Most Popular Smartphones for August 2011

1. Samsung Galaxy S II - (Previously #2) The Galaxy S II is the follow-up to the very popular smartphone from 2010. It has a larger display than its predecessor, a faster processor, and better camera. This model runs Android OS 2.3 (Gingerbread) on a 1 GHz dual-core processor with TouchWiz 4.0 as its user interface. It includes an 8.0-megapixel camera, while a 2.0-megapixel front-facing camera can be used for video conferencing. Read a Review

2. BlackBerry Bold 9650 - (Previously #6) The BlackBerry Bold 9650 is a high-end smartphone, and the successor to the BlackBerry Tour. It has a tablet shape with a 2.4-inch 480 x 360 display above a small but complete keyboard. This device is offered by Sprint and Verizon, and is one of these carriers' few models that can be used in the U.S. and abroad. Read a Review

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3. Samsung Infuse 4G - (Previously #1) This smartphone from AT&T stands out with its 4.5-inch touchscreen -- the largest on an 4G device. It runs Google's Android OS on a 1.2GHz processor, and offers 8GB of storage and an 8 megapixel camera. Read a Review

4. Apple iPhone 4 (Previously #3) - Apple's fourth-generation smartphone is a significant upgrade from the iPhone 3GS, offering a much better screen, faster processor, and video conferencing. It has a slimmer design and runs iOS 4.3, the latest version of Apple's operating system. The iPhone 4 has a 5 megapixel rear-facing camera with a flash and either 16 GB or 32 GB of storage. Read a Review

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5. Samsung Conquer 4G - (New) This mid-range smartphone has a 3.5-inch, HVGA (320 x 480) touchscreen. It runs the latest version of the Android OS on a 1GHz single-core processor. The Conquer 4G supports Sprint's WiMAX network, plus it has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. This device also has front- and rear-facing cameras. Read a Preview

6. HTC Droid Incredible 2 - (Previously #8) This is the replacement for one of Verizon's most popular Android models of last year. It has a 4-inch, WVGA display -- bigger than the one in its predecessor -- 16GB of internal storage, an unusually good 8 megapixel camera. Read a Review

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7. LG Thrill 4G -  (Previously #4) The Thrill is AT&T's first smartphone with a large "glasses-free" 3D display. It runs Google's Android OS on a 1GHz dual-core processor, and comes with 16 GB of storage, a 3D camera, and a few 3D games. Read a Preview

8. Motorola Photon 4G - (New) This smartphone from Motorola is well supplied with cutting-edge features, including a 4.3-inch, qHD touchscreen and a 1GHz dual-core processor. The Photon 4G  -- available exclusively from Sprint -- also has WiMAX, an 8 megapixel rear-facing camera, a front-facing camera, and much more. Read a Preview

9. HTC Status (New) The Status is an AT&T handset with a dedicated Facebook button that allows users to quickly post what they are doing, and a physical keyboard that makes it easy to make status updates. It offer more than just social networking, of course, as it's a full Android-powered smartphone. Read a Review

10. BlackBerry Bold 9930 - (New) The most powerful of RIM's latest models is the Bold 9930, which runs the newly-released BlackBerry OS 7 on a 1.2GHz processor. This is the first in Bold series with a 2.8-inch touchscreen as well as a keyboard. It is offered by both Verizon and Sprint.  Read a Review