Google has gone experimental with its recently launched new version of the Google Maps Mobile for the RIM Blackberry Pearl.

The new version of the Google Maps Mobile client now comes with software that makes use of voice recognition principles to aid users in their search for specific locations, directions, and other relevant inquiries. Basically, the process involves pressing and holding the handset’s side button and speaking out whatever information is needed.

Although the new feature is regarded as experimental, Google has had previous exposure with speech recognition technology as exemplified by its free, voice-activated GOOG-411 service. The new version of Google Maps Mobile for the Blackberry Pearl is available for free download at http://www.google.com/gmm.

Mobile phone users in Japan are growing more and more excited about Softbank Mobile’s launching in their shores of the iPhone 3G on July 11.

This excitement has been attributed to the Japanese consumers’ early appreciation of the iPhone 3G in terms of its versatile functionality and practical design. Results of a mid-June survey conducted by leading Japanese consumer advisory portal Kakaku.com, where 90% of the respondents are male, revealed an overall positive response (50.9%) to the iPhone 3G’s arrival.
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If there is anything in the industry today, other than the iPhone 3G, that stirs much buzz and excitement about its coming, it would definitely be the Sony Ericsson PSP phone. 

Rumors have seeped through every fissure and it’s been the talk of the mobile world for the past couple of weeks or so now. And, as far as we at Feelphones know, the closest we all could get to the meat of the matter is this scanned piece of paper that has been circulated together with all the tattle tale. 
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Advanced software developer Access Co., Ltd. has recently confirmed the launch of its NetFront Browser Widgets community site. Running initially as a beta version, the site serves as a place where widgets for mobile devices can be downloaded and tried free.

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Here is one gadget’s way of saying that technology isn’t always about thinking futuristic. Presenting, the Polaroid PoGo Instant Mobile Printer.

Reliving the Polaroid days of old, which back then was already regarded as extremely high-tech, this mobile phone/cam-partnering device is the perfect solution for pictures on the go.
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