Does anyone know if a phone, such as Nokia running Symbian OS, can be used as a bluetooth headset for the JJ ?
Perhaps a slightly mad idea But I have a spare 3650 and would prefer to pull it from my pocket to take/make a call than my larger and much more valuable JJ.
There is software around that allows some bluetooth phones to become handsets for Skype so perhaps such an app does exist somewhere ?
Interesting idea. You might want to pose that question to the Series 60 Symbian OS Smartphones forum at My-Symbian: http://my-symbian.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=2
Now that i've read the article, i'm wondering who's the most genious person around who actually owns a Defy and want's to go show his talent to all the Defy users on XDA and prove that he's the one by actually releasing gingerbread.sbf
In addition to the announcement of PSP2, Sony also introduced the “Playstation Suite“, a new cross-device game platform, which will bring the Playstation 1 games to Android phones and tablets. We have been hearing the rumors of Playstation phone (which is now called SE Xperia Play), so this announcement almost proves the existence of PSP phone.
Sony said that Playstation Suite will be launched by year-end along with PSP2 for Android and the users will be able to buy the game titles through the integrated Playstation Store. This is a great news for Android (and Google), as they now have a serious gaming platform to counter Apple.
You are required to be running Android 2.3 at-least for Playstation suite to work. As mentioned before, the game titles available for now are ported from Playstation One. Some popular ones like Wild Arms , Cool Boarders and Syphon Filter were demoed at the press meet today. It is pretty much clear that Playstation Suite will make use of touchscreen controls, but we need to wait and see how the Playstation branded phone, Xperia Play pans out to be. For that we need to wait for MWC 2011.
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Source: http://techpp.com/2011/01/27/android-playstaion-suite-games/
Gingerbread and Sony-Suite would be very great, but first as far as I know we need to unlock the Bootloader.
But I think anyone will get it
It doesn't matter whether the Defy gets 2.3 or not it won't be compatible with the games.
Even the other new SE handsets like the Neo and Arc won't be able to play the Playstation games as they lack the physical controls the Play will have - and that's what an SE employee told me at a launch event for the new models.
I would definitely doubt the ability of the Defy(No physical buttons) to play SE's titles the way they are meant to be played.
That being said, if they use touch screen technology to provide controls to phones outside of the SE family, it might be a lot of fun.
I think you could overcome this problem with ie. a bluetooth keyboard.
But what about the missing graphic chip?
The other option is to start playing PS1 games right now with FPSE App from market with touchsccreen controls!
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That being said, if they use touch screen technology to provide controls to phones outside of the SE family, it might be a lot of fun.
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They won't.
As I said, they're not looking to even offer the ability to play the games on their own touchscreen-only handsets. Why would they want to give their competitors a step up?
Also, there'll be some DRM system in place in the Android Playstation store, so only handsets Sony/SE choose to certify will be able to play the games.
Meaning the bluetooth keyboard idea is a no-go - plus, to the best of my knowledge, there aren't any bluetooth keyboards out there with dual touch-sensitive pads designed to emulate joysticks.
Playing those games with a phone that only has two touch points would in my opinion be a surefire funstopper anyway.
So no... I am not very disappointed over this. Sorry!
/Jimmy
I need to replace my Xperia Play headphones and I have been looking online. How do I know if they will work with my Play?
I am looking at these 3 right now. But I am open to any suggestions as long as it is around 45$ with shipping to Canada.
Sony MDR-EX210B
Sony MDR-EX77S
Altec Lansing MZX406
My ideal solution would be something that works with Play and any other future device I own. What headset would you guys recommend and also are there any cheap adaptors if I end up wanting something that wont work with the play.
Also does the Sony Livesound Hifi headset works with other non-sony devices.
Thanks so much to anyone that helps. I want to make an order soon so it ships asap so please help
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As of Sony ones, see the compatibility list on their webpage.
As of any other, they most surely won't work as far as they have a buit-in mic.
Now, if you get a headset (not headphone) compatible with your Play, they will only work on SonyEricsson phones, some Nokia and some Samsung before the Galaxy S.
You can buy an adapter, but... well, see this and this.
Any headphones made for the iPhone (including controls, a mic) like the Altec ones won't work. The Sony ones should be fine.
Hi!
I'm under Omega 9.1 - XXBLG1 and I have a "wahoo fitness blue hr" (it's a heart rate belt) and it works perfectly with a iPhone 4S. Happy to know?
The thing is that this wahoo should work on android too with apps such as Runtastic or Endomondo. Of course, I'm here 'cause it doesn't.
After a scann, the phone finds my headset, but not my wahoo...
Anybody successfully connected any bluetooth 4.0 item with sgs3? Any idea why it doesn't work with mine?
NB : I heard about some "secret codes" to put in the dialler like *#232331# , but it didn't work as well.
Thank you for any clue!
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Hi!
The thing is that this wahoo should work on android too with apps such as Runtastic or Endomondo.
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Where did you get this information? AFAIK the Wahoo-Belts only work with iphones.
