I recently found out that Apple's iPod Touch owners (such as myself) could get cellular features on it, which by the way it's awesome for those who wants to turn their iPod Touch into an iPhone.
a Chinese company called Yosion Technology, has
developed the Apple Peel 520, which is a protective case with cellular enabler making the iPod Touch have call function and it's available
online for about $57 USD (Estimated around $445 HKD) with a one-year warranty.
According to Chinese magazine PConline,
the accessory fixes onto the iPod Touch and comes with a dock
connector; built-in 800mAh battery (rated for 4.5 hours of talk time and
five days on standby); and SIM card slot. It will only work with a jailbroken iPod Touch
as the Yosion and YsSMS apps have to be installed for calling and
messaging, and these will be able to run in the background. The Peel 520
will initially launch with a silicone rubber case, but a plastic
version can be expected in the future.
Note, that the Peel 520 doesn't turn the iPod Touch into a "full-fledged phone", and also stated that there's no auto screen lock when the
handset is next to the ear and no caller name/number display. Bluetooth
and
hands-free calling
weren't available during the hands-on test of the prototype, but these
will reportedly be supported in the retail version of the Peel 520.
According to initial tests, the reviewer didn't experience any dropped
calls, although there was noticeable lag before the iPod Touch
registered an incoming call.
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