What you see above is a picture of an unannounced HTC developed Android powered handset. Unfortunately, we have virtually no details as to what this handset is called, what carrier it will appear on or what the specs are.

From the pictures we could tell that it obviously features a touchscreen, some face buttons and some sort of camera.

We’ll keep you posted as more information is made known.

via the unlockr

Tags: Android, camera, Cell Phones, HTC, HTC, Mobile News, Mobile Software, touchscreen, unannounced

As you can imagine by its name, the GPS Red Light Camera Detector is what every “The Need For Speed” fan really needs, because it will save them a lot of money in terms of tickets.

Thanks to the its database that contains over 6,000 red light and speed camera locations, you’ll be safe in Canada and the US. It has a GPS with a 1.6-inch display screen that shows your current location, and also the distance you are from the red light. Besides showing an alert message on the screen, the system also uses audio to get your attention. Sadly it costs too much, $200 for the hardware and $20 after the first year which is free.

Red Light Camera Detector

Tags: Accessories, camera, GPS, GPS, red light

I guess it’s hard to believe Steve Jobs when he’s saying that the reason for the iPod touch 3G not to have a camera is that the device is a gaming console. That’s why some people went ahead and dismantled an iPod touch and what do you think they found? A 6 x 6 x 3 millimeter space between a Broadcom chip and the wireless antenna where a camera similar to the one found in the iPod nano 5G would definitely fit. And in case you’re wondering, the new iPod touch 3G could, at least in theory support WiFi 802.11n connectivity and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR which could be some of the features we’ll find in the next-gen iPod touch

via ifixit

Tags: 3G, 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, camera, ipod, Mobile News, MP3 Players, tear down, Touch

Don’t think we missed the fact that the new iPod touch 3G doesn’t have a camera! We were shocked to see that Apple postponed adding a camera to the iPod touch 3G. Probably that’s what we’re going to see next year in the fourth-generation. What happened you ask? It’s all so confusing but Steve Jobs claims that the touch doesn’t have a camera since it’s a gaming device. It’s probably a lot harder to play all those cool games on a device that comes with a camera on board. That’s probably why the nano doesn’t have support for any games.

So here’s what Steve Jobs did say, word for word:

Q. You put a camcorder on the iPod Nano. Why not on the iPod Touch?

A. Originally, we weren’t exactly sure how to market the Touch. Was it an iPhone without the phone? Was it a pocket computer? What happened was, what customers told us was, they started to see it as a game machine. Because a lot of the games were free on the store. Customers started to tell us, “You don’t know what you’ve got here - it’s a great game machine, with the multitouch screen, the accelerometer, and so on.”

We started to market it that way, and it just took off. And now what we really see is it’s the lowest-cost way to the App Store, and that’s the big draw. So what we were focused on is just reducing the price to $199. We don’t need to add new stuff - we need to get the price down where everyone can afford it.

I bet my horse that next year the iPod touch 4G will have a camera. What do you think?

via NYT

Tags: Apple, camcorder, camera, ipod, Mobile News, Nano, Portable Devices, steve jobs, Touch

Just as it was initially suspected, Apple is ready to launch the new iPods at a special event which is scheduled for September 9. The “only rock and roll” event will take place at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater in San Francisco and as you can clearly see it’s only going to be about rock and roll. Is this Apple’s way of telling everyone that the tablet is not ready to be unveiled soon? We’ll tell you more in just a little over a week when Apple will be unveiling its new iPods with cameras on board.

Tags: Apple, Apple, camera, event, ipod, Mobile News, MP3 Players, tablet

What you see above is supposedly a shot of the next generation iPod touch that is rumored to be supporting a built-in camera sat next to a last generation iPod touch.

As you can see, the camera is in the same exact spot that the cases spotted earlier today showed it to be. We’re not exactly sure why the back of the device is ridiculously scratched or if this is the handwork of a Photoshop-smith. Either or, chances are we are going to hear about the next gen iPod touch next month so we’ll have to wait until then to see if these photos are real.

Click through to check out a high-res close up of the device’s camera below.

via conivoandrich

Tags: 3G, camera, iPod Touch, rumor, Uncategorized

In case the ridiculous amount of iPod touch and iPod nano cases we showed you last month wasn’t enough evidence to convince you that the next generation devices will feature a built in camera, today we bring you, more cases!

What you see above are cases for the iPod touch 3G and iPod nano 5G that show a camera in the exact same locations that the previously spotted cases had them. What’s more, the Portuguese store these pictures were taken from quickly pulled the pictures, issuing the below letter of apology:

Yesterday a new set of products for iPod in our catalog, we have been asked to remove them. It was then clarified that we were not allowed to publish it. We have immediately accepted to remove that information, and would like to express our sincere apologies to our costumers. We are expecting to make those products available in September.

