Mobile Phones
Mobile phones are probably the most popular consumer gadget available today. As a new more advanced and smaller phones seem to be released on a daily we have plenty to write about.
Andru – your USB Charger, your Friend
Sometimes, while I sit at my desk and toil away the hours working on my computer, I get lonely. It only stand to reason that I would enjoy the company of a friend. My perfect friend would be one that doesnt comment on my work, doesnt eat my food and wont make any noise while I’m trying to concentrate!
So please welcome Andru! You probably recognize him as a little Android, but he is also a nifty little green phone charger made especially for Android phones, although of course, he will graciously charge any USB-powered device you would like to entrust him with. He comes with a micro-USB plug,but you can also use your own. Continue reading » Andru – your USB Charger, your Friend
iPhone Ringtone Maker – Creativity for All
I am all over the page when it comes to my ringtones, its either something super boring that the phone was set on when I got it, or something really weird that I pay to download, and everytime the phone rings everyone around me looks over disapprovingly. In any case I can think of dozens of ringtones that I’d like to have… but they don’t exist.
Luckily we have the iPhone Ringtone Manager, users can customize their iPhone ringtones at will. For instance, users can trim any segment from video, audio or DVD sources, and adjust ringtone volume and add fade-in or fade-out for even more professional effects. This software contains a built-in player, which can help users pre-listen to their desired iPhone ringtone effect. With this professional tool, users can even extract existing ringtones from the iPhone and have the ability to rename the ringtones right at their fingertips. Continue reading » iPhone Ringtone Maker – Creativity for All
Casio G-Shock handset is a tough nut to crack
I am quite sure that all of us take good care of our gadgets, and one of the most painful experiences that our heart can feel would be dropping a spanking new smartphone onto the hard, concrete floor. There is always the slight pause in your breath when you bend down to pick it up, wondering whether the screen has cracked or not. Well, with a phone like the Casio G-Shock, I guess there is nothing to worry about. After all, this is no rugged watch, but rather, a tough-as-nails smartphone from Casio that follows the design route of the Japanese manufacturer’s watches, featuring buttons on the sides near the corners.
The display itself is surrounded by a thick frame, making sure it remains from scratches and cracks should it fall flat on a surface. The Casio G-Shock is shock-resistant (10 feet), pressure-resistant (1.0 ton) and water-resistant (1.0 bar), but I am quite sure driving a vehicle over it a few times would result in some form of serious damage – anyone willing to purchase a unit and declare otherwise?
Powertrekk lets you get mobile power from ordinary water
I think that all of us have those mobile battery chargers for our cellular phone, in case we need that extra bit of juice. The problem is you have to remember to charge such devices, or you will be really screwed when you need them.
What if you had a battery that is powered on nothing but ordinary water? It is now named the Powertrekk, and it uses fuel-cell technology to convert hydrogen gas into electricity.
The secret is a thing inside the Powertrekk known as the Powertrekk Puck which holds the water and carries out the fuel based charge.
The Powertrekk is designed for USB powered devices, and you can use your USB charger on your mobile device for aiding in the charge.
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TYLT makes a splash at CES 2012
It is going to take me a while before I get CES out of my mind, and one of the coolest booths that I found on the floor is TYLT.
TYLT makes all kinds of mobile accessories, and one of them is the Band, a flat ribbon cable designed for charging a mobile device from the car’s cigarette lighter/outlet. It is available in Micro-USB or Apple 30 pin connector modes, and it has an extra female USB port too.
TYLT also makes some interesting portable battery packs like the PowerPlant and the Zumo. They also make the Energi, a travel charger with a built-in battery. They also have Case Solutions which are cases for the iPhone 4/4S.
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ePawn Arena set to be a game-changer
I’m sure that by now you are probably sick of hearing the term “game changer”, and I apologize for using this buzzword in the title. However, I guarantee you will like what this post is about.
While wandering the booths at CES last week, I discovered the ePawn Arena. It uses ePawn tracking technology for a large 26 inch IPS screen, which enables you to place game pieces for a very interesting gaming experience.
The demonstration showed an iPhone plugged into this thing, and the user could play a game using physical markers like chess pieces. The touchscreen seemed to know where these pieces were, and it creates a rather interesting environment for gaming.
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Thanks to HzO, soon all mobile devices could be waterproof
Some of you might be looking at this picture of an iPhone balanced precariously in this puddle and be thinking “oh no”. It’s probably because you were using your iPhone near a pool, sink, or toilet, and then accidentally dropped it. In those seconds of helplessness, you knew that your precious iPhone was about to be drowned and possibly rendered useless.
What if you just didn’t have to worry about that? According to HzO’s Waterblock technology, a thin film nano-coating can provide a clear and near invisible layer of protection over the vital electronic circuitry within.
That is right, this company has created a method of a non-detectable WaterBlock to protect mobile devices. You would never know it is there, but it has to be done as the phone is being constructed. In other words, we now have the capacity to make all cellular phones water-resistant, at least in one meter of water. If I was a cellular phone company, I would be looking to HzO to WaterBlock my phone.
Of course, like all new technology, it might take a while to adopt it fully. However, I predict that this Waterblock will be a standard feature on most, if not all, phones. I wonder how many more years it will take.
T-Mobile announces Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G
T-Mobile has just announced another smartphone that will be made available to the masses – the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G. This is another handset that will fall under T-Mobile’s range of 4G devices, the third actually, where the Galaxy S Blaze 4G will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 processor that runs on dual-cores at 1.5GHz. Not only that, your eyes will also appreciate the brilliant Super AMOLED touch screen display alongside a host of pre-loaded entertainment to help you get started right out of the box. No idea on pricing, but we do know that the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G is being prepared for a release slightly down the road. Patience, my friend, is the key to unlocking its promise. I would suppose it runs on the Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system, although whether an Ice Cream Sandwich update is coming down the road or not remains to be seen.
Andrew Sherrard, senior vice president, marketing, T-Mobile USA, has this to say, “Consumers want the accessibility and entertainment capabilities that smartphones offer, and we’re committed to providing a range of 4G device options. The Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G is the latest smartphone that enables consumers to unlock the full potential of T-Mobile’s faster 4G network. With a compelling set of entertainment features, paired with our Unlimited Value and Monthly4G plans, we’re continuing to make it easy and affordable for consumers to experience the benefits of 4G.”
