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Dialed In Ep. 218: The Final Episode

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:21:38 PDT

Two generations of Dialed In hosts join together in CNET's final Dialed In podcast to bring you news, side-splitting memories, and a little angst, cell phone style.

Dialed In #217: It's now or never for Windows Phone

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:11:13 PDT

With two high-end Windows Phones on the horizon, it's do or die for Microsoft's OS. Also, Dialed In is coming to a close, and later, we help a reader solve his iPhone dilemma.

Dialed In #216: All about ETFS (early termination fees)

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 03:39:51 PDT

The Dialed In crew dives deep into early-termination fees: where they came from, why we have to have them, who's been screwed over by them, and what you can do if you want out.

Dialed In #215: The agony and ecstasy of Mike Daisey

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:01:49 PDT

This week's podcast dissects Mike Daisey, the actor whose "artistic license" in his damning one-man show about Apple's iPhone factory is clouding the real issues.

Dialed In podcast #214: The iPad '3' shines a light on the iPhone '5'

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:47:55 PDT

It's got a huge, stunning screen and 4G LTE. We use Apple's new iPad as an augur for the next-gen iPhone, and tackle news of the day.

Dialed In #213: Wrapping up Mobile World Congress, not wires (podcast)

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:39:11 PST

We give you the quick rundown on what happened at Mobile World Congress, and we dive into what's going on in wireless tech with Bluetooth 4.0 and NFC-enabled devices.

Dialed In #212: Mobile World Congress madness begins

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:29:01 PST

Mobile World Congress kicks off this week with big phone news. Get all the info served up fresh from Barcelona.

Dialed In Ep. 211: The Mobile World Congress lowdown

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:49:20 PST

Mobile World Congress is shaping up to be one heck of a mobile wonderland, with 21 devices that could emerge into the light. We go over our favorites in this MWC preview.

Dialed In #210: We kinda heart the Samsung Galaxy Note

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:11:23 PST

This week, the Samsung Galaxy Note is a case of defining beauty from the eye of the beholder. Certain carriers are hating on their customers, and we dive into Verizon's Droid 4.

Dialed In: Ep. 209: Windows Phone 8 details leak, HTC Sense is too weak

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:20:39 PST

We're excited about the new details surrounding Windows Phone 8, and then discuss whether or not HTC's Sense skin is due for a makeover.

Dialed In: Ep. 208: The deal with Motorola's Droid Razr Maxx

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:52:53 PST

Just how many more people can AT&T upset? Kent German, CNET mobile section editor is one, and he may have been one too many. Also, how about the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx, which is probably what the original Droid Razr should have been? We chat about these topics plus all this week's latest news in smartphones.

Dialed In #207: Inside RIM's reboot

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:58:02 PST

A new CEO usually spells out significant changes, but with insider Thorsten Heins, the future of BlackBerry products is much less clear.

Dialed In: Ep. 206: Phones go big at CES

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:23:26 PST

Between a new Motorola Droid, some slick Sony models, and a powerful punch from Windows Mobile, the Dialed In team were crazy with new phones at CES. Join us as we discuss the hits and misses from Las Vegas.

Dialed In: Ep. 205: CES 2012 Preview

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:38:47 PST

In this edition of Dialed In, we chat about what slick smartphones and other cool mobile gear we expect to see at the upcoming CES 2012 trade show in Las Vegas, from Android Ice Cream Sandwich to new Windows Mango handsets from Nokia. Bonus: Meet our newest and ultra-cool team member, Lynn La.

Dialed In #204: The mighty Galaxy Nexus has landed!

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:04:14 PST

Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Nexus is fresh off the truck, and we go over the phone's highs and lows, plus a couple of tips and tricks. In other news, we saw Nokia's $50 Windows Phone for T-Mobile, and follow RIM into the dark.

Dialed In: Ep. 203: WebOS is Doomed to Fail!

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:04:27 PST

In this episode of Dialed In we discuss the dim future of WebOS plus AT&T's plans for a blazing 4G LTE network. We also make note of Samsung's blockbuster smartphone marketshare and give you a test drive of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S.

