenge: Day 14

Android I'm almost at the halfway mark with the Samsung Galaxy Note, and so far, so good. AT&T's 4G LTE connectivity is a welcome feature on the AT&T version, though I find myself missing the physical home button on the international build. Battery life...

ExclusiveSamsung Galaxy Note Challenge: Day 11

Android I've had the Samsung Galaxy Note for 11 days now, and for the most part, I've gotten used to the size. It's a behemoth of a phone, but the size no longer bothers me. It's big, and it's not going to get any smaller. I'm still having some trouble...

UpdatedSamsung Galaxy Note Challenge: Day 7

Android It's day seven with the Samsung Galaxy Note, and while the device isn't getting any smaller, I'm finally getting somewhat adjusted to it. Don't get me wrong, it's still huge, and somewhat awkward to hold. It's a great conversation starter, with...

UpdatedSamsung Galaxy Note Challenge: Day 4

Android The weekend has come and gone, and I was able to get some one-on-one time with the Samsung Galaxy Note tabletphone. I'm getting acquainted with it, but I'm still having trouble with the size across the board. I've noticed it takes...

UpdatedSamsung Galaxy Note Challenge: Day 1

Android Yesterday, I asked you which AT&T phone you wanted to see me carry for 30 days, and the response was overwhelming. In a landslide, the Samsung Galaxy Note won over the HTC Titan, Apple iPhone 4S, and other hot, high-end GSM...

UpdatedBlackBerry Challenge Day 16: Lag, text messaging issues, and battery life woes

Blackberry Os 16 days into the 30 day challenge, I'm looking back at my "Can BlackBerry compete?" question and realizing how torn I am with this device. While it continues to be RIM's best BlackBerry to date with great features, I find myself repeatedly thinking...