Launch of Android Smart Phone
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Customers Flock to Check Out the Arrival of the Huawei U8230 Muscat: Oman Mobile says their introduction of a smart phone with the Android operating system has created huge excitement at COMEX with hundreds of people flocking to try out and experience a new era of affordable mobile internet experience in the Sultanate.
The Omantel Shopper stand has been flooded with visitors inquiring about the new phone and eager to sample the huge range of applications and mobile internet capabilities of the Huawei U8320 hand set that is priced at just RO 149 and is exclusively available from Oman Mobile.
Smart phones with Android are already a global phenomenon using an operating system and applications developed by Google allowing users the highest quality internet experience from their hand set.
Commenting on the reaction to the arrival of the phone and its Android operating system, Mohamed Al Salmi, Manager PR & Media at Omantel said: “We have been overwhelmed by the levels of interest and excitement that Android has created both at COMEX and all over the Sultanate.
“Our Shopper stand has been packed with individuals wanting to find out more about how the phone works and finding out how they can become the first individuals in Oman to own this fantastic product. We have also received considerable interest in our shops plus online and direct inquiries about the Android smart phone that is being supported by an innovative marketing campaign.”
In addition to offering an affordable price, every customer purchasing the phone will also get 500 MB of data transfer free per month for 2 months (if using the Hayyak prepaid service) or for 3 months (if using a Mada postpaid line).
A huge buzz and excitement has been generated by the arrival of Android. Ahmed Al Mufirji, Omantel coroner visitor at Comex said: “ I was expecting Android smart phones to arrive Oman due to the popular applications”.
He added: “ Omantel has given us a great opportunity to view and try the phone during Comex. In addition, the new internet promotion is encouraging to buy the phone at the excellent value price compared to other smart phones.”
Mohammed Al Farsi said he was considering buying one of the hand sets and said:” The phone provides Arabic language inputs and display, which gives Android smart phones added value compared to other smart phones in the market. In addition the phone comes with a full range of free applications that can be downloaded easily.”
Meanwhile Suliman Al Hatmi said they could not believe the unbelievable value the U8320 and its Android operating system offered compared to other smart phones on the market: “ Androids are practical phones that have advanced high levels of computing powers. These phones are the main interest of Omani youth as they are unique in bringing together all Google Internet based applications which will encourage them to interact with each other through popular social network websites including Facebook, YouTube, and Google Talk. Oman Mobile Androids launch initiative reflects Omantel’s commitment to its new enhanced brand identity and tagline “Together”.
Saif Al Badi had heard the buzz about Android and was keen to find out more at the Omantel Shopper stand. He said: “ The little green man created huge buzz in Muscat through internet, newspapers and radios last week which grabbed my attention to visit Omantel stall and get a full introduction by the experts. I would like to thank Omantel for their initiative to bring latest technology devices to the Sultanate.”
The new smart phones being introduced by Oman Mobile are unique in bringing together all Google internet based applications into the phone including their widely popular Gmail, YouTube, Google maps, Google Talk , Android Market where customers can download from up to 50,000 applications”.
Oman Mobile says that the new Huawei U8320 comes with a full range of benefits and applications including 3.5G network capability, Wi-Fi connectivity, a Chrome lite browser, 3.5 inch capacitive touch screen, Google applications, file management systems, Microsoft exchange and Gmail and Arabic inputs and display, icon interface and local Arabic applications.
The new smart phone comes with the ability to be easily customized and with the guarantee of the Android Open Handset Alliance that comprises over 60 companies including some of the world’s biggest telecom companies and internet companies.
The best place to experience what the new smart phone with Android has to offer is to visit the Omantel Shopper exhibition at COMEX 2010 that starts tomorrow Monday 26th April and will be open until Friday 31st April at the International Exhibition Centre.
The launch of the smart phone with Android is the latest in a series of exciting products and services that Omantel has launched since announcing its new enhanced brand identity and “Together” tagline in February and a commitment to consistently delivering an enhanced customer experience.
About Android:
Android is a software stack for mobile devices that includes an operating system, middleware and key applications that uses a modified version of the Linux kernel.
It was initially developed by Android Inc., a firm later purchased by Google, and lately by the Open Handset Alliance. It allows developers to write managed code in the Java language, controlling the device via Google-developed Java libraries.