We’ve been hearing about LG’s GD910 watch phone for too long now and yet still haven’t heard of a solid release date or price point. Luckily, Orange UK has recently told us that the watch phone will be priced at  £500 or about $825, on August 27th of this year.

While this may seem like an enormous price tag for such a small device, it’s dramatically less than the ~$1,290 Orange estimated it to cost earlier this month.

Anyone out there eagerly awaiting the GD910’s launch?

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What you see above is a handset concept created by Seungkyun Woo and Junyi Heo which some handset manufacturer really needs to consider picking up.

As you can see, in its normal state it looks like a (somewhat) regular phone but when you’re not using it just wrap it around your wrist, watch style, and let the sun’s rays charge it. Sure, it may not be the hottest fashion statement on the block but it is definitely innovative and that’s exactly what this industry needs.

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Is RIM going to launch a watch phone anytime soon? Well we’re not quite sure on what kind of watch RIM is currently working on we know it’s supposed to be a Bluetooth-enabled watch. The smart watch might come with features like 3.5 mm connectivity, Twitter and/or Facebook updates, caller ID and SMS messages support. But nothing is yet official. We don’t even know the name of the future gadget and we have no pictures of the device at this time. But we’re counting on disgruntled employees to leak some pictures in the near future.

A high-end Bluetooth headset is also expected soon from RIM. The “Alpha 1” will let you stream your favorite songs or get navigation directions through a silicone earpiece. You know, just like Mr. Bond, James Bond, is currently using.

What say you? Interested in any of these new gadgets?

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Ever since we first heard of LG’s GD910 watch-phone back in December of last year, we’ve been wondering when we would actually see it hit the North American market, if ever.

Well today, we get a ray of hope shined on the device as it has recenelty made its was through the FCC and is (almost) ready to hit North American shelves. For those of you who have trouble keeping track of your phone, this one’s for you as it straps to your wrist effectively making it impossible to lose, if you never take it off that is.

Now that we’ve seen the FCC shots all we need to hear of is a carrier. AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile? You guys listening?

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Now, I am not much of a fan for wearing a cellphone on my wrist, and with this monstrosity, I am confident that I can win you over to my camp.  Lay your eyes on the Wigitel W3 watchphone, a product of a Czech Republic company, which must be facing a serious shortage of good designers.  The W3 has an external OLED display and a 128×128 internal display, Bluetooth, microSD slot, and a keypad that will zap you back straight to the 50s without Doc Brown and the DeLorean in tow.  Not much, but hey, think of all the attention you could get, even if it’s not the kind you wanted? Head over to Wigishop if you still want it for about 180 Euros.

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In what seems to have first been a concept, LG Electronics has formally announced that its wearable 3G Touch Watch Phone (GD910) will officially be launched in the global market next month for around $1,200. With the intro of this new watch, a new type of shape, size and interface is expected to storm into the market, something similar to the James Bond movies we have been used to see. been used to see.

Boasting a 13.9mm-thickness, the 3G Touch Watch Phone delivers functions of a cell phone on a small size device like a watch. In particular, it supports 7.2Mbps HSDPA(High Speed Downlink Packet Access) network as well as video telephony with a built-in camera. It also comes equipped with a 1.43-inch full touch screen, the 3G Touch Watch Phone features mp3 playback, waterproof support, TTS(Text To Speech) function, Bluetooth connectivity and more.

That is quite a list of features that should make the initially seen concept model into a living demand. The price tag may be heavy on the pocket but that is the price you have to pay for a loaded phone oozing with new features and of course overall design.

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With most watchphone ideas that have been cropping up doomed to fail, Yanko’s “On Time” concept provides a glimmer of hope that the idea could work after all.  Consisting of a stylish bracelet/watch with a detachable earpiece, the On Time Headset System seems to be the most probable concept that could woo people who have a decent enough fashion sense and stays true to the term “watch phone,” functioning both as a watch by displaying time and transforming into a phone when a call is received.  Both the earpiece and the bracelet have LCD touchscreens to display call information and the detachable earpiece can be used for handsfree calling.

Any company out there brave enough to take this up and make it a reality?

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You will surely remember the watch in the picture above. It’s not just a watch, it’s a Watch Phone made by LG. Sure it’s an interesting idea, but would you really buy one? What if I tell you how much an LG Watch Phone is currently priced? Orange has set the prices for it. You’ll have to pay about $1,454 for it. If you choose a contract with a monthly rate of $58 and up you’ll only have to pay $727. So what do you think? Too much right?

