Aaron Baker

Editor-in-Chief
From Charlotte, NC

Aaron Baker is the Editor-in-Chief of PhoneDog.com. A ten-year veteran in the wireless industry, he has worked for the four nationwide wireless carriers in various capacities, along with a now-defunct MVNO known as Helio. A resident of Dallas, Aaron has attended numerous trade shows, served on technology judging panels, and has contributed to news stations, along with publications like Wired.com and Singapore's "Asian Journeys" magazine.

Aaron's latest articles, videos, reviews and more...

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The Top Smartphones: HTC One wins again!

Official Smartphone Rankings Aaron's back to round up the best smartphones as voted on by YOU in PhoneDog's Official Smartphone Rankings! In week 63, the HTC One led against the Samsung Galaxy S 4 yet again, holding the first place spot for a third full week with a...

7 hrs ago by Aaron Baker 6

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T-Mobile Nokia Lumia 925 Hands-On

Videos Aaron goes hands-on with the T-Mobile Nokia Lumia 925, coming very soon to T-Mobile. Featuring a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, 4.5-inch WXGA HD AMOLED display with ClearBlack technology, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD recording and...

9 hrs ago by Aaron Baker 29 26 Reactions

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Kyocera Hydro Edge Hands-On

Android Aaron gets some hands-on time with the Kyocera Hydro Edge, a new smartphone that's coming soon to Boost Mobile. Featuring a 1 GHz dual-core CPU, 4-inch IPS display, 5-megapixel camera, 1 GB of RAM and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with some...

13 hrs ago by Aaron Baker 2

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Challenge, Day 25: Lag

Android It's day 25 with the Samsung Galaxy S 4, and it's crunch time. In this update, I'll recap some of the things I've learned, some of the things I love, and some of the things I find frustrating. 25 days into the challenge, and I'm...

yesterday by Aaron Baker 55 39 Reactions

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BlackBerry Q10 Snapshot Review

Blackberry Os BlackBerry released the Z10 earlier in the year as its first BlackBerry 10 smartphone. With new hardware, new software, and availability on multiple carriers worldwide, it was marked as a solid improvement for the struggling OEM and was...

4 days ago by Aaron Baker 6

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Challenge, Day 21: Recap

Android I'm three weeks in with the Samsung Galaxy S 4 , and as usual, I continue to find things that I like and don't like. In day 21, I'm talking about a wealth of things from microSD cards, to battery, to display, and more. ...

5 days ago by Aaron Baker 9

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Aaron Asks: Optimus G Pro or Galaxy Note II?

Android For the first time, the Samsung Galaxy Note II has a serious competitor. The tablet phone space is now home to two high-end devices: the Note II and the LG Optimus G Pro. The Optimus G Pro has some great specs, but it's limited by the...

6 days ago by Aaron Baker 18

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BlackBerry Q10 Unboxing

Android While the BlackBerry Z10 was an important first launch for BlackBerry and their new BlackBerry 10 OS, the Q10 is the one that will likely appeal to more die-hard BlackBerry users, thanks to the return of the physical QWERTY keyboard. ...

6 days ago by Aaron Baker 9

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Google I/O 2013 Live Chat!

Android You need some Google news, you say? Google I/O 2013 kicks off in San Francisco this morning, and while there's a live feed for your viewing pleasure (attached in the post here), we're talking all things Google on Android's big day. ...

6 days ago by Aaron Baker 1

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The Top Smartphones, Week 62: HTC One tops Samsung Galaxy S 4 for a second week!

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1 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 5

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Nokia Lumia 928 Unboxing

Unboxing With the Nokia Lumia 928 on Verizon Wireless - America's largest wireless carrier - Nokia is officially cool. So cool that the phone was hanging out in the refrigerator. Aaron unboxes Nokia's newest 4G LTE flagship, and specs include a...

1 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 8

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LG Optimus G Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy Note II Dogfight Part 2

Android LG versus Samsung - it's a dogfight between two large smartphones! Sold at AT&T, the LG Optimus G Pro sports a 1.7 GHz Snapdragon 600 processor, 5.5-inch 1080p IPS HD display, 2 GB of RAM, 13-megapixel camera with 1080p HD...

2 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 5

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LG Optimus G Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy Note II Dogfight Part 1

Android It's a battle between two large smartphones! Available exclusively at AT&T, the LG Optimus G Pro features a 1.7 GHz Snapdragon 600 CPU, 5.5-inch 1080p IPS HD display, 2 GB of RAM, 13-megapixel camera with 1080p HD recording,...

2 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 4

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Challenge, Day 18: Camera and storage

Android Fresh off of a vacation and on day 18 of the Samsung Galaxy S 4 challenge, I keep bumping into a storage space limitation - which was particularly frustrating while I was traveling. With no desire to find a microSD card (and on the small...

