Tag Heuer has announced that they are ready to enter the mobile phone market, in a partnership with custom phone maker ModeLabs. The image above is an early mockup of their cell phone watch line.

If Apple can do it, why can’t Tag?

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I got a shiny new Apple 15" MacBookPro for Christmas, but one thing that really sucks is not having a broadband internet connection outside of my house or local Starbucks. T-Mobile Hotspots are great, but they aren’t available in enough areas.

Fortunately, that’s all going to change with the Sprint PX-500 Mobile Broadband Connection Card. The PX-500 will have a signal anywhere there’s Sprint service, and download speeds are surprisingly fast at 400-700 kbps. Now I’ll be able to e-mail, blog, and watch those silly YouTube videos on the go.

The PX-500 is free with activation from Sprint, with a Unlimited Data Plan ($59.99/mo. w/ voice subscription.

There’s alot of hype and rumors about Apple’s iPhone, and Sony is now on that bandwagon as well. Possible 3D renderings of Sony’s future Ericsson Ai cellphone line have been running around the web. There’s a slim candybar and slider version. If these turn out to be the real thing, Motorola and Nokia are going to have some stiff competition in the cellphone market.

So the new Nokia flip phone you bought isn’t Matrix material? Have no fear, here comes Takara to the rescue! Takara Toys is selling an adjustable lever that instantly pops open your cellphone at the push of a button. Might be cool for a party or two, but as soon as the novelty wears off, you’ll wonder why you just didn’t use your thumb to flip open the phone. Lets not forget that added bulk either. Those Japanese come up with the craziest things don’t they?!

For more info, visit Takara Toys.

Have your music with you wherever you are. One press on the music button to start your in-phone digital music player, then choose your favourite song or playlist and enjoy. Getting your music into your mobile is easy – the W800i comes with CD ripping software. Move the music from your CDs. Quick and easy. Drag and drop.

The W800i is also a 2-megapixel digital camera with video recording capability. Save your images in the W800i image gallery or move them to a PC. Let your friends see what you see using picture and video messaging (MMS) phone-to-phone.

The W800i has plenty of memory inside for storing your favourite songs, images and video. And when you need to store more, use Memory Stick™ PRO Duo. In addition to the phone’s internal memory, you can have up to 1GB expandable memory. Thousands of images. Hundreds of songs.

A quality headset is included in the phone kit. To enhance your sound experience even further, connect your W800i to your stereo with the Music Cable MMC-60. Keep listening but never miss a call. Your music automatically stops when a call comes in.

The W800i never compromises on ease-of-use. Synchronise and transfer files rapidly with the Fast port connector. Go wireless, connect to other devices with Bluetooth Share with friends and family in seconds with QuickShareâ„¢.

The Motorola Moto Q previously rumored as the Razrberry is finally here! Today’s individuals and corporations are looking for mobility to give them an edge, and the new Q delivers. The world’s thinnest QWERTY, Q changes the playing field for mobile email devices by delivering a superior mobile office experience with no compromises. Combining quality voice, data, and multimedia in one amazing “RAZR-thin” package, Q helps make mobility = productivity.

Your Office Space, Any Place
With Q, corporations can bring mobile email to their entire organizations while mobile professionals can be confident they can be productive by having a quality phone and email experience in an innovative and stylish form factor. Q leverages Microsoft’s familiar and trusted Windows Mobile software and is among the first devices to run on the new Windows Mobile 5.0 platform which delivers scalable and cost-effective mobile messaging support with Exchange 2003 out of the box. This enables the device to work overtime to leverage existing corporate investments in infrastructure, training and support while continuing to protect office networks, data and applications.

RAZR-thin Look & Feel
Fifty percent thinner than its top competitors, Q is also lightweight and features electro-luminescent keys, QWERTY keyboard, thumbwheel for single-handed control, and internal antenna. Q also provides users the opportunity to balance work and play through additional features such as a large, vibrant, color screen, Web surfing capabilities, a 1.3 mega pixel camera with photo lighting, video and MP3 audio capabilities, and cool compatible Bluetooth®-enabled accessories like the new RAZRWIRE Bluetooth® eyewear.

The Ultimate Voice Experience
Motorola invented the mobile phone so you know we know voice! Leveraging Motorola’s expertise in RF technology, the new Q delivers the best phone experience you can get on a QWERTY. Featuring a high-quality speakerphone, voice-activated dialing and Bluetooth functionality, the Q enables hands-free multitasking for today’s busy work environment.

