Pinched wallets are putting the so-called feature phone--which includes a camera, Bluetooth, text messaging and Web surfing capabilities--at risk, says Avi Greengart, research director of mobile devices at Current Analysis.
Both YottaMark and FoodLogiq offer systems that let shoppers type a text code into a mobile phone or home computer, or scan a bar-code using a phone's built-in camera, to find out when the tomatoes on the shelf were picked and which field they came from.
You see his playful side in the one-of-a-kind model Shaq commissions to hype his brand around the NBA's annual All-Star weekend--including a shoe phone, a camera shoe and a remote-controlled car shoe.
Ms. Stewart says when she walks down the aisle she doesn't want to face 60 camera phone-wielding guests.
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Acknowledging the point, Nokia's chief executive, Stephen Elop, has stressed that mapping services such as its City Lens app - which overlays information about nearby points of interest, shops and restaurants over a view captured by a phone's camera - will remain exclusive to its own devices.
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The phone also had a high screen-to-frame ratio of 0.693, a 13-megapixel camera, and better quality speaker phone capabilities for hands-free calls.
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In a typical camera-phone, the image is focused by the lens onto a photosensitive silicon chip.
Last year Mr. Elop captured headlines by producing some innovative products, including a very high-specification camera phone.
And with the phone's built-in camera, consumers can snap and share pics of where they are and what they're doing anytime.
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Again, all of these movements are tracked by the phone's front-facing camera.
The new phone has an 8-megapixel camera enabled with smart filters.
They're also gearing up for the LG Viewty, a high-feature camera phone that shoots videos at 120 frames per second and, in certain markets, uploads the video to YouTube with a single click.
Although Sony Ericsson is planning to release its glitzy Idou phone--which features a headline-grabbing 12-megapixel camera--in the second half of this year, the product is unlikely to arrive until late this year.
It also throws in a "Find my Phone" feature, a remote wipe and a camera option that will let you see your phone's front or rear camera views -- as well as snap pictures remotely and store them directly on your computer -- without activating the display (a very useful feature in case your prized possession gets stolen).
Nokia launched another addition to its Lumia Windows phone lineup, emphasizing high-end camera features, wireless charging and lightweight components.
Back to hardware: connected devices include a rear-view safety camera and Bluetooth integration with your mobile phone for hands-free calling.
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The phone comes with an 8-megapixel camera, weighs 135 grams and has a built-in memory of 4 gigabytes, which can be extended up to 32 gigabytes.
You can expect an FM radio inside, while the Windows Phone staple, a two-stage camera button, is also reliably housed along the right edge with the volume rocker.
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For instance, by using the phone's camera and face-detecting software, the bot can follow a listener around the room and position its "ears, " or speakers, for optimal sound.
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The phone will sport a dual-lens camera for 3D recording and multimedia connections including HDMI and DLNA that will let users stream 3D video to TV screens and computer monitors.
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TOKYO, Japan (CNN) -- A mobile phone is no longer just a phone -- it is also a music player, video camera and personal organizer.
The phone also features a 5-megapixel primary camera, a front-facing VGA shooter and a microSD card slot.
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The 360 app will take pictures using the phone's built-in five megapixel camera, and will act as a method of establishing the satellite's position.
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Not only is the GX30 a good-looking phone with a high resolution camera, it has practically the best high resolution display of any phone anywhere.
"Not only does the new PENTAX Q10 have a tiny footprint but it packs a powerful punch when it comes to picture taking, especially when compared to any smart phone or digital point-and-shoot camera, " explains John Carlson, Sr.
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The longer it takes them to figure out how to process, for example, a discarded Treo 600--a 32-megabyte gadget with phone, e-mail, Web access, an organizer and a camera--the less ReCellular will be able to resell it for.
The two-stage camera button is a little over-sensitive -- the phone often took pictures when we only wanted to focus, which is frustrating when you're trying to grab those spur-of-the-moment shots.
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"You need the ball lens to help with the magnification - but any mobile phone with a decent camera and a zoom function will be sufficient, " he explained.
It has an infra-red sensor that looks for hand movements up to about 4 inches away from the phone, and it uses the front-side camera to figure out if it's front of the user's face.
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