Gadgets and Gizmos

LG Electroinics unveils wearable mobile phone

In what might appear to be something right out of a 60s spy movie, LG Electronics has unveiled the Watch Phone, which it claims to be one of the coolest gadgets on offer for mobile lovers.

The Watch Phone sports a stylish look that adds a touch of class to the user’s personality. The innovative phone makes for communication convenience along with the Bluetooth headset that rivals the feel and elegance of jewellery.

The Watch Phone, the company claims, is the first touch watch phone in the world to feature 7.2Mbps 3G HSDPA compatibility, that allows.

high-speed data transmission and video phone calls using the built-in camera. The Watch Phone retails at Rs49,900.

It has a 13.9mm thick body and packs in 3G Video Telephony (VT) service coupled with GSM Network capababilities.

Samsung Caliber released by MetroPCS

Tech enthusiasts may go ga-ga over this new chic Samsung phone which is now available through MetroPCS. This new Samsung device entitled Caliber (SCH-r860) is equipped with superior attributes. The handset sports Samsung’s TouchWiz User Interface. The UI integrates exclusively-designed widgets that enable users to customize and personalize their mobile phone.

Social networking applications such as Facebook and MySpace can be accessed by means of the phone’s full HTML web browser and messaging features that embrace IM and personal e-mail. The handset adorns a 3.2-inch WQVGA, 262K TFT display. The Samsung Caliber provides MetroPCS applications and services in addition to downloads, along with a collection of other attributes to keep users connected. The device includes superior voice recognition, MetroNavigator GPS navigation system, Metro 411 Directory Assistance and MetroWEB.

The phone boasts of a 3.0 megapixel camera and camcorder for taking pictures while the stereo Bluetooth wireless technology and speakerphone facilitates hands-free communication to be rather easy. Moreover, the phone features an en suite video and music player and is compatible with an optional external microSD up to 16GB. (more…)

Now, Call Free the Entire Weekend

Reliance Mobile has launched a new offer for its GSM and CDMA subscribers all over India. Under this new “Weekend Masti” offer, users have to recharge their phones with Rs. 33 and they can make unlimited free local calls to any other Reliance Mobile (GSM or CDMA) throughout the weekend (Saturday and Sunday).

This pack is valid just for one weekend (00:01 hrs of Saturday to 23:59 hrs of Sunday).

This plan is offered to subscribers via e-recharge too. If you call to networks apart from Reliance, you will be charged as per your existing plan.

Mi Fone reaches India to entice with new handsets

Africa’s growing mobile phone manufacturer, Mi-Fone has introduced four handsets to the Indian consumers. Just two years old Mi-Fone has become one of the most popular brands across the continent. Mi-Fone ranges of mobile handsets presently available in India are: Mi-Q family, Mi-5QS, Mi-2010, Mi-338, Mi-323 and Mi-350a.

The handsets are designed keeping in mind the young adults who are techno savvy globally.

The Mi-Q family of mobile handsets comprises the Mi-Q (voice/SMS), Mi-Q1 GPRS with camera and Dual SIM card and the Mi-Q5S. The phone is equipped with a full color screen, FM radio and QWERTY keypad. Mi-Q range renders low-cost and superior user-friendly solutions in a compact package. The forthcoming handsets in the Mi-Q range will also include “MI-APPS” which will enable its users to experience what Mi-Fone terms a lighter version of the “Blackberry experience”. Mi-Apps will also be included with Push email and Messenger.

Mi-Q is tagged at a price of Rs 4999/- onwards.

Mi-2010 is a low priced and affordable Dual-SIM camera phone which is incorporated with a 1.8?/65K color screen, GRPS/WAP/MMS, MP3 player and FM radio. (more…)

Age Prediction Machine helps you figure out date’s age using mosquito noises

Ever wonder how old your blind date was?

Fear not, folks in Japan have created a device to help answer that question.

The pocket-sized device, aptly called the “Age Prediction Machine,” emits high-frequency buzzing noises that are meant to help users determine someone’s age based on how well they can hear it.

The noise levels are broken down by age range: teens, 20s, 30s and 40-plus. People 25 and under will respond to the quieter settings, while those over 40 will only be able to hear the loudest.

The gizmo comes in pink and black and retails for around $10.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/2010/02/24/2010-02-24_age_prediction_machine_helps_you_figure_out_dates_age_using_mosquito_noises.html#ixzz0gYN0pyGT