Top 10 Multiplayer Games

Thousands of titles come to mind when we talk about Multiplayer games. Over the past few decades the gaming industry has seen such a boost that there are endless titles in the market currently. Many of them offer multiplayer, many don’t, however,multilpayer games are the reason why gaming is now considered a solid profession. E-Sports has become almost as popular as regular sports (in many countries) over the past few years and that is obviously due to these amazing competitive multiplayer titles. At Blue Spades, we have come up with a list of what we think are the 10 best multiplayer games that have released to date. A daunting task considering that there is no end to the list of such games but, we dared to take the risk. This list is obviously based on our personal opinions (and of course we haven’t played all the games out there so we might have missed a few solid titles) but, we did consider factors like user-friendliness and overall fanbase/popularity of a game before coming with this list, because these things do matter.So let's begin from the end...

10. Worms: Armaggedon

One does not simply forget the classics! Worms: Armaggedon was probably the first game of its kind I had ever played. It was my favourite game for a long time considering all the hours I had spent on it. This game featured an amazingly fun gameplay and a very cute 2D environment. Developed by Team17, this artillery turn based strategy game was meant to be enjoyed by people of all age groups.



The game allowed the user to take control of a team of up to 8 worms in combat against opposing enemy teams. The primary reason why this game well deserves its spot in the Top 10 is because of the fun factor. The worm animations were adorable and the 2D environment was perfect for the game (They did make a 3D version later but that didn’t appeal in a similar manner). Worms: Armaggedon is one of those games that, at least, I will never forget and will always cherish.

9.  Quake 2


Among the best of its kind of all time. This classic first person shooter is nothing less than legendary for most gamers. Developed by id Software, it has been known for its amazing gameplay involving fun gun-battles with multiple enemies in large, outdoor areas. The game has a similar gameplay to Quake,  it can be played as a free-for-all deathmatch game, Capture the Flag (CTF), a cooperative version of the single-player game, or as a 1 vs 1 match that was used in many official tournaments (like Cyberathlete Professional League).



The game released in 1997 and is still considered one of the most popular and finest FPSs ever made.

8. Minecraft



A very recent game that got a lot of appreciation and amazed the entire gaming industry. Minecraft is a sandbox-building independent video game originally created by Swedish creator Markus “Notch” Persson and now developed by his company, Mojang. Minecraft is focused on creativity and building, allowing players to build constructions out of textured cubes in a 3D world.



This game is epic because it has absolutely no objective and hence the scope is unlimited. People have developed so many amazing things on Minecraft: Like a computer that can actually compute, players have actually developed entire games based on Minecraft. The biggest poject is the Lord of the Rings Online Minecraft version which has a lot of similar quests and areas like the Middle Earth. One can make a character and level it up as is the case with any MMORPG. But this is certainly different as developing a full fletched MMORPG on a game is something completely unprecedented. Minecraft deserves this spot for its diversity and concept.

7. Counter Strike 1.6


Probably the most popular MOD till date. The Half Life MOD was thoroughly enjoyed and welcomed by gamers and it soon became an independent franchise. Counter Strike 1.6, however, was the game that got the most attention in this series. This tactical first person shooter developed by Valve saw its fan following increase exponentioally. Considered probably the most amazing team based FPSs, Counter Strike 1.6 is pretty much standard in every gaming tournament.

Counter Strike is certainly not the best FPS out there but then again it is not meant to be that. The game’s sole purpose is to offer a competitive multiplayer environment and it successfully delivers that.

6.  Unreal Tournament GOTY




Yet another FPS on the list. Unreal Tournament is the original King of the Hill in the frag-or-be-fragged multiplayer gaming world. This game was the undisputed 1999 Game of the Year and it gave more than enough reasons to deserve that title. It offered certain never-before-seen graphics, an action packed, thrilling and brutal gameplay and a massive and varied feature list that gave gamers more than they ever expected.
This game was THE game to play at that time and undoubtedly offered the most fun one could have in a game. This classic FPS was played all over the world in many tournaments and locally over the LAN. Even the AI mode of this game was considered to be difficult since the developers had almost perfected the deathmatching skills and overall game awareness of the bots to an extent that they actually posed a very real threat your existence in the game.




