Samsung Gem - New Smartphone from Samsung

Samsung Gem

Samsung Gem is a CDMA Android smartphone. The device runs Android Eclairand has 800 MHz processor, 3.2-inch WQVGA touchscreen display and 124 MB of internal memory (with expansion via microSD cards). The Samsung Gem also has GPS, 3.2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, 3G Rev A of 3.1 Mbps, It doesn't seems to have Wi-Fi. It weight 3.85 Ounces. Samsung website says that the price of this phone is competitive.

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Umeox Apollo Solar-powered Phone

Umeox Apollo

 

The Umeox Apollo is a solar powered cell phone that runs on Android and would take about 2.5 hours of sunlight for refilling the battery after daily use. There are two models: one for the US (MTK6573) with support for 850/1900Mhz bands, and one (MTK6516) that works in Europe and much of Asia.

Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY, the Latest Phone in Its Xperia Range

SonyEricsson XperiaTM PLAY

Sony Ericsson game changing XperiaTM PLAY introduced at Mobile World Congress 2011 is the latest phone in XperiaTM range.

XperiaTM PLAY delivers the smartphone functionality that the most serious power users could need, teamed with the immersive gaming experience that any gamer would want. In portrait mode, the Android smartphone offers all the benefits that users have come to expect from Sony Ericsson’s existing range of XperiaTM smartphones with best-in-class entertainment experiences, a great 5 megapixel camera, a brilliant 4” multi-touch screen and great social networking features.

Nokia Delays E7 to Early 2011

Nokia said it would postpone shipping the E7 model from this month to early next year. The E7 is similar to its N8 flagship model but has a full slide-out keyboard.

The N8 and E7 are flagship models for the new version of Nokia's Symbian software. [Source]

Nokia X7 headed to AT&T

Here we see the photo of the new Nokia X7 - a smartphone that although not officially announced yet, is already showing its faces and it indicates to be a device with  high-end design and very appealing. Mobile-review’s Eldar Murtazin has posted two photos that show an AT&T-branded Nokia X7 – so unless the second largest US carrier cancels the launch in the last minute, the device will certainly hit its shelves. The specifications have not yet been revealed, but what you can tell by the photos is that the device brings an 8-megapixel camera with flash, Symbian OS^3 and 4 speakers in the corners.

[Source Unwiredview]

SWaP Rebel - a Smart Watch and a Phone

This is another James Bond era phone aqnd watch. It looks plasticy but functions more than a watch. See the specs below:

• 1.46” Touch Screen color 176 x 132 Pixels
• Frequency:GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
• Supports audio in Midi, WAV, AAC and MP3 format
• For video: Supports 3GP, MPEG-4 formats
• In-Built camera for still pictures and video recording
• Time/ Date/ SMS/ MMS/ Calendar/ World Clock/ Calculator/ WAP/ Recent Calls / Missed calls / File Manager/ E-Book Reader/ FM Radio/ 500 Contacts/ Supports audio/video recording/ SOS support and much more

I am only wondering how to use the camera function without taking off the watch,perhaps you need to twist your wrist a little bit.

[Source Swap]

Power Your iPhone with iFan - Wind Power

This charger for iPhone is different from the ones we have seen before. It uses wind power so you will have to hold it where there is wind. The user who created this mod claims that it took him a good six hours to charge the phone, which probably is a little longer than most folks are willing to wait. Still, if you're by the beach at night and your phone is in need of a charge, it could come in handy. The user also thinks that he can reduce a few charging hours by redesigning the fan blades to be more efficient, which would be a welcome improvement. [Source Techzine]

Zomm Wireless Leash Bluetooth Device

Zomm Wireless Leash is a device for drivers. A lot of people said that talking on your phone and steering your car with one hand is not a good thing to do. Now with this device you can talk on your cellphone handsfree while driving.
In case you forget your phone behind, this device will sound alarm before you get too far. It can also function as emergency assistance device because it can dial emergency number by pressing the "z" button for a certain period of time. It is available at Zomm's website for US$ 89.99 (special price for holiday season).

