Archive for October, 2007

Granted, Tritton’s latest Bluetooth stereo headset isn’t nearly as likely to garner strange looks in public as one of those tried and true BT earpieces, but we suppose we can live without all the negative attention if necessary. The AX BlueStream features a simple, 2.5-inch long clip-on device that enables users to stream tunes to earbuds of their choice via the 3.5-millimeter audio out, handle phone calls via the built-in microphone and check caller ID information on the integrated OLED display. Additionally, the unit boasts USB connectivity and can be used for PC / Mac-based VoIP calling if that’s your bag. For those looking to give that ear a rest (and regain some sense of pride in the process), you can pick up Tritton’s alternative right now for $79.99.

Source engadget

 

LG Touch introduces an entirely new user interface based on a revolutionary multi-touch display and pioneering new software that allows users to control LG Touch with just a tap, flick or pinch of their fingers. Hmmm this sounds awfully familiar. LG Touch combines four products into one small and lightweight handheld device—a revolutionary mobile phone, dual LCD for quick view, internet applications on a mobile phone for email, web browsing and a charging cradle with QWERTY keypad for easy shopping and e-mailing.

The designer didn’t give an real specs but since this is a concept, we can assume it’s more a practice of design and function.  So would you use in all in one wonder device like this?

Source yankodesign

Ubixon announced that they start to ship its new Bluetooth stereo headset ‘UBHS-PH2’ to the US market through Audiobox from November, 2007. The UBHS-PH2 is the first Bluetooth stereo headset that adopts IMOD (Interferometric Modulation) display of Qualcomm MEMS. It supports Bluetooth 2.0+EDR and users can view various kinds of information on the screen such as caller ID, battery status, and titles of the songs playing. It also has XEN 3D sound solution that offers five different sound effects and noise-canceling functionality. According to the company, the IMOD display does not require backlight and it lets users to view the screen clearly in bright circumstances and the battery lasts longer than the conventional display. It comes at 99.99 USD and will be available from November in the USA. It will hit Korea market at the end of December.

Source AVING

Motorola on Monday launched its new MOTOROKR T505 speakerphone designed both for hands-free calls and for music. The device clips to the overhead visor of a car and is designed to almost entirely avoid the need to reach for a cellphone while driving. In traditional mode, the T505 supports any handset with hands-free calling support and includes a microphone, an internal speaker, and vocalization of incoming caller ID.

Read full story at electronista

 

T -Mobile today announces the upcoming availability of the T-Mobile Shadow, the first phone in a planned franchise of phones under the Shadow brand, aiming to bring multimedia smartphone features to the masses.
Powered by an enhanced user-interface integrated with Windows Mobile 6, the T-Mobile Shadow is manufactured by HTC. Offering one of the largest screens on a T-Mobile phone, the Shadow sports a 2-megapixel camera with video capture, Wi-Fi and EDGE connectivity for Internet access, and enhanced myFaves functionality. The phone measures 4.06 by 2.09 by 0.59 inches.
The T-Mobile Shadow features a 65K 2.6-inch display (QVGA 320 x 240 pixels resolution), slide-out QWERTY-like keypad, voice-activated calling and Stereo Bluetooth. A microSD slot supports cards of up to 4GB, and the Shadow supports T-Mobile’s Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900 Mhz) network.
The T-Mobile Shadow will be available in two colors (copper and sage), and will be available exclusively to T-Mobile customers beginning October 31 2007.

Source infosyncworld

When it was introduced it was called the "first Linux-based mobile phone with user-modifiable firmware," but now Trolltech has decided to discontinue its Linux-based "Greenphone" development platform. Greenphone had created a buzz when it was introduced at LinuxWorld 2006. Greenphone was capable of providing wireless carriers and third-party application developers real-world target hardware. The phone allowed Trolltech to put together its Greensuite ecosystem of phone software providers. According to the company, various third-party products, including open phones, portable media players, navigation devices, and home automation equipment, will supersede the device. However, since it debut, another open phone has appeared on the market, FIC’s Neo1973. Trolltech consequently adopted the Neo1973 ( FIC GTA01) as supported development hardware.

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i-mate’s Ultimate 9502 was announced recently, and comes to the scene looking very much like a T-Mobile Sidekick. However, looks is where the similarities end. The 9502 sports Windows Mobile 6 Professional, with a large 2.8" VGA resolution touchscreen that slides up to reveal a QWERTY keyboard.

The Ultimate 9502 has multimedia covered with a 3.0 megapixel camera with autofocus and video capture. There is also a front-facing VGA camera for video calling. Connectivity is present with quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900MHz) and tri-band WCDMA (850/900/2100MHz) support.

 

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Here comes yet another sweet Korean cellphone, this time made by Sky: the IM-S240K .
As usual, the design is very nice, and as usual, it is only for Korea… the specifications of this slide phone include a 2MPx camera, HSDPA 7.2MBps, multimedia player, DMB, E-dictionary… this little wonder will soon be put on sale at a price of 400000Won (~307Euros)… just to let you know.

Source akihabaranews

Sharp will start selling a new generation of ASV LCD for mobile phone, featuring a 1Seg Tuner.
Using the same technology as for its AQUOS TV Line-up, Sharp offers vivid colors and a great contrast ratio of 2000:1 on a tiny 2.2" LCD, with a QVGA resolution in a slim body only 0.68mm thick.

Source akihabaranews

The Samsung SGH-G800 is all set to invade Europe later this month. The phone will surely please shutterbugs as it comes with a 5 Megapixel camera with 3X optical zoom and a Xenon flash. With auto focus and facial recognition you will surely be putting your digicam on Ebay. The phone comes preloaded with video and image editing software so you can directly upload or mail them using high speed 3.6 Mbps HSDPA. Coming to the specs it has a 2.4 inch 320 x 240 screen, Bluetooth 2.0, Micro SD card slot and USB 2.0..

Source newlaunches