March 20, 2006
First cameraphone for kids (not 3 megapixel)
Update March 22
Papipo from Wilicom Japan is the latest cellphone targetted at 7 to 12 year old kids, reports New Launches.
... Parents are able to set the phone up such that it can sms and call up only preset numbers.
The phone uses PHS technology which allows parents to track their kids via email. Just send an email to the carrier and you get the reply with the position.
The handset has a 300,000 camera (and not 3 million as I previously wrote), and to the best of my knowledge, this is a real first.
cf Papipo's Website launched for the occasion.
Other cell phones for kids:
-- Assited tracking kids phones launches at CES
-- Mobile phone firm launches handset for four-year-olds
-- DoCoMo unveils phone to keep kids safe
-- Dutch introduce phones for kids
-- Telefónica Spain launches cell phone for kids
-- Barbie My Scene cellular phone
-- Firefly emergency cellphone for kids
-- Baby cell phone being removed from French market
-- "TicTALK Jr." a cell phone for infants (April Fool's day)
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