Not allowed? As in, you published them too soon? I think it’s safe to say we will see an iPod touch 3G and iPod nano 5G announcement this September.

via gizmodo

Tags: camera, cases, Digital Cameras, ipod nano, iPod Touch, Mobile News, MP3 Players, rumor

It seems that the Sony Ericsson branded Jalou isn’t the only Jalou to hit the market as we have recently also learned of a Dolce&Gabbana branded handset of a similar form factor also marketed towards the fashion conscious demographic.

This special edition Jalou is essentially the same thing as the Sony Ericsson Jalou, with EDGE and 3D capabilities, but features several Dolce&Gabbana brandings including on the front of the phone and on the included headphones, as you can see above. Spec wise we are still looking at the 3.2MP camera with video recording, Bluetooth 2.0, GPS, and a music player.

Just like it’s brethren, the Sony Ericsson Jalou, the Dolce&Gabbana Jalou will hit selected markets in Q4 of 2009.

Tags: bluetooth 2.0, camera, dolce&gabanna, fashion, GPS, Jalou, music player, Uncategorized, video recorder

2010 might bring a significant improvement to future BlackBerry phones. While we don’t have any leaked documents filled with future RIM projects, we do know that upcoming BlackBerry smartphones will come with front-facing cameras ready for video-conferencing. Sources from inside RIM have confirmed this although RIM hasn’t issued an official statement about BlackBerry video chat capabilities. So there you have it folks, early next year we should at least have the first BlackBerry handsets capable of adding one important feature to your already busy life: video calling!

via tinycomb

Tags: 2010, BlackBerry, camera, front camera, Mobile News, Portable Devices, Research In Motion, RIM, video call, Video Chat, video conference

A whole slew of pictures featuring Chinese-made iPod touch/nano cases have hit the web. This may seem like nothing exciting but they are reportedly cases for Apple’s next-generation devices.

As you can see from the above pictures, both MP3 players will feature cameras with the touch’s being centered while the nano’s is a bit offset.

While Apple hasn’t actually confirmed that their next-gen iPods will have cameras, why would these case-makers go through all of this trouble if they weren’t positive? Take it with a grain of salt, but this one’s pretty much confirmed.

Hit the read link for pictures of more cases.

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Tags: camera, case, China, ipod nano, iPod Touch, Mobile News, MP3 Players

The latest rumor concerning the future generation of Apple iPod touch players says that the new devices will be packing both a camera and a microphone. That means the future iPod touch will be almost similar to the iPhone. All you need to make calls to your friends is to install a VoIP service on your iPod and get some decent WiFi coverage. Does that sound a little bit scary to carriers?

The new units are currently being manufactured by Chinese contractors and they are said to be available sometime in the following two to three months. There’s no indication regarding any other changes but we’ll keep you in the loop as soon as we find out more about the new iPod touch.

via Wired

Tags: Apple, camera, iPhone, iPod Touch, microphone, Uncategorized

Don’t get too excited folks but it seems that the fifth generation iPod nano is going to be unveiled sometime in September. And while we have no official details coming from the Cupertino-based company, we stumbled upon this protective silicon case which was designed for the iPod nano 5G. As you can clearly see the case reveals the camera location of the future iPod. The case appears to have been specifically designed for the nano 5G although we can’t confirm the validity of the picture here. We should assume though that more cases and leaked pictures of the iPod nano 5G are going to appear around the web if Apple is indeed to launch a new nano so stick around for more rumors!

via uxsight

Tags: 5g, Accessories, Apple, camera, case, ipod, Mobile News, MP3 Players, Nano

What would you choose between a BlackBerry Tour with a camera and one without a camera? What do you think your employer or your employees prefer? In order to please any type of future customer Verizon will sell two versions of the BlackBerry Tour. First we have the regular model that’s equipped with a camera, or you can choose to purchase the second version, a Tour that’s deprived of that camera.

The Tour is now available for pre-order from Verizon Wireless and you can get either one for the same price. You’ll end up paying $199.99 for any chosen model with a two year contract and after a $70 online discount.

via Verizon

Tags: 9630, BlackBerry, camera, Mobile News, Portable Devices, Research In Motion, RIM, Tour, Verizon, Verizon Wireless

Sure, it’s not the prettiest phone, hell, it’s not even the most fully functional but Sony’s recently announced Ericsson T715 slider is new, and that’s why we care about it.

