Video: Sony Xperia Ion, Smart Tags and Sony SmartWatch

Here is a trifecta of Sony Xperia goodness. We see some of the multimedia smarts of the new 4G LTE Gingerbread-powered Xperia Ion smartphone. A cool NFC demo of the SmarTags as well as a peek at the SmartWatch. Sony isn't just building Android smartphones, it is focusing on accessories and functionalities that will enhance the user experience.

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.  Thes 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."

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Cardo Systems banks on Bluetooth enabled communications for cyclists

Cardo Systems, Inc.,  announced the launch of the cardo BK-1, a  communication and entertainment product designed especially for cyclists. The BK-1 delivers voice-activated, two-way, or three-way bike-to-bike communication capabilities that allow cyclists to easily converse with fellow BK-1 users who are up to 1,600 feet apart. With cardo BK-1, cyclists can also enjoy safe, hands-free use of Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones, MP3 players, or GPS devices.

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Sony unveils Android-friendly SmartWatch

Sony has just revealed the SmartWatch. This is a $150 watch that integrates with Android smartphones to show text messages, app updates and e-mail, manage calls, and control music and video. It also allows users to snap photos from their Android smarphones remotely. The dust and splashproof watch can run four days on a charge and connects to most Android smartphones via Bluetooth. Good news for hackers, Sony expects SmartWatch specific apps to be made available to the Google Play store.