2 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 15

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LG Optimus G Pro Video Review Part 2

Android It's coming soon to AT&T, and Aaron's diving into the nitty gritty of the (international) LG Optimus G Pro. It's coming very soon to AT&T with 4G LTE connectivity and a $199.99 price point. Is it worth choosing over the Galaxy Note II...

2 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 6

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LG Optimus G Pro Video Review Part 1

Android Aaron goes in depth with the LG Optimus G Pro, a contender in the phablet department and a prime competitor against the Samsung Galaxy Note II. Featuring a 1.7 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 CPU, 5.5-inch 1080p HD display, 13-megapixel...

2 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 6

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Pantech Perception Video Review Part 2

Android The Pantech Perception is a mid-range smartphone from Verizon Wireless. Sporting a 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 Pro CPU, Perception offers a 4.8-inch 720p HD display, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD recording, 1 GB of RAM, a 2,020...

3 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 3

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Pantech Perception Video Review Part 1

Android The Pantech Perception offers a 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 Pro CPU, 4.8-inch 720p HD display, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD recording, 1 GB of RAM, a 2,020 mAh battery, and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with Pantech's...

3 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 1

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What's in your pocket, Aaron Baker?

Lifestyle I'm carrying the Samsung Galaxy S 4 right now, as part of the 30 day challenge. For the most part, I'm pretty impressed with the device. I've long been a fan of the software goodies that come with TouchWiz, and the Galaxy S 4 includes...

3 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 62 36 Reactions

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LG Optimus G Pro Unboxing

Android Coming soon to AT&T, Aaron takes a look at the LG Optimus G Pro, a tabletphone that's going head to head against the Samsung Galaxy Note II. Featuring a 1.7 GHz quad-core CPU, 5.5-inch 1080p HD display, 13-megapixel camera with 1080p HD...

3 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 6

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Challenge, Day 8: Gallery

Android In this update to the Samsung Galaxy S 4 Challenge, I'm talking about little things I've found out about the smartphone. Nothing too specific this time around. I find myself liking the gallery configuration, as it closely resembles the...

3 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 2

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Oppo Find 5 Video Review Part 2

Android It's not available on a carrier in the US, but the Oppo Find 5 is quite the nice smartphone. Known for their blu-ray players in the States, the Find 5 is their flagship smartphone. Specifications include a 1.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4...

3 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 1

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Oppo Find 5 Video Review Part 1

Android It's hard to find in the US, and it's not available on a carrier, but the Oppo Find 5 is quite the nice smartphone. The Find 5's specifications include a 1.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro CPU, 5-inch 1080p HD display, 13-megapixel...

3 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 2

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Pantech Perception Unboxing

Android Aaron unboxes and takes a first look at the Pantech Perception, a reasonably priced Android smartphone from Verizon Wireless. Packing 4G LTE connectivity, the Pantech Perception has a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, 4.8-inch 720p HD display,...

3 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 1

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Challenge, Day 6: Battery life and storage space

Android For this video update to the Samsung Galaxy S 4 Challenge , I'm talking about battery life, 4G LTE connectivity on AT&T, and the fact that you only get 9.62 GB of available space on the 16 GB Galaxy S 4 . Every time I use an...

3 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 17

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HTC One: AT&T vs. Sprint vs. international

Head To Head Reviews If you're like me, you appreciate those little things that make devices different - including different versions of the same device. We did the Samsung Galaxy S 4 variants, and now, the differences between the AT&T, Sprint, and...

3 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 3

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The Top Smartphones, Week 60: HTC One beats the Samsung Galaxy S 4!

Official Smartphone Rankings In week 60, the HTC One dominated for a sixth week in a row with a total of 477 votes! On the People's Choice chart, the Note II landed in second place again with 160 votes, while the Samsung Galaxy S 4 debuted in third place with 104...

3 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 17

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Samsung Galaxy S 4: AT&T vs. Sprint vs. international

Android If you're like me, you're a tech geek. You enjoy those little things that make devices different - including different versions of the same device. Up today, the differences between the AT&T, Sprint, and international Samsung Galaxy S 4....

3 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 3

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Challenge, Day 4: International vs. US models

Android Four days have passed since the start of the Samsung Galaxy S 4 challenge, and it's given me a weekend to put the phone through its paces in my personal life. Despite being labeled by some as "gimmicks," I find the software features to be...

4 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 4

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Oppo Find 5 Unboxing

Android The Oppo Find 5 is here for an unboxing! Arriving from China, specs include a 1.5 GHz quad-core Snpadragon S4 Pro CPU, 5-inch 1080p HD display, 13-megapixel camera with 1080p HD recording, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with a custom UI, and a...

4 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 9