Garmin, known for its GPS devices and navigation software, wil soon be in the cell phone market. The Nuvi phone which features a 3.5 inch touch screen will center around its GPS capabilities using Garmin’s own OS. It will come preloaded with North American Maps with points of interest. It will also have Google Local Search integration, web browsing, and email capabilities. Carrier details have not been released yet.
The Samsung BlackJack i617 replaces the popular BlackJack i607. This new version includes many new features including video sharing, Bluetooth, 3G connectivity, 2 MP camera, built-in GPS, and much more. It has a QWERTY keyboard with larger keys than its predecessor for easier texting. Overall the BlackJack II is a great new smart phone with tons of features that are sure to please.
“It’s like chewing a piece of gum until all the flavor has gone out of it,” said Roger Entner, a senior vice president at IAG Research.
In order to stay on top in the cell phone industry, new and popular phone releases are a must. Motorola is experiencing a drop it their stock value as the demand for their phones decline. The Motorola Razr, which has been a hit since its 2004 introduction, is now nearing the end of its popular run. Designers for Motorola were slow to come out with a compelling replacement to keep consumers hooked.
Apple, with its iphone, showed wireless consumers things they did not know they could do with a cellphone. With the way the iphone raised the functionality bar, everyone will now demand more from new phone releases.
So now is the time Motorola, to roll out another slick design, highly funtional, multimedia packed, cell phone before its too late.
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