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Jun

Motorola in Schaumburg, Ill. Not Smart Enough For Today’s Smart Phones

Author: Adam Fendelman, Category: Technology

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Motorola in Schaumburg, Ill. is struggling to keep up in the world of smart phones. With Apple’s latest iPhone 3G hitting the market in July 2008, it seems as if Motorola manufacturers have been left in the dust.

The only smart phone Motorola produces – the Q – was introduced in 2006. It’s sorely outdated when it comes to today’s global technology competitors.

In March 2008, Motorola announced the launch of a lime-green version of the Q to be sold at U.S. Cellular and Alltel stores in hopes of appealing to younger customers and women. However, Motorola’s competitors feature more sophisticated smart phones with touchscreens and slide-out keyboard designs.

Motorola’s smart phone plans somewhat imitate what its competitors have already successfully accomplished.

Motorola was successful, though, in launching its Q phone before Apple’s iPhone. While the software of the Windows Mobile-based Q phone and its interface have been improved since its launch, the basic shape and style is old and is reminiscent of the BlackBerry Curve.

By Jenna Zizzo