14 DAY TRIAL // On Monday, mobile phone maker Motorola, Inc. announced the upcoming launch of Motorola DEFY with MOTOBLUR on the airwaves of wireless carrier T-Mobile USA. Running under Google's Android operating system, the new smartphone comes with a scratch-resistant touch screen display, while being water resistant and dust proof.
The new mobile phone comes to the market with a large 3.7-inch touchscreen display that delivers a WVGA resolution and which cam provide edge-to-edge views of websites, photos and videos, the handset vendor announced.
In addition to being able to withstand rain showers or drops in the sand, the new Android-based mobile phone comes to the market with CrystalTalk PLUS technology, aimed at filtering out background noise and amplifying user's voice when in noisy environments, courtesy of its two microphones.
“DEFY is essentially a connection hub wrapped in a layer of protection,” said Paul Cole, vice president, product management, T-Mobile USA. “The unique and innovative form-factor of the DEFY provides you with the confidence to truly take your phone anywhere.”
The features list of the new device includes an Adobe Flash Lite-enabled Web browser, aimed at enhancing the experience one can get from the device.
“DEFY is designed to handle everything that life throws your way,” said Bill Ogle chief marketing officer, Motorola Mobility, Inc.
“With all the features consumers expect in a smartphone, DEFY packs Web browsing, entertainment and messaging capabilities as well as an exterior design that can withstand the stresses of everyday life.”
The Motorola DEFY also comes to the market with a 5-megapixel photo snapper with flash, digital zoom and auto focus.
Other specs pf the new device include DLNA capabilities, so that one can stream, store and share content with compatible devices, as well as a Connected Music Player that can display lyrics to songs, or can help people discover more music.
Not to mention that it offers access to the Android Market, where one can find thousands of applications, widgets and games, or that it can access various Google services, including Google Search, Google Maps or Gmail.
According to Motorola, the new Motorola DEFY with MOTOBLUR should become available for purchase at T-Mobile USA in time for the holiday season.
