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Motorola plans to launch Android Social Smart Phone in 2009

20 October 2008 8 Comments

Posted by Randy

Motorola is getting ready to release a new smart phone based on G1’s Android phone that will support Gmail and Youtube but will focus on social networking features such as Facebook and MySpace according to BusinessWeek.

Motorola’s version of the android will also feature an iPhone-like touch screen and a slide-out “QWERTY” keyboard just like the G1 Android Phone or BlackBerry’s Storm.

People from Motorola did not elaborate its plans about the new phone, but said in a statement:

“We’re excited about the innovation possibilities on Android and look forward to delivering great products in partnership with Google  and the community of developers known as the Open Handset Alliance that are working on the Android operating system.”

Motorola’s Android mobile phone price range is approximately $150 to $180, with a two-year carrier contract on whoever the carrier will be. The phone will most likely to hit US market sometime 2nd quarter next year according to reports.

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  • http://www.ThePhoenixPrinciple.com adam hartung

    This will not turn around Motorola. Executives are not prescient, and companies need market input to migrate successfully. Cutting new products and technologies is not going to provide the elements needed to success – good scenario planning, obsessive competitor understanding, willingness to be disruptive and using White Space to understand market needs. Motorola's new plan misses most of the requirements. Read more at http://www.ThePhoenixPrinciple.com

  • http://www.ThePhoenixPrinciple.com adam hartung

    This will not turn around Motorola. Executives are not prescient, and companies need market input to migrate successfully. Cutting new products and technologies is not going to provide the elements needed to success – good scenario planning, obsessive competitor understanding, willingness to be disruptive and using White Space to understand market needs. Motorola's new plan misses most of the requirements. Read more at http://www.ThePhoenixPrinciple.com

  • http://freeipodsetc.co.uk Tania@free ipod touch

    I am not a great fan of moto phones. SE makes great phones , i like the Xperia , its a great gadget .

  • alvaaclay1980

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  • Stewart

    I just wanna begin my Android development with Motorola. So i have to learn why Android is right for your business, development tips and resources, and opportunities to market.. Help me to do this../
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  • augu2

    Motorola plans to expand its market share through future smartphones, especially those running under Android. “Smartphones are really where the future of electronics..

  • augu2

    Motorola plans to expand its market share through future smartphones, especially those running under Android. “Smartphones are really where the future of electronics..
    Motorola Phones

  • augu2

    Motorola plans to expand its market share through future smartphones, especially those running under Android. “Smartphones are really where the future of electronics..
    Motorola Phones