Bluetooth

January 8, 2009 –LG Mobile Phones is showcasing the latest in mobile innovations at the 2009 International CES (Booth #8214, Central Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center).

The 2009 products are a sure bet this year, including phones and accessories with the latest in touch screen technology, advanced music and TV capabilities, Bluetooth 2.0 and solar power technology. LG Mobile Phones continues to bring style and function to the wireless industry, meeting the demands of today’s mobile consumer.

LG Mobile Phones has been honored with multiple 2009 “CES Innovations” Awards with handsets including the LG Dare, the LG Invision, the LG Vu and the LG HFB-500. These award-winning products will be on display at the LG booth, where guests may experience the advanced handset technologies first hand.

“Delivering phones for all consumers is one of the most important aspects of our business. With the recent release of our first Windows based enterprise smartphone, we continue to push the envelope combining state-of-the-art features and flawless design to match every lifestyle,” said Ehtisham Rabbani, vice president of product strategy and marketing for LG Mobile Phones. “For the music lovers, social texters or inspired photographers our award winning phones offer customized innovative technology for all ages and interests.” Read more

November 4, 2008 – Motorola today announced many Motorola Bluetooth headsets and car accessories will provide drivers the best hands-free experience while on the go. Motorola has paired with Jott, a voice-to-text service, to offer a free, two-month trial with purchase so users can turn their words into action and stay fully connected while in transit.

“Motorola continues to bring innovation to consumers by expanding our portfolio to include the latest technology to wholly center on the needs of drivers,” said Sean Ramsey, general manager of Companion Products, Motorola. “The combination of Motorola’s Bluetooth products and Jott’s service will allow consumers to keep their hands on the wheel and their focus on the road.” Read more

This handy little gizmo provides a full size keyboard and screen for Windows Mobile cell phones. It has a 800x480 pixel screen in a small and convenient 6x9x1-inch form factor. Useful for business meeting presentations or meeting notes, jotting down notes while travelling, or just browsing the internet. Connection with the phone is via USB or Bluetooth. Since there is no CPU or operating system in the REDFLY, there are lower maintenance issues.

This product is designed for use with Windows Mobile / Smartphones, so it is not compatible with iPhone or Android. Read more

October 27, 2008 -- Aliph, the established market leader in noise eliminating Bluetooth headsets, has added two new colors to its repertoire – Babbling Blue and Rambling Rosé – available exclusively at Best Buy Mobile this fall.

Babbling Blue and Rambling Rosé will offer the same award-winning features of the new Jawbone headset, which was introduced in May to much industry acclaim. The new colors will join Blah Blah Black, Silver Tongue and Goldy Lips.

"Our customers are as demanding as we are when it comes to aesthetics," says Hosain Rahman, CEO and co-founder of Aliph. "They wanted more color choices to allow them to integrate the Jawbone headset as seamlessly with their style as they have with their phones." Read more

October 2008 – As more and more states require “hands-free” cell phone use while driving, Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., the industry-leading manufacturer of automotive mobile media solutions, offers a new Bluetooth solution for in-car use. The new KCE-350BT Bluetooth Interface Module is now available to aid drivers by allowing hands-free conversations to be handled through the vehicle’s sound system.

The new KCE-350BT is a fully integrated solution that works with all of Alpine’s Bluetooth-ready 2007 and 2008 model head units, including the IVA-D106, IVA-W505 and IVA-W203 Mobile Multimedia Stations with touch screen monitors. “Caller ID,” “Missed Calls,” “Dialed Calls” and “Received Calls” information is displayed on and controlled through the connected Alpine head unit. Pressing the dedicated “Phone” button on the 1-DIN head units or the phone pickup soft key on the Mobile Multimedia Stations picks up incoming calls. When a call comes in, other audio being played is automatically muted. Read more

The BlueAnt Supertooth 3 is an easy to use, portable speakerphone device with voice recognition technology. With no installation requirements, the Supertooth 3 can be operational within seconds. Voice prompts guide you in pairing the device and uploading your cell phone’s address book. Once uploaded, it will announce an incoming call through the car speakers and say who is calling. Simply say “accept” or “reject” to initiate or decline the call – a hands-free experience compared to other devices where you still have to push a button to accept the call. The Supertooth 3 can be mounted on the car’s sun-visor with a magnetic clip, can be paired with up to eight devices and supports voice dial activation, redial and call reject. Read more