You can check the compatibility at: http://www.wahoofitness.com/Products/Wahoo-Fitness-Wahoo-Blue-HR-Heart-Rate-Strap-for-iPhone-4S.asp
Greets,
Georg
Where did you get this information?
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Hi and thanks for the reply.
In the blog of that site (sorry, I'm not yet able to make a proper link but if you write
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Q & A: Wahoo Fitness Blue HR Bluetooth Smart Heart Rate Strap for iPhone 4S
in google, it should be the second link ) it's written on 1/21/2012 :
Will it work with my iPhone 4?
Nope. The Wahoo Blue HR ONLY works with the iPhone 4S right now, but in the future it will work with other “Bluetooth Smart Ready” devices. Rumor is that the next several generations of iPhones and Android devices will all have Bluetooth Smart wireless technology integrated. This product will NOT work with the iPhone 3, 3GS, or 4.
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So you're right, I reed nowhere that it works on the SGS3, but it should 'cause the technology Bluetooth Smart Ready is a standard... no? (maybe I'm wrong)
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Hi and thanks for the reply.
In the blog of that site (sorry, I'm not yet able to make a proper link but if you write
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Q & A: Wahoo Fitness Blue HR Bluetooth Smart Heart Rate Strap for iPhone 4S
in google, it should be the second link ) it's written on 1/21/2012 :
So you're right, I reed nowhere that it works on the SGS3, but it should 'cause the technology Bluetooth Smart Ready is a standard... no? (maybe I'm wrong)
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I was looking into wahoo products myself, specifically their Cadence Sensor. I have emailed them regarding compatibility with Android phones with BT 4.0, waiting for their reply.
If you're looking for a heart rate monitor to use with the GS3, this one made by Polar works great
http://www.polar.fi/en/products/accessories/Polar_WearLink_transmitter_with_Bluetooth
There are two BT HR Monitors made by Polar, make sure you get the NON H7 Model. The H7 model only works with iPhones
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And right after I posted my last comment, I received this email from Wahoo
"Hi,
I'm sorry we do not offer Android support as of yet. Android has not yet opened up their API to allow for access to the Bluetooth 4.0 sensor in the phone. Once they do we will begin working on it and allowing our app partners to do the same.
Thanks!
Sean
Wahoo Fitness
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Wahoo Fitness
www.wahoofitness.com"
So according to them, it's Google not releasing their API for Bluetooth 4.0?
@kman79 : Thank you a lot for the research you did and for your sharing. Because I already have that sensor, I didn't even check if concurrence had something else.
By the way, even if they clam that they do not have the API for bluetooth ( what is not true, 'cause a search in Google with "android bluetooth api" gives you the command... now maybe it is some different for bluetooth 4.0... ), the sgs3 should at least detect the device even if the apps cannot use it (like a PC). But the sgs3 doesn't see the device... and if Wahoo would have the API for bluetooth 4.0, I really don't know how they will manage to make sgs3 recognize the device. I'm really septic for the future of this topic.
Thanks a lot for the search about alternatives for my Wahoo, I will probably check if.
to the best of my knowledge wahoo is NOT BT4 they are ANT+ which is a variation (proprietary variation) of BT4 IIRC
so no the SG3 won't see it.
dspot.sd said:
@kman79 : Thank you a lot for the research you did and for your sharing. Because I already have that sensor, I didn't even check if concurrence had something else.
By the way, even if they clam that they do not have the API for bluetooth ( what is not true, 'cause a search in Google with "android bluetooth api" gives you the command... now maybe it is some different for bluetooth 4.0... ), the sgs3 should at least detect the device even if the apps cannot use it (like a PC). But the sgs3 doesn't see the device... and if Wahoo would have the API for bluetooth 4.0, I really don't know how they will manage to make sgs3 recognize the device. I'm really septic for the future of this topic.
Thanks a lot for the search about alternatives for my Wahoo, I will probably check if.
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What makes me angry is that i downloaded the app Bluetooth Smart Scanner and it shows my Polar H7 on the list but other apps can't see it. GRR!
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to the best of my knowledge wahoo is NOT BT4 they are ANT+ which is a variation (proprietary variation) of BT4 IIRC
so no the SG3 won't see it.
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this in incorrect. there are both ant+ wahoo sensors, and the new blue SC sensors which are bluetooth 4.0 smart devices. from all my reading, there is not yet any applications that can read the data due to supposedly google not releasing the bluetooth 4.0 api; this really doesn't seem to make much sense, but ok. there is a new app out for android that appears to recognize bluetooth 4.0 devices, no one has yet to report if it works for more than just pairing and will provide sensor data to apps.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nordic.nordicbleapp#?t=W10
start this to show importance to google; does look like support is planned, just not here yet.
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=33371
Check out this bt4 heart rate monitor site
http://beetsblu.com/apps/google-play/
Edit, same app as posted above
the reason the wahoo blue doesn't work is because the android version isn't coded to accept bluetooth 4.0 devices since they consider that only 2 android devices out there can do bt4.0 so they are too lazy to implement it.
i ended up getting the Zephyr HxM to pair with Endomondo for my workouts and such.
I'm looking for a speed and cadence sensor. No good solution until Bluetooth 4.0 ble support is added.
