All About New Cell Phones

ASUS has showed off the Padfone at Computex 2011. The Padfone is an Android smartphone which comes by default with a complementary 10-inch Android tablet to which it can be docked. This smartphone-tablet combo allows you to use a single SIM card for both devices. ASUS claims that the dual interface enhances a user’s experience of both devices by harnessing the respective strengths of both form factors. Stay tuned for more updates. Read more…

SwitchEasy has released the Odyssey case for iPhone 4. The Odyssey is a hybrid style case with some serious looks. The case is constructed from three parts such as a ADSP (adaptive dynamic soft polymer) inner casing, a super tough polycarbonate UltraFrame and a scratch resistant hydro polymer back panel. Priced at US$29.99, the Odyssey is currently available in black or white with included interchangeable back panels in two different colors. Read more…

The Valextra Leather iPhone 4 Case features a flap front, magnetic top closure, cutouts at the front, sides and back and a small embossed internal logo. Expertly hand crafted from the finest leather, the case provides complete protection for your precious smartphone. You can buy the Valextra Leather iPhone 4 Case for £166.67 or approx. US$270. Read more…

The Smart is Vodafone’s new own-branded Android handset, which is actually a renamed Huawei U8160. This affordable device is presented as “a fully-featured smartphone with popular appeal for the next wave of data users.” Powered by the Google Android 2.2 Froyo OS, the Vodafone Smart features a 2.8-inch QVGA display, 3G, Wi-Fi, A-GPS, an accelerometer, a 3.5mm headset jack, Vodafone Music, a 2MP camera and a microSD card slot (up to 32GB). Available in black or white, the Vodafone Smart will be available in Germany, the UK, Italy, and other Vodafone markets next month. The handset will be offered on Pay As You Go for €90 or around $128. Video after the jump. Read more…

Incase has rolled out its new Bird’s Nest Snap Case for iPhone 4. Based on the structure of natural avian shelters, the Bird’s Nest is a snap-on hardshell case, featuring openings in a unique “woven” pattern and open access to all ports and controls. The case is compatible with both GSM and CDMA versions of the iPhone 4. Available in black or steel, the Incase Bird’s Nest Snap Case for iPhone 4 is priced at US$34.95. Read more…