The XT720 is already heading to the UK in July, this much we know. And, we’ve heard plenty of rumors that it’s going to show up here locally on T-Mobile USA’s network some time in the future. So, where’s it missing? How about Germany? That’s where you were thinking, right? If you find yourself in Germany and in need of a new Android fix, then it looks like Motorola’s got you covered.
Details, details. The Motorola XT720 is an all-touchscreen device, which rounds out at 3.7-inches, featuring a resolution of 480×854. It has Android 2.1 under the hood, and has WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth connectivity. It also has an HDMI out port, and it has the ability to record video in HD as well. There’s going to be an 8GB microSD card pre-installed, so you should have plenty of memory to get done what you need to. On the back, you’ll have an 8MP camera with Xenon flash. (Sounds a lot like the Droid X, minus the obvious differences, if you ask us, but that’s not all that surprising.)
Unfortunately, if you are in Germany, we don’t have a price for you. Motorola was pretty shy on that part. As for a release date? We imagine soon, but again, Motorola was pretty coy about the “important” details. We probably shouldn’t keep a countdown clock, though, or a race timer to see who launches it first, T-Mobile or a carrier in Germany. Then again, it might pass the time, so don’t hold yourself back if you’ve got nothing better to do.
Press Release:
Motorola’s slim 8 megapixel powerhouse is the first Android cell phone with xenon flash
June 17, 2010
IDSTEIN – 17 June 2010 – Motorola (NYSE: MOT) is now before the XT720 MILESTONE ™, one of the thinnest 8 megapixel smartphone in the world, the first Android device with xenon flash.
The 10.9 mm thin 2.1-Android mobile phone offers with capacitive touch screen a true high definition (HD) video experience. Many different functions for multimedia and mobile Internet to talk to users who always want the newest technology and the best smartphone.
MILESTONE XT720 is one of the most powerful mobile devices in Motorola’s smartphones. Slim and technically very well thought out is the MILESTONE XT720 a high performance device that is designed for those who are very involved in work and social life, “said Ralf Gerber Hagen, CEO of Motorola and general manager, Mobile Devices GmbH Western Europe.
“With XT720 comes MILESTONE Motorola is taking a further step on the way to reduce barriers for consumers and offer them a mobile terminal device for multimedia applications.”
Advanced digital camera and video capabilities
MILESTONE XT720 new ground for Android Smartpones with an 8 megapixel camera, Xenon flash, 10x digital zoom and a 720p HD camcorder. Users can take a look not only high-quality photos and videos, and send, but also significantly improve these shots. Among the most important functions:
Smart image acquisition with panorama function, face detection, sequence mode for six pictures, red-eye reduction and image stabilization, to improve the image quality.
High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI ™) via the supplied HDMI cable, you can play HD video from MILESTONE XT720 directly on an HDTV.
· Memory Card Support: 8 GB microSD card included, expandable to 32 GB.Designed for the Mobile Internet
By MILESTONE XT720 ™ can work with high-speed Internet with up to eight open browser windows. The large 3.7 inch WVGA display (480 x 854) displays Web pages in full width as well as videos, games and photos.
The screen utilizes the strengths of Android 2.1, and combines the touch user interface with a capacitive sensor for calm leaves on the screen and up to five customizable startup screens.
A number of Google ™ mobile applications like Google Search ™, Google Maps ™, Google ™ and YouTube ™ are available as well as Motorola’s MOTONAV turn-by-Turn Navigation1.
Advanced mobile office
MILESTONE XT720 is multitasking-capable and supports various e-mail accounts and editing of documents.
Multiple e-mail accounts be synchronized and managed simultaneously, so that the private and the professional can separate inbox.
Contacts of other e-mail services are synchronized with those of Google Mail.
Apps PowerWith MILESTONE ™ XT720 provide easy access to thousands of applications in the Android Market ™. Thanks to the fast built processing the applications are presented very smoothly on the new smartphone.
For more information, see Youtube MILESTONE XT720 ™ (http://www.youtube.com/milestoneXT720) or visit www.motorola.com / de.
