http://reviews.cnet.com/Cell_phones/2001-3504_7-0.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=CNET+Reviews+-+Opinionated+advice+about+technology CNET's experts offer the most comprehensive, unbiased advice on personal technology. Sun, 11 May 2008 03:42:01 PDT http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/cobd/cnet/cnet_88x31.gif http://reviews.cnet.com/2001-1_7-0.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=CNET+Reviews+-+Opinionated+advice+about+technology 88 31 http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6865779.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+3G+or+not+3G%3F Can you buy a new phone without signing a contract, and just how many Nokia N series phones will work with U.S. 3G networks? On Call answers these questions and more. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 06 May 2008 01:11:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6860867.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+When+taxes+aren%27t+the+problem Taxes may not be fun, but you can't blame them for everything, particularly for a lack of innovation in the U.S. wireless market. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:19:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6853371.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+Are+trade+shows+over%3F Will technology trade shows continue to be the forefront of gadget innovation? As CNET's cell phone editor gets ready for the CTIA cell phone show, he asks that very question. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:39:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6848590.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+Will+the+iPhone+take+over+the+world%3F An On Call reader wonders just how successful the iPhone will become, and whether it has raised the bar for cell phones in the United States. CNET's cell phone editor answers those questions and he gives advice about an iPhone warranty. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 11 Mar 2008 04:13:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6843759.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+Is+everything+better+in+Europe%3F It's true that cell phones in Europe are superior to those in the United State. But it's a different story for cell phone plans. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:00:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6833786.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+The+mess+with+messaging AT&T raises its text messaging rates once again, and On Call is here to tell why it's wrong. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:40:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6829202.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+On+Call+hater+mail Not every On Call reader seeks advice. Some have a lot to complain about, and others are downright hostile. CNET's cell phone editor serves up the hater mail. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:36:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6823629.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+3G+iPhones+and+wet+phones CNET's cell phone editor tells you if Apple will introduce a 3G iPhone in 2008. Also, he dishes advice on protecting your cell phone's water-damage sticker. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:29:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6809806.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+Verizon+opens+up Verizon Wireless says it will start accepting unlocked phones on its network. CNET's Kent German gives you the details. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 04 Dec 2007 06:00:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6804767.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+Recycling+your+cell+phone CNET's cell phone editor tells how to dispose of your cell phone properly. Also, see if Sprint really offers a handset that uses GSM. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Mon, 19 Nov 2007 02:28:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6798258.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+What%27s+in+your+cell+phone+contract%3F Cell phone carriers pack lots of curious clauses items into the contracts. In the latest On Call column, Kent German highlights the some of the stranger policies that you should be aware of. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:19:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6785311.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=CNET%27s+Quick+Guide+to+unlocked+cell+phones If you're curious about unlocked cell phones and what they mean for you CNET Reviews is here to help. Read our Quick guide to unlocked phones for the whole scoop. Cell Phones and Accessories Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:50:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6785301.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+Mind+your+cell+phone+manners Attention cell phone users: owning a phone does not give you the right to be rude. In his On Call column, Kent German relates his experiences and offers tips on proper cell phone etiquette. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 09 Oct 2007 01:28:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4326-3504_7-6590944.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Samsung+SGH-T539+full+review The Samsung SGH-T539 Beat puts a focus on music. See it in our slide show. null Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:31:33 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6780359.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=CNET%27s+quick+guide+to+MVNO+carriers What is an MVNO? Cell Phones and Accessories Thu, 27 Sep 2007 01:07:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6779333.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+Do+I+have+a+SIM+card%3F CNET's cell phone editor advises on SIM cards, voice mail passwords and the dreaded blue screen of death. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 25 Sep 2007 01:12:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6773223.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+Wet+cell+phones%2C+part+two After the last On Call column, CNET readers overflowed with advice on how to save a wet cell phone. On Call relays their wise words. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:50:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6111663.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call+archive Column on commonly asked cell phone questions Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:00:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6767391.