I found this interesting YouTube video about the history of cell phones. It’s pretty much a visual montage of how cell phones have changed since 1985. There are text blurbs with interesting facts, but be warned, they move pretty quick.

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Ever been out at the park, beach, or camping, with no way to charge your much needed cell phone? Well Brando has devised a solution to the problem, and not only is it convenient, can help protect the environment. The Keychain Solar Charger, will plug into (Sony Ericsson Fast Port, Samsung, Mini USB (for Motorola/HTC/Dopod/MP3/MP4) , Nokia (2mm), Nokia (3.5mm) powered devices. So if it’s a sunny day, and you’re out of battery, you can bust out your solar charger and get your cell phone back up and running. The device will set you back $22.00

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After a study in London showed that 1 in 10 people who text as they walk were knocking their heads into lamp posts, something had to be done. The charity organization, “Living Streets“, took notice and have developed street post pads to help these “text-walkers”. The idea has started in Brick Lane, London. But if all goes well Living Streets is ready to spread it across all of England.

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The XPERIA X1, a hi-tech mobile phone being released by Sony Ericsson is still looking good for its’ second quarter launch date. Many rumors were flying around as to just when the actual release was going to be. A report released by Sony showed slew of their products and their release dates; the XPERIA X1’s being 02/10/2009 . Now , Sony Ericsson Corporate Vice President, Aldo Liguori has announced that the media phone is still on track for its’ initial Q2 2008 release. Time will tell if the report speaks the truth or if Liguori’s announcement is correct.

The phone’s features will include a touch screen interface, optical joystick, QWERTY keyboard. The phone will sport a 3″ inch WVGA TFT display.

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