Google Android, GPhone

Google announces Android and Open Handset Alliance as highlights of their mobile phone plans.

Android is the first truly open and comprehensive platform for mobile devices. It includes Linux as a mobile operating system, user-interface, applications, and all other software needed to run a mobile phone.More than 30 other companies involved with Google in this project including Qualcomm, Broadcom, HTC, Intel, Samsung, Motorola, Sprint, and Texas Instruments.

Nokia BH-101 Bluetooth headset

Nokia has unveiled its latest accessory for mobile phone users, called the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-101.

Boasting an efficient power management, the built-in battery of this compact gadget provides a talktime of up to 8 hours and 180 hours of standby time. Nokia also offers an adjustable earloop so that users can enjoy a long conversation comfortably while driving.

The BH-101 headset supports call handling function, Bluetooth functions up to version 2.0 with EDR along with Handsfree v.1.5 and Headset v.1.1.

You can expect the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-101 to be available for around €30 / $40, without taxes, by Christmas time. It is expected to hit shelves worldwide.

Thanko Charger Bracelet

Instead of having a separate charger that you have to keep close to a PSP, DS Lite or a cellphone by putting both onto a table, Thanko’s come up with, this wrist charger lets you wear the power on your person and play/talk like you normally would.This little external USB “Charger Bracelet” battery from Thanko boasts of an extra 4.5 hours of play time for your PSP, and a hard-to-believe 28 hours of extra play on your DS Lite.Unfortunately, you’ll need to wear it around your wrist like a bracelet.

The Thanko Charger Bracelet costs about 4,980 yen or $44. It will come with special adapter tips, so you can always juice up whatever compatible device you have while on the go.

Water Powered Mobile Phones

Technology is all set for a revolution. Mobile phones having become an integral part of our life, a technological break-through to make its usage more cheaper is as best as it can get.In 2010 your mobile phone may be powered by water. Samsung Electro-Mechanics unveiled this new technology at the 2007 Korea Electronics Show at the Korea International Exhibition Center in Ilsan, Gyeonggi Province.

LG launches Voyager

The LG Voyager, also known as the VX10000 has just been launched, which is a touchscreen handset that will feature a more iPhone-like interface just like that found in the PRADA phone, where the screen will be able to let users make calls, play AAC/MP3/WMA music and take 2 megapixel photos. The device is also one of the first LG touch models to offer a keyboard alternative; a QWERTY keyboard which is revealed the moment you flip it open as well as a secondary display for email, text messaging, and games. Other features include a microSDHC memory card slot, 3G connectivity, and support for V CAST TV for live digital TV. Pricing details have yet to be divulged.

A less costly alternative, the Venus, is a blend between touchscreen phones and a traditional slider; a split display on the outer shell includes a touchscreen navigation pad that changes its controls based on the context. For quick dialing and messaging, however, users can also slide out a physical number pad. Although it goes without V CAST TV, it shares the Voyager’s 2-megapixel camera, 8GB microSDHC support, and music playback.

Seiko Epson to develop Non-contact Quick Charger

Seiko Epson in collaboration with Murata Manufacturing will be developing a non-contact charging technology and making Li-ion batteries suitable for quick recharging. The non-contact charging system slated for joint development leverages electromagnetic induction. The charger stand and the mobile device are respectively equipped with coils that generate power by electromagnetic induction. The goal is to recharge a mobile phone in about 10-15 minutes in a non-contact manner. For this purpose, the system will be designed to supply a large current of more than 3 A at a time of recharging.

Nokia N95 covered in diamonds

How do you make a $600 cell phone exclusive? The answer is simple embed it with so many diamonds that it is more expensive than a Honda Accord. Amosu Luxury Phones London has done the same and created a diamond crusted Nokia N95. Created by Alexander Amosu an entrepreneur who made his millions from the ringtones industry has created the 10 limited edition diamonds encrusted Nokia N95s. The 8GB phones have around 325 diamonds weighing in at 3.3 carats encrusted in white gold.

Nokia N95 with Tele Atlas map data launched

Tele Atlas announced it has been selected by Nokia to provide the digital map data and dynamic location content for the Nokia N95, a new multimedia device equipped with GPS functionality launched by Nokia today in New York.

The Nokia N95 is a multimedia computer that offers mobile users around the world multiple ways to connect to information, entertainment and people. An integral part of the Nokia Nseries multimedia personal computers, the Nokia N95 features built-in global positioning system (GPS), WLAN, a 5 mega-pixel camera, HSDPA and dual mode menu (standard/landscape). The Nokia N95’s navigation features leverage Tele Atlas digital map content and provide users with pre-installed features, including:

* Free, basic mapping and routing functionalities to initiate local searches for more than 100 countries.
* Map display, so that users can clearly see precisely where they are.
* More than 15 million points of interest (POIs), to help users easily find local attractions.
* Optional upgrades to full navigation features, intended so that users can be quickly and accurately routed to wherever they need to go.