Tag: Bluetooth

BlackBerry Mini Stereo Speaker Unboxing and Demo

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With the release of the BlackBerry Z10, the company sought to release a set of accessories that compliment the launch of their revival flagship. Among those were some interesting accessories that have landed in our office. We are going to take a look at the BlackBerry Mini Stereo Speakers first. This is a compact bluetooth speaker that can act as a audio gateway too. Before we delve into the details, here is our unboxing and demo of the device, for your viewing pleasure –

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Jabra Solemate bluetooth speaker launched at Rs 10,990

Jabra, the popular bluetooth accessories manufacturer, has introduced its first wireless portable speaker, the Jabra SOLEMATE in India. Equipped with dual speakers and a sub woofer, the SOLEMATE can playback audio via bluetooth, 3.5mm audio cable and even via USB connectivity.

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Bluetooth File Transfer, Cinemagraph and more coming to Nokia Lumia handsets

As part of their commitment to the Windows Phone platform, Nokia has been introducing a range of apps exclusive to their own Lumia line of phones. Ranging from enhancements to apps which make up features missing in the platform, Nokia aims to provide long term support to owners of Lumia devices. Last week Nokia launched its City Lens app which is an augmented reality app to provide real time information about your surroundings.

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Jabra Supreme UC Bluetooth Headset Photo Gallery

Here are some fresh photos of the Jabra Supreme UC bluetooth headset! The Supreme is one of Jabra’s many headset solutions, focussing not only on mobile phone calls, but also on internet calls. It’s packing a plethora of features, including active noise cancellation, multiuse feature (connects the headset to 2 Bluetooth devices simultaneously), voice commands and many more. The feature list reads very nice and always keen to try fresh headsets, we are eager to put this headset through it’s paces. A big thanks goes out to Frauke from Namu-PR Germany for sending a review unit! Enjoy our photo gallery, including the full package content!

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List of Windows Phone 8 Bluetooth profiles revealed

The Bluetooth SIG has finally posted the Bluetooth profile list supported by Windows Phone 8 and it looks like the number of profiles supported has improved quite a bit compared to Windows Phone 7. Addition of the OBEX (Object Exchange) profile means that the phone should theoretically be able to both send and receive objects though specifics around that remain to be revealed.

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Motorola and Nextel Announce i867 Ferrari Smartphone

Motorola has announced the i867 Ferrari smartphone with Push to Talk in Brazil in partnership with Nextel. The phone’s design is inspired by the Ferrari 458 Italia and the back cover is designed to resemble the hood of the car.

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SoundWave SW50 Review

Speakers on most phones leave quite a bit to be desired when playing music out loud and more so when trying to make a call over a speakerphone. Bluetooth speakers come in quite handy in such situations. The SW50 comes in a very standard package and looks diminutive at first glance. But as is often said, looks can be deceptive. Read on for our impressions of the SoundWave.

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Nokia Reaction bluetooth headset announced

Nokia today announced a new bluetooth headset by the name of “Nokia Reaction” via its Youtube channel. The USP of the headset is the improved version of Nokia’s Always Ready  technology which makes it easier to shift calls between headset and handsets.

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Jabra DRIVE launched in India for Rs 3,999

Jabra has launched their latest bluetooth speakerphone in India called the Jabra DRIVE. Capable of connecting to multiple devices , the speakerphone speaks out messages like battery status , connectivity status.

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Nokia Luna Bluetooth Headset with NFC hands-on

Nokia has been a big player in the mobile NFC space, starting development long before Google seen the light. But for Nokia, it’s not all about mobile wallets. They have recently a range of accessories with NFC built-in, designed to make pairing easier. The Nokia Luna Bluetooth headset is one of them, and I have recently had the opportunity to play with them at Nokia World 2011. Continue reading “Nokia Luna Bluetooth Headset with NFC hands-on”

Review : Jabra Freeway

Jabra is well known for its bluetooth audio systems. Recently the brand launched a new car hands free system dubbed the Freeway. We’ve had a chance to put it through its paces over the past few days. The Jabra Freeway is one of those gadgets which you don’t realize that you need till you actually use it. The speaker system is on the larger side but never feels obtrusive. The understated design definitely helps in this regard.

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Creative D80 Wireless speaker coming to India this July for Rs 2,699

Creative has announced the Creative D80, Bluetooth wireless one-piece speaker in India. This has Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) so that you could connect your mobile phone, laptop, tablets or Bluetooth enabled music players such as ZEN Style M300 to the speakers. It was announced in U.S this may and has recently been launched. Continue reading “Creative D80 Wireless speaker coming to India this July for Rs 2,699”

MWC 2011 : Jawbone Jambox Hands-On Video

Jawbone , the popular accessory manufacturer brought out their latest bluetooth speaker system here in Barcelona. The Jawbone Jambox as it is called allows you to connect your phone to the device wirelessly and playback your music via the speakers.

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