The annual Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) trade show is the biggest event of the year in the cellular world. From the show floor in New Orleans, our cell phone experts report on the latest trends in mobiles, services, and accessories. |
Cream of the crop 2005
We came, we saw, we liked. CTIA 2005 gave us a glimpse of what's new in the cell phone world and it's all exciting, but there are a few that stood above from the rest. See what gear we can't wait to try out for ourselves.
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TOP STORIES
Take a quick trip back to CTIA 2004, and read the latest news from the current show.
Mobile music uproar
Hate to say we told you so, but it looks like our prediction of more entertaining handsets at this year's CTIA was right. And it seems like a number of companies were whistling the same tune: cell phones that double as MP3 players. Read on to see these musically inclined mobiles.
Bluetooth on the bayou
Bluetooth headsets not only get smaller and sleeker at CTIA 2005, but they also take on new levels of functionality.
CTIA preview
Get ready, y'all. CTIA is coming to New Orleans this year, and we'll be there to cover it. Kent German, CNET's cell phone guru, gives his predictions of what to expect at this year's show. From better convergence devices to more Bluetooth to sexier phones, things are heating up down on the bayou.
CTIA 2004 cream of the crop: where are they now?
Take a look back at our top product picks from CTIA 2004. Did they fly off the shelves or wither on the vine? Senior Editor William O'Neal revisits our chosen few from last year's show in Atlanta to see how our initial impressions match up with our final verdicts. Were they sure winners, or did they fall short of our expectations?
CTIA photo gallery
Check out our CTIA 2005 photo gallery to catch a sneak peek at scenes from the floor. See our favorite new handsets, the most cutting-edge gadgets, and anything else that catches our eye. All photos were snapped using a phone with a built-in camera.
LINE SHOWS
We give the complete breakdown of new models by manufacturer.
Sony Ericsson
line show
Sony Ericsson rolls out six new handsets at CTIA that should appeal to music lovers and 3G fans alike.
Motorola line show
Showcasing 10 new cell phones at CTIA, Motorola offers a mobile for almost everyone, from basic to feature-packed.
Nokia line show
Nokia ramps up its CDMA phones with three new handsets at CTIA.
Kyocera line show
At CTIA this year, Kyocera introduces four new handsets that largely appeal to casual chatterers.
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Samsung line show
At this year's CTIA, Samsung runs the gamut with a cell phone for every occasion.
LG line show
LG unveils seven new models at CTIA that range from basic and functional to advanced and feature-rich.
Audiovox line show
Audiovox highlights four new CDMA phones for the North American market.
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Check out our CTIA 2005 photo gallery to catch a look at our favorite models, as well as scenes from the floor in New Orleans. All photos were snapped using a phone with a built-in camera. View photo gallery
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CNET associate editor Kent German covers the latest trends and devices in cell phones, smart phones, and accessories.
CNET senior editor William O'Neal covers mobile technology.
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