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. Now playing: Watch this: Dialed In 110: Lessons for Android 32:52 Podcast Your browser does not support the audio element. Subscribe …

If you’re a T-Mobile customer and tried to buy a Nexus One today, you might be surprised that you don’t qualify for the $180 contract price that was mentioned in today’s press announcement. This is apparently the case even if you’re out of contract with T-Mobile and just want to renew your plan. Here is the plan breakdown, according to …

It looks like regional carrier Cellular South has gotten itself a version of the LG Bliss that it’s calling the LG Volt 700 (a decidedly less blissful name). It is identical to the Bliss, and has that large 3-inch display, a 2-megapixel camera, 3G, an onscreen keyboard, stereo Bluetooth, a music player, and more. It is available right now for …

We’ve already listed our top cell phones and smartphones of the year, but we think the messaging phone has emerged as a strong enough category in 2009 that we think it deserves a top-10 list of its very own. Not quite smartphones, these handsets have full QWERTY keyboards and are made mostly for sending text messages. They come in all …

Welcome to the 411, my Q&A column answering all your questions about cell phones and cell phone accessories. I receive plenty of questions about these subjects via e-mail, so I figured many of you might have the same questions, too. At times, I might solicit answers from readers if I’m stumped. Send your questions and comments to me at [email protected]. …

Verizon’s letter to the FCC FCC A few weeks after the FCC sent an inquiry about its early termination fee (ETF) increase, Verizon has replied back with a seven-page missive of its own in defense of the fee hike. If you recall, Verizon increased its ETF from $175 to $350 specifically for “advanced devices,” which we assume means smartphones like …

Samsung Stunt Samsung MetroPCS and Samsung announced a new basic phone just in time for the holidays. The Samsung Stunt has a simple black-and-blue candy bar design, with features like text and multimedia messaging, Bluetooth, speakerphone, and voice commands. It measures approximately 4.2 inches long by 1.7 inches wide by 0.54 inch thick and weighs about 2.6 ounces. No word …

Boost Mobile added unlimited calls to Canada (except Northern Territories) and landlines in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey as part of its International Connect plan today. Launched earlier this year, the International Connect plan costs $10 a month and includes unlimited text messaging and push-to-talk with Canada, Baja California, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Peru, and Chile for a flat fee. To …

The Cricket MSGM8 (pronounced Message Mate) is the latest messaging phone from Cricket Wireless. It has a full QWERTY keyboard, of course, and has a bar-style design similar to the Pantech Slate. Features include a 1.3-megapixel camera and Bluetooth, so it’s quite basic. It was first introduced in late November for around $100, but now it is available for only …

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. Now playing: Watch this: …