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It’s going to take either a lot of alcohol or just the right amount of brain surgery before I buy a wrist phone, but that’s just me and there will always be someone out there who would want to chatter on their watches.  LG has done it already and there’s even one from the Chinese that looks enticing, and now it’s Samsung’s turn to show off its a wrist phone fresh off the anvil at the MWC. You don’t get much considering the GT-S1100’s size but the small touchscreen display, Bluetooth connectivity, and a speakerphone should keep your novelty going until someone comes up with better features, like a holographic display may be.

The timeline in the picture above shows it’s scheduled to come out some time this year, but the where and for how much are details that remain a mystery now until Samsung decides to open up.

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Orange officially became the the first operator to unveil the Touch Watch phone (LG G910) in Europe. This market-first innovation, available from flagship stores across Orange’s European footprint later this year, will give Orange customers the chance to enjoy a whole new way to communicate.

Yves Maitre, Senior VP of Devices at Orange says, “At Orange, we are always finding new ways to bring mobility to our customers, from the simplest phones to feature rich devices. Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Orange, and LG shares that vision. Together, we are pleased to offer Orange customers the first opportunity to experience this market leading Watch phone.”

The compact and stylish wrist watch style phone comes with a blue-tooth headset and features a full touch-screen interface, 3G HSDPA and video-calling capabilities. Whether it is searching for restaurants and making video conference calls, or watching sports clips and listening to music on the built-in MP3 player, Orange customers will be able to enjoy the same multimedia experience on a watch, as they do on other mobile phones.

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The LG watch phone is not necessarily my favorite CES product so far but we’ve got to hand it to them. LG has managed to create a 3G touchscreen watch phone which is really cool. The video above will show you LG Canada at work demoing the watch. But just in case you missed it, the LG watch phone will get you 3G support, Bluetooth connectivity, Voice commands, 3 mechanical keys and 2 hours of talk time with 240 hours of standby battery life. The watch is waterproof and comes with a Bluetooth headset and it’s own charging cradle. The phone watch will only enter production at the end of the year so go ahead with those Santa letters.

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Covering more and more smartphone news can be tiring at times. You have to keep up with all the news, keep up with technological improvements, manage leaks and rumors and more. Remember how simple the dial phone was? Wasn’t it fun? No screen, no battery, no camera, no smart tricks. Just a phone line and a dial to call your family and friends. It’s good to remember where you left from to see where you’re going to.
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Even watchphone enthusiasts might want to shy away from the WF820 if they ever lay their eyes on its bulky size and awkward-looking design. While the CECT watchphone settled for a keypad on the strap, QKfone’s WF820 added the buttons around its 1.3-inch touchscreen TFT display, making it look like a restraint more than a watch or a phone. But other than that, you get what is expected of a watchphone from China including Bluetooth, T-Flash memory support, media player, FM radio, and GPRS support. I don’t see a price tag but I don’t see you being overly excited about it either. Read on for some more pictures…

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With its 1.3-inch touchscreen LCD display and the nifty placement of buttons on the watch strap, the CECT wrist watch phone may certainly not be appealing to some (including me) but there almost always will be some kid out there who wants to Get Smart. Even the fact that it carries a 1.3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, FM radio, and a mp3/video player doesn’t make me want it anymore than a Hello Kitty rifle. Still, at just $293, this isn’t such a bad deal if you think about it.

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The new Epoq EGP-WP98B offers cutting edge features never before seen in the rapidly expanding wrist watch mobile phone market. Super high tech features include: QUAD-Band GSM mobile radio set, Windows Mobile 5.0 Operating System, large energy-saving OLED display with touch screen navigation, GPRS mobile internet at 2.7G speed all in a metallic-look, super slim design with stainless steel or genuine leather, alligator skin-embossed band.

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The new Epoq EGP-WP98B offers cutting edge features never before seen in the rapidly expanding wrist watch mobile phone market. Super high tech features include: QUAD-Band GSM mobile radio set, Windows Mobile 5.0 Operating System, large energy-saving OLED display with touch screen navigation, GPRS mobile internet at 2.7G speed all in a metallic-look, super slim design with stainless steel or genuine leather, alligator skin-embossed band.

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