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Good: The Google Calendar app has reliable syncing, and solid basic feature set.
Bad: Tasks are not integrated. It's difficult to decipher events in month view.
Bottom Line: While the official Google Calendar app is decidedly basic, it is likely still an upgrade over the stock calendar app on your device. [Read more]

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Good: The LG Optimus L9 from T-Mobile has a snappy dual-core CPU, 4G, Android 4.0, and a 1080p HD camera.
Bad: The Optimus L9's battery drains quickly, it has a poor audio speaker, and it comes preloaded with too much bloatware.
Bottom Line: The reasonable $80 price tag, dual-core processor, and Android 4.0, make the LG Optimus L9 a reliable midlevel handset for T-Mobile users. [Read more]

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Good: The Samsung Galaxy Note 2's massive screen is terrific for videos, games, and reading; and its improved stylus aids productivity. A blazing quad-core processor, a great camera, and strong battery life round out the advantages of this Android 4.1 phone.
Bad: Its extra-large size makes the Galaxy Note 2 unwieldy to carry around, there's no dedicated HDMI-out port, and hiccups in the S Pen stylus and apps can slow you down. It isn't a suitable tablet replacement across all categories.
Bottom Line: Think of Samsung's Galaxy Note 2 as a big phone rather than as a tablet wannabe, and you'll come closer to appreciating its top-flight smartphone specs. However, continued problems with the S Pen and the handset's oversize dimensions won't make it a universal choice for all Android-seekers, blazing quad-core processor or no. [Read more]