LG introduces a Versa gamepad module

LG has finally released a second module for the LG Versa, in the form of a gamepad module made for, well, playing games.

As you might recall, the Versa is a unique touchscreen phone with the option of attaching external modules. Previously, the Versa only came with a QWERTY keyboard module, which is handy for messaging and surfing the Web. Now it has this game pad controller, which you can slide on the back of the phone's body for storage when not in use.

Like you would expect, the game pad controller has an eight-way directional pad and four gaming buttons. We wonder if there will be enough games in Verizon's library to support the controller, but we do think it's a handy option for Versa owners who like to game on-the-go. The module will cost you though; they are US$29.99 each.

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Android 1.5's Live Folders: Looks nifty

Last week Google tantalized Android developers with an early version of its software developer kit for Android 1.5, the upcoming version of its mobile operating system. Included with it is a laundry list of new features coming out, many of them suspiciously familiar to those Apple's iPhone already has. But here's one, highlighted on Friday, that the iPhone doesn't have: Live Folders.

Loosely lumped into the category of "more home screen widgets," Live Folders are essentially shortcut views into a folder on the phone where you'll be able to view all the contents of your e-books, emails, RSS feeds, and playlists for example, without launching the application itself. Live Folders will also include real-time updating, so if a new email comes in while you're viewing the inbox from your home screen, you'll see it appear.
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Toshiba TG02 and TG03 leaked

The Toshiba TG01 Windows Mobile (WM) smartphone hasn't even reached the market but there are already rumors of the TG02 and TG03. Techblog has pictures of these follow-up devices.

Like the TG01, the TG02 will come with the 1GHz Snapdragon processor and WM6.5 at launch. What's noteworthy is that the casing will be supposedly waterproof, which is great for those who aren't always careful with their handsets. More after the jump.
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Aliph Jawbone Prime with Earcandy

Aliph has just announced the Aliph Jawbone Prime, the successor to the highly acclaimed Aliph Jawbone 2 from last year. The Prime sports almost the same design as the Jawbone 2, except it has a dimpled loop pattern on the surface and a slight dip on the front to indicate the multifunction Talk button.

Other changes in the new Jawbone Prime include a more comfortable fit thanks to rubber ear buds with loops, and enhanced noise reduction due to a reworking of Noise Assassin, its noise cancellation technology. This means the Jawbone Prime works much better to combat wind noise in up to 10mph winds, and is even better at eliminating background sound. Also, it improves on the Jawbone 2 by providing a fail-safe mechanism in case the voice activity sensor (that little white rubber nub) does not touch the face. Previously, if it didn't touch your face, your voice quality would suffer. Now, Aliph promises that when the sensor fails to sense your face, it'll still work just as well as any other headset.
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Apple's App Store serves its billionth application

Just before 2pm PDT Thursday, Apple delivered the 1 billionth App Store application, just nine months after the store launched. The whole countdown process was a little arbitrary, but nonetheless represents a significant milestone for Apple. Although not without its share of controversy, the App Store has been a resounding success for mobile computing, and has forced Apple's competitors to take similar steps. Someone won a fair amount of Apple gear as part of a contest surrounding the promotion, but Apple has yet to announce the winner.

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