TK-421, iPhone Case With Flip-out Keyboard

TK-421, iPhone Case With Flip-out Keyboard

If you are used to a real physical keyboard, now you can use your iPhone with the TK-421 iPhone case with flip-out keyboard. This case has a handy built in keyboard that rotates out when needed. Use it for e-mails, texting and apps. There are two models of the TK-421 case, one for the iPhone 3GS and the other for iPhone 4. Available at ThinkGeek for US$ 49.99.

New Acer Smartphone With 480 x 1024 Pixels Screen

Acer Smartphone with 480 x 1024 Pixels Screen

The new metal-clad Acer smartphone runs Froyo and comes with a huge 4.8-inch display with a resolution of 1024 x 480 pixels.

This new Acer handset is powered by a 1 GHz Snapdragon CPU and can capture 8 megapixel stills and 720p video. The highlights list continues with Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 14.4 Mbps HSDPA support and HDMI port. The final known specs include a six-axis gyroscope+accelerometer combo, LED flash and a 2 megapixel front-facing camera.

There is no price yet at the moment but we will certainly be waiting eagerly for its launch in April 2011.

[Source Gsmarena]

TurboCharger Back Pack for iPhone 4

TurboCharger Backpack for iPhone4

This product allows you to recharge your Apple iPhone 4 on the move again and again. Simply Insert your iPhone 4 into the Back Pack by separating the two sections and then sliding them back together once the iPhone is in place. The Back Pack will automatically commence charging and you'll see the charging icon appear on your iPhone. An LED display shows the level of charge. If you connect the Back Pack with your iPhone housed you can still charge the Back Pack using the USB cable provided. This will also sync your iPhone with your computer.

Key Features

• Charge your Apple iPhone 4 anywhere – standard USB input and output.
• LED display shows level of charge.
• An impressive 1700 mAh storage- enough to charge your Apple iPhone 4 more than once.

It is available at proporta.com for under US$ 67.00.

LG P520 Dual SIM Touchscreen Phone Announced

The LG P520

LG has announced its third dual SIM touchscreen phone, the LG P520, which comes after the KS660 and the GX500. The P520 has been officially unveiled in Russia, where it will probably be available first.

The new dual SIM handset features quad-band GSM connectivity (there is no 3G), a 2.8 inch WQVGA display, social networking integration (Facebook included), push email, Bluetooth 2.1, media player, stereo FM radio with RDS, 2MP camera, and MicroSD card support up to 4GB.

[Source Unwiredreview]

Motorola Olympus Tegra 2

Motorola Olympus Tegra 2

There is a photo of the new Motorola smartphone called Olympus Tegra 2 which is said to be an iPhone killer. It features include a slightly elongated speaker located right above the Motorola logo, different volume controls on the right-hand side, as well as what could very well be a front-facing camera located on the top left side, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR and dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity.

[Source Ubergizmo]

Palm Mansion, a 5-inch Smartphone

There is news that Palm will introduce a device called Palm Mansion. the rumors say that this device will have a 5-inch touchscreen display and functions as a smartphone. Palm which is now part of HP has two devices in the making and both are set to make an appearance early next year, the Palm Mansion and the PalmPad. In addition to that the Palm Pre 2, which is about to make a debut on Verizon just in time for the holidays.

[Source Phonearena]

BoxWave Keyboard Buddy Turns Your iPhone 4 into the Droid

If you love your iPhone and you also love Droid style phone, BoxWave Keyboard Buddy adds a full physical QWERTY configuration to your iPhone 4.

Keyboard Buddy Case is a protective backing for your Apple iPhone 4 that also includes an integrated slide-out Bluetooth keyboard. It has slots for your camera, volume controls and speaker, the Bluetooth enabled keyboard clips onto your iPhone and can function for around 45 days before it needs a charge.
You can turn it off to save its battery when you're not using it, and when it is dead, you can charge it via USB.

