The Quick Attach Microscope, from SkyRocket Toys, converts an iPhone, iPod, iPad, or Android device into a 30x magnifying lens that can magnify everyday items. It easily snaps over the device’s camera lens, and the lens will automatically adjust to focus in on cool microscopic discoveries. Curious kids ages 3 and up can capture photos or videos of their magnified findings with the existing capabilities of the camera.
The new Kurio Phone, available this summer from Techno Source, offers all the features that kids want with the robust security and controls that parents demand. Promoted as a safe smartphone for kids, the Kurio Phone features parental controls, including app management, time control features, and the Kurio Genius Internet filtering system with advanced security levels and daily auto-updates covering more than 450 million websites in 170 different languages. Parents can use remote access, add emergency information, and install geolocation, geofencing, low battery alerts, and theft loss triggers. The Kurio Phone will run on the Android 4.2 (Jellybean) operating system and features a multi-core processor, 1 GB RAM, a 480by 800-pixel 4-inch screen, front- and rear-facing cameras, 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, GPS, FM radio, and 4 GB of internal memory for storage of apps and files (expandable to 36 GB with a micro SD card).
The Kyocera Hydro Elite waterproof phone is an affordable option for families looking for a kid-friendly phone. This sleek, full-feature phone is durable, waterproof, sound-enhanced, and comes protected right out of the box. The Kyocera Smart Sonic Receiver technology converts the entire touch screen into a speaker, knocking out background noise and enabling call clarity. As long as Hydro Elite is near the ear, users can hear clearly—even when wearing a motorcycle, bike, or ski helmet, a scarf, or ear protection. Phone features include an 8 MP camera and an HD camcorder with digital zoom, while the 1.3 MP front-facing camera is perfect for video chats and self-portraits. For advanced shots, LED flash, auto-focus, panoramic, HDR, multi-shot, and smile-shutter modes are all available. Favorite movies and games can be viewed on the 4.3-inch, impact-resistant, edge-to-edge, HD touch screen. Contacts, videos, and more are easily transferred with touch-and-send NFC sharing. Overall, this is the perfect phone for teens, tweens, or clumsy family members.
Zact Mobile offers kid-friendly smartphone service with pre-loaded Disney apps and content to families nationwide. The Zact Mobile service will come pre-loaded with apps from Disney, including Toy Story: Smash It! and Disney Infinity: Action! The service will also feature access to the best in family-friendly content, such as Disney Video; Disney Music; and Disney’s Spanish language destination, Disney ¡Ajá! It is available on the Virgin Mobile Awe from ZTE, an Android 4.1 device with a 4-inch display and a 5 MP camera.
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