Dialed In #202: Meet CNET's newest mobile editor!

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:09:19 PST

Jessica is no longer alone! The experienced Brian Bennett joins CNET as our New York correspondent. Get to know Brian, the LG Nitro HD Android smartphone, and how Verizon has gleefully painted its rivals in a corner.

Dialed In #201: Too polite for a fanboy brawl

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:24:37 PST

The Facebook phone, RIM's continued decline, and iPhone versus Android are all on the table in this week's Dialed In podcast, with guest hosts Antuan Goodwin and Roger Cheng.

Dialed In #200: Mimosas, battery revolutions, and the Galaxy Nexus

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:14:00 PST

What better way to celebrate our 200th episode than a deep look at one of today's hottest phones, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus? Join us as we toast to Dialed In and wade chin-deep into phone tech.

Dialed In #199: We'll miss you, Nicole

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:52:49 PST

It's a bittersweet day for CNET cell phone reviews: Nicole's last podcast as a CNET host. Still, we soldier on to tackle the enormous HTC Rezound with Beats headphones, and all the great phone news of the week.

Dialed In 198: Too many Verizon superphones!

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:34:24 PST

Is there such thing as too much of a good thing? Verizon comes out swinging with superphones galore, we take a look at the next gen of Windows Phone handsets, and have a good old-fashioned rant against a very very weird phone. All that and more on today's Dialed In.

Dialed In #197: Zombie phones returned from the dead

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:59:41 PDT

A cell phone-maker that's fighting for its life, an Android smartphone with killer value, and zombie OSes that rise from the dead!

Dialed In 196: Galaxy Nexus, Droid Razr, and more

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:33:24 PDT

It was a crazy week in cell phone land, what with the Droid Razr and the Galaxy Nexus making their worldwide debut on the same day. And it's not over yet, as Nokia and Microsoft have an announcement of their own coming up this week. Is there such a thing as too much of a good thing? We also talk about the latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system and all the latest reviews.

Dialed In 195: CTIA hangover with a dash of iPhone

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 05:15:08 PDT

Yes, it's that time of year again for the annual Apple iPhone harvest. This time, it's the iPhone 4S, which looks a lot like the old one, but with some pretty substantial improvements. We also discuss last week's CTIA trade show where we saw several new Android handsets, and Jessica witnessed phone destruction at the hands of Nokia. We also look forward to tomorrow's triple-event extravaganza: BlackBerry DevCon, the Motorola/Verizon event in New York, and the Samsung/Google event in Hong Kong. And last but not least, we say a fond farewell to Bonnie Cha and Kent German, as they become occasional hosts instead of regular ones.

Dialed In #193: The calm before the iPhone storm

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:31:31 PDT

As we gear up for Apple's big iPhone announcement, the Dialed In crew weighs in on what will come.

Dialed In: Ep. 192: Verizon may choke you

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:22:04 PDT

America's largest carrier is starting to "manage" data speeds for its heaviest users, but don't call it throttling. We get to this news and more on the latest Dialed In.

Dialed In: Ep. 191: Jelly Bean? We prefer Jelly Donut

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 03:14:01 PDT

The next Android firmware version will apparently be called Jelly Bean, and we're not too thrilled about that. How about Jelly Donut instead? Mmm. We also discuss less tasty topics like the HTC Sensation XE, the LG Marquee, a potential new Droid Razr, the upcoming HTC event next week, and lots of carrier news. Read more: http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-20107080-85/dialed-in-191-jelly-bean-we-prefer-jelly-donut/#ixzz1Y9kXGISW

Dialed In 190: As the lawsuits turn

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:27:23 PDT

Compared to the past few weeks, this seems like a relatively slow news week, but there's still plenty going on in the mobile world. The AT&T and T-Mobile saga continues with a new lawsuit from Sprint, and a court date between the Department of Justice and AT&T. HTC is fighting back and suing Apple (anyone else need a chart to keep track of all these lawsuits?) with patents it received from Google, but perhaps most important of all, the Motorola Droid Bionic is real and it's finally out. Get our final verdict on the Android superphone and the rest of this week's news and reviews on episode 190 of Dialed In.

