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PhoneDog's collection of video and written how-to pieces intended to help you get the most out of your phone. Whether it's setting up e-mail, browsing the web, or configuring ringtone settings, we'll be here to help you unlock the full potential of your device.

ExclusivePhoneDog 101: How to Choose a 4G Phone

Phonedog 101 Carriers talk about their 4G networks all the time and are starting to release more and more 4G phones. You may be wondering, what is 4G? What do all of these terms mean, LTE, HSPA+, and WiMax? Should I buy a 4G phone? In this PhoneDog 101 ...

ExclusivePhoneDog 101: Capacitive Touchscreens vs. Resistive Touchscreens - What's the Difference?

Phonedog 101 Most phones these days have a touchscreen. Some have a resistive touchscreen and some have a capacitive touchscreen. What's the difference between a resistive and a capacitive touchscreen? Which one is better? In this PhoneDog 101 video, Sydney...

GalleryPhoneDog 101: Using Safari on your iPhone

Gallery Being the first phone to be able to fully load web pages quickly and efficiently, web browsing on the iPhone has been dubbed one of the best phone web browsing experiences for years now. It is one of the tools we all use frequently to keep up with...

GalleryPhoneDog 101: Setting up email on your iPhone

Gallery One of the most important roles of smartphones in our daily lives is keeping us connected by email. Whether it be for our personal use, business use, or anything in between, email is a very important part of the way we operate. Setting up email on...

GalleryPhoneDog 101: Setting up contacts on your iPhone

Gallery When you first get your iPhone , there are several things you will want to set up. Aside from downloading all the games and cool applications you can find, you will likely want to set up your contact list and get it up to date. Lucky for...

GalleryPhoneDog 101: Setting up contacts in Android

Android One of the first things you are going to want to do after purchasing your new Android device is to get your contact list where it needs to be. Luckily, this is fairly simple on Android, especially if you already have a Gmail account with your...

GalleryPhoneDog 101: Setting up your Android home screen

Android One of the biggest drawbacks of Android is its complexity. For new smartphone users, the ability to do so much from your phone – nearly anything you can imagine – is overwhelming. Albeit something we all love, the ability to completely customize...

ExclusivePhoneDog 101: How to Customize Your Android Device

Android In this How-To video, Sydney shows you four easy ways to customize your Android device. One of the best things about Android OS is that virtually everything you see on the display can be customized so you can make it look the way you want it...

ExclusivePhoneDog 101: How to transfer music to a featurephone

Phonedog 101 More and more consumers are opting use their cell phone as a music player instead of having two separate devices. This is a good way to save money and streamlines the process of talking and listening to music. In this How-To video, Sydney...

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GalleryPhoneDog 101: Setting up Bluetooth on Android

Android Bluetooth on your phone can be a real life saver-life—literally--especially when you're doings activities where you need your hands free. Perhaps you're driving, cooking in the kitchen, helping your kids get dressed, or taking notes from a...

ExclusivePhoneDog 101: How to Use Threaded Text Messaging

Phonedog 101 Threaded text messaging allows you to see the whole conversation without having to switch back and forth between your Inbox and your Outbox. Most would consider this to be one of the most important features of a messaging phone. Many consumers don't...

GalleryPhoneDog 101: Browsing the web on Android

Android Phones today are used not only as a source of communication, but as individual portals to infinite information. One of the most advanced technologies encapsulated within our phones is web browsing. As simple as it may be, the browser on your...

GalleryPhoneDog 101: How to set up wireless on Android

Android Using the wireless capability on your phone is really handy for those times when your 3G connection is spotty or you want a blazing fast connection for downloading and updating new apps. So let's get started with how to set up a wireless connection...

GalleryPhoneDog 101: How to set up notifications

Android When you first get your new Android device, if you're not too busy downloading countless applications from the Market, you'll want to take some time to set your device up to meet your personal needs. One of the first things you will want to do when...

GalleryPhoneDog 101: Using the Android Market

Android Over the past two years, application support has been the life or death of a mobile platform. One of the most fun things to do as soon as you unbox your newest Android device is to setup your Gmail account and browse through the seemingly endless...

GalleryPhoneDog 101: Setting up Gmail on Android

Android For starters, you need to make sure you have a Gmail account associated with your phone. To do this: press the menu button and go into “Settings.” From there, choose “Accounts & Sync.” Make sure that your Gmail account is listed at the bottom of...

ExclusiveIntroducing PhoneDog 101, our new hub for how-to content

Phonedog 101 We realize that most people aren't like us. While it may sound like crazy talk to a phone geek, most people keep their cell phone longer than a few days, weeks, or even months. Believe it or not, some keep their device for the full...