The superb gameplay (both online and offline) and the fact that this game can still be considered one of the finest FPSs (gameplay wise) of all times (even though it released more than a decade back) is what makes this game deserve a spot in this Top 10 list.

5. Age of Empires II


So finally an RTS emerges in the list of the finest. And indeed it is AoE II, one of the most celebrated game of all time.  Developed by Ensemble Studios and published by Microsoft, AoE II was a real time strategy game set in the middle ages featuring thirteen playable civilizations. The game featured five historically-based campaigns and also had a fine multiplayer mode. Enjoyed around the globe locally on LAN, the game was also supported by the MSN gaming Zone for the multiplayer experience. The game had a huge fan following all across the globe and hence was part of many gaming competitions as the standard RTS.  This game is a fine example of a classic RTS that never grows old (It is actually considered better than its sequel AoE III which released many years later).



4. Battlefield

Number 4 overall but numero uno in terms of FPSs, Battlefield is probably the finest team based first person shooter series to have ever hit the stores. Now there is no way, I can put just a single title from the series at this spot. Right from the original to Battlefield 3, all the titles have been revolutionary in their own time. The Co-op campaigns, the large multiplayer battles (which involved on piloting a number of vehicles) , squad based combat are a few elements that make the whole franchise deserve its spot among the finest multiplayer games ever  made. This FPS series, developed by DICE, is till date the best FPS experience a game can offer.


The Top 3….

3. World of Warcraft


If this game were a country  it would be placed among the top 10 in terms of population!! And that’s not even counting the players who are registered on unofficial private servers of the game. Developed by Blizzard Entertainment, this MMORPG held the title of THE most played game in the entire world for a long time. With a base of more than 10 million official subscribers, this franchise has been the undisputed king of its genre since its very first installment in 2004. The game has, till now, seen three expansions – Burning Crusade, Wrath of the Lich King, Cataclysm (Cataclysm for us was a bit of a let down, though we have enjoyed the prequels very much) ; and the fourth one, Mists of Pandaria, is currently in beta testing stages and is being readied for a release very soon. The game features two playable factions: Alliance and Horde and diverse race-class combinations for character creation. Once a character is created, it can be played and leveled with thousands of other registered players in a vast world full of quests and dungeons and what not. It isn’t necessary that you interact or play with other players but, the game requires an internet connection at all times as it is completely online and all the data is saved directly on the servers.  The game, however, features multiplayer (in the true sense of the word) in several different ways by providing PvP battlegrounds and arenas and a huge array of 5-40 man dungeons/raids. Apart from the much enjoyable gameplay and a truly addictive nature of the game, the huge fan base of this franchise is reason enough for this title to belong in the top ten listing.



2. Starcraft



Ah yes! Another RTS! And this one is yet another fine example of an amazing RTS with an outstanding multiplayer. Developed by Blizzard Entertainment, this series has been the most followed, played, viewed and celebrated RTS of all time.  Starcraft has literally revolutionized E-sport. This amazing action packed RTS sets a benchmark when it comes to the genre and no game so far has risen above it. Many might argue that the Age series can be considered better or almost equivalent to Starcraft but, the fact that the latest editions of both games have had strikingly different user feedbacks, the SC series just takes the edge. Where AoE III was considered good but not great, SC2 raised the bar that the original had set and offered almost everything that was wanted from the sequel which released after a decade. SC2 offers everything and a whole lot more when it comes to epic RTS experience especially in the multiplayer department which is undoubtedly the finest as far as strategy games are concerned. The game is a prime event of all E-sport tournament and its fun and professional matches are watched and enjoyed by almost any gamer all across the globe.


And the No.1 Multiplayer Game is…..

