At CTIA last March, AT&T stole the show by announcing its intent to buy T-Mobile US. This time round the news is a little more modest, however the company remains hoping to provide us just a little a shock by introducing a litany of recent handsets right on time for the vacation season. The carrier promised the discharge of 12 Android devices within the process the year, and this week’s announcement pushes the 2011 running count to 19. Not too shabby. Naturally, we’re in search of quality greater than quantity, so we couldn’t wait to dig into the devices which are popping out. Check up on five after the break, together with a brief video teaser.
Our first contestant is the long-awaited Motorola Atrix 2, the follow-as much as the unique smash hit of the similar name. Everything seems to be exactly what we expected , akin to the inclusion of HSPA+ 21Mbps, 4.3-inch qHD 960 x 540 display, 8MP camera with front-facing cam and 1080p HD video capture. AT&T also announced the Samsung Captivate Glide, which looks to be a decently-spec’d QWERTY-packing device that comes complete with 4-inch Super AMOLED display, Android 2.3, a 1GHz dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 CPU, 21Mbps HSPA+, an 8MP rear camera with 1.3MP front-facing cam, 1080p HD video capture and HDMI playback.
Let’s take a look at both new members of the Android family that provide a… well, different form factor. The Samsung DoubleTime is a clamshell QWERTY device with two capacitive touch screens — an external and an internal. We give applause throughout to attempting a brand new form factor, though the internals are somewhat at the low-end; the brand new handset sports a 600MHz Qualcomm CPU and springs with Android 2.2. Yes, Froyo. To be fair, we imagine the DoubleTime will sell at a slightly inexpensive price point, because it appears to be like aimed toward first-time smartphone buyers who need a crazy new phone design. Oh, and it is available in white and pink.
Next up is the Pantech Pocket, which offers a candybar Android 2.3 experience with a singular aspect ratio. How does a 4-inch SVGA (800 x 600) display sound? All in all, the Pocket sits squarely at the mid-end, with a 1GHz CPU, 5MP rear camera with flash and HD video capture (we’re assuming 720p here, though it doesn’t specify). Pricing hasn’t been announced yet, but we’ve been told to expect the Pocket showing up on November 6th. Last but not least is the AT&T Avail, a ZTE device that’s tailored specifically to the carrier’s prepaid lineup. This one appears to carry up its end of the no-contract bargain pretty much, using a three.5-inch display, running Gingerbread, and offering a 5MP rear camera with 512MB of RAM.
Get all that? It’s certainly a mouthful, and the entire listing of specs for every of the five devices are available within the press release below — in addition a gallery showing. We weren’t told pricing for any of the phones, and the Pantech Pocket was the one one to receive a tentative release date. We’re hoping to get the thin at the missing details as we continue through CTIA. In spite of everything, we’re just getting started.
Availability of Motorola ATRIX 2, Samsung DoubleTime, Samsung Captivate Glide, Pantech Pocket and prepaid AT&T Avail, bring total count of latest Android devices this year to 19
Dallas, Texas, October 11, 2011
In January, AT&T* announced plans to introduce 12 Android devices in 2011 and today AT&T confirmed that goal have been met and could be exceeded in the course of the fourth quarter.
AT&T announced today the imminent availability of 5 new Android smartphones, the Motorola ATRIX™ 2, Samsung Captivate™ Glide, Samsung DoubleTime™, Pantech Pocket™ and the AT&T Avail™, a brand new smartphone option for prepaid customers. These smartphones will up AT&T’s 2011 Android lineup to 19, with more planned to follow.
Motorola ATRIX™ 2
The Motorola ATRIX™ 2 combines “extreme power” with “lifetime of the party” all at a cheap price. With its 1 GHz dual core processor and access to 4G speeds, entertainment lovers will enjoy the facility to quickly download music and video and skim rich online pages in high-resolution at the 4.3-inch qHD display. Capture video in 1080p HD and display it on any size HD monitor with an HDMI cable using Mirror mode. With Motorola’s webtop application, you could browse the net with a whole Firefox browser. Connect with the recent Motorola Lapdock 100 or use the optional HD Station and skim the net on any size HD TV or monitor**.
While the ATRIX 2 boasts significant amounts of entertainment value, features including device and microSD card encryption, enterprise-grade VPN, enhanced Exchange options and private information management and remote wipe make this device business-ready. Users will benefit from the new free ZumoCast app, giving users hassle-free access to their music, playlists, pictures and videos stored on their computer.
