1. ivantoothache's Avatar
    If these were news of the techworld I feel sad for the rest of the earth.

    "The number one question to tackle is which platform to buy into. Now that BlackBerry has all-but left the phone game, you have Apple?s iOS, Android and Windows Phone to choose from."

    The 15 best smartphones of 2014 | pcpro

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    11-18-14 09:54 AM
  2. yasmar's Avatar
    Sasha Muller needs to get with the times
    11-18-14 09:58 AM
  3. deadcowboy's Avatar
    Required to fill out a survey to read the article? This is a junk site. Nothing to see here.

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    11-18-14 09:59 AM
  4. Incognito31two's Avatar
    I wasn't prompt to read the article lol

    What is that?! That my friend is my BlackBerry Passport.
    11-18-14 10:02 AM
  5. jordan smith9's Avatar
    Comments go back 2 years? How's that work exactly?

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    11-18-14 10:07 AM
  6. ivantoothache's Avatar
    Required to fill out a survey to read the article? This is a junk site. Nothing to see here.

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    Huh? The link leads directly to the article. Open it in a browser..

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    11-18-14 10:09 AM
  7. deadcowboy's Avatar
    Huh? The link leads directly to the article. Open it in a browser..

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    IOS, Android and Windows Phone ONLY!?-img_20141118_232747.png

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    11-18-14 11:28 PM
  8. ivantoothache's Avatar
    The ultimate guide to the best smartphones of 2014 - discover the best handset for your pocket, your budget and your apps

    Looking for the best smartphone on the market? You've come to the right place. Scroll down to see our pick of the ultimate smartphones available at the moment or read on to find out a little more on the questions you should be asking before buying any new mobile phone.

    Jump to: best smartphone of 2014 chart

    15 best smartphones of 2014: Android, iOS or Windows Phone

    The number one question to tackle is which platform to buy into. Now that BlackBerry has all-but left the phone game, you have Apple?s iOS, Android and Windows Phone to choose from.

    iOS means iPhones, and you probably already know whether you?d like to own an iPhone or not. They?re great devices with a fantastic wealth of apps and games on offer. However, they don?t come cheap. That said, if you?re looking at buying a high-end phone, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus deserve a place on anyone's shortlist.

    Definitely don?t want an iPhone? Windows Phone handsets and Android phones come in all shapes, sizes and prices. The downside of Windows Phone is that its selection of apps and games isn?t anywhere near as healthy as that of Android or iOS. If you want to play a new game every week, and want the best entertainment and travel apps out there, it?s probably not for you.

    However, Windows guarantees you a certain level of gloss right down to the super-budget models, and Nokia?s top-end Windows Phone mobiles are pretty impressive. Performance is pretty spritely even on the lower-end models, too, and this is thanks to the minimal demands of Microsoft's Windows Phone OS - these phones just don't need high-end processors and gigabytes of RAM to perform.

    For many, though, Android is the right choice. Most phones use it, and nowadays it offers a good balance of apps, games and general performance. All the most high-profile phones aside from the iPhone use Android, including the Sony Xperia Z2, the HTC One M8 and the Samsung Galaxy S5, and with Google's Android L on its way, the Android smartphones and phablets out there are only going to become more attractive.

    15 best smartphones of 2014: what size of phone?

    Once you?ve picked your side, you need to pick a size. This is partly determined by how much you want to spend, but as long as you?re willing to fork out �150 or more, you have quite a choice.

    Most higher-end phones are very large these days, and if you?re not used to a bigger phone we recommend trying one out in a high street shop before buying. Most people can generally get accustomed to phones up to five inches in screen size, but anything larger than that becomes a bit of a struggle for people with smaller hands.

    Have huge hands? Want a big screen? In the last couple of years the phone-tablet hybrid market has exploded, and there are several phones that offer 5.7-6.1in screens ? truly massive displays for a phone.

    For any phones of 5in or larger, we recommend looking for a mobile with a 1080p screen. This will get you nice, sharp images. Thanks to some recent phone bargains, you can even get mobiles with super-sharp screens at the �100 mark, such as the Motorola Moto G. We recommend opting for screen quality over whether it has wireless technology extras like NFC or an IR sensor.

    15 best smartphones of 2014: 4G or not 4G?

    One wireless technology that does matter, though, is 4G. Once reserved for expensive phones, this super-fast mobile internet standard is now available in fairly low-cost devices too.

    Although performance depends on where you live and the network you subscribe to, 4G can get you around ten times the speed of a normal 3G network. While a 3G network might provide 2Mbits/sec downloads, you?ll often get 16-20Mbits/sec from a 4G network in a big city. That may well be faster than your home broadband.

    Most contracts are subject to quite limited data allowances, though, so make sure you look into that before getting too excited about 4G hardware.

    15 best smartphones of 2014: how important is a camera to you?

    The one other bit of hardware that?s important to consider is the camera. If you?re looking at a phone costing �200 or more, you?re almost guaranteed a reasonably good camera, but if you?re a budget buyer you'll find most models make compromises.

    Low-end phones often leave out the front camera and the flash. Some don?t even have autofocus. If a phone leaves out any of these, it cuts hugely into the photographic flexibility of a smartphone.

    At the higher end of the scale, look out for optical image stabilisation. What this does is move the lens and/or sensor to compensate for the effect of shaky hands. It allows the phone use longer exposures, allowing more light onto the sensor, which leads to cleaner, less noisy photos when shooting in low light.

    15 best smartphones of 2014: how much you want to spend?