What you see above is said phone which features a 2.2-inch QVGA screen which is apparantly viewable in direct sunlight. Furthermore it will feature a 3.2MP camera, 3G, Google Maps, Microsoft Exchange support and Accuweather.

Sony has stated their intentions to ship this device Q3 2009.

Tags: 22 inch, 3.2mp, 3G, accuweather, camera, google maps, microsoft exchange, QVGA, slider, sony ericsson t715, Uncategorized

Despite being officially set to launch in about an hour, HTC has gone ahead and launched an official website for their upcoming handset, the HTC Hero.

The newly launched website gives us all sorts of data that was previously unknown. First things first, this will in fact be an Android phone. Other than sporting Google’s operating system the Hero will feature a Qualcomm 528 MHz processor, a 3.2-inch 230×480 touch-screen TFT-LCD display and a 5MP camera. Additionally it will feature GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi and a 3.5mm audio jack.

You can head over to the website at www.htc.com/www/product/hero/overview.html.

No word on pricing or availability yet but we’ll keep you updated.

Tags: Android, bluetooth, camera, Cell Phones, Google, gs, Hero, HTC, htc hero, launch, Mobile News, qualcomm, software, website, WiFi

We knew all along what the new Palm phone, the Pre, will look like but we have no idea if Apple is going to modify the current iPhone design. That’s why leaked pictures of the new device keep appearing all over the Internet. Yesterday we’ve shown you one version and today we have two more pictures for you. Like every other leaked picture these are blurred enough with not enough details for drawing any conclusions. What seems to be obvious though is that the iPhone comes with a front-facing camera which will make video chat possible. We’ll know more certain facts tomorrow.

via spaziocellulare

Tags: Apple, Apple, camera, iPhone, leak, Mobile News, pictures, Portable Devices, Video Chat

These OverBoard Waterproof Gadget Cases are 100% waterproof and will float if they fall into water. They are ideal for safeguarding your gadgets (phone, MP3, camera) and also keeps out dirt, dust or sand. The Phone/GPS Case lets you take your phone (or compact GPS) to places you wouldn’t normally presume and will protect your phone without preventing you from using it.

The Camera Case lets you take pictures to a depth of 19ft (6m) underwater and is great for digital cameras without a telescopic zoom lens. The MP3 Case is a waterproof, padded case with Pro-Sports arm strap. Your MP3 player is still fully useable when safely sealed in the case. $24.99-39.99

Tags: Accessories, camera, case, Cell, gadget, mp3, OverBoard, Phone, waterproof

The 8mpx and 12mpx cameraphones are slowly gaining steam, but that does not necessarily mean a 5-megapixel shooter is out of vogue.  Couple that with that with the fact that T-Mobile wants to give their customers a little bit extra, and you have the Android-powered G2 (or the HTC Magic) rocking a 5-megapixel camera instead of the usual 3.2mpx lens that the other carriers offer. And it might be called just plain old T-Mobile G2, which is fine by us as long as we get what’s promised (and more in this case).  A Walmart release in July seems probable at this moment with a price tag of $179 for a two-year agreement, but we have seen those dates change too many times before to start counting our chickens already.

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Tags: 5 megapixel, camera, Cell Phones, G2, Google, HTC, HTC Magic, T-Mobile

When you have a big company you’re going to have to expect a bunch of smaller companies trying to get a slice of the success, Apple is no exception.

Apparently a company by the name of Affinity Labs is sueing apple claiming to hold patents on technology for browsing, streaming, and downloading content over wireless and cellular networks. Ring a bell? Yep, they are targeting both iTunes and the App Store.

But that’s not all, another company by the name of Accolade Systems is accusing Apple of infringing on their patent for CMOS image sensors in the iPhone camera. 

When will the lawsuits stop? Never, duh!

Read (TG Daily)

Tags: App Store, Apple, camera, Cell Phones, iPhone, iTunes, lawsuit, legal, Mobile News, Mobile Software, software

Qipit.com offers a free service that is very useful to anyone with a camera phone who has a need to capture documents, flip charts or whiteboards.

No more scribbling notes at the end of meetings, just snap a picture of the whiteboard or flip chart and then email it from your phone to Qipit. Their software will then scan the image and convert it to a .pdf file for you and email it to you.

This is great for both business users and students alike who need to capture notes from meetings or lectures.  If you have a newer cell phone with a camera that has auto-focus you can also capture documents. A good use for this is disaster preparedness, capture your marriage license, house title, vehicle documents etc.

Qipit.com will tell you what your cell phone is capable of with their phone selector - might even help you make your next cell phone buying decision.

Tags: Business, camera, Cellphone, Qipit