ProClip release a Holder for the Nokia Lumia 900
You know you have made it when your device starts getting accessory support. Lucky Nokia Lumia 900 owners can now purchase a Nokia Lumia 900 holder from Proclip, one half of their two part car mounting system.
Proclip notes:
This Holder tilts/angles 20 degrees for optimal viewing. It is a high quality custom made holder with a neat and discreet design. It keeps your device in an upright position for better reception. Easily slide your device in/out of the holder. No more fumbling around for your device. Provides for safer driving when viewing, accessing and operating your device in your vehicle.
The accessory will set you back $34.99 for the holder, with the car mount being sold separately.
Read more at ProClip here.
Thanks Johan for the tip.
Windows Phone Parrot AR.Drone project going swimmingly, working great (video)
When last we saw the Texas A&M AR.Drone team they could only demonstrate their drone going up and down at the behest of a Windows Phone. What a difference a mere 2 months make.
The team seems to have succeeded in their goal to navigate using autonomous waypoint route using GPS data.
In the video the AR.Drone navigates 206 meter path between 3 waypoints and ends within 7 meters of the defined destination. Users have the ability to select waypoints on the map within the WP7 app and then the option of in-order traversal or the minimum distance path between the given points.
The drone obtains GPS data from a second Windows Phone that is attached to the drone.
Static and accelerometer controls remain available to the user, which is demoed in the video below.
The source code for the app is available at wp7ardrone.codeplex.com and a page detailing the exploits of the team at students.cse.tamu.edu/jabam89/wp7drone.
I guess I know what present I want for Christmas now 
See another video showing accelerometer control after the break.
Runtastic Heart Rate Monitor–the first to support Windows Phone 7?
Now however Runtastic has taken the first step to supporting Windows Phone 7 users with their Heart Rate Monitor and Receiver.
The Runtastic Heart Rate Monitor is a small heart rate monitor device that can be plugged into your Windows Phone that fully integrates with the runtastic app software and integrates with runtastic users personal online fitness log and performance data.
The device uses the 3.5mm headphone jack, which means near universal support for most smartphones and also features a headphone pass through, so you can continue listening to your playlist while monitoring your heart rate.
The accessory is only €59.99 and of course needs the Runtastic Pro app, which is $4.99.
Read more about the accessory at Runtastic here.
Variety of gel and bumper cases already available for Nokia Lumia 900
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Even before the Nokia Lumia 900 hits stores, accessories for the handset are already available at AT&T’s online store.
The store is stocking cases in a variety of colours, including cyan, green and pink and include silicone cases, screen protectors and bumper cases, which seems to have escaped from the iPhone and landed on Windows Phone 7 now.
See the range at AT&T here.
Via MyNokiablog.com
Nokia Lumia 800 debuts at position 6 in Krusell’s TOP 10 selling smartphone list
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Krusell – TOP-10 selling phones for February 2012
1. (1) Apple iPhone 4/4S |
For the first time since its release in November 2011 the Nokia Lumia 800 has charted on Krusell’s list of most popular smartphones. The list is based on the volume of accessories (mainly cases) sold by the Swedish company, which nevertheless sells cases on 6 continents in 7 countries.
The handset charted at position 6, and its delayed debut is likely due to the massive push the handset had after being released in the Scandinavian countries.
Krusell notes:
On Krusell’s Topseller list for February the most interesting news are not shown in the top three, where normally all focus is, says Ulf Sandberg CEO at Krusell. I would like to point out Nokia Lumia 800 which is new on the list and goes straight into 6th place which is an indication that Nokias new smartphone is well received in the market.
The last Windows Phone to chart is the HTC Titan, which arrived at position 10 in November 2011 and peaked at position 9, in December, then dropped off the chart (and ultimately out of UK stores).
Something tells me the Nokia Lumia 800 will stick around a bit longer.
A selection of their cases can be seen here.
ROCCAT Power-Grid secondary game display will support Windows Phone also
One sign Windows Phone is gaining traction is support for niche applications.
It is therefore good to hear Roccat announce upcoming Windows Phone support for their Roccat Power Grid, an upcoming app that turns your iPhone or iPod touch into a companion for your gaming PC.
The app pulls messages from Facebook, Twitter, Skype, TeamSpeak and others into a unified chat client, helps you monitor your hardware in real time, has independently controls audio settings for different applications, and even lets you build (and share) custom touchscreen icons for macros as well. Communication with the PC is via WIFI, but Roccat is working on letting you monitor and control your PC over a cellular connection, if it can figure out the security issues.
The app will work without a dedicated cradle, which runs to $79, with Roccat still making money by selling additional macros for $0.99 cents each.
The app will be free at launch, with an iOS version first, and Android version by August and a Windows Phone version by the end of the year.
Read more at Roccat here.
Via the Verge.com, thanks Frederick for the tip.
