by MobiGates — published on September 30th, 2006
LG Electronics developed the world first Reading Phone for visually challenged users, announced the handset maker on Tuesday. The Reading Phone converts texts files from LG Digital Talking Book (DTB) Library into voice.
The specially designed handset gives voice direction for all functions and the embedded voice sensor and text-to-speech converter serve the convenience of print-disabled mobile users, according to the company. To access DTB Library server, users only have to follow the voice guide.
The handset supports Bluetooth headsets and features data transmission with other Bluetooth devices. It also works as a walkie-talkie, exchanging signals among the handsets of the same model within a 100m range. MicroSD, multi-tasking, remote control for TV and the subway map are also important features that the reading phone provides.
Source Telecomskorea
tags: lg, reading phone
by MobiGates — published on September 28th, 2006
Quad-band GSM Dual-Mode 3G / UMTS Symbian 9.1 Smartphone Folder device with Bluetooth, colour TFT screen, X16 ZOOM video camera and FM radio.
tags: 3g, bluetooth, gsm quad-band, n75, nokia, nokia n73, nokia n75, symbian 9.1, videophone, folder
by MobiGates — published on September 28th, 2006
Quad-band GSM Dual-Mode 3G / UMTS Symbian 9.2 Smartphone Sliding device boasting Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Push-To-Talk, colour TFT screen, X20 ZOOM video camera and FM radio.
tags: 3g, bluetooth, gsm quad-band, n95, nokia, nokia n93, nokia n95, ptt, symbian 9.2, videophone, wi-fi, sliding
by MobiGates — published on September 28th, 2006
London – Sony Ericsson today announced four new phones. Three models, the Z558, and W830 & W958c Walkman phones are optimised for China and South East Asia markets. The Z550a is optimised for the Americas.
The W830 Walkman phone is a specially adapted EDGE version of the recently introduced W850 Walkman phone. Available in Precious Black & Golden White, the W830 features 1GB memory stick PRO Duo, FM radio.
The W958c Walkman phone is a GSM/GPRS variant of the ultra stylish W950, and has been developed specifically for Chinese market.
The Z550a is a Quad Band GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 clamshell phone, developed specifically for the Americas market. It features a 1.3 Megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom and bright 262k colour display. With 25MB of onboard memory, expandable to 1GB with Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) support.
tags: sony ericsson, w830, w958c, walkman, z550a, z558
by MobiGates — published on September 28th, 2006
If you are a world traveler, you might want to take a look at this Sprint IP-830w CDMA/GSM world phone, a sliding Samsung smartphone with a 320×240 touchscreen, an SD memory card slot, and a 520MHz Intel PXA 272 CPU.
Source Gizmodo
tags: samsung ip-830w, sprint
by MobiGates — published on September 27th, 2006
Nokia XpressMusic shares key features that ensure the best mobile music experience, including dedicated music key(s), music pause/resume on incoming calls, support for 3.5 mm connectors and extended battery life for easy and convenient music listening. The announcement coincides with the introduction of the Nokia 3250, Nokias second music optimized device, featuring dedicated music keys, over-the-air music downloading and up to 1GB of expandable memory.
Source Nokia
tags: nokia 3250, nokia 5200, nokia 5300, xpressmusic
LG Electronics developed the world first Reading Phone for visually challenged users, announced the handset maker on Tuesday. The Reading Phone converts texts files from LG Digital Talking Book (DTB) Library into voice.