1. League of Legends



How can a game based on a popular mod get the top spot you ask? Well then I confidently put out a few epic reasons for it: Awesome Developers, Largest gaming community, Addictive gameplay, Regular Updates with new content almost every week, Regular tournaments and events (game based and general)….I can go on and on.



Based on one of the finest mods to date, DoTA (Defense of the Ancients), this game revolutionized the MOBA genre. There aren’t that many titles in this genre, but League of Legends (popularly referred to as LoL), developed by Riot Games Inc., is among the first and the finest example of such games. With a subscriber base of more than 32 million registered users, League of Legends is now THE most played game in the entire world beating World of Warcraft after the game had reigned supreme in this department for almost half a decade. LoL is a game that allows free online play with a large community (the reason that it’s free actually makes it more popular). Each user, referred to as a Summoner, in LoL terminology, gets a Summoner profile which he/she can level from 1-30. The game offers a huge array of champions (102 as of 9/8/2012) which a user can buy (in exchange of an in-game currency) and then play them in the various maps in Leauge of Legends to gain XP (Experience Points) and IP (Influence Points). The most amazing thing about this game is the fact that no two games can ever be the same.There are infinite possibilities of team compositions and the strategies involved are endless and hence the gameplay always stays fresh and it is pretty hard to get bored of the game even though the number of maps are limited. I, myself, have clocked over a 1000 hours on this game and I still want more.
The fact that this game is so active, considering it receives updates on almost a daily basis, makes it truly outstanding. Riot has done such a fine job with the marketing of this game, that now it has become immensely popular among gamers from across the globe. It is certainly the most enjoyed, talked about, viewed and off-course played game in any E-sport event. Apart from the gaming experience of this product, Riot also does very well to organize many different contests and events that are related to the game but do not involve playing – like comic strip creation contests, costume design contents etc. that reward amazing prizes. These also appeal to a large chunk of the community (generally to those who have a creative bent of mind) and always keep them interested in the game as well.

All of this makes League of Legends the most celebrated game in the history of multiplayer gaming and hence it rightly deserves its top spot!

Taste The Jelly Bean Phone (Android 4.1): Samsung Galaxy III

Jelly Bean. At first it was thought that Jelly Bean would be Android 5.0 but it came out as Android 4.1 and as of now, Google Nexus 7 is the only device that has Jelly Bean OS on it.





Now that Jelly Bean has been out for a couple of days, it surely had to hit the device that is arguably the best Android device if not the best smartphone available in the market at the moment- Samsung Galaxy SIII. Samsung gave the official word today that Samsung Galaxy SIII will be getting the Jelly Bean update in Q4 of the year. Before Samsung Galaxy SIII gets the update, three devices i.e. Google Galaxy Nexus, Nexus S and Motorolla Xoom tablet are expected to get the updates through an OTA sometime in mid July! That’s one advantage of buying a Google phone right there.



Android 4.1 Jelly Bean comes with numerous enhancements over its predecessor, including smoother animations and user interface, along with better touch responsiveness. Jelly Bean also has a better frame rate than Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with a frame rate of 60 frames per second. Android 4.1 Jelly Bean also has improvements to the voice search and works in much the same way as the Siri voice navigation from Apple.








There were a few other brilliant features that were rolled out and showcased by Team Google during the conference Google IO as far as Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is concerned.

For those of you who are interested in having a look at the release of Google Nexus 7 and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean here is the video:

Now that Samsung Galaxy SIII is going to get the latest version of Android, the designed for humans and inspired by nature device gets all the more desirable!

Preview-Starcraft II : Heart Of The Swarm

Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm is an upcoming sequel to the Sci-Fi Real Time Strategy game Startcraft II: Wings of Liberty. The game is the second chapter of the Starcraft II trilogy, the third one being Legacy of the Void. The game will have approximately 20 new missions in the campaign featuring the Zerg race. Many new units and multiplayer changes are expected to be included in this expansion.