    How much do you need to spend to get a good phone? Great mobiles start at around �80, with models such as the Motorola Moto E. It?s currently about as cheap a phone as you can get without having to give up too much in the way of looks or build quality.

    High-end phones start at around �270, with slightly older mobiles like the LG G2 and Google Nexus 5 providing most of what you get from a much more expensive phone at a less scary price.

    If nothing but the best will do, the very latest flagship phones from companies like Samsung, LG and Sony cost between �400-500. On a contract, that normally equates to at least �30 a month unless you?re a better haggler than we are.

    Hopefully, you now have a good idea about the kind of phone you?re after. But which specific model should you buy? Here are the mobile phones we recommend.


    15 best smartphones of 2014

    1. Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

    Price when reviewed: �348 inc VAT


    Sony?s pint-sized smartphone packs in a host of premium features without the high-end price.

    2. Nexus 5

    Price when reviewed: �199 inc VAT


    The Nexus 5 is getting on but it's still a superb smartphone and the price is significantly lower than most flagship devices, which is why it still gets our number one slot. The design is impressive, it's as powerful as you need and the screen is great.

    3. Samsung Galaxy S5

    Price when reviewed: �550 inc VAT


    There's an awful lot to like about the Samsung Galaxy S5, it's good looking, tough, big, feature rich and we love the user-replaceable battery and memory expansion. It's a great smartphone in every way.

    4. iPhone 6

    Price when reviewed: �539 inc VAT


    It's a brave new world for Apple's larger iPhone, and it's much the better for it.

    5. Motorola Moto G

    Price when reviewed: �140 inc VAT


    A high-quality budget Android handset with an excellent screen and decent battery life. There's now a 4G version as well, for those hankering after faster mobile data.

    6. HTC One M8

    Price when reviewed: �519 inc VAT


    A beautiful crafted, highly competent smartphone, packed with clever features. Its superb display and battery life make it the best smartphone we've seen from HTC.

    7. LG G3

    Price when reviewed: �459 inc VAT


    LG rustles up a classy, top-rung smartphone, with a ridiculously high resolution screen and super fast camera; but that display takes its toll on battery life.

    8. Samsung Galaxy Note 3

    Price when reviewed: �465 inc VAT


    It's been superseded by the Note 4, but the Note 3 remains a stupendous smartphone ? Samsung?s huge, 5.7in handset supplies oodles of features and a refined all-round performance.

    9. Samsung Galaxy Note 4

    Price when reviewed: �599 inc VAT


    Samsung has produced the finest phablet yet. In addition to a new Quad HD display and a smart new look, Samsung has bumped up the speed, battery life, camera quality and range of features - big-screened phones don't get any better.

    10. iPhone 6 Plus

    Price when reviewed: �619 inc VAT


    Apple?s 5.5in giant isn?t for everyone, but for some it may prove the perfect mid-point between an iPad and iPhone

    11. Samsung Galaxy Alpha

    Price when reviewed: �550 inc VAT


    The Galaxy Alpha is Samsung's best looking smartphone to date, but it's short on features and the price is too high.

    12. Motorola Moto x

    Price when reviewed: �419 inc VAT


    Motorola?s second generation Moto X hits most of the right notes, coupling beautiful design with a hatful of innovative - and useful - features.

    13. Nokia Lumia 930

    Price when reviewed: �419 inc VAT


    The Lumia 930 is a knock-out from the first moment you pick it up. It's a Windows Phone device, so it can't compete on apps, but the design of Nokia's flagship is sumptuous and right up there with the best around.

    14. Sony Xperia Z2

    Price when reviewed: �440 inc VAT


    Sony proves that big really is beautiful - the Xperia Z2 provides a long-lasting alternative to the Samsung Galaxy S5 and the HTC One M8.

    15. Motorola Moto E

    Price when reviewed: �79 inc VAT


    Makes plenty of compromises to keep costs down, but performs where it counts; the Moto E is another winner from Motorola at a highly tempting price. This is the best sub-�100 handset by a country mile.

    Future phones - the most exciting forthcoming smartphones, specs and release dates 2014

    Of course, the best things come to those who wait. While the list above covers the best smartphones available to buy in the UK right now, it?s also worth considering what devices are scheduled to launch in the coming months.

    So, if you're deciding whether to buy a smartphone right away, or you're tempted to wait for a cutting-edge handset that is on the cusp of launching, we've compiled a list of the best mobile phones that are slated, or even just rumoured, for release.

    Bear in mind, though, that is just a list to whet your smartphone appetite - not all the facts, figures and specifications will be 100% reliable until these future phones are officially released.

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    11-19-14 01:08 AM
  9. DickDorf's Avatar
    Funny! Propaganda all the way! I was watching a friend struggle with his Note 3 yesterday. Time to wipe again it seems! I have never wiped one of my BlackBerry's although I do know others have had to. There is nothing useful to learn though. One can read basic shallow crap anywhere. I really didn't know BlackBerry was out of the phone business. Maybe I learned something new? And maybe not!

    Rockin a Passport and Z30! Two devices are better than 1!
    11-19-14 01:23 AM
  10. ivantoothache's Avatar
    They completely disregarded BlackBerry as a phone maker til 2014 xD

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    11-19-14 05:34 AM
  11. Craig Abernethy's Avatar
    Blackberry had left the phone Market?

    So what are the Passport and Classic? Z3?

    Posted via CB10
    11-19-14 05:37 AM
  12. deadcowboy's Avatar
    Thanks for posting theartcle. It's rotten stuff.

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    11-19-14 07:18 AM

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