A new version of the Nexus One is now for sale directly from the Google web site. This new HTC Nexus One version features AT&T and Rogers network support (850/1900/2100 MHz and 850/900/1800/1900 MHz). Unfortunately, this handset costs $529 since it's unsubsidized and is not available with a contract from AT&T.

We round up the best cell phone deals, and bring them all to you in one location!

• Jabra SP5050 Bluetooth Speakerphone New $24.99 (Free shipping!)
• Nokia 5530 XpressMusic Unlocked GSM phone $224.99 (Free shipping!)  More after the break!

Joe Belfiore has ended the hopes of HTC HD2 owners who were hoping that the smartphone will be able to upgrade to the upcoming Windows Phone 7 platform. The corporate vice president and director of Windows Phone Program Management, has confirmed with the folks at Engadget that the high-end HTC HD2 won't be upgraded to Microsoft's OS. Belfiore explained that the smartphone is "not compliant with the Windows Phone 7 Series hardware specifications."

New information on the exciting Windows Phone 7 platform were revealed at the Microsoft MIX10 Conference. Details on the upcoming Windows Phone 7 platform including developer tools, apps, handsets and the applications market were revealed during the event. Let's break down the developments after the break.

WiMAX stands for "Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access,`and is a tellecommunications technology that provides wireless transmission of data using a variety of transmission modes. These modes can include point-to-multipoint links, to portable and fully mobile internet access. The technology provides up to 10Mbps broadband speed, with no need for cables. As an aside, the name "WiMAX" was created by the wiMAX Forum, which was formed in June 2001 to promote conformity and interoperability of the standard.
 

Got a big date tonight and don’t know what to cook? Having your boss over for dinner and you’ve burnt the turkey an hour before his arrival? Don’t Panic! Use one of the five following iPhone apps listed below to help you go from amateur macaroni chef to gourmet steak griller.

Fromage

Here are more rumors and new images of the alleged BlackBerry slider handset. The folks at BBleaks have released the latest round of BlackBerry slider images and a BGR connect has spotted the rumored device with Sprint branding. Check out the images and more rumor details after the break.

When it comes to choosing a cell phone, many users will automatically opt for the Blackberry because it is popular, easy-to-use, and loaded with not only the necessities but with dozens of extras. The 4-month-old Blackberry Bold 9700 is a great smartphone to own, and the addition of the track pad in place of the track ball which the older models have, makes it even that much more impressive. With this in mind, grabbing a Blackberry before exploring your other phone options is never a good idea. The Palm Pixi Plus is certainly a sturdy match up for the popular Blackberry Bold.  Featuring a thin phone design and fixed keyboard much like the Blackberry, The Palm Pixi Plus webOS-powered smartphone features a GPS, 2-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, and much more. Let’s throw these phones head-to-head into the “ring” and see which one comes out on top.

Samsung, Pantech and AT&T have joined forces to introduce a quartet of new messaging phones. These new AT&T top texting phones will offer quick messaging features and support for a line new services for low-end devices. Let's break down the details of these message-centric handsets after the break.

Text messaging cell phones have become increasingly popular, especially with teens and young adult consumers. These handsets usually sport a physical QWERTY keyboard for fast and easy composition of email and text messages. The latest models of text centric phones also offer access to popular social networking sites such as MySpace, Facebook and Twitter.

Let's compare two of the top texting phones in the market, the LG Lotus Elite for Sprint and the Samsung Gravity 2 for T-Mobile and find the handset that is most suited for your text messaging, email and social networking needs.

A new favorite application on my Android handset is CauseWorld.  This app, which is also available for the iPhone, enables users to donate to a plethora of causes, simply by visiting local stores.  Current causes include: