Motorola Shows Off Widget Enabled Phone

Motorola has shown off a new phone, the MOTO VE66 with enhanced CrystalTalk audio technology, a 5-megapixel camera and MP3 player-like navigation. The slider device also boasts the first widgets integration on a Motorola mobile device, which offers easier, more seamless access to what matters most. MOTO VE66 is expected to be available Q4 2008.

"The MOTO VE66 delivers on consumerĂ's demand for more personalized listening and imaging experiences on a mobile phone," said Tracey Koziol, corporate vice president, Mobile Devices, Motorola. "With a diverse multi-media experience, the VE66 truly enables you to make a statement and express yourself on your terms."

MOTO VE66 amplifies your conversations and helps reduce background noise with enhanced CrystalTalk technology, so virtually nothing comes between you and your calls. From more superior voice quality to personalized noise adaptation, CrystalTalk makes a noticeable difference in the clarity and intelligibility of conversations while in a noisy environment. VE66 further enhances the audio quality with the addition of a second microphone, which helps eliminate more ambient background noise from the call.

Calling All Developers

Motorola today also announced the MOTODEV Widget Developer Challenge, a competition that allows developers around the globe to deliver the Web without limits to mobile users. Challenge entries will be accepted until Feb. 27, 2009 in three main categories including Best Widget in Category, Best Local Content and Best Use of APIs, and judged in their relevant subcategory.

Posted to the site on 18th November 2008