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Dialed In 131: June is busting out all over (podcast)

June is here, so you know what that means. Not only do we get a new iPhone, but also every other manufacturer rushes to grab the spotlight from Apple. This week on Dialed In, we talk about the latest Android phone news--and there's a lot of that--Bonnie and Kent speculate on what iOS 4 will mean for Google's little green guy, and we talk about our latest reviews. Also in the podcast, Nicole scolds Kent on the correct date for Father's Day, Kent scolds RIM for not being innovative, and Bonnie almost loses it over Samsung's … Read more

Dialed In 130: iPhone 4 versus HTC Evo 4G (podcast)

It's an exciting time to be in the cell phone business. This week, two of the hottest phones get their time in the spotlight: The Apple iPhone 4 and the HTC Evo 4G. We go over the news, the reviews, and your questions, this week.

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News iPhone 4 first take What we didn't hear The skinny on upgrading to the iPhone 4 Apple iPhone 4 versus HTC Evo 4G HTC Evo 4G breaks Sprint's first-day sales record Sprint overstated Evo 4G launch day sales … Read more

Dialed In 129: Welcome back, Kent! (podcast)

Hooray! The Dialed In gang is back together again with Senior Editor Kent German back from his month-long sabbatical, just in time for the next iPhone. On this week's episode, we make some predictions of what we might see at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference and we discuss AT&T's new data plans. Plus, Motorola announces a new Android phone with a twist, and we take a look at Garmin's latest smartphone. Is it a flop like the last one? Tune in and find out.

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Dialed In 128: Where's my FroYo? (podcast)

Bonnie is out sick, so Jessica Dolcourt from Download.com is here to discuss Android 2.2 FroYo and what it means for future Android smartphones. We also discuss the latest iPhone news, the LG Fathom, and more.

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News Android 2.2 in action! Android 2.2 coming to Nexus One, other HTC phones Motorola plans to update Droid to Android 2.2 Leaked Motorola Droid Shadow headed to Verizon this summer? Get a new 16GB iPhone 3GS for $97 Verizon iPhone: Sooner or later? … Read more

Dialed In 127: Sprint's 4G plans (podcast)

We dish heavily about the HTC Evo 4G, especially about Sprint's unusual choice to charge a mandatory $10 fee even if you don't get 4G in your area. We also talk a little about the iPhone possibly getting tethering, and more.

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News Motorola FlipOut sambas on over to Brazil iPhone OS 4 beta reveals AT&T tethering option Report: Apple readying 24 million units of next iPhone HTC Evo 4G available June 4 for $199.99 HTC Wildfire set ablaze for European, Asian markets … Read more

Dialed In 126: Dating the Evo 4G (podcast)

This show was recorded before we knew the price and availability of the HTC Evo 4G, but we do mention it in the show. We also go over the iPhone appearance in Vietnam, the LG Ally, more Android news, and the latest reviews.

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Rumor of the week: Unique Motorola Android handset

News HTC Evo 4G gets FCC approval iPhone 4G prototype in Vietnam? iPhone exclusivity with AT&T? Sprint hangs up on Google's Nexus One Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 to get Android 2.1 update … Read more

The 411: Unlocked phones and iPhone speculation

Welcome to the 411, my Q&A column answering all your questions about cell phones and cell phone accessories. At times, I might solicit answers from readers if I'm stumped. Send your questions and comments to me at nicole.lee@cnet.com. If you prefer to remain anonymous, let me know in the e-mail.

Nicole, love your articles and was hoping you might be able to answer a question for me about buying an unlocked phone. I'm an AT&T customer and I'm looking at the LG KM900 Arena phone. The thing that scares me … Read more

Dialed In 125: Down on Kin (podcast)

Bonnie finally reviews the Microsoft Kin phones, and let's just say it isn't too positive. We also discuss the recently announced Android phones--the T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Slide and the LG Ally--plus a few other cell phone news items this week.

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News T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Slide makes official debut LG Ally officially announced with May 20 release Samsung goes simple with the Stride Aliph adds A2DP to the Jawbone Icon Boost Mobile introduces free 411 calls 4G coverage expands

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Dialed In 124: HP buys Palm (podcast)

What just happened? We thought it was going to be a slow news day.  But right before our podcast was to begin, HP and Palm dropped a bomb and announced they had entered into an agreement where HP would buy Palm for $1.2 billion. The partnership caught us by surprise, but it's also one that makes sense for both companies. We discuss the possibilities to come out of this merger and more on this week's episode of Dialed In.

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