The events of the game will take place two years after Wings of Liberty, in 2506. Sarah Kerrigan, who has recently returned to her human state, will be the main protagonist and the anti-hero.  The campaign begins with Kerrigan’s quest to assume leadership of the swarm in her regained human form and exact her revenge on Arcturus Mengsk, Emperor of the Terran Dominion. The Zerg have split into several factions without her leadership, and she must take control of the various rival broods, headed by powerful queens, while General Warfield of the Dominion is attempting to eradicate the Zerg on Char.




Her is the video of the same:

Blizzard has announced 7 new units at the BlizzCon conference and also revealed about the removal of 3 existing units while making changes to the abilities of many other units in game. Changes as described at Blizzcon:

The Terran race was originally expected to feature two new units: the Shredder, and the Warhound. Internal testing revealed the Shredder was too flexible and powerful, and it was therefore cut. The Warhound is still being tested. The Thor will be changed to an “ultimate” unit, akin to the Protoss Mothership, limiting the player to having only one at any time. Its functionality is currently uncertain, although anti-air spider mines are currently being tested. The Hellion will have a new battle mode added, which allows it to transform into a heavier and more powerful unit. In battle mode the Hellion will do increased damage but in an arc in front of it instead of in a line. The Ghost will have its “Cloak” ability changed to be a one-time cost for a time-based duration rather than a constant energy cost over time. Reactivating “Cloak” while calling down a nuke will not interrupt the nuke strike. The Battlecruiser gains a “Redline Reactor” upgrade which acts as a cooldown-based speed boost. Lastly, the Reaper has its special building attack replaced by a passive health regeneration ability when out of combat.

The Protoss’ Replicant has been cut due to its tendency to stifle unit diversity, but the Oracle and Tempest remain as replacement to the Carrier and Mothership. The Oracle provides several abilities that are useful for economic harassment such as preventing mineral harvesting, granting vision of enemy buildings and stopping buildings from researching or producing. The Tempest’s role has changed since Blizzcon. While originally a capital ship designed to provide large amounts of air damage, it is now a long-range siege unit capable of hitting both the ground and air. The Mothership’s “Mass Recall” ability has been moved to the Nexus which will also gain an “Arc Shield” ability giving it some limited emergency defences.

For the Zerg, the Overseer has been re-added; the Viper and the Swarm Host also remain. The Viper has several abilities: a blinding ability which reduces the affected unit’s range to 1, “Abduct” pulls a unit to the Viper’s location, and the “Consume” ability allows the Viper to regain energy by siphoning minerals from any mineral patch. The Swarm Host still spawns a constant stream of slow-moving melee units called Locusts when burrowed. Ultralisks gain a “Burrow Charge” ability allowing them to quickly reach battle sites. Banelings will gain “Tunnelling Claws” similar to the Roach and the Hydralisk will have a researchable speed boost when travelling off-creep. Lastly, different types of Nydus worms are now planned. Some of the more effective worms that are being tested include ones that can quickly create a creep “highway,” and another that can attack enemy buildings.

The release date for the game hasn’t been announced yet, however, the beta testing is already underway and many gameplay videos have been released. By the looks of it, the game certainly seems promising. Starcraft has always been one of the finest games from Blizzard and is certainly one of the best (if not the best) RTS’s ever made. Hopefully, this title will be nothing less than legendary.

Now Get A 3D Look Of Your Google Map!

In a recently concluded conference, people at Google, Google Maps rather, came up with a couple of interesting things. Google Maps is going 3D which isn’t much of a surprise for ever since the talks of Apple dropping out Google Maps and implementing it’s own 3D maps came up.




Google Maps 3D, to put it simply, look absolutely stunning. The movement on the map is more like hovering through the entire city in a helicopter. As of now, Google Maps has gone 3D for a few cities around the globe but the idea is to regenerate each and every city and give every user a 3D experience of the city. The smoothness that was displayed and the regeneration that looked as good as real, makes us wonder where this technology is headed. Recreating each and every building in the city into 3D as amazing as it sounds is pretty difficult but technology has done it all!