Dialed In #189: AT&T merger under fire

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:59:30 PDT

A blocked AT&T/T-Mobile merger may not be good for customers, we weigh in on the latest Windows phones, and oops, Apple lost an iPhone again.

Dialed In: Ep. 188: Where Bonnie is a Fandroid

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 05:29:41 PDT

The not-so-slow month of August continues as Dialed In takes on the latest tech news bombshell, the resignation of Steve Jobs as Apple CEO.

Dialed In 187: Pity poor WebOS

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:08:35 PDT

Google buys Motorola, and now HP is killing off WebOS devices. What a crazy week in mobile land! We also go in-depth with RIM's new BlackBerry OS 7 handsets, discuss the imminent U.S. arrival of the Samsung Galaxy S II, and more.

Dialed In 186: HTC's got the beat

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 05:08:42 PDT

Earlier this week, HTC made a big to-do about a "major news announcement" that would be revealed on Thursday morning. There was speculation that it could be a settlement with Apple or a partnership with HP and WebOS. However, no one expected what was actually announced: a majority stake in Beats Electronics, the makers of Beats by Dr. Dre and other headphones. We go over the details of the partnership and try to make sense of the decision on this week's podcast. Plus, Nokia pulls back on Symbian and feature phones in North America, and we take a look at this week's reviews. Get your Dialed In fix right here.

Dialed In: Ep. 185: We go BlackBerry picking

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 04:55:52 PDT

This week's Dialed In focuses on new BlackBerry phones, Android rumors, the AT&T-T-Mobile merger, and new reviews. And we have a special guest with Roger Cheng from CNET News.

Dialed In #184: We're moving!

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:40:36 PDT

That's right, after almost 4 years, the Dialed In podcast is moving to Thursdays. In the meantime, we have this week's news and rants.

Dialed In 183: Thirteen Megapixels

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 06:15:37 PDT

The rumored Motorola Dinara has, wait for it, a 13-megapixel camera. What? We roll our eyes over it, discuss Sprint's latest conundrum, go in-depth with the T-Mobile MyTouch 4G Slide's camera, scratch our heads over the HTC Status, and more.

Dialed In 182: Goodbye, unlimited data

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 06:28:55 PDT

There's a species that's quick going extinct in the wireless world, and it's quite troubling. Of course, we're talking about the unlimited data plan, and Virgin Mobile is just the latest carrier to get rid of theirs. You know who else is in trouble? RIM's co-CEOs Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis, as the two have six months to prove they deserve their titles and can make the company competitive again. Can they do it? We discuss this, plus this week's rumors and reviews, all on Dialed In, episode 182.

Dialed In: Ep. 181: Just call her Bonnie

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 04:42:31 PDT

This week on Dialed In, CNET's cell phone team debates Verizon's new tiered data plans, iPhone rumors, Samsung Nexus S troubles and the name for Bonnie's new column.

Dialed In #180: Happy birthday, iPhone!

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:13:38 PDT

Four years ago a certain famous smartphone first appeared in our hands. Kent German remembers it well. The Dialed In crew also considers the hardware ins and outs of a Nokia-made Windows Phone.

Dialed In 179: Of Meego, Mango, and 3D

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:02:03 PDT

Aww, thanks for saying I'm awesome last week, you guys! Speaking of awesome, we take a look at the Nokia N9, which despite its cool exterior is sadly saddled with MeeGo, an operating system with no future. We also go in-depth into Windows Phone Mango, talk rumors of a new Nexus and a new iPhone, and learn Bonnie's take on the HTC Evo 3D.

Dialed In 178: Nicole is awesome

dialedin@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:39:17 PDT

Nicole is out today, but we hope she doesn't mind us talking about her, especially since we all agree that she's awesome. On this week's podcast, Sprint and Motorola's renewed partnership and offer some first impressions about their new smartphones. U.S. Cellular wants you to know that its got some big plans too, as the carrier announces the rest of their lineup for 2011. Also, get the latest news on the AT&T-T-Mobile merger and much more, all on this episode of Dialed In.