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Finally, the Nexus One gets an OS update that gives it multitouch. The update also brings 3G connectivity improvements and access to Google Goggles. We also discuss the latest Android news, such as the Motorola Devour from Verizon Wireless, a possible new direct-from-Google phone from Motorola, an AT&T 3G version of the Nexus One, and a couple of new Android phones from HTC. Some non-Android news includes the latest Sony Ericsson Aspen and the RIM BlackBerry Tour 9650. Then we go over our week's reviews and answer your questions. loadUniversalPlayer({playerType: 'ces2010-small',lumiereQueryType: 'id',lumiereQueryValue: '50083185',useCurrentPageUrl: true,relatedVideo: false,preRollAd: true,hideLeftTab:true,wrapperFloat:'left'}); Listen now: Download today's podcast Subscribe with iTunes (audio) Subscribe with iTunes (video) Subscribe with RSS (audio)Subscribe with RSS (video) News Motorola to offer direct-to-consumer handset via Google Verizon Wireless dishes up Motorola Devour AT&T 3G version of Nexus One coming Multitouch, Google Goggles coming to Nexus One Three nagging questions about the Nexus One Sony Ericsson Aspen touts Windows Mobile 6.5.3, eco-friendliness HTC's next super phones waiting in the wings RIM briefly outs BlackBerry Tour 9650 on Facebook Reviews Nokia 2320 Nokia N97 Mini Huawei M750 Upcoming reviews Nokia 2720 Fold Samsung Trill Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition Mobile World Congress 2010 preview

Apparently, there was something called the Apple iPad announced today. We're not really sure what all the hubbub is about, but we share a few thoughts on the device and take a couple of jabs at its unfortunate name. Also, though there was no mention of iPhone 4.0, there was plenty of other cell phone and smartphone news. The FCC goes after Google and the carriers about their ETFs; Motorola teases a new handset that will be revealed during the Super Bowl; and Microsoft begins its push for Windows Mobile 7. All this and more on this week's information-packed episode of Dialed In. loadUniversalPlayer({playerType: 'ces2010-small',lumiereQueryType: 'id',lumiereQueryValue: '50082723',useCurrentPageUrl: true,relatedVideo: false,preRollAd: true,hideLeftTab:true,wrapperFloat:'left'}); Listen now: Download today's podcast Subscribe with iTunes (audio) Subscribe with iTunes (video) Subscribe with RSS (audio)Subscribe with RSS (video) Rumor of the week Motorola Calgary inching closer to launch News Apple unveils the iPad Moto to disrobe for Super Bowl T-Mobile endorses DoubleTwist for Android handsets FCC asks Google, carriers about termination fees Nokia takes on Google with free navigation app Nokia announces 16GB X6 Microsoft eyes clean break with Windows Mobile 7 Clearest evidence yet of a Zune phone Sony Ericsson's slim, multimedia Vivaz Alltel picks up BlackBerry Curve 8530 Reviews Motorola Brute i680 Palm Pre Plus Palm Pixi Plus Nokia E72 Jabra BT2080 Jabra Extreme Samsung Stunt Upcoming reviews Nokia 2320 Nokia 2720 Fold Nokia N97 Mini Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition LG HBM-210 Bluetooth headset Huawei M750 Motorola Quantico

Other than "stop the presses!" the next best thing a journalist can say is that a colleague is "on assignment." It sounds so mysterious and important and I was glad to be able to say it this week about Bonnie. Ms. Cha had to miss Dialed In this week because she's off to a Nokia press event in New York City. We don't know exactly what will happen, but Ovi should take front and center. Without Bonnie and Skype Nicole, Jason and I managed to hold down the fort with talk of bling-worthy phones, Zune phone rumors and complaints about the Nexus One. Nicole also got to try a new Bluetooth headset, Kent offers the scoop on Spaniards and voice mail and Jason wonders what business Versace has making cell phones. loadUniversalPlayer({playerType: 'ces2010-small',lumiereQueryType: 'id',lumiereQueryValue: '50082516',useCurrentPageUrl: true,relatedVideo: false,preRollAd: true,hideLeftTab:true,wrapperFloat:'left'}); Listen now: Download today's podcast Subscribe with iTunes (audio) Subscribe with iTunes (video) Subscribe with RSS (audio)Subscribe with RSS (video) Rumor of the week Running down the latest Zune phone rumors News New unlimited data plans for AT&T, Verizon Wireless and U.S. Cellular T-Mobile could unlock your phone sooner Google tweaks its Nexus One pricing Aliph Jawbone Icon boasts industry-first software platform Versace to launch luxury cell phone It's a mad cell phone world Problems with Yahoo Mail on the Nexus One? Making MotoBlur manageable Samsung's diva act Limited edition Fender myTouch 3G coming January 20 Reviews Aliph Jawbone Icon LG Helix LG Lotus Elite LG Expo Motorola Crush Upcoming reviews Jabra BT2080 Nokia E72 Nokia N97 Mini