Coming to some other interesting news, Google has also announced that Google Maps will be available offline, yes, you read that right. Google Maps will be available offline i.e. no net connection would be required while you are moving from one place to other. So if you are someone who stays in a country like India where signal issues arise right at those moments when you are trying to locate a certain place using Google Maps, it just got a hell lot easier for you.




Google Maps 3D will be available for both iOS and Android while the offline version of Google Maps will be available only on Android. That’s a pretty smart move is all we would say. Now that Google has revealed what it has to offer as far as 3D maps are concerned, it will be interesting to see what people at Apple come up with if and when they release their own 3D maps application. Given that WWDC is just round the corner, one can expect a quick counter from Apple.


Well, here is video of Google Maps conference .

The Blue Check : Men In Black 3 (Review)

The latest part of Men In Black movie released a couple of days go and we are here to give you the blue check on this flick. The last part of MIB movie was released way back in 2002 and after a gap of ten years the Men in black is back with a bang. The production house decided to retain their star cast comprising of Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones while adding Josh Brolin as the younger version of Agent K a.k.a Lee Jones while Jemaine Clement portrays Boris :The Animal".

A lot of time has passed in the MIB world and Agent J (Will Smith) has been doing a pretty good job rounding up all the aliens who step out of their line. One thing that continuously bothers him is about his partner K’s nonchalant attitude towards life. He is eager to find out but K refuses to pay any heed to him. Meanwhile Boris “The Animal” escapes out of Lunar Max, a prison built on moon ( these sort of innovations do liven up the audience!) and wants to go back in time and kill K for shooting his arm off 40 years ago. Boris succeeds in the first part of his plan by using a time travel to get in the past where he reunites with his former self. J soon follows him to save his partner’s life.

Despite the loopholes in the story, we would say that it was a rather amusing and an entertaining movie. We say loopholes because we have never been able to comprehend the concept of time travel. Coming to the good part, Will Smith was amazing. His comic timing remains remarkeble and because of his versatility, he finds a spot in the one of the finest actors of the modern world. And to top it all, he doesn’t seem to have aged a day! On the other hand, age does seemed to have worked it’s magic on Lee Jones. He looked old and tired for some reason or maybe that’s just what his character required. What was amazing was that they managed to find someone whom Jones would have resembled minus 40 years from now. Josh Brolin was the craftsman here. It must have taken a lot of burning-the-midnight-oil sessions to emulate Lee Jones they way he spoke or walked as Agent K.

The first act drags itself a tad but Brolin and Smith bring the movie alive with some intense action sequences and with some serious alien whooping! Also, a preliminary warning if you are going to the theatre with kids. It has some repugnant scenes in it as Boris “The Animal” has a very unusual companion.

The Blue Check would say that the movie was a King of Spade!

The Blue Final Check : 4 of 5 (King of Spade).

The Blue Check: Sony Xperia P (review)

Sony's latest smartphone creation is here again. Sony Xperia P was launched a few days ago and we are here to give you our blue check on this latest device.




Display: - 4.0 inch
Resolution:- 540 x 960 pixels which generates 275 ppi.
Processor:- Dual Core NovaThor U8500 clocked at 1 Ghz.
RAM: - 1 GB
Weight:- 120 g
Camera Back:- 8.0 MP
Camera Front:- VG
Battery:- 1305 mAh
Memory:- 16 GB
Amount:- 26000 INR

The device is also made up of uni body aluminum. It isn’t exactly uni body, but Sony claims it to be uni body because the back is made of a single piece of metal, never the less it feels very nice in the hands and like a premium device. The phone is 10.6mm thick, which may not be the thinnest around but the convex design makes the device easy to hold.




The 4.0 inch display of Sony Xperia P is different from all other devices in the market. Not only it’s powered by Sony’s Bravia Engine for mobile but it also features WhiteMagic technology. WhiteMagic technology makes sure that the device is viewable in the sunlight and yes it is effective. Of all the devices out there in the market, Xperia P manages to do the best job in direct sunlight. The display under Sunlight is even better than high end smartphones.

