Alcatel has announced its previously teased Android-powered One Touch Shockwave for US Cellular customers. The Alcatel One Touch Shockwave is powered via an 800 MHz processor and features a 3.5-inch HVGA capacitive touchscreen and a 3.2-megapixel camera. The handset runs on the year-old Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
With shock resistant casing, Dragontail tempered glass, and a sealed case design with rubber port covers, it's definitely tougher than your average phone. It's even got an anti-slip finish to help prevent the drops that cause damage.
"Today's on-the-go customer doesn't want to compromise looks and performance for durability," said Reza Sadr, Carrier Sales Director at ALCATEL ONE TOUCH. "The ONE TOUCH Shockwave provides a tough exterior in a low profile case and provides quick-access tools for social media, productivity and entertainment."
The smartphone is now available through U.S. Cellular for $49.99 on smartphone compatible plans.
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house70 Gingerbread? Really? This is idiotic.Reply
It's not like they have to buy an Android OS license and they can't afford the most recent version...
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amdwilliam1985 sigh...Reply
The spec is a total turn off. At least run ICS man. Yes, single core phones can run ICS.