Xappr Gun phone gaming accessory promises Windows Phone 7 compatibility
The creators of the XAPPR Gun are calling it the ultimate gaming accessory for your smartphone.
The device, in conjunction with Augmented Reality games such as AR Wars and AR Invader will allow gamers to take their smartphone gaming outside while still shooting at virtual creatures, or, with the right software, your friends.
Unlike most accessories the whole system is said to be compatible with iPhone, Android and Windows Phone, which hopefully means we will be able to join in with the fun from the start.
The accessory is up for pre-order for $29.99 and will be officially unveiled at the International Toy Fair in Nuremberg this week.
See the product page here.
Via Gizmodo.com
HTC releases new HTC Titan car cradle with “car panel” app
HTC has just released a new car cradle for the HTC Titan. The accessory features its own charging port to help manage the wires in the car, and features the stylish ball and joint design (pity about that awful plastic holder however).
More interesting however is that inserting your Titan into the cradle will activate both Bluetooth and the “car panel”.
We assume the car panel is a similar app to the bedside cradle app, which may include easily fingerable launchers to car navigation apps and other information.
It will cost a pricy £49.99 ( $79) to find out exactly what the car panel does, but when you do please let us know.
Find the HTC Titan Car Upgrade Kit CU S600 in the HTC Accessory store here.
Via WPCentral.com
Cool Gadget at CES: AfterShokz Headphones
When I got an email about “ear-free headphones that transport sound through your cheekbones”, I was instantly intrigued, and I said I’ll check their booth out at CES. I’m glad I did, because they’re quite cool!
AfterShokz Sport headphones enable joggers, bike riders, skiers, skateboarders, hikers and other athletes to safely use their portable music players while staying connected to their surroundings. Since AfterShokz headphones rest outside the ear, users are able to also hear ambient noises such as oncoming traffic, car horns, ambulances or other warning noises, potentially preventing accidents. Headphones that cover the ear and earbuds that nest inside the ear significantly restrict a user’s ability to hear these important sounds.
Headphones typically try to cancel noise, but AfterShokz is designed to allow you to hear noise around you. That’s useful for running, walking, etc, or for my case, bicycling to school. Being able to hear that car behind you while listening to music is essential if you don’t want to die.
There are a few disadvantages to AfterShokz. Firstly, there’s a big brick attached to the audio cable… that’s the headphone’s rechargeable battery. Your volume controls and the on/off button is also on there. This brick is decently heavy, so you definitely need to clip it to your clothes while running.
Also, the visual design is definitely hit or miss. My friend lauged at me when he saw these on my head.
And finally, strong bass sounds actually emit a physical vibration, which can be weird. If you turn your music down, you won’t feel that.
Overall, the headphones are quite neat, and are actually great for first-person shooter games, since the vibration from bullet sound effects feels awesome. Music quality is good (nothing like Monster headphones of course). Check them out at AfterShokz’s website.
Monster also attending Nokia’s CES press conference to announce “exciting new products”
Monster have posted the above message on their Facebook page, indicating that they will join Nokia at CES on the 9th January to share “exciting new products”
The products, from Monster at least, are not likely to be too mysterious, likely being Nokia’s Monster-branded headphones, but providing branded accessories to go with their flagship US handsets will provide a better impression of the Nokia ecosystem than just the handset itself.
HTC’s Portable Bluetooth Conference Speaker looks pretty cool
If you like your gadgets cool-looking, few would come close to this portable Bluetooth conference calling speakers by HTC.
The HTC Portable Bluetooth Conference Speaker BS P100 , which is currently up for pre-order, can pair with 2 different handsets and offer up to 10 hours of conference calling or 6 hours of A2DP music playback.
Like most of HTC’s accessories it is however not very cheap, weighing in at £89.99 at Expansys here, but think how much you will impress your business colleagues when you pull this one out of your attaché case at your next impromptu meeting.
T-Mobile US Nokia Lumia 710 accessories sheet leaks out
The T-Mobile US Nokia Lumia 710 is now pretty much an open secret, with the Verge stumbling upon a sheet detailing the accessories (none very specific) which will be available for the handset.
It is somewhat disappointing to not see Nokia’s premium Monster headphones or tiny Bluetooth earpieces as part of the deal, but I suspect Nokia did as well as it could just to get the Lumia 710 on the carrier, and the rest of the inventory will have to wait for more welcome times.
We look forward to the official announcement of the handset on T-Mobile, which will likely also kick of a campaign of promotion for the device, which would mark Nokia’s real return to US.
Source: theVerge.com
Official Nokia Lumia 800 hand case and carry case released
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Nokia has unveiled and placed on sale an official hard case and also a carry case for the Nokia Lumia 800.
The accessories is available at Nokia’s Flagship store in Hong Kong and costs HK$198 (about $24.50).
The accessories come in a variety of bold colours, meaning the already colourful Nokia Lumia 800 can be brightened up even more.
Via welovewp.hk
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