Dialed In

Dialed In 44: iPhone arrivals and troubles

The iPhone 3G arrives in 20 more countries July 20 many users are reporting weak connections and dropped calls. This week on Dialed In we discuss these issues and dish about the latest cell phone news and reviews.

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iPhone arrives in more countries Aug. 22

BlackBerry Javelin plays little brother to BlackBerry Bold

T-Mobile Sidekick Slide discontinued

Verizon offering Visual Voice Mail for real

Hands-on with the Samsung Innov8

MetroPCS adds Samsung Messenger

What makes the Nokia N95 a smartphone?

Verizon G'zOne Boulder

Apple iPhone 3G accessories

Nokia 5610 Xpress Music

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Dialed In 43: Motorola rolls out new Rokr phones

We kick off this week's episode with news that T-Mobile's 3G network is now available in Vegas, baby. Also in the news are Motorola's new Rokr phones, a new iPhone OS firmware update, the banning of in-flight cell phone use, visual voice mail from Verizon, and more. We also go over this week's reviews, and answer your questions. Listen now: Download today's podcast T-Mobile activates 3G network in Vegas http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10008389-1.htmlMotorola rolls out new Rokr phones http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10007097-1.htmlReady to rock you: Motorola Rokr EQ5/EQ7 … Read more

Dialed In 42: Hot topic: Cell phone radiation

Nicole Lee's back from vacation, just in time to discuss the possible dangers of cell phone radiation and what you can do to reduce exposure. Plus, lots of handset announcements to discuss this week, including the new T-Mobile Sidekick and Samsung Innov8, and more listener questions answered. Listen now: Download today's podcast Slick Motorola U9 on sale in U.S. http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10001900-1.htmlT-Mobile 'Gekko' officially reveals itself as T-Mobile Sidekick http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10000989-1.htmlSamsung unveils 8-megapixel camera phone http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-9999207-1.htmlCasio G'zOne Boulder launched http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10002819-1.html… Read more

Dialed In 41: Sidekicks and Sony Ericssons

Nicole is on vacation so Bonnie and Kent are covering the news. This week, we discuss updates to the existing Sidekick LX and ponder rumors of a brand new Sidekick on the way. We also give the scoop on the new Sony Ericsson Walkman phones and accessories. Listen now: Download today's podcast

1. News:AT&T Navigator goes globalhttp://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-9996514-1.htmlWindows Mobile 6.1 update available for Sprint HTC Touch, Mogulhttp://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-9994570-1.htmlSamsung SCH-i760 refitted with Windows Mobile 6.1http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-9995556-1.htmlRumor: New … Read more

Dialed In 40: iPhone 3G, sliced and diced

Not sure if you heard, but the iPhone 3G was finally released last week. We discuss all the highs and lows of the new iPhone. And believe it or not, there was some non-iPhone related news and product releases this week. We cover it all, plus more listener questions answered on this week's episode. Listen now: Download today's podcast

NewsFCC gives HTC Touch Diamond and Touch Pro thumbs uphttp://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-9989658-1.htmlBlackBerry Bold gets FCC approvalhttp://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-9987862-1.htmlAT&T grabs Samsung SGH-227http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-9990606-1.html… Read more

Dialed In 39: It's almost iPhone 3G day

The iPhone 3g is almost here. This week we round up the latest news, rumors and gossip and give you a full briefing on our upcoming iPhone coverage. We also talk about the new LG Chocolate, an electric blue Treo and detail our latest reviews including the HTC Touch Cruise, a Jabra speakerphone and a T-Mobile Wi-Fi handset. Listen now: Download today's podcast

1. NewsiPhone news galorehttp://www.cnet.com/apple-iphone.htmlLG to release Chocolate 3 on July 14thhttp://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9984649-1.htmlNokia 2760 now at T-Mobilehttp://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9985805-1.htmlElectric … Read more

Dialed In 38: Look Ma, no hands!

We kick off the show with a discussion of the new hands-free driving laws that hit CA and WA this week, and then quickly launch into the latest iPhone 3G news, the high cost of texting, and tons of smartphone rumors. We also go over our latest reviews like the LG Dare and the Motorola Rokr E8. Listen now: Download today's podcast NewsHands-free calling http://www.cnet.com/hands-free-cell-phone-laws/ Canadian iPhone 3G plans lack unlimited data http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9979657-1.html Getting ready for the iPhone 3G http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9693189-1.htmlThe rising cost of texting … Read more

Dialed In 37: Symbian takes on Apple, Google

Apple and Google better watch their backs. The newly formed Symbian Foundation is out to create the most open mobile platform, and all for free. This week we discuss how this will impact the industry. Plus, T-Mobile launches a new service; we check out the Samsung Soul and HTC Touch Diamond; and more of your answers to your cell phone questions. Listen now: Download today's podcast NewsNokia buys Symbian http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9975873-1.html http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-9976434-37.htmlLG Dare to launch tomorrow http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9976979-1.htmlVerizon leaks information about the G'zOne … Read more

Dialed In 36: Explaining 3G

All this talk about a 3G iPhone and T-Mobile 3G has left some lingering listener questions about what exactly 3G is. Mickey Papillon from the Cell Phone Junkie joins us to explain what it all means. Listen now: Download today's podcast

1. NewsNew Nokia E66, E71 go a little more business casualhttp://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9968282-1.htmlSony Ericsson C905 Cyber-shot snags and tagshttp://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9970605-1.htmlSamsung comes clean ... with green cell phoneshttp://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9969817-1.htmlT-Mobile Sidekick LX software updatehttp://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9969860-1.htmlNokia 6205http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9968198-1.html… Read more