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+My+phone+took+a+swim CNET's cell phone editor gives you some tips on rescuing a cell phone that took a swim. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 28 Aug 2007 01:34:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6762396.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+Phones+on+a+plane Most people cringe at the idea of cell phones on planes, but they may become a reality before too long. Read On Call to see why. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Wed, 15 Aug 2007 04:05:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6748863.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+Finally%2C+it%27s+the+iPhone CNET's cell phone editor tries to make sense out of Apple's decision to leave 3G off the iPhone. He also answers your questions on GSM technology and unlocked phones. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 03 Jul 2007 11:57:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6260217.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=CNET%27s+quick+guide+to+prepaid+cell+phone+plans If you're curious about prepaid cell phone plans or if you're in the market for a prepaid cell phone plan, CNET's quick guide tells you everything you need to know. Read on for the full scoop. Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:08:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6744056.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+The+perfect+carrier Finding the best carrier isn't easy, as each carrier has its strengths and weaknesses. Read On Call for more to find out what they are. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:24:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6739790.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+Finding+a+prepaid+SIM+card CNET cell phone editor Kent German answers question on prepaid SIM cards and cell phones with voice recorders. He also tells you how to get a phone without a camera. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 05 Jun 2007 02:42:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6736086.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+When+customers+lose When carriers have an exclusive on a cell phone, just who benefits? CNET's cell phone editor Kent German says it's certainly not customers. Read On Call for more. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 22 May 2007 02:58:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6732300.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+Take+care+with+a+lost+phone CNET's cell phone editor answers question on lost cell phones and using a Verizon handset in Europe. He also tells you how to send a fax from your handset. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 08 May 2007 02:07:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-3504_7-6570873.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Cell+phones+for+Mom CNET chooses the best cell phones for Mother's Day. Kent German null Fri, 27 Apr 2007 02:19:51 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6728815.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+call%3A+Phones+in+the+U.S.A. If you've traveled to Europe or Asia, you've probably noticed that the cell phone selection there is quite different from what you see in the United States. So what gives? Why do our friends abroad get such a different selection of handsets? Read CNET's On Call column to find out. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 24 Apr 2007 02:35:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6724391.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Will+there+be+an+unlocked+iPhone%3F CNET's senior cell phone editor gives you his thoughts on whether we'll see an unlocked iPhone. Also, he dishes advice on unlocked phones and changing your cell phone plan. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 10 Apr 2007 03:33:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6720090.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Do+carriers+stifle+innovation%3F Do carriers make it difficult to see real innovation in the cell phone world? A lot of people, including CNET cell phone editor Kent German, seem to think so. Read On Call for more. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Mon, 26 Mar 2007 01:25:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6715443.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+When+carriers+don%27t+tell+the+whole+truth CNET's cell phone editor tells what to do if your carrier gives you misleading information. He also gives advice on SIM cards and invites your feedback on camera phones. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Mon, 12 Mar 2007 05:00:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6698049.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call+takes+on+early+termination+fees Not many things annoy cell phone customers more than the expensive termination fees for ending a service contract early. Customers may hate them, but carriers love them. Can there be any middle ground? Read on for more. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 27 Feb 2007 02:35:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6693690.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+Updated+cell+phone+radiation+charts CNET's cell phone editor explains our updated radiation charts. He also gives advice on unlocked phones and tells you how to determine if a phone is CDMA or GSM. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:30:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6689172.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+Lost+your+SIM+card%3F CNET's cell phone editor gives advice for a lost SIM card and reveals the scoop on the technology behind the Sprint-Nextel merger. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Mon, 29 Jan 2007 02:59:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6686190.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Nokia+N-series+line+show%3A+The+next+generation Nokia unveiled several new models in its coveted N series of cell phones at CES 2007. Read on to see the new handsets and get to know the rest of the family. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:32:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6684979.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+Finally%2C+the+Apple+iPhone After a long, long wait the Apple iPhone finally is a reality. This week CNET cell phone editor Kent German gives you the scoop. He also answers questions regarding radios in phones and cell phone insurance Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 16 Jan 2007 11:58:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6253284.