Mobile Phones Are Made Beyond Texting and Calling
Mobile phones are usually referred to as device used for sending and receiving text messages and phone calls. However, because of technical advancements and tons of money spent on research and development, handy phones have evolved from a simple communication tool into an entertainment gadget.
The young mobile phone subscribers- the teens and tweens alike, are seeing and using cell phone as a leisure tool, which they use to listen to their favorite bands, where they save tons of mobile wallpapers of artists, download and play mobile games, as well as visit and update profiles from their favorite social network sites. With tons of mobile content downloads and subscriptions from different content providers, it’s quite evident that this segment of the market is spending most of their time entertaining themselves using handy phones.
These cell phone users’ involvement and addiction of mobile phones might be the reason behind different studies being conducted by experts regarding possible hazardous effects of too much usage of mobile phones.
We should all hope that there are (will be) no harmful effects caused by cell phone addiction. Because if there is, can you imagine what’s in store in the future of today’s young mobile users, let’s say thirty years from now? Scary…
More Mobile Wonders Discovered
You think our witty mobile phone wonder makers are resting? Think again. Here are some of the shocking, brilliant, and interesting handy phone models and the latest news on the mobile phone industry.
To begin with, let us talk about the latest mobile accessory. It’s a blood bag mobile strap from Japan. The said bloody strap comes with an IV bag, which shows the cellphone owner’s blood type. Don’t be scared yet, because the blood in the bag isn’t for real. This story behind this medically inspired ornament is that Japanese believe that a person’s blood type speaks of his/ her personality. Wonder what ringtone goes with the phone.
From the out of the ordinary accessory to one amazing gadget, here comes a mobile phone unit that unlocks/locks and starts/stops car engine for Nissan Motor cars. This very useful gadget comes from the collaboration of Sharp and DoCoMo. Truly a very useful handy phone for forgetful mobile and car owners, who always fail to remember bringing their car keys and/or cellphone.
As for the mobile industry news, China’s largest telecoms equipment company recently announced that it just reached its 100 millionth mark of handsets distributed globally, since 2002. Wow, a hundred million! Wonder how many mobile downloads these mobile phones will need.
The Mobile Feature that Matters the Most
Let’s face it, mobile phone is now considered as man’s new best friend. Almost everybody can’t stand a day without checking on their inbox, to see if they got any SMS. The teens and tweens in particular, need to have their cellphones by their side anytime, anywhere.
Being one of the most popular gadgets in the market, don’t you wonder what motivated mobile consumers when they bought their handy phones?
A very interesting graph revealed interesting truth on what these buyers love about their current mobile unit. The top 3 mobile features are: the looks, the handy phone’s compact size, and the good camera. Surprisingly, the audio feature only comes fourth. It’s a surprise since there are tons of mobile downloads portal offering ringtones and wallpapers all over the net, as well as mobile music sites for full track download, suited for mobile phones.
With mobile phone companies launching new mobile features almost every month, are you already satisfied with your current cellphone’s features, or are you considering getting a new one?
The True Voice Behind Mobile Marketing
The tweens and youngsters market has become one of the most influential factor in the mobile marketing industry, particularly in the mobile downloads area. Nowadays, mobile content store fronts are not just offering what these Gen-Yers want, but also what will benefit their parents and guardians.
To “go with the flow” as they say, mobile marketing teamed- up with famous entertainment and sports personalities for mobile ringtones, wallpapers, and wake-up calls to keep their main threshold’s interest.
Well-known teen heroine, Miley Cyrus (aka Hannah Montana) came up with get up call to help parents in waking their kids up every morning. Besides the tv celebrity, another teen super hero who teamed up with mobile marketing for the same mission is Amare Stoudemire of the Phoenix Suns.
While Miley and Amare opted for wake up calls, the world- renowned boxer also a Nike and No Fear endorser, Manny Pacquiao, opted for mobile ringtones to reach out to boxing fans across the US.
With the current mobile marketing trend, expect more A listers teaming up with mobile content providers.
The Creative Wonders of Mobile Innovation
Tons of “unique” mobile phone units and interesting cell phone gadgets have been featured on this blog for two simple reasons. First, to entertain readers by the phone maker’s creativity, and second, to inform you that the craziest mobile phone concept you have in mind is no longer an idea. But our list doesn’t end there. Presenting… the iron phone, the musical instruments that double as phones, and the solar-powered necktie.
The iron phone, literally is an iron shaped phone designed by UK based designer Vladimir Rachev. Instead of being curious with the designer’s motivation for coming up with such concept, isn’t it more exciting to find out how a person would use it? Will he keep the iron away from his cheek when answering a call from that phone? Just a thought!
