The evolved Motorola U3 PEBL that strikes a distinct resemblance to Motorola’s previous U6 model, comes equipped with a VGA camera, 128 x 160 screen, has EDGE support (in addition to GSM), possessing a clam-shell size of 7.5 x 49 x 22.2mm and weighs about 105grams.

Looking good in its stylish pink exterior, this model is more likely to hit the markets of fashion-conscious ladies who are set on a budget constrain rather than manly guys who would rather be found dead than be caught with one of it.

Critics found this model too thick to be slipped comfortably into the pocket and also voiced out the critical need for Motorola to upsize their miniature screen in their next launching of a new Motorola model.

Via: Intomobile

The Motorola ROKR W5 is an addition to the Motorola ROKR U9 which is a music clamshell with leaked specs sheet that it is a quad band GSM (850/900/1800/1900) GPRS/EDGE compact (99×46x17) with 1.3 megapixel camera and a 1.9 inch 176×220 pixels internal display. The Motorola ROKR W5 in addition also has a mini USB, 20MB internal memory and a microSD slot. Well more news on it when it comes out.

Via: Gizmodo

Motorola has announced that it will be testing the sales of phones and accesories directed to consumers through automated vending machines. The machines are operated by Zoom Systems and will be located at high traffic areas. The vending machines are branded as ‘INSTANTMOTO’ in approximately 20 locations usch as airports and malls across the US by November this year.

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Motorola Inc and Shanda Interactive Entertainment Ltd has partnered together to provide games on the Motorala E680g model. Subscribers would be able to subscribe to two of Shanda’s games ‘World of Legend’ and ‘Magical Land’ by paying 15 yuan a month per game. (around 2 USD a game) The revenue for the games will go to Shanda. The partnership also sets a six month exclusivity arrangement where Motorola will no license games from Shanda’s competitors.

Via: Forbes