Motorola launches XT316 Android smartphone

Motorola has announced the launch of a new Android handset called the Motorola XT316 – also known as the Motorola Fire and Motorola Spice (depending on the region where it’s sold). The phone will feature a candy bar form factor and a full QWERTY keyboard, reminiscent of the BlackBerry. It features a 2.8″ display and will run on Android 2.3 Gingerbread (with MotoBLUR of course).

The Motorola XT316 also features Moto Switch, which will allow users to switch to work or play mode – depending on where they are, so they don’t have to worry about unwanted eyes spying on private work-related files. Other specs include a 3-megapixel camera, a microSD card slot that supports up to 32GB, FM Radio with RDS support, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, an E-compass and more. No word on pricing of the phone, but it is now available in China and will reach the rest of Asia and Europe later this summer.

George Wong
Categories: Cellphones
Tags: Android, android 2.3, fire, Gingerbread (Android), Motorola, qwerty keyboard