Jan 6, 2011 10:01 GMT  ·  By

The long-awaited Motorola CLIQ 2 has just been officially introduced by Motorola Mobility, the new Motorola independent company that focuses on mobile devices. The smartphone is the follow-up of the popular Motorola CLIQ business device, but with an upgraded spec sheet.

The CLIQ2 slider will be exclusively available at T-Mobile USA starting on January 19th at a price that will be soon disclosed.

Motorola CLIQ 2 is powered by an ultra-fast 1GHz processor and runs on the Android 2.2 (Froyo) mobile platform with MOTOBLUR UI.

The smartphone features a 3.7-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen with 262k colors and 854 x 480 pixels resolution.

According to the manufacturer, the slide-out QWERTY keypad shortens the distance between keys and increases key size for fast text entry.

“Smartphone users are constantly looking for a device that suits all of their needs, whether they’re in the office or at home with their families. CLIQ 2 is what these consumers are looking for, delivering on what it means to truly stay connected on their terms,” said Alain Mutricy, senior vice president, portfolio and device product management, Motorola Mobility, Inc.

“With business-ready features and robust entertainment options, CLIQ 2 users will be able to make the most of every moment,” added Mutricy.

Thanks to the Wi-Fi calling capabilities, users will be able to make calls over wireless networks. The device comes bundled with applications such as BLOCKBUSTER ONDEMAND and Amazon Kindle, which can turn CLIQ 2 into an entertainment hub.

“We are excited to build upon the success of the original CLIQ, bringing the powerful combination of Android and social connectivity to our customers,” said Paul Cole, vice president, product management, T-Mobile USA.

“With the addition of new business-ready features, the Motorola CLIQ 2 offers peace of mind with the ability to balance home and work life,” concluded Cole.

Other key features of the smartphone include: HSDPA and HSUPA technology, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity, DLNA function, 5-megapixel camera with autofocus, LED flash and geo-tagging, 3.5mm audio jack, microSD card slot for memory expansion (up to 32GB), as well as GPS with A-GPS support.

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