LG Reveals Its First Android Mobile Phone
LG has just officially unveiled the GW620 – it’s first Android mobile phone model.
The GW620 is made with messaging and the use of social networking websites such as Facebook and Twitter in mind, so naturally boasts a full QWERTY keyboard, but also higher end features such as a GPS, wi-fi and an impressive 5 mega pixel camera complete with auto focussing capabilities.
The name, “GW620” is likely to change based on where the phone is being sold, although many seem to prefer the generic model number sounding name over Motorola’s upcoming releases moniker, the “Shules”.
The two will undoubtedly be in competition as both have just announced their very first Android mobile phone models, and both will likely be released in the same month, possibly even the same week.
Read about the release of the Motorola Shules at Techradar.
The war of the Androids will likely see a winner emerge when a firmly priced plan is offered for each, as both are being aimed at those not wanting to sink hundreds upon hundreds of dollars into their handsets; this means their primary market will be the younger generation who either cannot afford the wildly popular iPhone, or else will be attracted to the ease of browsing social networking websites with the new devices.
As both the Shules and the GW620 have touch screens, but the Shules allows for navigation using the keyboard this will be a hurdle when it comes to those who prefer the traditional push button devices, although LG currently enjoys a greater following than Motorola and this may be enough to sway buyers towards its first Android mobile phone.
It is expected some information on pricing will be available before the end of the month, giving buyers time to compare the two before release.
Find updates and more detailed specs at Which.co.uk.