iPhone apps are getting more and more niche all the  time. Dynamic Controls, a company that specializes in wheelchair control units, unveiled an iPhone app that lets wheelchair users control their electronic wheelchairs via an iPhone or iPod Touch.

Dynamic Controls unveiled the new iPhone app at the RECHARGE conference in Germany, which is a trade show for the special needs community. As you can see by the pictures above, the app displays various information like speed and heading, and allows the wheelchair user to adjust various settings on the chair, like the seating angle.

The iPhone will connect to the wheelchair via Bluetooth, IR or WiFi, or through computer mouse control. A ‘chair doctor’ feature will diagnose any problems with the wheelchair and report it to the user, as well. The app also features web access to Dynamic Controls’ website, which will feature news that appeals to wheelchair users. Remember, with the full power of an iPhone, a wheelchair user would also be free to surf other websites if they didn’t want to read about advancements in pro-grip wheelchair wheels.

Dynamic is selling an optional attachment that will secure the iPhone to the wheelchair. Dynamic’s control units will also allow for iPhones to charge off of the wheelchair’s battery. The application can be used with any existing Dynamic Controls wheelchair unit and any 3G iPhone. The iPhone app is set to be released in April of 2010.

I really hate femtocell solutions but at the same time they are a necessary evil. And femtocells are growing more and more popular as we need more coverage and data speed from our wireless services providers. But should we really seek femtocells? Wouldn’t it be easier for carriers to properly upgrade their networks in order for us not to have to do it ourselves?
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When it comes to getting the web on your DSi, any early adopter can tell you that it is sluggish at best. Sure, the photo integration with Facebook is a lot of fun, but basic tasks like checking your Gmail account can often fail because the processor is just too slow to handle anything serious. Don’t even try to watch a You Tube video, like you can on your iPod. Well, at least don’t try until the new Nintendo DSi is being upgraded with NVIDIA’s new Tegra 2 processors.

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The Gauntlet touch screen watch phone has been unlocked. Up until now having a watch that is also your phone has been largely confined to the genre of spy fiction. Now, you can get your hands on one, and with the help of your existing carriers SIM card, make your bond esque dreams a reality.