We're finally back in San Francisco and New York, and boy are we glad. In this show, we recap CES, discuss the latest iPhone rumor, and have some wise words for Google about Android. loadUniversalPlayer({playerType: 'ces2010-small',lumiereQueryType: 'id',lumiereQueryValue: '50082137',useCurrentPageUrl: true,relatedVideo: false,preRollAd: true,hideLeftTab:true,wrapperFloat:'left'}); Listen now: Download today's podcast Subscribe with iTunes (audio) Subscribe with iTunes (video) Subscribe with RSS (audio)Subscribe with RSS (video) Rumor of the week Fourth-gen iPhone available this April? News CES wrap-up T-Mobile acknowledges 3G issues on Nexus One Google adds second ETF to Nexus One contracts Android's biggest flaw Sprint launches rugged Motorola Brute i680 Windows Mobile 6.5 update available for Verizon HTC Ozone, Touch Pro2 Samsung Jitterbug J in red Reviews RIM BlackBerry Curve 8530 (Sprint) Upcoming reviews LG Helix LG Expo Nokia E62 Nokia N97 Mini Powermat Home and Office Mat Motorola Crash Samsung Stunt

We're all back together again as one big, happy cell phone family here in Las Vegas to cover CES 2010. There have been a few mobile announcements at the show, but the most talked about handset launched right before we got here. Yes, we're talking about the Nexus One. We dive into the Google phone as well as dish the details on the latest CES launches, including the Palm Pre Plus, LG Lotus Elite, and Motorola Backflip, all on this week's episode of Dialed In, Las Vegas edition. loadUniversalPlayer({playerType: 'ces2010-small',lumiereQueryType: 'id',lumiereQueryValue: '50081918',useCurrentPageUrl: true,relatedVideo: false,preRollAd: true,hideLeftTab:true,wrapperFloat:'left'}); Listen now: Download today's podcast Subscribe with iTunes (audio) Subscribe with iTunes (video) Subscribe with RSS (audio)Subscribe with RSS (video) Originally posted at 2010 CES

Well, well, would you look at that? The Google Phone is real. On this week's episode of Dialed In, we interrogate producer Jason Howell, who was one of the first people to see the Nexus One phone in person. Plus, we wrap up this year's reviews and give you a preview of what we expect to see at CES 2010. Also, just a reminder: This is the last episode of the year, but we'll be back on Thursday, January 7, at 5:15 p.m. PT/8:15 p.m. ET, broadcasting live from Las Vegas at CES. See you guys then, and from all of us at Dialed In, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! loadUniversalPlayer({playerType: 'ces2010-small',lumiereQueryType: 'id',lumiereQueryValue: '50081032',useCurrentPageUrl: true,relatedVideo: false,preRollAd: true,hideLeftTab:true,wrapperFloat:'left'}); Listen now: Download today's podcast Subscribe with iTunes (audio) Subscribe with iTunes (video) Subscribe with RSS (audio)Subscribe with RSS (video) News Google phone looks 'supersharp' FCC approves Nexus One with T-Mobile 3G Wireless and broadcast industries begin spectrum debate Verizon launches V Cast Media Manager CES preview: cell phones Reviews LG Shine II (AT&T) Nokia N900 Best smartphones of 2009 Upcoming reviews RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T) Cricket MSGM8 Bluetooth headset guide + top Bluetooth headsets of the year Top messaging phones of 2009

It's been a slow week but we still have quite a bit of cell phone news for you. We hear that Nokia will be slowing down smartphone production, that Android updates are imminent, and that the FCC is asking Verizon some tough questions about ETF. We also chat about our latest reviews and answer your questions. loadUniversalPlayer({playerType: 'ces2010-small',lumiereQueryType: 'id',lumiereQueryValue: '50080669',useCurrentPageUrl: true,relatedVideo: false,preRollAd: true,hideLeftTab:true,wrapperFloat:'left'}); Listen now: Download today's podcast Subscribe with iTunes (audio) Subscribe with iTunes (video) Subscribe with RSS (audio)Subscribe with RSS (video) News Nokia to reduce smartphone offering by half in 2010 HTC Droid Eris to get Android update in 2010 Android 2.0.1 for Droid users FCC questions Verizon over ETF hike Sprint to phase out Qchat Check your wireless coverage on CNET Reviews Casio G'zOne Rock Sony Ericsson Aino RIM BlackBerry Curve 8530 (Verizon Wireless) Top 10 most popular cell phones of 2009 Upcoming reviews Nokia N900 HP iPaq Glisten LG Shine II Powermat

