Looks like Bell is getting ready to crank up the Holiday Promo Machine. According to a report over at MobileSyrup, on December 1st Bell will unveil a new ‘Skullcandy Mash Up Package’. The package will be available anyone willing to sign a new 3-year sentence, er, contract with Bell.

So what do you get? Well, for $69.95 you’ll get to choose one of the following packages:

• Red and white Samsung Vice with matching red/white Skullcandy Lowrider headset
• Black Samsung Vice with matching chrome/black Skullcandy Lowrider headset

I should also note that each package will come with 10 free Sony music downloads, to help you workout those new Skullcandy headsets.

Side Note: Check out the new Skullcandy NBA Player Series headsets, coming soon… Neat-o.

Are you the proud owner of a new BlackBerry Storm2, and are looking for a way to protect your investment? OtterBox to the rescue! The good folks at OtterBox have just released 3 new cases for the Storm2, and each provides the level of protection you’ve come to expect from the ruggedized case company.

The first option is the BlackBerry Storm2 Impact Case. Available for $19.95, consider this the ‘entry level’ OtterBox case for the Storm2, although…. there’s nothing really entry level about it! Official description:

The OtterBox Impact Series for BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) Storm2 is a skin that truly protects. Two separate thicknesses of silicone and inner coring on the corners provide a skin that is thin, yet protective in the spots your need it. All buttons, ports and functions are accessible right through the case, and the inner coring on the corners are designed to dissipate impact AWAY from your device. This case also has an ergonomic design that your hands will love to be wrapped around!

Next we move on to the BlackBerry Storm2 Commuter Case. This one combines the best of the Impact case, with the best of the Defender case (which I’ll tell you about shortly). Running a little more expensive at $34.95, here are the details:

The OtterBox Commuter Series case for the BlackBerry Storm2 offers the best of both worlds; incorporating elements from the rugged Defender Series line with the silicone, skin-like Impact Series line to create a slick case designed with your style in mind. It’s protection without the bulk. The exposed silicone corners dissipate impact away from the device for additional bump and shock protection and the smooth outer layer allows the case to easily slide into your pocket or purse. All buttons are fully functional through the case and the audio jack and USB port are accessible through silicone plugs.

Finally, the BlackBerry Storm2 Defender Case is the ultimate in protection. If you’re looking for the ‘biggest and baddest’, this is the case for you. It’ll set you back $49.95, but if you’re prone to dropping, kicking, or button-hook passing your Storm2 throughout the day, this could be your saviour. The sweet low-down:

The OtterBox Defender Series case for the BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone provides the ideal solution for those looking for just the right amount of protection. With three layers of protection you can rest assured that your smartphone will be safe. All features, keys and ports are accessible through the case, providing you with a unique, interactive safeguard. Included with this case is a holster style ratcheting belt clip.

Kudos to OtterBox on their new Storm2 lineup. True, they ARE a little bulky… But if you need that extra level of protection, there’s no other place to turn than OtterBox.

Want to totally customize your new Curve 8900, but really don’t want to send the whole device in? I can’t blame you, going without your ‘baby’ for more than a day is a hard thing for most of us. Thankfully, Colorware is now offering a ‘parts only’ option for their Curve 8900 customization. How does it work? You select the colors you’d like to have, and Colorware will send you the parts. From there, you get to do all the nitty-gritty dirty work and install for yourself. Pricing for this option is $175 (rapid return of your device is $159, and the purchase and customization of a new device is $599)…

In my eyes this service is truly a luxury… Not necessary at all, but ranks high on my personal ‘BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) goodness’ scale. Yeah, Colorware is awesome

Get started over at Colorware >

[Via: CB]

Apparently Hello Kitty is a thing. Not a thing I pretend to understand, let alone endorse, but given the immense reception to the Hello Kitty phone and my slavery to SEO, it’s my blogger’s duty to give the people what they want. Hello Kitty has turned 35, and in celebration, Coveroo has launched a lineup of customizable battery doors for just about every phone under the sun. Their web store is really well laid out, and lets you pick which design, in which colours (if any),  and add custom text if you’re so inclined.  For the iPhone, you can get the design printed on a variety of cases and skins, but that’ll cost a little extra. Prices vary, but it looks like they start at around $35; if you’re sold, and just want to get your cutesy-wootsy on, head over to Coveroo.

[via AccessorizeMobile]

Here’s an interesting little concept charger/stand for the iPhone. Designer Mac Funamizu has put together what he calls the ‘iPetals’ iPhone charger. As you can clearly see, the charger unit connects directly to your iPhone, and fans out to expose multiple solar panels, used to charge up your device. But the kinda cool thing I like about this one is its double purpose. Note in the shot below, it doubles as a stand. Smart thinking. Of course, I can’t tell you if this product will ever make its way to the shelves, but I give a solid *tip of the cap* to Mac for his creativity and ingenuity.

