Philips has refreshed its Vibe and Ariaz MP3 players. Nothing new inside, but the players get a new aluminum enclosure. Apart from that, the Vibe has a 1.5-inch display, up to 8GB of storage capacity, an FM tuner and supports for MP3, WAV, WMA, FLAC and APE file formats. Its brother, the Ariaz features a larger 2.4-inch screen, a 16GB of storage, and an FM tuner.

No word on pricing or a release date at the moment.

Philips Japan has announced the launch of two pairs of in-ear headphones available from May 1st, the SHE3680 and SHE3580.


The SHE3680s feature a transparent body with soft inner and softer outer layers, small efficient drivers reproduce precise sound with bass, 1.2m rubberised cable, and they come with 3 interchangeable rubber ear caps as well as a carrying case.

Specifications:
► Frequency response: 10Hz ~ 23.5kHz
► Nominal impedance: 16Ω
► Sensitivity: 102dB/mW
► Color: Black, Blue, Pink
► Price: $20


The SHE3580s feature an ultra small in-ear design, the same small efficient drivers, 1.2m rubberised cable, and they also come with 3 interchangeable rubber ear caps.

Specifications:
► Frequency response: 12Hz ~ 23.5kHz
► Nominal impedance: 16Ω
► Sensitivity: 102dB/mW
► Color: Black, White, Blue, Pink, Purple
► Price: $15

Philips will soon release the Spark 2 MP3 player for the joggers and athletes. This light-weight player features a tiny 1.5-inch full color display, an FM radio with 20 presets, a voice recorder, a picture browser, a digital photo frame function, a built-in li-ion battery provides 22 hours of continuous playback, and it comes with a removable belt clip, so you can wear it wherever you go.

The Spark 2 also supports most audio formats including MP3 and WMA as well as FLAC and APE lossless formats.

Unfortunately, there is no word on pricing and release date yet.

Philips is about to release its first multi-function portable media player on the market. Called the CAM, this pocket-friendly device weights less than 70gr and comes equipped with a built-in 2MP digital camera for capturing both images and videos. It also features a 2-inch 26 million color LCD display, a 4GB of internal memory, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), MP3/MP4 functions, an FM radio, a voice recorder, a photo viewer and a TV-Out interface.

No word on pricing and release date at the moment.

Philips has unveiled its latest challenger to the Apple's iPod and named it the GoGear Muse.

Specifications:
► 3.2-inch HVGA display
► 8GB/16GB/32GB storage capacities
► 720p HD video playback throughout HDMI port
► FullSound technology
► FLAC and APE lossless audio codecs support
► MicroSD card slot for additional storage
► FM Radio with RDS and 20 presets
► Noise cancellation earphones

FullSound is an attempt to enhance sound quality. As Philips explains:
FullSound uses a Digital Signal Processor to analyze the music signal and enhance its frequency spectrum and definition. By reprocessing the signal over 10 million times per second, FullSound delivers perfectly enriched sound.

There are no details about price or release date at the moment.

Philips has announced a new range of washable headphones that have been designed for the fitness enthusiast, constructed with water proof materials coupled with an antibacterial agent that helps kill most common germs within 24 hours.

The Philips Sports Headphone SHQ1000, Philips Sports Headphone SHQ3000 and Philips Sports Headphone SHQ4000 headphones, will offer 3-size ultra-soft silicon caps, but all come with the same features.

Pricing and availability have yet to be confirmed.

Philips has announced a new premium docking station for iPod, the Fidelio DS9000. It does look very stylish with its combination of wood, fabric and metal.

According to Philips, the Fidelio DS9000 iPod dock is designed to deliver audiophile-quality sound, with high-end drivers including a midrange driver and a tweeter with a passive crossover mounted inside an isolated acoustic chamber for each speaker with 12mm thick walls.

It'll pump out 100W of power, and control is via a backlit control panel that activates via a proximity sensor. There's also a remote control, if you prefer to stay on the sofa. It is compatible with all models of iPhone and iPod, and comes with a dedicated app available on the App Store which provides extra functionality.

The dock will be available for sale in May for 499 Euros ($675).

Amazon has started selling Philips' latest compact docking speaker for the Apple iPod and iPhone. The SBD7500 includes the patented wOOx speaker technology for deep, rich bass. Designed for travel, the speaker dock also features a scratch resistant housing to make it more durable. Other features include a 6-Ohm impedance, a 10-Watt RMS power rating and an 80dB of sensitivity.

Priced at $99.95, the Philips SBD7500 adopts a streamlined and compact design and a long battery life, making it the best portable music companion.