The latest release of the Opera web browser adds voice commands and text2speech using IBM’s Embedded ViaVoice technology. This is significant because Opera is a leading maker of browsers for mobile devices; and I believe that voice recognition can neutralize the input handicap of mobiles.

The new, as-yet-unnamed software adds stronger support for RSS (Really Simple Syndication)–a technology widely used for automatic access to blogs and other material–and technology that allows users to navigate through voice commands and have Web pages read to them.

Source: Opera releases new talking Web browser

StrapYa is a Japanese shop selling, guess what, Mobile Straps!
So after ringtones and wallpapers here is another way to make your cellphone unique and personalised.

Latest numbers on the GSM user-base in India as per the data released by Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI).

Mobile (GSM+ CDMA) user-base: 44.51 million

GSM user-base: 35.94 million

Airtel: 9.41 million
BSNL: 8.15 million
Hutch: 6.86 million

Source: GSM user base rises to 35.94 million