[Via: Petitinvention]

The developer of digital HD Radio Technology iBiquity Digital Corporation is bringing HD radio FM broadcasts to all the iPhone and iPod Touch users. The trick is in the hardware-software combo – Gigaware Navigation Control HD Radio Receiver and Gigaware HD Radio application.

iBiquity takes advantage of the iPhone OS 3.0 and newer, which allows applications to control external accessories. As a result, users can take their HD radio experience with them, tuning into HD2 and HD3 multicast channels while on the go.

Alternatively, for the majority of us who are not audiophiles and who don’t want to pay $79.99 for the Gigaware HD Radio accessory, there are “good enough” apps like Pandora and FlyCast…

SeNd Technology have emailed me to let me know about their cool piece of tech – a connected S-PIR sensor, that uses text messaging to alert you – nice!

The S-PIR is a self-contained motion detector with build in GSM modem for sending a SMS Text message to you when the zone is breached.

Just register the pay-as-you-go SIM card with some credit and insert into the S-PIR, plug in the mains transformer and you are ready to configure. Then by SMS change the security passcode and add your mobile number – and it’s ready.

To “arm” just “ring” the S-PIR for a few seconds and you have 15 seconds to leave the secure area. Its now armed.

When the PIR sensor next detects motion you will receive a SMS informing you. The S-PIR will then call you so you can hear (via the units built-in microphone) and activity at the remote location.

It’s got a good range of features too:

• PIR Motion Detector.
• Built-in GSM (mobile) modem – just slot in a SIM card (UK PAYG supplied with S-PIR).
• Send SMS to up to 5 numbers (you, neighbour, estate manager etc)
• Name the zone – e.g. “Home”, “Office”,” Garage” etc.
• Built-in microphone – S-PIR calls you back to allow you to listen in at the location
• Battery backup – rechargeable battery will inform you of power fail, low battery and power resume.
• Arm just by ringing from your authorised number.
• Exit delay (Adjustable).

So what do we think? I have to say, having an interest in home security myself, I really like the idea – it’s not over-complicated, but does what’s needed, in an innovative way. If there are more products like this coming online over time, we really will be able to look forward to the concept of monitoring our homes remotely.

You can check out the S-PIR from SeNd Technology here.

Samsung is extending its Corby family of devices with a Bluetooth headset – WEP490. Just like the phones in the series (at least some), the headset is also available in multiple colors. The idea seems to provide users with ideal matching option that goes perfectly with their Corby phone. In that sense, the WEP490 is available in four dual-tone colors along with an all-black version. All of them feature sharp edge design, single big button for taking/ending calls, volume control keys and a status LED indicator. Noise reduction technology, echo cancellation and automatic volume control are also included in the mix, and the battery can work for up to 6 hours of talk, or up to 180 hours of standby time.

Russia will be the first country to get the Samsung Corby Bluetooth headset, and interested users will be able to grab it for 1,300 rubles, which is about $45. We’ve no doubts other markets will follow in the near future, as well.

[Via: SamsungHub]

Novatel Wireless has announced that Pannon, one of Hungary’s leading mobile operators, is the first Hungarian operator to launch Novatel Wireless’ MiFi 2352 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot.

For those of you that don’t know/remember, the funky little MiFi takes a 3G SIM card, and creates a mobile network connection, then spews out a WiFi connection locally that can channel through the mobile connection – meaning in simple terms, you have a portable mini-WiFi cloud at your disposable – a nice change from the chunky USB mobile broadband dongle most of us are familiar with!

The internal (ROM) storage, up to 16GB of expandable memory via MicroSD creates a flexible and robust platform capable of supporting a variety of location-based applications and enabling the storage of personal content such as music, video and pictures.  MiFi does not require any type of installation or previously installed software.  Users simply need to turn on the unit to connect to Wi-Fi enabled handsets or devices.

MiFi is currently available at Pannon’s selected shops and via Pannon’s Netshop.

ABI Research’s latest report says that by the end of this year, the world’s mobile handset accessories market will have chalked up a value of nearly $55 billion, representing a small decrease from the 2008 figure.

The problem seems in the memory card segment market, which has been oversupplied, with selling prices being barely above production costs — something that could unfortunately change in the future. The good thing, however, is that handset makers are more often than not bundling higher capacity memory cards with their products, and now we have few handset models shipping with 8GB cards.

Of course, memory card makers don’t want to disturb consumers, hence they’re experimenting with new ways of increasing the card’s value (and justifying the higher price), such as pre-loading them with some mobile content or even apps and games.

As for the future, the accessory market will remain somewhat sluggish in 2010 and not until 2011 will the 2008 figure be surpassed… Additional details about ABI’s report titled “Mobile Accessories Market Data” is available from their website.