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=CNET%27s+quick+guide+to+world+phones If you're a frequent globe-trotter, a world phone will help you keep in touch with the folks back home. Read CNET's quick guide to see if your phone will work abroad and where you can use it. Cell Phones and Accessories Mon, 18 Dec 2006 12:37:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6671432.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+Music+for+your+mobile Putting music on a cell phone, particularly if the tracks are protected files, can be tricky. This week, CNET cell phone editor Kent German gives you the scoop. He also answers questions regarding Cingular's national coverage and whether you can use a Sprint phone in Europe. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 28 Nov 2006 02:17:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6664320.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+Upgrading+your+phone Upgrading your cell phone usually involves a set of restrictions and rules. This week, CNET cell phone editor Kent German gives you the scoop. He also discusses how to find a SIM card and whether you should buy a handset at a store not run by your carrier. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 14 Nov 2006 05:51:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6659164.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+Prepaid+plans+and+reception Selecting a prepaid plan, or even knowing if one is right for you, can be confusing. This week, CNET cell phone guru Kent German helps you figure it all out. He also tells you if a phone's reception and radiation level are related and dishes advice on new text-messaging services. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 31 Oct 2006 04:22:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6652983.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+Cell+phones+in+the+last+frontier How do you get phone service in Alaska? And will we ever see a CDMA Motorola Pebl? CNET cell phone editor Kent German gets to the bottom of these mysteries and also recommends the best music phone he's seen thus far. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 17 Oct 2006 01:57:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6648298.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+Hands+free+phones+and+the+iPhone Are you looking for a hands-free phone or trying to choose a discount cell plan? CNET's cell phone editor addresses these problems and gives his latest dish on the rumored iPhone from Apple. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 03 Oct 2006 01:15:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6639340.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+Note+to+carriers%3A+remember+your+loyal+customers Do carriers treat new customers better than current ones? What should you do if your handset breaks months before your contract ends? This week, CNET's cell phone editor answers these questions and gives his take on California's new cell phone driving law. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:59:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6635875.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=CTIA+fall+2006 CNET editors journey to Los Angeles to cover the CTIA Wireless IT and Entertainment show. Read the latest news on cell phones, accessories, and content. Cell Phones and Accessories Mon, 11 Sep 2006 10:00:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6634859.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+Finding+your+phone%27s+radiation+level Deciphering your phone's SAR can be difficult because phones can have multiple radiation numbers. This week, CNET's cell phone editor tells you how to make sense of the science. He also gives the latest dish on Nokia's fancy N-series phones and his view on cell phone use on planes. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 05 Sep 2006 09:18:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6629728.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+Syncing+software+and+a+phone+for+Mom Have you ever wondered how to get pictures off of your camera phone? This week CNET's cell phone editor tells you how. He also gives advice on finding a phone for seniors and tells you how you can make money from your camera phone. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Mon, 21 Aug 2006 05:03:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6625604.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+Swapping+SIM+cards+and+second+lines If you think using a SIM card is easy, you be might unaware of some limitations. CNET cell phone editor Kent German tells you how to use your SIM card and also tackles such issues as second lines on a cell phone, how to use a mobile overseas, and the growing trend of design-first devices. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Mon, 07 Aug 2006 02:36:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6556727.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+All+about+unlocked+cell+phones Once you get an unlocked phone, how do you set it up with your carrier? CNET cell phone editor Kent German tells you everything you need to know about unlocked phones and offers solutions from readers for using two mobiles with the same phone number. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Mon, 24 Jul 2006 02:49:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6550199.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+call%3A+Repairing+a+broken+phone+and+your+questions+answered Accidents happen, and sometimes they involve your cell phones. But what should you do if your mobile takes a tumble, repair it or replace it altogether? This week CNET cell phone editor Kent German offers up some handy tips on broken handsets; plus, the scoop on which cell phones offer the best reception inside buildings and the latest on the Cingular lawsuit. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Mon, 10 Jul 2006 11:38:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6547435.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=On+Call%3A+Kids+and+cell+phones%2C+and+your+questions+answered Cell phones for kids--a good idea or bad idea? On the one hand, it gives parents some peace of mind, knowing that they can pretty much reach kids at all times. On the other hand, does a five-year-old really need a mobile phone? This week, CNET cell phone editor Kent German weighs in on the issue and also dishes advice on what to do if you lose your cell phone. Kent German Cell Phones and Accessories Tue, 27 Jun 2006 12:36:00 PDT