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Top 5 Android Phones Android phones come in a variety of forms and flavors. Here are the best smartphones running Google's innovative mobile platform. Share: 11 Mobile Web Annoyances (And How to Fix Them) Fitting the Web onto your smartphone can be frustrating when ads, video, and 'back' buttons don't cooperate. Here are 11 mobile Web annoyances and how to fix them. Share: RIM BlackBerry Torch 9800: A Visual Tour Can RIM keep the BlackBerry fires burning in the hearts of its users with its latest Torch 9800 smartphone? Here is a look at the features that just might keep BlackBerry users from jumping ship to the an Android device or Apple's iPhone. Share: Why Apple's App Store Needs an Overhaul Apple has rolled out some new features for the App Store, but with over 200,000 apps the App Store really needs a complete overhaul in order to be functional. Share: iPhone vs. Everybody: Battle of the Smartphone Death Grips Do other smartphones have the same antenna problems as Apple?s iPhone? We put six top handsets to the test to see just how common antenna attenuation really is. Share: Jailbreaking Your iPhone: The Pros and Cons It's not illegal, but it might be inadvisable. Here are the arguments for and against jailbreaking your iPhone. Share: Flash for iPhone Now Available, Thanks to Jailbreak The Frash download on a jailbroken iPhone allows you to run the Adobe's Flash plug-in on Apple iOS4 devices. Share: XPeria X10 Expands AT&T Android Portfolio AT&T will soon add another Android device to its smartphone inventory with the launch of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10. Share: Spanish Flashcards App for Android Plagued with flaws and bugs, this below-average educational app won't be replacing your physical Spanish flashcards anytime soon. Share: iPhone App Collection: iPhone Noisemakers Just when you thought you recovered from the vuvuzela, these apps make plenty of noise. Share: Visit the Phones Topic Center Get the latest in phone news, reviews and more. 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Here are five red flags that should have you concerned. Share: Motorola's Droid 2 vs. the Original Droid The Motorola Droid 2 officially launches on Verizon this week. Here's a side-by-side glimpse at how the phone compares to its predecessor, the original Motorola Droid. Share: Top Reviews on PCWorld.com Retro Camera for Android Retro Camera offers a simple way to give pictures taken with your phone a stylish look. Its photo filters are inspired by old Lomo, Holga, and Polaroid cameras, among others. Share: Cortado Workplace Although the promise of wireless printing from your Android phone is appealing, multiple crashes and non-functional features make this app nearly worthless. Share: Spanish Flashcards App for Android Plagued with flaws and bugs, this below-average educational app won't be replacing your physical Spanish flashcards anytime soon. 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