New Motorola Clamshell Gets FCC Approved

Motorola has barely finished unveiling its rather large portfolio of phones at CTIA Wireless 2007, and already another one of their phones was discovered on the FCC's approved list.

Although most of the details regarding its features were revealed, it looks like the handset hasn't been named for the time being. Sporting a clamshell form factor, it comes with the same RAZR-like slim and sleek design Motorola keeps refusing to replace.

It packs 3G capabilities (higher data speeds, video calling), a 2 megapixel camera and dual displays. Apparently it will also work nicely as a music device, featuring touch-sensitive music dedicated keys on the front, volume control on the side, Bluetooth with A2DP profile for listening to music wirelessly and a media player with support for all the usual file formats. A memory card slot was also equipped to ensure that the user always has enough storage space at hand.

The phone also includes Motorola's Screen3 technology that gives users a zero-click access to news, sports or entertainment. With the Screen3 technology, the user won't have to connect with the mobile phone's web browser to get information, or even press a single button to get updates. The system will send bursts of information, that Motorola calls 'Smart Synchronization' and will ensure that fresh content will get delivered to the phone. It also aims to minimize network traffic as well as increase customer satisfaction.

There is currently no information on what mobile operator will be offering Motorola's future handset, or what price tag it will have. But an official announcement should occur soon enough.