AT&T Announced 5 Brand New Phones Tonight
By Tommy Rebik

So I am about to head off to sleep and with CTIA starting tomorrow AT&T drops off a bomb and now I have to write you this post. They have announced five, count them, 5 brand new Android powered devices from four different manufacturers. Samsung, Pantech, Motorola, and ZTE whose phones normally launch under the name of the carrier its launching on. Like the Verizon Salute and in this case the new AT&T Avail a new go phone pre paid device that is ZTE's 2nd android powered device. Some of the other phones announced are the Atrix 2 which is a refresh of the Atrix, Captivate Glide a slide out QWERTY device. Also the Samsung Doubletime, AT&T Avail and Pantech Pocket were announced. The full press release is below as Samsung has broken down the specs quite nicely. Tell Us after the break what you think of some of these new phones. Motorola ATRIX™ 2 The Motorola ATRIX™ 2 combines “extreme power” with “life of the party” all at an affordable price. With its 1 GHz dual core processor and access to 4G speeds, entertainment lovers will revel in the ability to quickly download music and video and browse rich web pages in high-resolution on 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 can browse the web with a full Firefox browser. Connect to the new Motorola Lapdock 100 or use the optional HD Station and browse the web on any size HD TV or monitor**. While the ATRIX 2 boasts a great deal of entertainment value, features such as device and microSD card encryption, enterprise-grade VPN, enhanced Exchange options and personal information management and remote wipe make this device business-ready. Users will enjoy 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 more 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 thin, side-slide QWERTY keyboard and a powerful 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 480x800 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 full flip keyboard, Samsung DoubleTime is perfect for texting, multitasking and staying connected to social networks. Running on Android 2.2, DoubleTime boasts a white and pink color scheme and features a 3.2 MP digital 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 up to 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 customers focused on 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 is the perfect device for those wanting a wider screen for a better 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 (Includes a 2 GB microSD Card) Support for up to 32GB microSD Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Full touch 4' SVGA display Screen size & resolution: 4' (600x800) 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 Android smartphone launched by GoPhone, AT&T’s pre-paid offering. This device features a 3.5-inch touch screen, 5- megapixel camera and runs on Android 2.3 OS. AT&T Avail provides an affordable option for customers seeking the Android smartphone experience while still maintaining control of 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






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