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The INQ1 Mobile Phone
INQ¹, the world’s most advanced social networking mobile phone, is unveiled today and brings Facebook to the core of its user experience. The phone will be available exclusively from 3.
The Headlines for the device are:
- INQ, a new mobile handset manufacturer backed by Hutchison Whampoa, unveils first device based on a radical new user experience
- New mobile integrates Facebook into the heart of the handset along with Skype, Windows Live Messenger and Last.fm
- UK’s biggest 3G network and mass market pricing brings next generation of mobile internet communications devices to users from just £15 per month
INQ brings the Facebook experience to the INQ¹ with one-click access and live updates pushed direct to the front screen of the device. Skype, Windows Live Messenger, Last.fm are integrated into the heart of the phone and a host of other social utilities can be customized by the user. This makes the device the first ever real-time interactive, ‘live contact book’ with friends’ online status and Facebook profile pictures displayed against their contact details. In addition, the phone offers integrated RSS feeds, free Skype-to-Skype calling and unlimited free instant messenger capabilities. INQ¹ also allows you to directly upload pictures to your Facebook profile from its 3.2 megapixel camera. For these reasons, INQ refers to the INQ¹ as the first Social Mobile.
Facebook on the INQ1
INQ¹ will be available free on a contract tariff from £15 per month offering unlimited free Facebook, Skype, Windows Live Messenger and web access, plus 75 minutes of calls to other networks, unlimited texts, unlimited email and unlimited free 3-to-3 calls*. £20 will get you all of the above but with 200 minutes of calls to other networks. INQ¹ will also be available on PAYG at £79.99 with internet packages available from £5 per month.
Address Book on the INQ1
Specifications
- Weight: 110g
- Size: 97 x 47.6 x 14.4 mm
- Display: 2.2” QVGA 262k colour TFT
- Battery: 1150mAh
- Networks: GSM 900/1800/1900, EDGE/UMTS 2100
- Memory on board: 50 Mb
- External memory: to 4Gb
- Browser: Netfront 3.4 + Flash + Accelerometer
- HSDPA: 3.6
- Colour: Black & Silver
- Chipset: Qualcomm 6260
Features
- Facebook, Windows Live Messenger + Skype in address book, inbox, idle screen
- Facebook photos in caller ID
- Email (Outlook, web email)
- MP3 player (inc. Last FM)
- Search, Weather + Clock widgets
- RSS support
- Plug ‘n’ Play USB Modem
- 3.2 Megapixel Auto Focus Camera
UK readers – visit Three.co.uk for more info!
About The Author
Ben Robinson
Ben is a 10+ year veteran of the Mobile industry – starting his career when SMS was a still a relatively new concept for most people (!), he has now consulted on everything from bleeding-edge Mobile content, to the next-gen accessories you might view it on. As a result he has a broad and deep knowledge in numerous areas of Mobile – from network operators to device vendors, to infrastructure and middleware vendors (not to mention content delivery) – and has worked for companies in all of these areas! He is based in the UK, a hotbed of activity for mobile, and recently became a father for the second time – as oppose to in his younger years when he was happy spend time tweaking all manner of mobile devices to 'nth' degree, he now looks for services and hardware that provide the most efficient, compact, and reliable improvements to his already manic life! It’s his opinion that Mobile solutions should be there to help to make your life better – if a particular solution (be it service or device) isn’t doing this, he believes you need to ask the very important question of why you continue to use it... His focus at IntoMobile is mainly on Mobile content, services, and infrastructure, particularly as regards the UK market – and with the occasional look at devices. Additionally, using his extensive experience in the industry, he will provide commentary on the industry at large, with regular (and hopefully thought-provoking) articles.
