PSP to be turned into a mobile phone
25 May 2007 15:00
Hello technology-fan, back for some more great news are you? Well it's a good job you dropped in on us here at mangotango, because we've got yet another juicy little piece of info to share with you. Just when you though that the PSP couldn't get any better, it has transpired that the nifty little console is to become a phone.
Sony has collaborated with BT for the project, and will use the telecommunications operator's technology to adapt the handheld platform into a mobile phone capable of video calling, as well as emailing via a wi-fi internet connection.
BT's chief of mobility and convergence, Steve Andrews, said: "The PSP is an excellent device for both gaming and communications, because of its high quality screen and audio capabilities.
"With over eight million PSPs shipped across Europe, we are very excited by the opportunity to give customers a whole new communications experience, connecting and seeing friends across the world through BT's technology."
David Reeves, president of Sony computer entertainment Europe, added: "The opportunity to combine our market leading expertise with BT's knowledge in communications opens up many possibilities and we look forward to bringing many exciting communication functions to PSP fans."
A date for the release of the PSP phone is yet to be announced.
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