Philips Canada launches Made for Android audio accessories

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Recognizing the growing market for smartphones running Google's Android OS, Philips Canada has released a series of Android compatible audio accessories.  These include earbud headsets, on ear headphones as well as a universal Bluetooth dock.

Philips Made for Android Headsets  are designed to deliver a customized, hands-free experience specifically for Android users.  Philips approach is not just to offer compatible accessories but to enhance the overall experience with complimentary Android apps that extend the functionality of the devices. Philips specifically states their compatibility with devices from "HTC, Samsung, Motorola and LG."

Programmed for full functionality with virtually any Android device, the headsets are part of the Philips Android ecosystem of products and offer easy call and music management enhanced by sound optimization and personalization capabilities through the free Philips MyHeadset app.

Philips Made for Android Headsets which range in price from $29-$49 for the in-ear headsets and $90 fo the headband headsets – are designed to deliver a customized, hands-free experience specifically for Android users.Programmed for full functionality with virtually any Android device, the headsets are part of the Philips Android ecosystem of products and offer easy call and music management enhanced bysound optimization and personalization capabilities through the free Philips MyHeadset app.

Philips also has the Fidelio Docking Speaker for Android, a $119 dock designed around Android handsets with Bluetooth audio connectivity as well as the ability to move and angle the microUSB adaptor to fit various models of Android smartphones and possibly smaller tablets.

Android-specific accessories are rather uncommon and many consumers who use Android devices are sometimes surprised when their accessories such as headphones do not work as well as they did on iOS devices.

Philips' accessories are available from retailers like Wall Mart, Future Shop and Best Buy.