Sony [Ericsson] have unveiled a swanky range of 3 new accessories for NFC or Bluetooth capable Android-running smartphones. The ‘Smart Extras’ include NFC tags (which will also come bundled with the Sony Xperia S handset) called Xperia SmartTags, a SmartWatch and the Smart Wireless Headset Pro.

SmartTags will work with any NFC enabled Android smartphone and will enable the user to change settings on their phone to a pre configured ‘profile’ simply by swiping the phone against the tag. It is also possible to configure the tags to open apps on touching the phone. For example, it is possible to use a SmartTag to switch a handset to a configured night time profile where by on swiping the tag, the phone automatically turns an alarm on or perhaps turns the phone to silent mode, all done by touching the SmartTag with the handset using NFC technology.

Anyone that has used the Sony Ericsson LiveView will recognise some of the features of the SmartWatch. The watch displays updates from social media outlets such as  Facebook and Twitter, shows emails and text messages and can show caller ID. The SmartWatch can also play music and is scratch proof and ‘splash proof’ too making it ideal for using in the gym. TheSmartWatch also features multi touch on the display.

The Smart Wireless Headset Pro is a bluetooth headset that can also be used as a stand alone FM radio and MP3 player when not connected to a mobile handset. It features a crisp black and white OLED display which shows call lists, caller ID, media information and can display text messages too.It will also be possible to download apps from the Android market to customise the headset.

Full specifications and details of all three of the Sony Smart Extras can be found on the Sony Ericsson website.

For those in the UK who haven’t picked the Xperia X10 Mini up just yet, Argos have a fantastic offer on the handset. If you purchase the handset on O2 for £179.99 you can get three accessories for free. The offer is only available in store, so you’ll need to reserve the order online to collect from store. Or you could try your chances by going directly into the store.

The offer gives you a Mobile Drive Pack, which includes a bluetooth headset, a dash holder and an in car charger. You’ll also get a universal screen protector, which is likely to need to be cut to size. Another important accessory is a memory card. With the offer you’ll get a 4GB micro SD card, providing twice as much storage as the standard 2GB included with the phone. You have plenty of time to make use of these deal, as it doesn’t expire until January 2011.

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