UPDATED · News · 23 Dec 2009 · MTW Editorial Team
Just like we reported a couple weeks ago, Acer is shifting its focus on Android based smartphones next year. According to sources Acer is set to launch between 8-10 smartphones next year with Android models likely to be slightly more than Windows Mobile-based ones.
Acer will outsource the production of three Android-based smartphones to Foxconn International Holdings (FIH), using ST-Ericsson PNX6719 3G chipset solutions for the entry-level segment, the sources said. On the other hand, Inventec Appliances will roll out entry-level Windows Mobile-based smartphones for Acer.
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Acer will continue to develop in-house smartphone models for the mid-range to high-end segments using Qualcomm Snapdragon solutions, while sub-contracting the production of those models to Compal Communications on an EMS basis, the sources noted.
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Acer is also considering in-house development of smartphones based on Qualcomm’s Brew Mobile Platform (BMP) with an attempt to offer inexpensive models to compete with HTC (High Tech Computer) and also attract more interest from telecom carriers, the sources added.
It is also reported that Acer has added 30 members to their Android R&D team (from Mitac). The company seems to be mimicking HTC’s current 2010 strategy (more Android / less WinMo) and aiming at the very low end with a BrewMP device like the HTC Touch.B. For Microsoft, everything will depend on the development of Windows Mobile 7,as it was previously reported Acer is supposedly a WM7 launch parter (just like HTC)
Source: DigiTimes
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