Now playing: Watch this: Dialed In #216: All about ETFS (early termination fees) 44:03 Early-termination fees got you down? ETFs are fees that phone carriers charge customers in case they want to cancel their contracts early. Agreements usually last two years, but if you want to leave a carrier before then, the company uses ETFs …

As Apple’s first 4G LTE-compatible device, the new iPad has a lot riding on its wings. And because it costs a pretty penny, it makes sense to consider every issue–including which 4G network is right for you. Whether you know it or not, no two carriers are exactly alike. The same goes for AT&T and Verizon. Although both offer 4G …

These days, you can’t get much for 20 bucks. The pair of jeans I bought yesterday cost more than that, and I’m pretty sure the ol’ Jackson barely gives me enough gas to drive to my aunt’s house, who lives two blocks away from me. For $20, however, you can get a hold of Sprint’s newest 3G smartphone, the ZTE …

According to All About Windows Phone, the Windows Phone marketplace has more than 70,000 apps available, as of February 26, 2012. And recently, Google just added one more to the mix. For those of you who own a device running Windows Phone and aren’t a big fan of Microsoft’s Bing, Google recently released its own search app for the operating …

What will it take for you to finally ditch that 2G network? So what if your kids roll their eyes when it takes you forever to watch those videos they want you to check out? Watching some guy test out his bulletproof vest by shooting himself can wait. And the fact that your co-workers are still gossiping about the time …

According to Droid Life, new reports have confirmed that Verizon plans on releasing its LG Cayman on March 29 and its Droid Fighter on April 12. The other two devices listed have already been released: you can get the Samsung Brightside U380 online at Verizon’s store, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 LTE hit shelves a few days ago. Back …

Now playing: Watch this: Dialed In #213: Wrapping up Mobile World Congress, not… 33:22 Now that Mobile World Congress is officially over, we get a chance to discuss the most newsworthy items that came out of the expo (hint: you guessed it, we ended up mostly talking about Nokia and the 808 PureView… oops). We also chat about the future …

In addition to the LG Viper due out this spring, Sprint plans to add Google Wallet to nine other phones within the year. The wireless payment service that lets you pay for items with your phone through an NFC chip, is currently available on only two phones: the Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus. According to Fierce Mobile Content, Vice President …

If you were salivating over the Samsung Galaxy S II last May, but were bummed because you’re on U.S. Cellular, you’ll be happy to hear that it is available on the carrier’s network right now. For customers who are eligible for an upgrade, the device is $249.99 after you sign up for a two-year agreement and send in a $100 …

Although the sun has yet to set on Mobile World Congress, the dust has certainly settled. With all the phones, tablets, and other devices coming out of the woodwork during the first few days of the expo, it’s time we stepped back from the dizzying amount of products and take note of the few things that really made an impression. …