We know Dick Tracy and his cell phone watch which has already been made into an actual product for quite some time already - now here’s yet another wacky idea taken off Maxwell Smart who hides a phone inside his shoe. I suppose those were the days where everywhere we went were pretty clean as folks had a higher degree of civic consciousness, putting chewing gum where it belongs instead of being a sidewalk hazard to strollers and joggers. ArchPort Shoes aims to literally take one step at a time by incorporating a cell phone into their shoes sometime down the road, but they are still a long way off from there at the moment. Wouldn’t want you to have chewing gum stuck to your hair now, do we?

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Verizon Wireless and LG Electronics have teamed up to make the LG Decoy available to the masses - this is the first cell phone in the world that comes with an integrated Bluetooth hands-free headset, letting you speak while driving without running the risk of getting fined. Of course, the advantage of carrying it with you wherever you go is also huge, since I hate toting around more than I should, so combining both devices into a single package is but a brilliant thing to do. The docking port on the back of the phone is discreetly positioned, so you won’t have to risk embarrassing yourself whenever you whip out the LG Decoy in the presence of others.

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Okay, so I wasn’t able to rip-off that old jingle very well. Of course, everyone has heard of the Clapper, but the Cliphanger is just as practical. The Cliphanger is a device that is designed to stick to any mobile device, so you can hang it up just about anywhere.

The design of the Cliphanger is quite unique and practical. On the back of the circular area where the logo appears is some strong adhesive designed to stick to any mobile device such as a cell phone, MP3 player, or camera.

The paperclip-like area has enough space to allow for a camera lens. This clip area can separate in a convenient place so it can be hung on something like a belt loop. The Cliphanger kit even comes with an autohook that can also stick onto a dashboard, and is perfect for hanging your Cliphangered mobile device.

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July 1st is the deadline where drivers in California and Washington are expected to ditch the habit of talking on their cell phones while driving if they want to avoid getting slapped by a hefty fine. Instead, they’ll need to resort to hands-free kits in order to carry on their conversations while being stationed behind the wheel, or simply rely on the cell phone’s built-in speakerphone function (if any). Motorola aims to take advantage of the situation by offering a couple of new Bluetooth headsets as both mentioned states join New York, New Jersey and Connecticut in allowing only hands-free phone use behind the wheel.

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Hop-On’s HOP1809 3G handset is going cheap - cheaper than the 3G iPhone (which retails for $199) at under $125, although I don’t think it will have the same appeal as that fruity wonder.

The HOP1809 compared to the iPhone is smaller in length and width. With true 3G technology, the HOP1809 offers users a wider range of services than ever before. This includes video calls, wireless data, and faster delivery speeds on both the down and uplink, all in a cool looking, lightweight aluminum sleek phone.

You will be able to hold video calls with the HOP1809 since there is a front camera view finder. The HOP1809 will debut in Q3 this year. I don’t know about you, but price ain’t everything as people do want style as well, you know.

Press Release

One great thing I love about the advent of CGI in movies is the ability to bring to life characters in a lifelike manner that were not possible before - just take a look at the recent slew of superhero movies and you’ll get what I mean. Another summer blockbuster (or at least that’s what I think it’ll be) would be the highly anticipated theatrical release of The Dark Knight this July 18th, and the cell phone mogul from Finland, Nokia, has collaborated with Verizon Wireless to come up with an exclusive limited “The Dark Knight Edition” cell phone in the form of the Nokia 6205.

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So you say your just not ready to jump on the iPhone bandwagon just yet. Your Palm has been working just fine for you, but you wouldn’t mind giving it a little touch-up with an iPhone-like interface. Aside from being a real money saver, it also makes the UI much more visually appealing.

TouchLauncher gives your Palm device a UI boost with an interface inspired from the iPhone. Complete with customizable icon positioning and and snazzy notifications. The full version of the application allows you to scroll through the app icons horizontally, just like on the Apple device.

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I think there may be a market for projectors on a cellular phones, and wouldn’t be surprised it becomes a standard feature. The technology is still young, but it might soon be a reality.

Projectors might not be ready to be put inside all cell phones just yet, but a projector for a specific cellular phone might be here sooner than we think.

A company known as Honlai Technology unveiled a model of a portable projector for the iPhone at Computex 2008. I guess 3G isn’t enough for the big Mac, they have to have a projector to go along with it. I guess Mr. iPhone just has to have more. (There’s a double meaning here. Read the label on the projector in the picture and you’ll get it, trust me.)

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