A joystick for cell phone games

Call me giddy, but my favorite new gadget in the mobile world doesn't remotely resemble a cell phone. Zeemote is a joystick, or more accurately, an analog JS1 controller, that gets you shooting, swerving, diving, and jumping while playing Zeemote-compatible games on your cell phone. The compact, wireless joystick is helicopter-shaped and fits neatly into your palm for smooth operating. We've been ogling this thing for a while now, but this was the first time I met the famous little controller face-to-face.

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Hummer gets a new (wimpy) phone

Hummer is coming out with the second version of its branded handset, but it somehow doesn't seem to live up to the reputation of its nameplate. The original version seen last year at least made an attempt with a camouflage design, but the latest model from ModeLabs Group bears hardly any indication that it's related to the Hummer at all, at least in appearance.

The "HT2" appears to take a candy-bar form (apologies to macho Hummer drivers for the reference) as opposed to the original slider, but there may be other versions. The mobile phone does have a wide-bodied look reminiscent of its namesake but otherwise seems fairly unremarkable with a 2-megapixel camera, MP3 player, and 11MB of built-in memory, according to SlashPhone.

Perhaps different designs will make it to the US market, but it's hard to imagine that they'll be tougher than one planned for Russia, as this one is. Maybe the only fitting statement would be a phone that weighs 5 pounds and is too big to fit in your hand.

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LG's latest Black Label mobile phone

When it comes to LG Mobile and design, the Prada phones come to mind immediately for most people. But let's not forget the Black Label series which started with the Chocolate phone and was followed by the LG Shine. Pictures of the third handset in that series have now been revealed and, like the other two, it's a slider.

Though no official name has been given, this slider looks like it's slimmer than the previous models. Pictures seem to suggest a mix of carbon fiber and leather in its finish, with a 5-megapixel camera on its back. According to AVING, this model will be officially announced in Europe on April 24, and reportedly launched for the rest of the world thereafter. We have contacted LG Asia for confirmation and are awaiting a response.

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Sony Ericsson to unveil new smart phone called Paris?

If you haven't already heard, a new Paris has been hogging the tech headlines lately. While the Paris (Hilton) we know so well (and too well from her sex tape exploits) is apparently turning over a new leaf, this other Paris is a rumored upcoming smart phone from Sony Ericsson.

According to an article on USEB a.k.a. the Unofficial Sony Ericsson Blog, the new handset codenamed Paris is said to be a slim slider with a large touchscreen display. The back of the phone is metallic, while a sliding lens cover protects a 5-megapixel camera sensor. It will sport multifunctional QWERTY keys much like Sony Ericsson's P1i touchscreen smart phone, and features standard Bluetooth and 3G as well as onboard Wi-Fi and GPS. Paris will run on the Symbian UIQ 3.3 platform, with Mobile Opera 9.5 Web browser and Google Maps also preinstalled.

From the blurry image (supposedly captured from a video) posted, this Paris reminds us of the LG Chocolate with its touch-sensitive directional keypad, though it does seem slightly wider and features a round navigation control instead of a square one.

As expected, our Sony Ericsson contact in Asia gave us a "no comments on future products" response when contacted about the Paris. That said, with the source coming from USEB which has proven to be fairly accurate with upcoming Sony Ericsson product releases, we have a feeling we'll be hearing more of Paris sooner than you can say Hilton.

Via USEB
Picture credit: USEB

Nokia N-Gage gaming platform officially live

It's not big news anymore since we've seen it coming, but Nokia has just made it official that the N-Gage gaming service is now live and you can download the application over at the N-Gage Web site.

The list of compatible devices is currently limited to the N81, N81 (8GB), N82, N95 and the N95 (8GB). Each game is expected to set you back between 6 and 10 euros. Gamers can try the titles for free before purchasing the full version.

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