Whether it's for just making calls or for cramming your entire life into one device, the ubiquitous cell phone continues to evolve. Each week cell phone editors Kent German, Bonnie Cha and Nicole Lee meet to discuss the latest cell phone news and answer your questions. Listeners can email us at dialedin@cnet.com or call us at 866/402-2638 (CNET) and be a part of the show. Join us to find out what's in, what's out and what's coming next.
July 25, 2008
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.
July 25, 2008
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.
July 25, 2008
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.
July 25, 2008
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.
July 25, 2008
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.
July 25, 2008
All this talk about a 3G iPhone and T-Mobile 3G has left some lingering listener questions about what exactly 3G is. Mickey Pailllon from the Cell Phone Junkie joins us to explian what it all means.
July 25, 2008
It's iPhone mania among the Dialed In crew this week, and we invite News.com's Apple expert Tom Krazit to sit in with us and talk all about the iPhone 3G. In non-iPhone news, we also talk about new phones from LG, the Samsung Instinct, and more.
July 25, 2008
It's the calm before the storm---the storm that is the 3G iPhone. This week we discuss the latest rumors about the next-gen iPhone and prep for the madness. Plus, Google Android handsets are still on track for this year and more of the latest reviews and listener mail.
July 25, 2008
Two of the spring's most anticipated cell phones are arriving in stores. We also catch you up on the latest news and cell phone reviews, including a Sony Ericsson handset with gesture control. What's that, you ask? Just listen and find out.
July 25, 2008
We give our wish list of what we want out of the upcoming iPhone, plus chat about the FCC maybe ending early termination fees, new phones from T-Mobile and Sprint, a possible Treo comeback, and much more.
July 25, 2008
Have mercy. This week Research in Motion debuted the stunning BlackBerry Bold, and while we're enamored with it, we're not calling it an iPhone killer. Plus, Verizon joins the LiMo Foundation, T-Mobile's tops (again), and what's this about a 3G iPhone? All this and more cell phone reviews and reader questions answered.
July 25, 2008
Actually, we're not getting in San Francisco but T-Mobile has switched on its 3G network for the lucky residents of New York City. We cut through the hype to tell you the story on this long-awaited event. We also tell you about AT&T new Mobile TV service and we wade through waves of cell phone rumors.
July 25, 2008
Amidst the 3G iPhone rumors, our Canadian brethren finally gets the news that the iPhone will be heading up North. Also, T-Mobile has been shaking things up with news of an Android phone plus a rumor that it will finally open up its doors to 3G. We round things up with new LG and Nokia phones, the week's latest reviews, and your emails.
July 25, 2008
Buddha phones, dream phones, and music phones. Oh my! It's been a pretty busy week of cell phone news, and we waste no time bashing on the idea of cell phones on a plane and gaudy phones--even if they're blessed by a monk. Plus, we've got the scoop on the new AT&T Experience stores, the LG enV(2), and more reader questions answered.
July 25, 2008
This week we discuss the latest cell phone news including a watch phone that runs Windows Mobile 5. We also take a look at a variety of cell phones for seniors and we review the first handset from CTIA, the Motorola Z9.
July 25, 2008
We're back from CTIA and boy do we have a headache from all the cell phone news! We get right down to dishing on the latest mobile gadgets like the Samsung Instinct, Velocity Mobile smart phones, the LG Vu, and so much more. We also ponder on the viability of iPhone clones, go over our reviews this week, and answer your questions.
July 25, 2008
News.com's Maggie Reardon joins us to discuss Motorola's announcement that it was splitting into two companies. We also discuss the latest cell phone news and reviews and speculate on what we'll see next week in Las Vegas at CTIA 2008.
July 25, 2008
Kent, Bonnie and Nicole tackle a number of cell rumors, including a flip iPhone, a new Sanyo Katana and a touch screen LG phone for Verizon Wireless. We also review a selection of new phones, such a durable GSM handset and a BlackBerry Pearl with Wi-Fi, and we take your questions.
July 25, 2008
Alltel gets a major addition to its lineup this week with the shiny new LG Glimmer, plus it introduces its very own $99.99 a month unlimited calling plan. We also chat about the iPhone SDK and its implications, a potential Sprint-Nextel breakup, EV-DO Rev. A coming for the HTC Mogul, and more. We also go over the reviews we have this week, and of course, we answer your questions.
July 25, 2008
Well, we can't say we're surprised by the news but to hear the former FCC chairman actually say it? That's something we didn't expect. This week we wax poetic on why the U.S. market lags, drool over some phones we can't have, and talk about the heated battle among Stateside carriers. Plus, we answer more listener mail and pose some questions for you.
July 25, 2008
Nokia demos a bendable cell phone that you could wear as a bracelet. Dialed In gives you the scoop on this intriguing concept. Also, get the full details on our newest reviews, the latest Alltel news and find out what Apple could reveal at an iPhone event next week.
July 25, 2008
We're back! Kent and Bonnie bring the latest mobile news from Barcelona, and we delve right into the week's biggest stories. All four major national carriers now offer unlimited calling plans, Palm introduces a new Centro for AT&T, T-Mobile lays out its HotSpot and 3G plans, and Samsung introduces a couple of new phones. Oh, and we have a few new reviews as well.