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mputtr said:
the reason the wahoo blue doesn't work is because the android version isn't coded to accept bluetooth 4.0 devices since they consider that only 2 android devices out there can do bt4.0 so they are too lazy to implement it.
i ended up getting the Zephyr HxM to pair with Endomondo for my workouts and such.
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Since I Sold my iphone 5 .I keept my wahoo HR .
Today I bought my galaxy s4.
The wahoo does not connect with.
I inquired about this a while back.This is what they told me:
10/2/12
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Do you plan on making Wahoo Bluetooth 4.0 devices available for Android? There are a number of BT4.0 Android phones on the market now (including the best selling phone right now, the Galaxy S III) and many more to come in the near future. It seems like it would make good business sense to stop ignoring such a large customer base and BT seems like a great opportunity.
Wahoo Fitness <[email protected]>
10/3/12
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Hi ,
due to the Android operating system's lack of BTLE developer support we are being forced to use individual phone manufacturers APIs to allow our products to work with the phones. Currently we are working on a Galaxy S3 implementation for our Blue HR and Blue SC and should have a solution by the end of the year.
Sean
Wahoo Fitness
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They obviously missed the end of the year mark.... Though, I think Google just announced that Android 4.3 would have native support for BTLE.
I personally opted for the Suunto Move Stick Mini (ANT+ USB stick) connected with an OTG cable. It works pretty well, the only problem is the micro usb connection being so small that its not very stable. You need to find a way to keep the cable firmly plugged in. I use the app IpBike (which also works for running). Somewhere on these forums I also posted how to hack Endomondo to support ANT USB sticks.
mputtr said:
the reason the wahoo blue doesn't work is because the android version isn't coded to accept bluetooth 4.0 devices since they consider that only 2 android devices out there can do bt4.0 so they are too lazy to implement it.
i ended up getting the Zephyr HxM to pair with Endomondo for my workouts and such.
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well, the 4.3 android update seemed to change things. Wahoo just paired (at least once, it is not perfect) with BLE heart rate monitor app.
This thread was one of the top search results for "Nexus 4 bluetooth smart wahoo". Cant say I recomend Wahoo on android, i am having problems. But i saw it work at least twice so far.
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well, the 4.3 android update seemed to change things. Wahoo just paired (at least once, it is not perfect) with BLE heart rate monitor app.
This thread was one of the top search results for "Nexus 4 bluetooth smart wahoo". Cant say I recomend Wahoo on android, i am having problems. But i saw it work at least twice so far.
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yes, it changes things.. i knew 4.3 is supposed to support btle out of the box.
and it is kinda weird that a nexus 4 search brings you to a s3 thread. XD
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Hi,
I do have a hearing aid (ReSound) and want to connect it to the phone using the ReSound app (via Bluetooth).
Has anyone here already done this? I read about connecting the hearing aid to the phone and it seems there may be problems with Android phones.
AFAIK connecting the ReSound hearing aid to a iPhone 5/5C/5S works like a charm (hearing the phone calls via the hearing aid - like a Bluetooth headset) but not with Android as there is one of the Bluetooth profiles missing in Android that is needed for the connection.
Can anyone confirm, that connecting the ReSound hearing aid to an Android phone (preferably the HTC ONE M8 as I alread own one) works?
(Sorry for my bad English - it's not my mother tongue.)
Thanks!
Chris
According to Mohammed Qasim Shiraz the UK product manager for GN ReSound - http://www.techradar.com/news/phone...phones-are-supercharging-hearing-aids-1260865
"Building the connectivity into iPhones and iPads needed direct work with Apple, and while phones like the Galaxy S5 have the necessary compatibility, Shiraz said it wasn't that simple, although admitted that owners of popular Android phones might be able to use the LiNX in the future too:
The biggest struggle with Android is the platforms they operate on. iOS is one platform, but with Android we're looking at over 1200 platforms."
Apparently Bluetooth 4 is only part of the connection equation and Apple/Linx have worked out a proprietary feature that only works with the iPhone. Looks like until HTC? or Samsung? decide they want to add hearing aid compatability we androidians won't be connecting without an intermediate device.
Currently looking into doing this setting the thread is a couple years old hoping maybe something change Resound LiNX2 9 with Samsung s6
Resound LINX2 works with Android now. Officially on Resound.com (http://www.resound.com/en-US/compatibility) only listed Samsung brand, but it seems that it works with all Android version higher than ver 4. I'm using LG V10 (Android 6.00) and it works fine. However, the app only allows to change environment (preprogrammed when the HA is set up), adjust volume on the left and right hearing aids. Streaming is only applicable to iOS, for Android a $300 Resound Unite Phone Clip+
From Resound Q&A
Can I stream audio directly from the Android phone?
A: The technology in Android phones do not currently support direct streaming of audio to the hearing aid. Android users are encouraged to utilize the ReSound Unite Phone Clip+ for this enhanced set of streaming capabilities to their ReSound hearing aid.
Can we somehow solve the streaming issue? Obviously android phones can connect now, but just needs to be detected as a streaming device.