Talking about wild imaginations, the iron phone is nothing to the au Design Project x Yamaha mobile phones. It answers to the idea of combining music with mobile phone technology together. These mobile phones can actually produce real music and function as a handy phone. For instance, the Band in My Pocket phone that features attention-grabbing element of having different musical instruments from trumpet to harmonica, while maintaining its mobile phone features.
Last but definitely not the least is this brilliant and fashionable invention, the solar-powered necktie. It looks like an ordinary necktie but it is made out of special cloth that allows busy business people charge their mobile phones anytime they want. A perfect combination of fashion and convenience.
With endless technological advancements and man’s resourcefulness, expect more of these device and gadgets in the market.
Mobile Surround Sound, Fantastic!
For mobile phone owners who are so into message alert tones, mobile ringtones, and songs, this is the perfect mobile phone for you. Introducing, the LG phones with Dolby Mobile. Having Dolby, as the name stands for itself, these mobile phones will have special digital audio features for better audio results.
What’s interesting about these handy phones which will be in the market by last quarter of this year, is if it will meet the expectations of mobile phone owners with fancy surround sound entertainment room at home. Also, how will it look like, and how much will it cost. Furthermore, it’s also exciting to find out what would other mobile phone companies will do to beat the competition.
Can Dolby satisfy and give the market an eargasmic satisfaction? Let’s wait and see! Oops! Let’s wait and hear!
Mobile Gala
Mobile phone designers and manufacturers are getting more creative these days. Some are focusing on the design, several on the features, while others are paying more attention to details. Here are two of the most interesting masterpieces we can expect in the market today.
First inline among the “extra” experimental mobile phone architecture is the Bluetooth Umbrella. The model name speaks for itself. It’s an umbrella with Bluetooth attached on the handle that facilitates hands-free operation of your mobile phone.
Talking about innovative mobile phone designs, next on the list is from a company called MobiFrance. They came up with the French Luxury (aka Eiffel phone) mobile phone. This handy phone is designed after the look of the famous Eiffel Tower of France.
Given that you find either of the two phone models fascinating, it’s quite interesting (and entertaining) to discover what you will chose for your ringtones or wallpapers. Will you go with the flow and decide according to how your gadget looks like?
There’s nothing wrong with being artistic when it comes to creating new models of cellular phones. Just bear in mind the main purpose why customers buy mobile phones, to call and send SMS to their love ones.
Trendy and Useful Mobile Aid
While other mobile phone manufacturers spend tons of money making handy phones, Nokia spent a portion of their fund to come up with a very useful yet trendy mobile phone accessory. The popular cellphone company developed an accessory specifically designed for hearing impaired individuals.
Nokia recently launched the Wireless Loopset, This new addition to their product line allows hearing impaired individuals to enjoy mobile phones as ordinary persons do. Although the device wouldn’t be available in the market until the first quarter of 2009, it is expected to sell well.
With Nokia introducing this kind of product, we are anticipating other big names from the mobile industry to follow and come up with their own device such as this.
Mobile Fashion 101
Fashion doesn’t only mean clothes, shoes, and accessories. Nowadays, it also applies to personalizing gadgets like mobile phones, laptops, and music players.
For laptops, aside from the colorful bags and mouse, you can also refurbish your notebooks with trendy laptop skins. There are a lot of shops offering customized skins according to clients’ taste. The price depends on the design and materials used.
Music players also have their say on fashion. There are tons of covers, cases and straps that represent the owner’s mood and personality.
As for mobile units, there are plenty of ways on how you can fix up your cellular phones. First, change your mobile unit’s case. You may opt for loud color or printed designs if you’re bold and artistic enough. After the covers, you can choose mobile wallpaper that represents your distinct characteristics. Then, pimp your mobile phones with your favorite ringtones from your favorite artists.
Just keep in mind, there are no exact rules in fashion. It’s all about being creative, fresh and funky!
Big Boy’s Mobile Toys
As they say, boys will be boys…even with phones. After presenting the mobile watch phones to the public, here comes toy car mobile phone and toy pistol phone.
The toy for big boys is now a cellular phone! Believe it or not, it is. Introducing the toy car mobile phone aka the car-shaped phones. Now car and mobile aficionados can choose between BMW and Audi as unit models. The BMW-designed mobile phone comes in black, while the Audi phone comes in white. Sporty- Race themed mobile ringtones and wallpapers will sound and look great on it.
Next on the list is the toy pistol phone. Literally, it looks like a gun with tiny phone built on its grip. It may sound (and look) crazy, but it actually works.
Watch, car, guns… what’s next?