fringsters listen up! Nokia today unveiled a unique new product for emerging markets. The bicycle cellphone charger which will offer “free and environmentally friendly electricity” to mobile device users, is a much needed addition to the Nokia line of products.

The low cost device which will retail for R160.00 gets power via a dynamo which uses the motion of the bicycle wheel to generate electricity. The device is aimed at developing markets and countries where people have limited access to basic utilities.

“The package, which will be released towards the end of this year, will include a handlebar mount, dynamo and a 2 mm charger jack.” There is currently no confirmation on where or when it will be available locally but be assured we will keep you posted.

This truly is a great new device from Nokia and we beleive it will improve the lives of millions in Africa.

Sebastian from the German fring blog recently posted this great video he found via macbug.de and I could not help but post it here also, amazing how things have changed in the mobile space over the years. Sit back now relax and enjoy this little bit of cellphone humour

Apparently the Pomegranate NS08 is set to revolutionize the mobile industry.

Features like MP3 player, GPS , internet browser, camera and video player come standard with this handset but what makes the pomegranate NS08 so revolutionary? Just when you thought you had seen it all the Pomegranate introduces a few unique features including:

Universal Voice Translation, Projector, Shaver, Harmonica and Coffee Brewer.

Now just before you think I have been smoking something really strong, take a look at the video below.

Amazing isn’t it. The Pomegranate promises to go where no mobile phone has gone before.

Now why not view the full handset specs and release date over at www.pomegranatephone.com

A video I recently watched on Zoopy.com drove home the important point that South Africa is a land of opportunity. If the opportunity is there thieves will cash in. When traveling to South Africa, keep your valuables close at all times or be prepared to “loose” them

The moral of the story, when in South Africa, don’t leave valuable things unattended for even a few seconds.