Tiller + Tiller, a company located in Australia, has announced the new TeleMax III, a device that combines an universal TV remote control, and a phone. It is shaped as a tray and has handles on each (left and right) side, so it becomes easier to pick it up and use it.

The keypad on the middle of the TeleMax III has the basic buttons, such as numbers from 1 to 9 (zero included), a mute button, a volume control, power on/off, and sliding arrows so you can change the channel on the TV.

Interesting features include an automatic mute mode whenever a phone call is received, and instant access emergency numbers that be programmed as you like.

The TeleMax III was made to make life easier for people that have vision impairments, and will become available 2009.