Motorola hopes new Android phone will Cliq with users
Contrary to persistent rumors, the Cliq will be based on Android 1.5 (Cupcake), the same operating system that powers the Hero, MyTouch3G, and every other Android phone on the market at this time. Of course, future Android patches and updates will be available via over-the-air updates.
Features:
- 320x480 pixel, 3.1 inch HVGA capacitive screen (187 dpi)
- Qualcomm MSM 7200A processor @ 528 MHz
- 5.0 Megapixel auto-focus camera
- QWERTY keyboard (side slider)
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Dual-mic noise cancellation
- Proximity sensor and accelerometer
- WCDMA 900/1700/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps (Category 7/8), EDGE, GPRS Class 12, AGPS
- MicroSD card slot (up to 32GB)
- Microsoft Exchange support
- Bundled apps: QuickOffice, Accuweather, Amazon Music, imeem, Shazam, LastFM
- 5.6 oz (163 grams)
- 2.28 x 4.49 x 0.62 inches (114 x 58 x 15.6mm)
- 1420mAh lithium polymer battery (6 hours continuous use/13.5 days standby)
- MicroUSB 2.0 connector (also used for charging)
Motorola is putting their own stamp on the Android experience with a new integrated service called "MotoBlur". MotoBlur syncs personal and work email and contacts and supports social networks like MySpace, FaceBook, and Twitter, plus Microsoft Exchange. The service is paired with a personalized home screen that runs on the phone featuring status and messaging widgets, RSS feeds, and other features. Motorola plans a whole line of MotoBlur-enabled phones based on Android over the next 18-20 months. A Flash-based simulator of MotoBlur is available on the Motorola web site if you'd like to try it out.
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