The financial barrier to owning a smartphone is getting lower and lower, in part thanks to the open-source (read: free) Android operating system that can allow manufacturers and carriers to shave costs. We’ve seen our share of entry-level Android phones for $100, but a $30 handset is a jaw-dropping steal, and it’s going to be available through T-Mobile with a two-year contract. We also tick off the list of new mobile handsets coming out in the next month, including the Samsung Galaxy Tab for all four major carriers. And stick around for our top-five favorite Windows Phone 7 features.
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