UMTS 850/1900/2100
GSM 850/900/1800/1900
4G HSPA+ 21 Mbps (Category 14)
1 GHz dual-core processor
Internal memory: 8 GB ROM, 1 GB RAM, 2 GB microSD™ card (expandable to 32GB)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
4.3-inch qHD screen 960x540TFT, with greater than 500,000 pixels for sharper, clearer display
8 MP camera and LED flash
Front-facing camera
1080p HD video capture, 30 frames per second playback
On Device Encryption (ODE) and Enhanced Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS)
IPsec VPN
Lapdock 100 Accessory
Samsung Captivate™ Glide
The Samsung Captivate Glide is a 4G Android smartphone that keeps you moving with a skinny, side-slide QWERTY keyboard and a strong 1 GHz dual core processor. Running Android 2.3, the Captivate Glide features access to 4G speeds, a 4″ Super AMOLED screen, 8-megapixel flash camera with HD (1080p) video recording and a front-facing camera for video chat.
For the business professional, the Captivate Glide has enhanced Exchange ActiveSync support for IT policies, task synchronization and global address lookup. Know your information and network are secured with virtual private network access and device encryption.
UMTS 850/1900/2100
GSM 850/900/1800/1900
4G HSPA+ 21 Mbps (Category 14)
1GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H dual core processor
1GB RAM/1GB ROM/8GB Internal microSD™ to 32GB (not included)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
4-inch 480×800 WVGA Super AMOLED™
Dual camera – 8MP Autofocus w/LED + 1.3MP front
Full HD 1080p video camera + HDMI playback
Enhanced Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) to sync email, contacts, calendar and tasks
Device and SD card encryption
Virtual private network support
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Samsung DoubleTime™
With its compact design and dual touch screen with a whole flip keyboard, Samsung DoubleTime is ideal for texting, multitasking and staying connected to social networks. Running on Android 2.2, DoubleTime boasts a white and pink color scheme and contours a three.2 MP camera with a camcorder, voice recognition, a dedicated function key for shortcuts, drag-and-drop widgets, five scrolling home screens and an expandable menu with scrolling panels.
UMTS 850/1900/2100
GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Processor Qualcomm 600 MHz
Onboard Memory Supports 260MB
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
microSD™ memory card supports as much as 32GB (2GB microSD card included)
3.2″ full touch screen display with 320 x 480 and 480 x 320 (HVGA) resolution
Pantech Pocket™
The Pantech Pocket is a slim Android 2.3 device ideal for purchasers targeting social entertainment and messaging. With a 4.0″ SVGA touch screen display, wide profile virtual keyboard, 4G support, 5MP camera, and access to the Android Market, it’s the perfect device for those wanting a much wider screen for a more robust experience with browsing, navigation and entertainment in a one-handed design.
UMTS 850/1900/2100
GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Internal Memory: ~600MB plus 2GB microSD™ included.
User Memory: 2.5 GB included (Contains a 2 GB microSD Card)
Support for as much as 32GB microSD
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Full touch 4″ SVGA display
Screen size & resolution: 4″ (600×800) 16M TFT
5 MP camera with flash and HD video recording
114.7mm x 78mm x 11.3mm
Weight is 4.66 oz
Bluetooth: v. 2.1 + EDR
Wi-Fi and access to AT&T hotspots
AT&T Avail™
The AT&T Avail from ZTE is the second one Android smartphone launched by GoPhone, AT&T’s pre-paid offering. This device incorporates a 3.5-inch touch screen, 5- megapixel camera and runs on Android 2.3 OS. AT&T Avail provides a cheap option for patrons seeking the Android smartphone experience while still maintaining control in their usage and monthly bill.
UMTS 850/1900/2100
GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Internal memory: 512 MB ROM, 512 MB RAM, 2 GB microSD™ card
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
3.5-inch capacitive touch screen
5 MP autofocus camera and video recorder
Seven customizable homescreens
Wi-Fi capable
AT&T Android Portfolio
Committed to serving the growing variety of Android fans, AT&T now provides more options for patrons seeking the Android OS experience at loads of price points, form factors and thru unique services.
In January, AT&T announced its commitment to expanding its Android portfolio by launching 12 new devices before year’s end. Since February, the corporate has introduced 12 Android smartphones and two new Android tablets. The Motorola ATRIX 2 and Samsung Captivate Glide join AT&T’s premium Android smartphone lineup that features the Samsung Infuse™ 4G, Samsung Galaxy S™ II, HTC Inspire™ 4G and LG THRILL™ 4G.
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