UK tech news portal Techradar has an exclusive on Orange’s future plans for the UK, reporting that the network is readying “Project JAL” for launch – which will be an Android-powered Vodafone 845 rival down at the super-cheap end of the tariff ranges.
According to Techradar’s source, the phone will be a “slim tablet-style device with no keyboard, with a 3MP camera and running Android 2.1″ – and here’s what it looks like:
Looks rather nice, to be fair – certainly a little more aspirational than the Orange Boston, the entry level Android 1.6 phone the network sells in mainland Europe. Anyone recognise the maker of this? Is it another rebadged Huawei?
Motorola’s latest flagship dual-core Android monster is a massive, original powerhouse, that’s a big improvement on previous MOTOBLUR mobiles – but still isn’t a total winner.
A slim and glamorous phone from Sony Ericsson, with the sharpest display around. It’s no powerhouse and the screen’s not the biggest out there, but we don’t mind. Because it’s cute.
LG’s first glasses-free 3D phone is a heavy, fat monster, with a clever 3D effect that works rather well. As a smartphone, though, it’s heavy and underwhelming.
A very shiny thing from Sony Ericsson, with a 3.7″ screen and Android 2.3.3 inside. But is it exciting enough to win fans in today’s spec-obsessed market? Can man live on one core alone?
INQ’s Android phone is an interesting “boutique” piece of hardware, packed with unique interface customisations that go far beyond the headline Facebook integration. We like it a lot.
Bob
/ July 12, 2010wont oems be scared? just think some operators may be able to design a HTC desire like phone pretty soon
shaw
/ July 12, 2010oh great! they got time to spend making nice new phones but forgotten about their loyal customers… HTC Hero update please?…
Simon
/ July 12, 2010I got a feeling this is a ZTE device.