20
Jan
2012
Pocket-Lint: Although it’s been beaten to the punch as the first manufacturer to release Android-specific headphones (by Klipsch), Philips is, to our knowledge, the first to offer an entire range of, what it calls, Made for Android headsets. (more…)
13
Jan
2012
Pocket-Lint: Philips is to debut a new set of Android specific accessories at this year’s CES including headsets, Wi-Fi powered multimedia players and even protective cases.
The company is aiming to be the first ever to offer proper made for Android accessories, as opposed to the iPhone and iPad-centric products. It means owners of handsets like the Galaxy S II and the Motorola RAZR will have a proper set of decent audio products that link up easily with their smartphones. (more…)
18
Nov
2011
Pocket-Lint: If you were to head to the shops to buy an iPhone dock you would be spoilt for choice. There aren’t just dozens, there are hundreds, nay thousands to chose from. They range from pocket options, full blown speaker systems, to ones that even look like pigs. Try and do the same for your Android phone and you will come up a little short. (more…)
16
Sep
2011
09
Sep
2011
Electronista: Philips at IFA introduced three new audio docks meant to work with portable Android devices like smartphones and tablets. They are largely Android versions of Philips’ iPod docks, with the same hardware other than the connectors being micro USB instead of Apple’s Dock Connector in this case. The AS111 is the smallest of the three, with the AS351 larger but also made to go mobile thanks to a battery compartment, and the AS851 the largest and offering the best sound. (more…)
02
Sep
2011
What Hi-fi: Philips has just announced that its Fidelio range is getting three new Android-dedicated models.
The new docks are based on the current Fidelio for Apple range, but these new models have a ‘unique connector design that adjusts in three dimensions to hold any phone in both portrait and landscape positions. (more…)
06
Jun
2011
What Hi-fi: Philips has added two further models to its Fidelio range of iPhone/iPad/iPod speaker docks.
Both are variations of the existing DS9000 model, which remains on sale at £399.
It’s joined by the smaller £299 DS9 (above) and the £399 DS9010 (below) which is the same design as the DS9000, but with an anodised brushed aluminium cabinet. (more…)
18
May
2011
What Hi-fi: Philips has announced the £200 BDP7600 Blu-ray player, complete with 3D, wi-fi and HD audio support.
The BDP7600 features full HD 3D playback, Net TV, DLNA, integrated wireless, DivX Plus HD compatibility and Philips’ latest CinemaPerfect HD processing engine. (more…)
14
Mar
2011
Newlaunches: Once a leader of the sonic world, Philips has tried hard to regain its crown time and again. And while their products have stand the test of time, they really haven’t been up there with the best, with their capabilities. But that hasn’t stopped Philip’s from doing its best – like releasing the all new Harmony 8000 Series Hi-Fi system. The rather chic looking set combines easy operation with multi functions of a DVD/iPod player. The system has a built-in upscaler, full HD 1080p resolution and the new ClariSound speakers, which offers as claimed by Philips “the finest balance between natural sound, detailed precision and bass tightness.” Philips uses a glass fiber woofer cone in these speakers to ensure natural production of voice and instruments.
Designed with a 2x80W RMS Class-D digital amplifier, the 8000 series comes with a CD/DVD player, integrated dock for iPad, iPod and the iPhone and USB port for music playback, giving you the ‘plug in and play’ advantage.
Our only wish now is an equally attractive price package!
12
Nov
2010
Newlaunches: Green technology is in and companies are launching all kinds of green gadgetry. Philips has just announced a new 24-inch green TV for Europe called the Econova LED TV. It’s got all kinds of green i.e. eco-friendly features like an eco-mode option that will reduce power consumption to only 40W. The TV itself is made from recycled aluminium and has a 0W mode when turned off. The remote control is also doing its share to be eco-friendly, it’s got a slide our panel that’s actually a solar panel to charge it. No batteries. While I’m of the opinion that it’s an innovative idea, I’m a little worried about leaving this shiny thing in the sun too long. If I need to use it quickly, grabbing a ‘hot’ remote isn’t my idea of fun.
10
Sep
2010
Newlaunches.com: We’ve seen a handful of speakers rolling in for iPods and iPhones but there haven’t really been too many iPad accessories to play music out loud. This cool Bluetooth enabled wireless speaker called the Fidelio is Philips’ way of spreading the love and music from your iPad. It incorporates a pair of 3-inch full range woofers that pump out 15-Watts (x2) RMS output. It also provides support for A2DP/AVRCP Bluetooth connectivity. Simply download the Fidelio App and customize the use of the speaker directly from your phone.
The kit also packs a remote control for the speaker that will control volume and playback of tracks. There’s no word about the battery durability.
03
Sep
2010
T3: We give you all the latest IFA news from 3DTVs to the latest smartphones in this special edition of the News@8.
Samsung releases Galaxy Tab: The hype has finally ended as the Samsung Galaxy Tab was unveiled this morning at IFA. All eyes were on the stage as Samsung ran the press through the Tab’s many (already leaked) features, for the full experience check out T3’s hands-on images. Next on its agenda was the Samsung UN65C8000 the world’s largest 3D LEDTV which was also released today boasting a near £5000 price tag. Ouch. Finally Samsung have also released its HD HMX-T10 1080p camcorder with a 20-degree lens angle which is designed to making shooting that glorious HD footage less strenuous.
Philips gives customers the ‘cinema’ experience: Philips today announced its Cinema 21:9 Platinum 3D TV, which although having a very long name, is actually incredibly cool. Boasting a cinema-esque 21:9 aspect ratio and Full HD 3D this TV was the flagship among Philips many 3D releases of the day.
Loewe enters the 3D market: German company Loewe has unveiled its 3D concept TV at IFA, and what a concept it is. Looking quite simply like a piece of high art rather than a LED HD 3DTV the concept was just one of three new products launched by Loewe.
Sharp adds a pixel to 3D: Sharp’s HD Quattron series has been given the 3D treatment in the form of their first 3D HDTV the Sharp 3D Quattron TV. Utilising an extra yellow pixel Sharp is able to make images seem brighter and clearer, which can only be a good thing in terms of 3D. We like.
Toshiba launches iPad rival: Toshiba has released the Folio 100 Tablet which it hopes will give it a firm stake in the tablet market. Running Android 2.2 and measuring 10.1 inches the Folio is larger than the other Tablet rival the Samsung Galaxy Tab. Toshiba has also released another first for the company in the form of the REGZA WL 3D series; its first 3D HD LEDTV. REGZA series also now includes the VL range which is a high-end HD LED range based around the WL 3D TV’s but without 3D compatability, instead aiming for high spec 1080p display quality.
