14 DAY TRIAL // Motorola is trying to expand its market share in South America. The company launched several entry-level smartphones and PTT handsets, which are now available in multiple countries in South America.
Today, Motorola Mobility Brazil announced the upcoming availability of an unusual feature-phone that comes with both full QWERTY keyboard and Google Search button.
It looks like Motorola MOTOGO! will be available in Brazil at leading carriers starting on May14t at a suggested retail price of R$ 329 (170 USD or 130 EUR).
Motorola MOTOGO! Is aimed at “grownups,” as well as consumers who would like to use their phones mainly for messaging. With a full physical QWERTY keyboard users will be able to text in a flash.
With the Google search button, which is integrated within the QWERTY keyboard, users will be able to quickly find anything they need.
There's more to it, as the phone comes with several Google apps and services, possibly given the recent purchase of Motorola's mobile business. Among these services available withing the phone include: Gmail, Google Maps, Google Talk and Google+.
Furthermore, Motorola MOTOGO! comes with a sub-par 2-megapixel rear photo snapper, as well as 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity options, which will allow users to download emails and browse the Web much faster. Other highlights of the feature-phone include: FM radio, MP3 player and Bluetooth.
“MOTOGO! makes it easy to streamline your search and quickly find information that matters to you most. It also comes with a ton of other valuable features like router and Wi-Fi, customized screens with direct access and widgets . In addition, in case of lost of device chaging stay cool: your contacts, emails and calendar can be storaged on Gmail account. And all at a price that won’t break the bank,” said Edson Bortolli, products director, Motorola Mobility Brazil.