Motorola to offer an Android phone

Motorola tries to bring back its brand value and market share through an Android touchscreen model. Motorola recently saw a set back in market after its highly successful Razr V3 model. It is not a secret that Motorola is seriously working on an Android based phone. There were also news that their Android team has been raised to a headcount of about 350.

The Android, which provides similar experience as an iPhone OS, has got nice reviews as it featured with HTC G1. This Motorola's rumoured phone is likely a touchscreen phone with similarities to Motorola Krave ZN4, iPhone and BlackBerry Storm. Motorola would be targeting the youth audience. It is expected to be out only by Q2, 2009.

MotoQ, the latest smartphone range from motorola, has been struggling. Many carriers were also not excited by its latest ranges. Motorola expect to hit back with this model. They already have touchscreen models, but this would probably be motorola's answer to new gen touchscreen models like Nokia 5800, BlackBerry Storm or iPhone. Android is also expected to get a major boost.