Jul 30, 2011 09:10 GMT  ·  By

Mobile phone maker Motorola Mobility has just announced the release of a new handset on the market in Brazil, the Android-based Motorola SPICE Key.

The new smartphone comes to shelves with a full QWERTY keyboard and with a touchscreen display into the mix, as well as with options that enable users personalize the experience they receive from the device.

Those who would like to purchase the new mobile phone will find it available at Claro for R$ 99 at Sob Medida 130 Plan with 250MB Internet access.

The smartphone comes to the market with a sleek, modern design, as well as with a sophisticated finish.

The smartphone can deliver great emailing, texting and browsing capabilities, providing users with the possibility to stay connected with their friends and family at all times via social networking sites.

“Claro is focused on offering smartphones to meet the needs of all our customers. And now Claro brings its clients the new Motorola SPICE Key, a device that have beauty, functionality and affordability,” said Erik Fernandes, marketing director, Claro Brazil.

“This device is perfect for people who want a device that offers advanced social media and messaging options with a stylish flair.”

The specifications list of the new mobile phone includes a 2.8” QVGA touchscreen display, along with a 3-megapixel photo snapper, LED notifications, and a 1420mAh battery inside.

The handset also sports 3G connectivity, Wi-Fi b/g/n, GPS, FM Radio RDS, E-compass, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, and a microSD memory card slot with support for up to 32GB of additional storage space.

Moreover, the Motorola SPICE Key runs under Google's Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system, and offers support for various services from Google, as well as for applications and games available for download via the Android Market.

“With a fun, beautiful design and a great package of social media options, Motorola SPICE Key gives young, busy users the smartphone experience they crave at a price they can afford,” said Edson Bortolli, products director, Motorola Mobility.

“The combination of the physical QWERTY keyboard, the touchscreen display and access to the entertaining apps and games available from Android Market, set Motorola SPICE Key apart from other smartphone devices.”