INQ has rolled out its “Chat” and “Mini” social mobile phones, both of which have introduced Twitter functionality to the featureset of the handhelds.
The INQ Chat has a Qwerty keyboard, a 3.2-megapixel camera, 4GB of memory and built-in GPS, and it uses the 3G mobile phone network for high speed web access. Users will be able to synchronise their iTunes music library with the device, and transfer music, photos and movies stored on their computer on to the phone.
The headlining features of these phones, however, are their integrated online applications. Both phones have one-click access to Facebook, Twitter, Skype, IM and e-mail clients that are continuously updated over the air. Conveniently, logging into these apps is only required once; they’re always on.
The INQ Chat 3G is the company’s first device with a full QWERTY keyboard, and its thin form factor is reminiscent of handsets like the Nokia E71x. Along with deep Twitter integration, the handset also has access to Facebook, Skype, free push Gmail, e-mail, and instant messaging. As the name suggests, the device will be able to use 3G networks for connecting to the Web, but it will also be able to use EDGE networks.
The INQ Chat and another similar device, the INQ Mini, are expected to go on sale in September. The handsets will initially be available exclusively on the 3 network, although pricing and tariff information are yet to be announced. However, INQ Chat users are expected to get unlimited data use as part of their contract, meaning they won’t incur any additional charges for ‘always-on’ Twitter and Facebook access.
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