i-mate JAQ4

i-mate has contributed to the raft of 3GSM announcements by updating its own line. Leading its updates is the JAQ4. A quick follow-up to the JAQ3 already enroute to the US, the fourth edition of the phone adopts a more conservative shape but in doing so gains a larger and more comfortable keyboard. The update is more than ergonomic, i-mate notes. The 2-megapixel camera is now more intelligent, supporting both auto-focus and a rare macro mode for closer shots. Battery life has also been extended by a full hour to a total of five. The JAQ4 will also be the company's first Windows Mobile 6 device and should take advantage of the improved browsing speed with the EDGE and Wi-Fi carried over from the previous phone.

An official release date and price are still pending. Nevertheless, the presence of a quad-band GSM radio and its predecessor's recent introduction to the US should ensure an American release later this year. Click through for profile photos.

By Electronista Staff