The Nokia Morph concept uses nanotechnology “based flexible materials, transparent electronics and self-cleaning surfaces.” No word yet on pricing and availability.
These materials should enable Nokia to produce a mobile device that “…might be stretchable and flexible, allowing the user to transform their mobile device into radically different shapes”.
[via UnwiredView]
SEGA’s Super Monkey Ball for the iPhone will use the phone’s accelerometer to control the gameplay. It is set for a June release, when the iPhone Firmware 2.0 is released to the public. Click “more” to watch a video.
“This is not a cellphone game. This is a full console game. And we underestimated the power of the device. We had to fly in a developer to upscale the art for the iPhone.”
[via Gizmodo]
The Softbank 920SH features a 3.2-inch display and 3.2-megapixel camera. Best of all, its screen tilts for easy web browsing. No word yet on pricing or availability.
As you may have noticed we’re getting screwed by major economical glitches… If you’re wondering how your personal finances are doing, or if you’re a Japanese broker… you may want to run and get the latest 920SH from SoftBank. It acquires all the latest stock information and displays it any time on a wide 3.2” VGA screen using Sharp’s ASV panel technology
[via Akihabara]
Apple could quite possibly be working on a clamshell iPhone, according to this patent, which gives “the user three touchpads to play around with, depending on what the phone is being used for.”
The clamshell design allows the entire phone to be shrunk without sacrificing any functionality, although you will loose some screen space. Perfect for an iPhone Nano, perhaps? Your guess is as good as mine, but whatever this technology ends up it
[via OhGizmo]
Yes, a sharp eyed consumer managed to snap a picture of this Sony Ericsson K850 poster at “an actual retail location, not deep in an AT&T workshop somewhere .”
Several sources at AT&T stores have told us that they’ve been commanded by corporate to toss their K850 promotional materials in the trash. Doesn’t sound like a good sign, and if the device is indeed canceled, we think it’s a tragedy both for AT&T and for Sony Ericsson’s North American presence
[via Engadget]
Samsung unveils their “MiniSkirt Season 2″ (SCH-C225/ SPH-C2005/ SPH-C2255) phones. At just 10.9mm thick, they feature a “2-megapixel camera, GPS, Bluetooth, and dictionary.”
About the newly added features, these models supports the “Smile Shot” function which enables automatic shots of smiling faces. In addition a, vibrating touch key and SMS-related features are included
[via Akihabara]
PhoneArena gives us a first look at the LG VX9700, which sports a “3.2MP camera that uses a Schneider Kreuznach lens to provide higher quality pictures.”
On the left side of the phone is the microUSB port and on the right side is the microSDHC memory card slot. For text messaging, you can enter text by using T9 predictive, multi tap, or on-screen QWERTY
[via PhoneArena]
Softbank has just unveiled the 815T PB, a Transformers-inspired clam shell phone that features a 3.2-megapixel camera, QVGA display, and foldable limbs.
Made for a new Japanese TV drama, this mobile phone can also be used as a toy since you can literally glue a a MECHA like kit to the back of the it and turn it into a Transformer lookalike
[via Akihabara]
LEGO-Touch transforms your iPhone into a brick factory by allowing users to “build virtual LEGO creations using a large catalog of basic building blocks.” Click “more” to watch the video.
In addition to the basic block construction kit, Nicholas’ concept will let share your designs over the Internet. You can even create your own Mii-like avatar using those familiar LEGO block people. One of my favorite features is the ability to challenge your online friends to a LEGO “build-off”.
[via Technabob]