Lenovo Android phone to be launched in May, 2010

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: With so many PC makers already reaping the profits and boosting margins by manufacturing mobile handsets, the telecom market is set to welcome a new entry in the form of Chinese PC maker, Lenovo Group Ltd. Lenovo plans to launch its new smart phone using Google Inc.’s Android platform in May and insists that Google spat will not affect sales of new device.

The “LePhone” is planned to be launched in China first and later in the overseas market. According to Lenovo chief technology officer He Zhiqiang, LePhone uses the Android operating system but the company will tailor the phones with their own applications in cooperation with other major Chinese Internet service providers including Sina, Sohu and Tencent.

Lenovo’s plan to buy back mobile handset maker Lenovo Mobile Communication Technology Ltd. for US$200 million in cash and shares has been approved by its shareholders.

Spansion flash tech drives Lenovo handsets

Spansion Inc. announced that Lenovo Mobile Communications Technology Ltd has selected the company as its principal flash memory supplier for handsets.

According to the press release, Lenovo plans to leverage Spansion’s proprietary MirrorBit flash memory technology to bring innovative phones to the Chinese market, enabling advanced features, such as CD-quality audio and up to 4-megapixel photos on wireless handsets. A long-time Spansion customer, Lenovo Mobile currently utilizes Spansion MirrorBit NOR Flash memory solutions in over 10 different handsets.

“Spansion has continuously contributed to Lenovo’s success as our principal Flash memory supplier,” said Jerry Yu, general manager of material management department, Lenovo Mobile. “Spansion’s strong customer service, innovative products and total system solutions approach has enabled us to succeed at answering the demands of feature-hungry mobile users with our high-quality and customized handsets.”

“This new initiative with Lenovo reinforces Spansion’s commitment to Greater China, where Spansion collaborates with Chinese customers to continually deliver advanced technology and added-value solutions to our customers,” said Gary Wang, corporate vice president and general manager, Spansion, Asia Pacific. “Lenovo’s handsets are widely recognized by consumers in China as some of the most stylish and advanced in the industry and we look forward to working with Lenovo to deliver innovative solutions and world-class support for many years to come.”

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