Blackberry want to be stylish

Following in the footsteps of Sony Ericsson, BlackBerry, an unlikely candidate, has apparently decided to go into the Bluetooth Watch business according to reports. Of course keeping in tune with their shift from hardcore business devices to full function devices ready for all media as well as fully equipped for business of course, this doesn’t seem too out of character.

According to the reports the Bluetooth enabled watches are going to be a little more sophisticated than what we’ve seen from SE so far. The feature could possibly include -

• Streaming audio capabilities
• Caller ID support
• Text message reading

Of course we’re presuming that alters for calls, messages etc., the usual would be part and parcel of the watches feature set.

Another accessory that the company is planning on launching is a Bluetooth headset that is being called the Alpha 1. Snappy name. The headset will support audio streaming and come equipped with noise reduction technology (what else) and is fitted into a black chrome shell. Reports are also stating that, coupled with a BB device the Alpha 1 will also provide Alerts for messages, IMS, emails etc. and voice navigation instructions when using the GPS.

There’s no pricing or availability on either device and nothing official about the Bluetooth watch has been released by RIM so stay tuned.

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Micromax new to market handset

Mobile handset manufacturing company Micromax has launched EzPad Q3 a dual-GSM mobile phone that comes pre-installed with Nimbuzz social messenger.

Along with supporting mobilechats the EzPad Q3 -Dual Sim, Dual Standby handset features a multi format music player, 1.3 MP camera, FM radio, QWERTY keypad and expandable memory upto 2 GB.

Rahul Sharma, COO, Micromax Informatics Ltd., talking about the handset said, "We have been developing products that are a fine mix of new technology, superior features and high quality and which are available to our discerning customers at a very pocket friendly price. We are sure that EzPad Q3 will bring about a paradigm shift in the way the youth communicates. Going with the preferences of the youth, EzPad Q3 has been designed to provide chat as an alternative to SMSing. The Qwerty keypad, which enables easy chat, will be liked by the gadget friendly youngsters."

Vikas Saxena, Country Head, Nimbuzz India, said, "We welcome all 3 million Micromax customers to Nimbuzz! Growing nearly 1 million new registered users a month, our software enriches the value chain of the mobile ecosystem. Users, who are looking for a device that fits their lifestyle, operators, looking for new APRU magnets, and handset manufacturers looking for a value add to differentiate, all profit from Nimbuzz's mass market solution."

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