You are lucky if you are living in the States, because you will be able to purchase the first Android smartphone from Motorola namely the CLIQ. The handset will be available for pre-order from T-Mobile USA starting on October 19th, 2009 for $199.99 with a two-year service agreement. In case you didn’t know, the Motorola CLIQ has a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard with a 3.1-inch HVGA full touch-screen display and a 5MP shooter with autofocus. Additional features include a 3.5mm headset jack, a music player and a pre-installed 2GB microSD memory card with support for up to 32GB of removable memory. [Slashphone via Upcoming Cell Phones]
The Motorola H17 is the company’s smallest flip Bluetooth headset so far. Measuring 54mm x 17mm x 10mm, the headset adopts an easy-to use RapidConnect on-off switch allowing you to flip open the microphone for calls, and fold when you are finished talking. The device also adopts CrystalTalk dual microphone noise cancellation technology and Wind Resistance (up to 5mph) to provide crystal clear phone conversation. The Motorola H17 is expected to be available in multiple markets beginning in Q3 2009. No word on pricing at this time. [Motorola]
Motorola’s T215 Bluetooth in-car speakerphone provides up to three days of talktime. The device has been tested and retested to ensure reliability and durability. It is designed to withstand the coldest winters and the hottest summers, so you can keep talking with confidence. A sturdy wire clip secures the device to any car’s visor, and it easily detaches to be used on another vehicle. The gadget features a 2-watt speaker with a noise cancellation functionality, and a dedicated mute button. The Motorola T215 Bluetooth in-car speakerphone is expected to be available in Q3 2009. No info on pricing so far. [Motorola]
AT&T is set to launch another quick messaging phone from Motorola namely the Motorola Karma QA1 on June 28. This oval shaped phone is targeted especially at teenagers and young adults, and comes with interesting features like a 2.5-inch QVGA display, a 2MP camera with flash and video recording, a sliding QWERTY keyboard, threaded messaging, a homescreen with one-click-access icons for Facebook and MySpace, 3G, GPS, a 100MB of internal memory, a microSD card slot, stereo Bluetooth, a 3.5mm headset jack and supports dual band GSM connectivity (850/1900 MHz). AT&T will sell the Karma for as low as $79.99 with a 2-year contract agreement and choose a plan of at least $60 per month. Read more
Motorola’s latest candybar phone ‘Clutch i465‘ is now available for purchase in the US via Boost Mobile. You’ll be able to get your hands on this new handset via online for just $129.99 – “with no contract, credit check or hidden fees.” So here are the specs: a 1.79-inch TFT display with 64k colors and 128 x 160 resolution, a VGA camera with video recording, a full QWERTY keyboard, a 20MB of internal memory, GPS, push-to-talk capability, unified messaging, threaded messaging, email and Bluetooth connectivity. But wait there’s more, Boost Mobile also offers a $50 Monthly Unlimited service for anyone who wants unlimited anytime calling, text messaging, wireless Web and walkie-talkie service. [Unwiredview via Upcoming Cell Phones]
Motorola has unveiled its mid-end 2G clamshell phone for the Korean market. The features of MOTO V10 include EV-DO Rev. 0 connectivity, a 2MP camera, Bluetooth, a music player, and a memory expansion slot. The phone is designed with gradation of black and red. The MOTO V10 will be available in Korea very soon. [AVING via Upcoming Cell Phones]
Motorola will launch the black version of its 3G RAZR LúK phone in South Korea. The cell phone supports HSDPA 7.2Mbps data transmit speed, video call, Bluetooth, USB 2.0, and MP3 playback. No info on pricing so far. [AVING via Upcoming Cell Phones]
The MOTORAZR2 V9 Ferrari Special Edition was made using a combination of plastic, metal and glass with a gloss black finish that attracts plenty of fingerprints. Priced at $384, the handset will be available in Malaysia. According to its characteristics phone practically no different from the normal version of the phone. The MOTORAZR2 V9 Ferrari also features special edition Ferrari screensavers, wallpapers and ringtones. [Newlaunches via Upcoming Cell Phones]
Motorola’s upcoming T325 Bluetooth speaker has been unveiled. However, there is no further info about specifications and size, but it is said that the speaker will work perfectly with any Motorola cell phone with Bluetooth A2DP connectivity. Stay tuned for more updates. [Mobile-review]
Motorola is out with another conceptual device called the Digital Butler, a personal assistant device for the luxury market. This highly mobile device will work on advance 4G networks with GPS, giving you a full-time network connection to VIP services. The device will also include a circular touch-screen interface, accelerometer technology, PDA phone, squeeze buttons on the perimeter, and full-resolution built-in multimedia LED projector. Let’s just hope it will come into production soon. [TheDesignBlog] Read more