Xperia P has the same UXP NXT UI, which Sony introduced with Xperia S. We love the simplicity and ease of use of UI and Sony has done a good job in keeping things simple and beautiful, but the phone is still shipping with Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Sony has definitely missed the trick with ICS although they say the ICS update is around the corner, but its disappointing to see such a device running previous version of Android. The device packs NFC but there are no smart tags like the one found on Xperia S, so you’ll probably have to spend some buck to get them.





Messaging and contacts are well managed on the device. The 4.0 display and responsiveness of the screen makes typing on the device pretty easy. The browser on the phone is decent with handy pinch to zoom gestures.

The phone has the same transparent antenna like most of the devices from Xperia NXT series and three capacitive dots for home back and menu keys. Although we found them difficult to press, you’ll get used to them in a while.

Xperia P has an 8.0 MP camera with a VGA front facing camera for video calling. The camera performance is great as expected from a Sony smartphone. There’s even a dedicated camera key, which almost every manufacturer seems to have forgotten except Sony. The device can shoot in 1080p and the video quality is better than most of the smartphones out there.




So, should you buy the Xperia P? Well, apparently there’s a lot of good with the Xperia P. The display is amazing, camera quality is good and the built quality of the device is better than most of the smartphones in the wild. But there’s a lot to hate with the Xperia P too. The phone still ships with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, there’s no micro SD card slot with only 16 GB memory and the phone falls in the price range of 25000 INR, which is the same as Samsung Galaxy S II.

We wouldn’t recommend you to buy this device. Instead you should go for Galaxy S II, which is available around 26000 INR in the market. Although Galaxy S II was launched previous year, it still manages to beat Xperia P comfortably. With Micro SD card slot on board, the device already being updated to Android 4.0 ICS in India, Galaxy S II is a much better buy




Well we won't give it a Ace but still it's great look and camera have surely got our Jack of Spade ;).


The Blue Final Check : 3 of 5 (Jack of Spade).

The Jail Is Finally Broken! :Absinthe 2.0-iOS5.1.1 Untethered Jail Break Is Here!

The brand new iOS is launched!For those of you who have been patiently waiting after having updated you iPhones or iPads or your iPod Touch 4the Generation to the latest iOS version i.e. iOS 5.1.1, there is a good news. The untethered jailberak of iOS 5.1.1 finally here. After a long and patient wait, the untethered jailbreak for all the devices on iOS 5.1.1 is finally here.

For those of you who are using  the latest iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch and hadn’t updated because of the fear of losing the jailbreak, the wait is finally over. Given that Absinthe 2.0 supports all the three devices and offers an untethered jailbreak, yes untethered i.e. you wouldn’t have to connect the device to your computer every time you want to reboot the device.

Here is how you Jailbreak your iPod Touch/iPad/iPhone :

Download Absinthe 2.0.2 from here. (Depending on the OS you are using.) The download links are at the bottom of the page in the link.

1. Make a backup of your device in iTunes by right clicking on your device name under the ‘Devices’ menu and click ‘Back Up’.

2. Once your backup is complete return to your device and go to Settings – General – Reset – Erase all Content and Settings. This will make the jailbreak process much faster.

3. Open Absinthe and be sure you are still connected via USB cable to your computer.

4. Click ‘Jailbreak’ and wait…. just be patient and do not disconnect your device.

5. Once jailbroken return to iTunes and restore your backup from earlier. Right click on your device name under the ‘Devices’ menu in the left panel of iTunes and click ‘Restore from Back Up…’ then select the latest backup you created before. (restoring this backup will return all the content previously on your device ie, apps, photos, etc.)

6. Thanks for using Absinthe, enjoy your jailbroken iDevice!

Charge Your iPhone While Breathing: AIRE Mask

Do you have tension regarding the charging your phone? Well now you can charge your anywhere anytime. As long as you are breathing your phone will be charged. You can charge while sleeping, working or doing anything with AIRE mask!

The use of portable gadgets nowadays has become necessity for everyone of us.Sure,we have great benefits from these gadgets but requisites tends to fire back on the environment where most of the power used to run these devices are commonly coming from non-renewable resources.

