Thursday, April 30, 2009

TechFaith and QIGI Co-Launch AK007 Smartphone

China Techfaith Wireless and QIGI announced the co-launch of the AK007 smartphone. Beijing-based TechFaith is an original developed product provider focused on the research and development of cell phone solutions. QIGI, also headquartered in Beijing, is focused on the development, production and sale of Windows smartphones.

The AK007 smartphone was developed for the industrial, government and public security markets, with the Chinese police force being a primary customer target. The smartphone features powerful applications, a 624MHz CPU, with 256MB ROM, plus 128MB RAM, with a SIRF III GPS chip, 2.8" QVGA display, and 2 million pixel camera.The smartphone was designed for rugged use and has a 2000mm battery to allow for greater standby time.

Defu Dong, Chairman and CEO of TechFaith, said, "We are pleased with the launch of the AK007. The industrial, government and public security markets are important targets for TechFaith as they are users whose job nature requires the good design and the various demanding features specifically offered by such smartphones. As part of our business strategy, we will continue working to launch tailored smartphones for our target markets, many of which are already in development with QIGI and other partners."

Enhai Xu, President of QIGI, said, "We have been working on this project for more than a year and appreciate TechFaith's hard work in making the AK007 a successful launch. We are excited with the launch and the feedback from our customers, both of which reinforce our commitment to develop other tailored smartphones for the industrial, government and public security markets."

Source : www.3g.co.uk

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