By Allen Tsai | Mon Jul 19, 2010 6:44 am |
Sprint plans to release the Motorola i1, the first push-to-talk Android-based smartphone, on July 25 for $150 with a two-year contract.
The Overland Park, Kan.-based carrier said the i1 is a rugged phone designed to meet military specs for extreme weather. It features a large 3.1-inch touch screen display, Opera Mini 5 browser for speedy Web access and Google services such as Gmail, Maps and Search.In addition, it has an integrated 5.0-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi capabilities and access to social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. "The i1 is the only Android device to offer Nextel Direct Connect as well as the latest smartphone features and the ability to withstand some of the harshest environments," said Fared Adib, Sprint's vice president of product development. "This phone brings a new level of smartphone to our customers making it one of the most efficient devices to get work done." In recent days, Sprint has been considering a shift to new fourth-generation, or 4G, technology. The move, which could pave the way for a merger with T-Mobile, allows both embattled carriers to more effectively compete with leaders Verizon and AT&T.
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Thu Feb 09, 2012 3:20 pm | By
U.S. regulators are close to approving Google's $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola, putting the Android maker one step closer to forming a partnership that may change alliances in the industry.
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Wed Feb 08, 2012 12:31 pm | By
Sprint gained customers last quarter but lost money from subsidizing iPhone sales, as its expensive gamble fell short of expectations.
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Tue Feb 07, 2012 2:31 pm | By
Verizon plans to sell the Motorola Droid 4, its flagship Android 4G device, on February 10 for $200 with a two-year contract.
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Fri Feb 03, 2012 1:51 pm | By
Apple won a reprieve against a German court order banning online sales of Apple's devices, but Motorola eked out a victory that may affect future patent battles.
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Mon Jan 30, 2012 1:05 pm | By
A federal judge Friday reduced the number of patents under litigation between Apple and Motorola, but the five remaining could affect not only Motorola, but the entire Android OS.
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