A day before Amazon is expected to unveil its first smartphone, The Wall Street Journal is reporting that AT&T will be the exclusive carrier for the new device. Should the smartphone catch on with users, the exclusive partnership could be a real advantage for AT&T in attracting new subscribers. The Amazon smartphone is expected to come with an innovative glasses-free […]
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Amazon likely to unveil first smartphone on June 18
Amazon today announced that it will hold a “launch event” on June 18. The background image of the invitation gives us a pretty big clue as to what Amazon has in store for the event. While new Kindle tablets may be on tap, the highlight of the event is likely to be the long-rumoured Amazon smartphone. The image certainly appears […]
Another image of the upcoming Amazon smartphone
When the first images of the upcoming Amazon smartphone surfaced last month, few details about the device itself could be made out as it was wrapped in a protective case meant to hide its appearance until its announcement. A new image has emerged today which finally reveals the smartphone in all its naked glory. Obtained by BGR, its authenticity has […]
Amazon to offer Prime Data plan along with upcoming smartphone?
One of the most interesting features on Amazon’s upcoming smartphone could well be its unique user interface that will track the user’s head movements to create 3D effects but it will not be the only one. BGR today reports that Amazon could offer its own data plan with the device. The plan is tentatively named “Prime Data” and will likely […]
Amazon smartphone revealed in leaked images?
Following a report late last week that Amazon would launch its first smartphone later this year, new details have surfaced including the first images of Amazon’s first entry into the competitive smartphone market. BGR, which has a solid track record when it comes to Amazon devices, landed not only the pictures but additional details. The pictures reveal little about the […]
First Amazon smartphone to be announced by end of June
After years of rumours, 2014 looks to be the year that Amazon finally launches its first smartphone. Following in the footsteps of KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, The Wall Street Journal is the latest to report that the online retailer is gearing up for a launch later this year. Citing anonymous people “briefed on the company’s plans ,” it indicates […]
Launch date and Amazon smartphone specifications predictions
The launch of the oft-rumoured Amazon smartphone looks set to finally take place this year. Rumours of a 2014 launch first surfaced last December and resurfaced last week when some details about Project Aria (not to be confused with Project Ara) emerged. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has now waded into the discussion. With a history of accurate predictions (along […]
Amazon “Project Aria” smartphone to launch this year?
Despite rumours late last year that Amazon would launch at least one oft-rumoured smartphone in 2014, it’s been quiet on that front since then. It now appears though that Amazon is still working on its smartphone project. According to The Information, Amazon is looking to move ahead with at least one phone which is codenamed “Project Aria” internally. The report […]