It’s weekend and it’s time for something relaxing and fun, namely the Speed Dial 800 Transformer phone — made by Hasbro as a part of the overall Transformers movie campaign. Naturally this “device” is more of a toy than an actual phone, so don’t expect to call anyone using it. Still, it’s an interesting promotional…
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CECT P168 – Another Apple iPhone Clone
With the launch of the real Apple iPhone drawing near, buzz around the hot new device is growing louder and louder. In the hopes of riding the iPhone’s media-wake, Chinese manufacturer CECT has released the P168 iPhone clone. The phone copies the iPhone’s wallpaper, startup images (Mac OS), and even the metal-framed 3.5 inch touchscreen.…
Akustika AKU2103 – World’s First High Definition Digital Microphone
Akustica has introduced their AKU2103 digital microphone for High-Definition audio on mobile devices. The AKU2103 is a digital-output microphone with a guaranteed wideband frequency response. It is the first digital microphone to guarantee compliance with the TIA-920 audio performance requirement for wideband transmission in applications such as Voiceover-Internet Protocol (VoIP) The new microphone is impervious…
Can’t we all just get along?
Never! Fight to the death!
O2 to get new GPS Smartphone – Arima ‘Flame’
Digitimes got the scoop on O2’s next GPS smartphone. Apparently, the European GSM carrier hit up Taiwan-based Arima Corporation for 100,000 of some new GPS smartphone. The order comes on the heels of Arima’s recent release of the Arima “Flame.” The super-high end (read: crazy expensive) Flame rocks out with dual-processors, 2GB of built-in memory,…
Rumor: Sony Ericsson phones might be “shaking” things up with S-series phones
A little birdie just told us that some upcoming Sony Ericsson phones could feature a new “shaker” feature. The shaking feature will be coupled to the music player – allowing you to control your tunes with a shake of the phone. Forward shakes skip to the next track, backward shakes will go back to the…
China expects to make more than half a billion handsets this year
More numbers from China. Last time we’ve talked about mobile phone users in the world’s fastest growing economy. Today we’re presenting you with the production numbers. According to information released by China’s Ministry of Information Industry, mobile phone production in the country is expected to grow nearly 17%, to reach 560 million units in 2007.
Sling Media working on a WM6 compatible SlingPlayer Mobile player
Sling Media is reportedly working on a Windows Mobile 6 compatible SlingPlayer Mobile player and invites users with WM6 devices to participate into the Beta program. If you’re interested to help them and to try the new software before anyone else, just drop Sling Media an email and they will get back to you within…
FCC approves the Sony Ericsson W580, S500, P1i
FCC was busy approving the Sony Ericsson’s stuff these days. Among the handsets that were ready to be sold on the U.S. soil are two sliders W580 and S500, as well as the handset maker’s flagship P1i smartphone. Three devices, all slick and good lookin’. The rest is a matter of personal preferences and style……
Patent filing suggests Sony Ericsson WILL make PSP phone
Earlier in April, we speculated whether Sony Ericsson will make the PSP phone or not. It makes sense for Sony to walk this road along with its Swedish partner. Yes, that may cut margins for the Japanese giant, but their JV with Ericsson made them nothing but profits. Furthermore, I’ve no doubt about it that…