Kent kicks off the podcast this week by reminding our dear listeners that Verizon iPhone rumors are just rumors. Until Steve Jobs says differently, he's not ready to believe a thing. New New Yorker Bonnie is taking the week off, but Nicole signs on to give her take on Android fragmentation, a costly new LG phone and the quality a Rock for Verizon. loadUniversalPlayer({playerType: 'ces2010-small',lumiereQueryType: 'id',lumiereQueryValue: '50080301',useCurrentPageUrl: true,relatedVideo: false,preRollAd: true,hideLeftTab:true,wrapperFloat:'left'}); Listen now: Download today's podcast Subscribe with iTunes (audio) Subscribe with iTunes (video) Subscribe with RSS (audio)Subscribe with RSS (video) Rumor of the week Verizon iPhone rumors are just rumors News Moto Cliq gets software update AT&T Voicemail to text Google Maps Navigation arrives for Android 1.6 Differentiation leads to fragmented, confused Android Developers want a better Android Market Project with the powerful LG Expo Casio G'zOne Rock Kyocera spills three new handsets Nokia slides out two new sliders Motorola's iDEN i410 On Call: All about the Droid Reviews Prizefight: Samsung Behold II vs. HTC Droid Eris Pantech Impact Samsung Omnia II Sanyo SCP-6760 Incognito Upcoming reviews Sony Ericsson Aino Casio G'zOne Rock LG Shine II Nokia N900

Remember the rumor about Google working on its own Android phone? Well, it's back again, despite the fact that Google has said it's not interested in making hardware. On this week's episode of Dialed In, we discuss the possibility of an actual "Gphone" and its ramifications. Plus, Kent has a few things he would like to get off his chest about Sony Ericsson, and Nicole takes a look at a Bluetooth headset with a one-of-a-kind design. Also, we're nominated for Best Mobile Phone Formatted Podcast at Podcast Awards, so feel free to head on over to the Web site and vote for our little old podcast. Voting takes place now until November 30 and you can vote once a day. Thanks for listening! loadUniversalPlayer({playerType: 'ces2010-small',lumiereQueryType: 'id',lumiereQueryValue: '50079716',useCurrentPageUrl: true,relatedVideo: false,preRollAd: true,hideLeftTab:true,wrapperFloat:'left'}); Listen now: Download today's podcast Subscribe with iTunes (audio) Subscribe with iTunes (video) Subscribe with RSS (audio)Subscribe with RSS (video) Rumor(s) of the week Rumors of GPhone refuse to die HTC Passion rumors heat up News Switching to Android? Read this first It's OK, iPhone, the Droid can be good, too Dell unveils Android-based Mini 3 smartphone Nokia N900 now on sale in the U.S. BlackBerry Curve 8520 coming to AT&T AT&T reveals the LG Shine II An open letter to Sony Ericsson Reviews Samsung Mythic T-Mobile Tap Jabra Stone Samsung Behold II Palm Pixi Sanyo SCP-3800 Upcoming reviews Samsung Convoy Samsung Code

loadUniversalPlayer({playerType: 'ces2010-small',lumiereQueryType: 'id',lumiereQueryValue: '50079418',useCurrentPageUrl: true,relatedVideo: false,preRollAd: true,hideLeftTab:true,wrapperFloat:'right'}); We have special guest Damian Koh from CNET Asia joining us on today's show. He answers our questions about the cell phone market in Asia, and surprisingly, he tells us he actually envies us for the phones that are available only in the U.S. We also discuss the Motorola Droid, Verizon's AT&T-bashing ads, Samsung's Bada, and more. Listen now: Download today's podcast Subscribe now: iTunes (audio) | iTunes (video) | RSS (audio) | RSS (video) News Initial Motorola Droid sales look good New Verizon ad calls iPhone 'misfit toy Verizon reveals Casio G'zOne Brigade T-Mobile to phase out MyFaves Samsung launching its own mobile OS Reviews and features HTC Droid Eris Nokia 3711 Samsung Flight LG Chocolate Touch VX8575 Twitter Peek RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 Motorola Droid vs. iPhone 3GS prizefight Upcoming reviews Samsung Convoy T-Mobile Tap Samsung Mythic Jabra Stone