July 25, 2008
Lots of news coming out of cell phone land this week. Apple doubles the capacity of the iPhone; T-Mobile is still tops with customers; and Garmin unveils its own smartphone. Yeah, that's right. Plus, we give you a preview of what we expect to see as we head to Barcelona next week to cover the GMSA Mobile World Congress show.
July 25, 2008
No matter how hard Apple may try, it still can't stop people from unlocking iPhones. This week on Dialed In, we discuss what's going on with "missing in action" iPhones as well as chat about AT&T's texting rates and our latest reviews. We also host a special guest as Mickey Papillon from the Cell Phone Junkie podcast joins us for the show.
July 25, 2008
CES and Macworld are finally over, and we have a bunch of new cell phone news and reviews. We discuss new updates to the Samsung BlackJack and the BlackBerry, plus the introduction of AT&T's mobile TV service, a new Samsung phone, Verizon's open access conference, and AT&T's offering of phone-free SIM cards. Next we give our thoughts on the Nokia N81, the Neonode N2, and more.
July 25, 2008
CES may be over but that doesn't mean the action stops there. We're deep into Macworld 2008 and Steve Jobs unveiled some updates to the iPhone this week. We discuss what's new and what's missing. Plus, a new Helio phone and more reader e-mail.
July 25, 2008
Surprise! We lied; we are podcasting this week and even better, we're reporting live from CES 2008. Listen in as we dish about the hottest cell phones, smartphones, and accessories news from CES and tell you what we think is best in show.
July 25, 2008
It's the new year and we kick it off with some new cell phones from... Sharper Image? Yes, the well-known tech boutique has finally entered the cell phone bandwagon with a few unlocked phones. Next, we bring you the latest news about in-flight phone calls, give you a little taste of CES and MacWorld, and last but not least, we answer your emails.
July 25, 2008
Happy holidays! Pour yourself a glass of egg nog and join us for the last Dialed In podcast for 2007 where we diss on some of the worst phones of the year. Sprint also spreads some holiday cheer by dropping a couple of service charges and more of your questions answered.
July 25, 2008
As we reach the end of 2007 Dialed In picks the best cell phones, the best smartphones and the best Bluetooth headsets of 2007. Also, AT&T opens up (again) and as always, we review our latest reviews.
July 25, 2008
There's a new Windows Mobile 6 update to the Palm Treo 750, plus it's now available unlocked -- for a price. We also chat about Verizon using Google's Android, and new phones coming to T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless. And as always, we update you on our latest reviews this week, plus answer a few listener emails.
July 25, 2008
What the deuce?! The cell phone world is a'changin as Verizon Wireless announced this week that it will open up its network to outside devices and apps. We discuss what this means for the industry and you. Also, we take a look at the new LG Shine for AT&T, Sprint's Motorola Q9c, and answer more listener mail.
July 25, 2008
Samsung goes on a roll by announcing the a new phone for the third consecutive day. We tell you all about the new handsets and discuss the Sidekick Slide and iPhone news. Also, we have full reviews of the LG Venus and Voyager.
July 25, 2008
No, we didn't talk about outer space -- the Venus and the Voyager are two new phones from LG, both of which we are reviewing this week. We also chat about the new Nokia N82, the release of the Android SDK, Sprint and T-Mobile getting in on prorating early termination fees, and more cell phone reviews.
July 25, 2008
This week Google hatched its plan to take over the world ... of cell phones and smartphones. We'll give you the scoop on what Android brings to the table and what it doesn't (ahem, Google phone). Plus, we take a closer look at the Apple iPhone Bluetooth headset and those hidden terms in your carrier contract.
July 25, 2008
It's Halloween here at Dialed In, and luckily we didn't encounter any ghostly hauntings during the podcast. We did, however, chat about the new T-Mobile Shadow, the Pantech Duo, the Nokia Luna, and many more phones we reviewed this week. Also, we discuss the mysteries surrounding the mythical Google Phone.
July 25, 2008
We kick off the show with the latest news and gadgets from CTIA, and follow that up with new Verizon smart phones, the HTC Touch for Sprint, and upcoming reviews. Last but not least, we also answer reader mail.
July 25, 2008
It's another busy week for us, and we kick it off with the latest BlackBerry Curve with GPS instead of WiFi. We also discuss the Nokia N810 Internet device, the HTC Touch for Sprint, plus reviews of the Samsung Juke, the Sidekick LX, the Motorola Ming, and more.
July 25, 2008
Hope you like smart phones because we're serving up a healthy helping of them this week--from the AT&T Tilt to the Samsung BlackJack II. Plus, we debate the dorkiness of Bluetooth headsets and discuss Apple's iPhone bricking.
July 25, 2008
Verizon gives us four new handsets including an update to the LG enV and a CDMA BlackBerry Pearl. We give you the juicy details on them and the new Palm Centro for Sprint. Also, we take your questions.
July 25, 2008
T-Mobile unveils its own version of the BlackBerry Curve in shiny gold. Bonnie Cha gives you the full scoop and tells you about the new Sidekicks. Also, reviews of the LG VX8350 and the Nokia 7500 Prism.