WIND Mobile Launches New Huawei U8100 Android Device
- August 4, 2010
WIND first to market with newest innovation on Android platform
Toronto, ON – August 4, 2010 – WIND Mobile today announced that the Huawei U8100 will be available on the Android platform for the first time in Canada on WIND’s all IP, 3G network. The innovative touch-screen smartphone combines the power and convenience of the Android platform in a stylish, compact and affordable package.
”We’re thrilled to be offering our first device on the Android platform with the Canadian launch of the latest Huawei innovation,” said Scott Campbell, Chief Marketing Officer of WIND Mobile. “The Huawei U8100 is the ideal mobile phone for Canadians who want to multi-task but also enjoy the fun of using a touchscreen phone. We’re providing the U8100 at an unbeatable value alongside our standard unlimited, no contract offering.”
Backed by Google, Android is the fastest growing mobile platform technology on the market with more than 100,000 people a day switching to smartphones that run on its operating system. The Huawei U8100 will include access to the growing Android Market, which features over 90,000 applications, over a billion downloads and comes loaded with Google applications including Gmail, Google Talk, and Google Maps.
Other features of the Huawei U8100 include:
• Built-in accelerometer that enables application to switch screen orientation automatically.
• Built-in Google Maps with GPS. (requires data connection to download map)
• 3.2MP Camera for stills and video
• Speakerphone
• FM radio
• WiFi
• Bluetooth
The Huawei U8100 smartphone is available for $160 in WIND Mobile retail locations nationwide as of today. Like all WIND Mobile handsets, the Huawei U8100 will operate on WIND’s new state-of-the-art, all IP 3G network in Canada. WIND Mobile is renowned for not charging hidden fees and has extended their $150 porting credit offer when you bring your number over.
About WIND Mobile and Globalive Holdings
WIND Mobile provides voice, text and data services to Canadians on a next-generation wireless network and is committed to offering a level of wireless service presently not available in Canada. WIND Mobile is built on actual conversations that are happening with Canadians who are passionate about wireless and creating a better mobile offering nationally. For more information, please visit: www.WINDmobile.ca.
Globalive Holdings is a leading provider of telecommunications solutions in Canada and internationally to the consumer, business and hospitality markets. The Globalive companies include: WIND Mobile, Yak, OneConnect, Canopco and Globalive Carrier Services. For more information, please visit: www.globalive.com.
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