Summary of Key Features
• One of the first devices to run on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0; Optimized for Microsoft Exchange 2003 and a variety of third party email solutions that enable a broad set of corporate email capabilities*
• Thinnest QWERTY device in the world – 11.5mm
• Full, ergonomic QWERTY keyboard, 5-way navigation button and thumb wheel
• Video clip capture and playback
• Connectivity via Bluetooth, IrDA and mini-USB; compatible with Motorola’s line of Bluetooth-enabled wireless headsets
• Multi-Media Messaging (MMS)
• Dual, stereo-quality speakers
• Audio formats supported: iMelody, MIDI, MP3, AAC, WAV, WMA, WAX, QCELP
• Image formats supported: GIF87a, GIF89a, JPEG, WBMP, BMP, PNG
• Video formats supported: H.263, MPEG-4, GSM-AMR, AAC, WMV
• Mini-SD removable memory card slot
• Large, high-resolution display (320 x 240 pixels, 65K TFT)
• 1.3 mega pixel camera with photo lighting
• PIM functionality with Picture Caller ID
• Advanced speech recognition and speakerphone

The Moto Q is expected to be available in Q1 of 2006. For more information on pricing and product availability in your region, please check with your local Motorola representative.

Drawing upon modern watchmaking and jewelry techniques, Nokia has unveiled a truly inspired mobile phone for today’s connoisseurs of quality and taste. Encased in a slim stainless steel body, the Nokia 8801 subtly glides open to reveal a number of distinctive details, each meticulously considered and researched to complement the prestige and quality of the device.

To heighten the experience, the Nokia 8801 features exclusive audio accompaniment, including all ring tones and alerts, by award-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto. This attention to detail continues Nokia’s heritage of premium mobile phones that have set the industry standard for elegance and performance.

With a Zen-like goal to balance form and functionality, the guiding principle of Nokia’s designers and engineers was to create a truly modern mobile phone, the epitome of style and elegance, which would be a pleasure to use and a delight to behold. The organic flowing lines and dynamic surfaces perfectly complement the stainless steel and resin materials — steel for its tensile strength and durability, and resin for its organic properties. The result is an elegant, ‘human’ design, comprised of materials destined to age with grace.

Finding inspiration in non-traditional sources, Nokia designers employed modern watch-making techniques, such as the use of metal injection molding on the function keys. A specially reinforced glass used in luxury timepieces provides added toughness and scratch-resistance to the front display, and even the Nokia marque has been chemically etched on the back plate using a process typically used by watchmakers.

The ‘pop-up’ mechanism of the Nokia 8801 is another study in functional design. Using a bi-stable spring mechanism and stainless steel ball bearings, like those used in high-performance automobiles, the keypad of the Nokia 8801 gracefully glides from its protective casing, revealing a hidden camera on the back.

The aural accompaniment of the Nokia 8801 is equally inspired. Award-winning composer and musician Ryuichi Sakamoto was commissioned to compose the ringtones and alerts. Throughout his distinguished career, Sakamoto has crossed musical and technological boundaries, experimenting with different musical styles and making a name for himself in popular, orchestral and film music.

Inspired by itsmodern lines and organic curves, Sakamoto has produced a musical accompaniment for the Nokia 8801 that captures an essence and emotion that touches both heart and mind. His creation draws on his vision of the Nokia 8801 user — a world citizen constantly on the move, making an impression in a grayscale world and through great cities such as New York, Paris, Sydney and Shanghai.

“Subtlety and refinement are requirements of modern high design, appealing to consumers who place a high value in quality and attention to detail,” explains Frank Nuovo, Nokia’s Chief Designer. “We believe the Nokia 8801 belongs in this pantheon of iconic products – a sophisticated mobile communication device that quietly earns a nod of appreciation and admiration from other connoisseurs of fine taste.”

The Nokia 8801 is expected to begin shipping in select markets during the third quarter of 2005. Today in Melbourne, Australia and Marrakech, Morocco, Nokia introduced the Nokia 8800, a new device that shares the same premium design details and features, but is designed expressly for the Asia/Europe market. The Nokia 8800 is expected to begin shipping in the second quarter of 2005. The Nokia Wireless Stereo Headset, also introduced today, is expected to begin shipping in the third quarter of 2005.

About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations. www.nokia.com

This is still just a rumor, but it looks like Motorola is ready to release it’s next killer phone, the Motorola PEBL. Not as thin as the RAZR but definately tinier. This thing is sure to be a hit when it releases hopefully in Q4 which is only about 60-90 days from now! Show here is the rubberized black version. There’s also a brushed aluminum one in the works!

Be seen and heard with the Motorola V1150 – the supremely svelte, sophisticated mobile accessory for discerning fashion and tech enthusiasts. The handset’s intuitive multimedia offerings include: real-time 2-way video calling*, still and moving image capture and editing, and large color display.

Additionally, the Motorola V1150 features SCREEN3*, an innovative technology solution from Motorola that gives you zero-click access to news, sports, entertainment, and other premium content directly from your mobile device home screen* – no buttons to push, no browsers to launch. Motorola’s SCREEN3 puts fresh content at your fingertips. A 2 mega-pixel camera, Bluetooth® wireless technology* and removable memory add to this lengthy feature set. Strutting a sleek, slim design and premium functionality, the Motorola V1150 exudes multimedia perfection.

For more info, click here.

Looks like photos of the so called “Razrberry” phone have been leaked. The new smartphone looks like it runs on Windows Mobile OS 5. If Motorola releases this Quadband GSM GPRS phone, Blackberry is in big trouble.