The slider Keyboard Buddy is on pre-sale now, with shipping beginning on 14 December. It costs $69.95.

[Source pocket-lint]

The Second Life Mobile Phone - a Transparent Phone Concept?

The Second Life Mobile Phone Concept works on the premise that we often forget about the battery life of our mobile phones, hence run out of juice, just at the wrong time. As a remedy (rather power-saver-option) the phone incorporates a double display. When in active use the AMOLED screen powers up in all glory and in standby mode the E-ink display gets active. This essentially means that the E-ink uses very little energy and the degree of transparency of the display shows how much battery is remaining. The more transparent the display, the less battery remaining.

So besides ultra-low power consumption, the transparent screen offers an intuitive expression: “You’re low on juice so better recharge the phone soon!” Apparently the E-ink uses power to change the degree of transparency and doesn’t add to the battery load.

[Source Yanko Design]

Sharp LYNX, Another Glasses-Free 3D Android Smartphone

After unveiling the Galapagos glasses-free 3D smartphone for Japanese carrier Softbank, Sharp is back again and this time they bring the LYNX 3D SH-03C. Sharp LYNX 3D SH-03C is available on the Japanese mobile carrier NTT Docomo. This phone has some hardware specifications that will match up pretty well with other mobile phones in the market as it does feature a 1GHz CPU, a 9.6 megapixel digital camera and a digital TV tuner. Of course, the most important feature on this phone is the 3D effects and for this, the phone features a 3.8-inch display screen that offers 3D images without the need of 3D glasses.

[Source Ubergizmo]

LG Apex Has A Slide-Out QWERTY, Runs Android 2.1

LG Apex

LG is launching a new smartphone with slider design. Apex LG will be coming to North America by U.S. Cellular, and brings along its 3.2-inch touchscreen, a full-QWERTY that slides along the side of the unit, with the navigation keys.

Below you can see more details on the specifications:

• Operating System OS Android 2.1
• Display 3.2-inch touchscreen
• Full-sliding QWERTY keyboard
• Integrated 3 megapixel camera
• Wi-Fi connectivity

Unfortunately these are the only publicly available information on Apex LG so far, but the device will be on US Cellular on November 19 for $79.99.

[Source Phonedog]

iPhone or iPodTouch with 3D Display

Now you can see 3D movies with your iPhone or iPod Touch with an additional device called i3DG. This device is an analog extension to an iPhone or an iPodTouch, converting its 2D display into a layered 3D view. Using the old technique of placing a half-silvered mirror at a 45-degree angle in front of an image, in a new context, the project extends upon 3D displays and iPhones. As a peripheral gadget, i3DG can support a wide range of different applications, from 3D videos and animations to accelerometer-based games.

i3DG is invented by Jitsuro Mase, a media artist, and produced by Directions Inc., a Japanese media production company. It has won a prize of an international competition, Ars Electronica Festival 2010 Honorary Mention.

This device lets you enjoy 3D movies right in the palm of your hand without 3D glasses or other gear. Both production and playback of the visuals do not require special technology or equipment, such as shooting imagery with 2 cameras or using complicated CG technique for image production.

[Source Japanprobe]

Create an iPhone "Desktop Computer" with iPhone Keyboard

WOWKey iPhone Keyboard

The new iPhone keyboard named WOWKey from Iomnio has a dock station for your iPhone that gives you full keyboard connectivity and functionality to your iPhone, so it makes your iPhone a "desktop computer with small screen".

With the WOWKey you can respond to emails quickly and easily.  You can draft letters, run spreadsheets and much more like a traditional laptop computer.  The WOWKey gives you the functionality you need to more effectively use your iPhone. 

Iomnio has two additional features which any iPhone lover will appreciate; first, they have 15 hotkeys designed for the iPhone for quick navigation and utility access.  Second, WOWKeys offers is the use of the multi-touch function on a PC display and the Air Mouse Pro, an app that can be used as a laptop touchpad or number pad.

The WOWKey is currently only available in Korea, and cost around US$ 105.

[Source getusb.info]