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Panasonic announced a new digital photo frame that also doubles as an iPod dock and audio system. It could also be an audio system that doubles as a photo frame and has iPod docking capabilities. Or is it an iPod dock that can offer you audio system features and conveniently display your favorite pictures?
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We have been talking about Nokia’s latest smartphone / Internet tablet for a long time now but the device hasn’t been made available to customers yet. In fact Nokia did delay the N900 last month as it apparently needed a few fixes before being shipped to customers all over the world.
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Not only is 2010 going to introduce the first commercially available wireless LTE networks but it looks like various cars of the future will be able to offer the same high-speed 4G connectivity.
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As you are already aware today, is a Droid day and the subject can’t be avoided. Even when talking about the competition’s intentions and actions these days everything seems to be related to the Droid, at least in the USA.
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Don’t blame us for all the Verizon-related news today. It’s not our fault that Verizon decided to officially launch the HTC Droid Eris, the LG Chocolate Touch or the BlackBerry Curve 8530 on the same day. Furthermore the carrier decided to also announce prepaid mobile data plans for its customers.
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With one day to go until Verizon Wireless stores will be filled with impatient customers looking for the Droid and the Droid Eris, Big Red has decided to make the HTC smartphone official too. At this point we know pretty much everything there is to know about the HTC Droid Eris, but an official press release filled with specs and features will never hurt. Not to mention the official press photos of this brand new Android device.
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Verizon Wireless is getting ready to sell the Droid and the Droid Eris but in the mean time the carrier has decided to quietly make available the LG Chocolate Touch too. The phone is now available from Big Red so if you’re looking for a cheap phone filled with media features then check the Touch immediately.
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I often find myself in need of a scanner and most of the time I don’t have one around as I am on the move. That’s why the DocuPen X-series portable scanners from PlanOn sound very interesting, particularly if you deal with a lot of paperwork every day.
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Microsoft has not announced its Courier tablet yet but it looks like the user interface has been leaked to the public. Is Microsoft trying to build up momentum for the Courier? Apple on the other hand is not willing to show us anything and we have to keep digging for one shady rumor after the other.
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The HTC HD2 is undoubtedly the best Windows Phone announced so far. It’s not enough to make Windows Mobile 6.5 popular but the handset is definitely worth buying. And HTC decided to officially confirm today that the phone is on its way to U.S. customers. But the HD2 is taking the longer route as it will hit American consumers only in early 2010 as previously speculated.
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What do you say, do we really need a new eBook reader? What happened with everyone out there? So many new devices have been unveiled so far and it looks like manufacturers will not stop yet. Marvell has decided to team up with E Ink and launch a totally new eBook reader concept, a dualbook that works as an eBook reader but also as a netbook.
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Verizon is definitely decided to make the most of the Motorola Droid launch day. The hot phone will be available in Big Red stores starting with November 6, but I’m sure you already know that. What you don’t know is that Verizon is going to make the day as special as possible in order for its customers to enjoy as much as possible the Droid launch day.
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That’s right folks, Sony Ericsson’s first Android phone, the Rachael has been officially unveiled exactly as expected. The Xperia X10, and not the X3, is now official. It’s also official the fact that the Rachael will be a flagship phone “in a family of phones” which will be available in the first half of next year. The Xperia X10 should find its way to you in Q1 2010 which means you’re in for a long wait. That’s good news for Motorola as the cell phone maker will undoubtedly sell lots of Android phones by then.
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Let’s forget for a second about Android OS, BlackBerry handsets and Apple’s iPhone! Other cell phone makers out there are making fabulous devices which deserve our attention. Sure they’re not fancy smartphones most of the time, but rather limited edition collector’s items.
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It’s no secret anymore that Orange UK will sell the iPhone 3GS. The carrier has been waiting for a long time for O2 to lose iPhone exclusivity and it’s ready to enter the game with some competitive prices. Vodafone UK will also sell the iPhone 3GS soon but let’s focus on Orange for the time being.
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It’s a brand new week and the buzz around Motorola’s second Android phone, the Droid, is still going strong. The phone is going to be available in Verizon Wireless stores starting with November 6, but you might have pre-ordered already it from Best Buy. But what about the rest of the world?
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HTC is already an experienced cell phone maker. Whether we’re talking about Windows Mobile or Android one thing is certain, HTC’s handsets offer a unique user interface which can’t be ignored when comparing HTC to other manufacturers. The company has been busy working on their TouchFlo and TouchFlo 3D UI for Windows Mobile phones and, most importantly, it has developed the HTC Sense UI for Android phones. Now HTC came up with something totally new, the “virtual book” user interface for touchscreen devices.
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In a mobile world where Android is currently king when it comes to new releases, we have the pleasure to announce that the Samsung Omnia II has become official in Canada. Bell has decided to make Samsung’s Windows Mobile 6.5 phone the official mobile device of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
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Please Motorola Droid, move away for just a second! You’re a great phone but frankly enough is enough! Let’s keep our mind occupied with other beauties too. What we have for you today is another Android phone which promises to be as hot as it gets. The Sony Ericsson Rachael, also known as the Xperia X3 in some circles, is about to get released.
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Hang on to your shorts, Sprint customers! The carrier is ready to dazzle you with its 2010 lineup and plans. Sprint has posted another subscriber loss, this time for Q3 2009, and it will surely want to start stealing subscribers from the other three main competitors in 2010.
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This is not the first time we hear people talking about a Verizon iPhone in 2010 and it will certainly not be the last time. Last time we talked about the issue as rumors suggested that Apple and Verizon have been testing an LTE version of the iPhone. But what do analysts say?
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The BlackBerry Storm2 was yesterday’s main loser and I’m not proud to say it. The Storm2 is one of the finest BlackBerry smartphones out there but Verizon decided to make it available the same day the Droid hit. And as you can easily see, the Droid is getting all the titles while the Storm2 gets mentioned at the bottom of the page.
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Did you wake up today only to see more news about the Droid? I know I did and although we did cover it pretty extensively already we have more hot stuff for you. So let’s recap what we did tell you! We showed you the official press release, pictures and prices, we told you when the phone is coming and we revealed the latest rumors regarding the Droid. We even brought you the story about how the whole Droid thing started.
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In case you happen to love your Nintendo DSi then I just hope you didn’t just purchase your own DSi. I am saying all this as there’s a new DSi in town, a bigger one that you’ll like even better. The DSi LL has been officially unveiled today by Nintendo and the new handheld console will be available in Japan starting with November 21.
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Believe it or not the Droid has impressed us a lot and we’re not the only one to praise it. Everyone is talking about the phone and many people are really envious to see that only Verizon Wireless customers are going to get it. But what lies behind Motorola’s new found success? What has Moto done in order to come back from the dead and reclaim its rightful place among the top cell phone makers out there? What don’t we know?
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Despite the fact that today is a Motorola Droid day, we can’t ignore any other hot phone out there that happens to become official and/or available. Such is the case of the Aino, a Sony Ericsson creation that was officially unveiled in the USA. No carrier has announced the phone yet but SonyStyle is offering you the unlocked Sony Ericsson Aino starting today.
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