In his own way, Joao Paulo Lammogila designed a concept mask called AIRE Mask where the mask runes tiny air turbines to convert your breath into electricity to charge the device like the iOS devices. You just need to wear the mask and breath with the device connected , and hey you're charging your device instantly.

Now if you are asking , if someone will be wearing this during a early morning job ---we don't know,but you'll have to attend a costume party , this device will transform you to a "greener" Darth Vader or Subzero in a snap.

Top 10 Ace's Of International Songs [April]

So here is a list of top 10 Ace songs of April. These songs are just "beat it" :P .

Let's begin...


1. CHRIS BROWN -  TURN UP THE MUSIC
Here is Chris Brown, the amazing voice at his best..!

2.SEAN PAUL-SHE DOESN'T MIND
Who would mind when Sean Paul is singing?

3.NICKI MINAJ-STARSHIPS

4KATY PERRY-PART OF ME

5.GOTYE-SOMEBODY THAT I USED TO KNOW

6.PLAN B-ILL MANORS

7.FLO RIDA-WILD ONES

8.DAVID GUETTA ft SIA-TITANIUM

9.LABRINTH-LAST TIME

10.EMELI SANDE-NEXT TO ME

Wear Android On Your Wrist: The Sony Smartwatch

Sony's new smartwatch puts the entire function of Android on your hand. Now you can do multitasking thing s with your watch , you can tweet, check your status,email, listen to music etc on the go with this watch .Sony's new Smartwatch puts various functions of the user's Android smartphone on his her wrist connecting with the handsets -- which can be left in a pocket or bag-- via bluetooth.It's compatible with Sony , Sony Ericsson and variety of other phone makers.
 
Sony on Thursday announced it's Smartwatch Android Smartphone accessories.The worn on the user's wrist, links  the user's smartphone through bluetooth.
It acts as an user intermediary to let user perform simple functions on their smartphones. The  Smartwatch works with most smartphones running Android version 2.1 or higher, Sony said. It's offered at US$150.


Special features :

The SmartWatch measures about 1.4 inches square and is 0.3 inches thick. It weighs just over half an ounce.

The device has a 1.3-inch OLED display with a resolution of 128 by 128 pixels. It uses Bluetooth 3.0.

The SmartWatch is charged through a standard USB port and has a battery life of up to four days.

The device is compatible with various Sony Xperia smartphones, Sony's Sneeden said. It's also compatible with various smartphones from HTC, including the Desire, Sensation and Wildfire; Motorola's Droid 2 and Razr; and several Samsung Galaxy smartphones, including the Galaxy S II, Galaxy SL, Galaxy Mini and Galaxy 5.

The SmartWatch is dust- and splash-proof. It comes with a black rubber wristband and has a rear-mounted clip for attaching the device to the user's clothing or belt when the wristband is removed. Users can purchase wristbands in five additional colors.


SmartWatch Functions

The SmartWatch supports English and several European languages as well as Chinese and Japanese.

It supports events, messaging, corporate email for Sony and Sony Ericsson  Android smartphones, Gmail for other Android smartphones, calendar notifications, Facebook, Twitter, Music Player, a Find Phone app and a weather widget.

More than 30 key apps, all customized for the SmartWatch's 1.3-inch touchscreen, are available for download through Google Play, Sony's Sneeden said. These include apps for social updates, workouts and music.

Users can make and take calls, or mute or reject them. They can also send pre-set SMS messages. SmartWatches let users read social updates, and send and receive text messages and email. It also lets them control music on their smartphones and snap pictures with their Android phones from a distance.



"Nobody wears watches anymore, and while it seems the SmartWatch might appeal more to women who keep their phones out of reach in pocketbooks, they're probably going to be less likely to wear something as geeky-looking as this," Eisner pointed out.

Further, the SmartWatch has limited functionalities, Eisner pointed out.

"At least the iPod Nano when worn on the wrist can play music, and has a headphone jack, which the SmartWatch doesn't," Eisner elaborated.