INQ Mini 3G


The INQ Mini 3G is a 3G enabled "Candy Bar" smartphone created by "social phone developer" INQ. The INQ Mini 3G features Twitter, Facebook, Skype and Windows Live Messenger applications embed deep into the phone's Operating System. The phone has a numeric keypad, a 2-megapixel camera and a 2.2" screen. The phone is the second handset from INQ and succeeds the "Best mobile handset award 2009" winner INQ1.

History

The BREW 4.0 device was announced on 4 August 2009. The phone soon got available in many countries with Hutchison 3G networks:
Australia, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Austria, Singapore, Sweden, United Kingdom

Appearance

The phone's standard colors are black and red. Its rounded edges and the shiny surface make it look pretty smart. It features a numeric T9 keypad, a 2.2" QVGA TFT LCD screen, a mini-USB port, volume control buttons and INQ's famous Switcher button. The INQ Mini 3G's battery covers are changeable with 5 other colours: yellow, black, pink, green and blue. The default is a shiny red battery cover. The other colors can be purchased via local INQ stores or the provider.

Features

Software

General

The phones operating system is BREW 4.0 with INQ System 1 extensions. It features Java MIDP2.0, Access Net Front 3.5 browser and INQ UI including Switcher

Widgets

The user of the phone can display widgets on their home screen for quick and easy access to information. Widgets include World Clock, Weather, Search, Feeds.

Applications

Built in applications include:
The Mini 3G is built for social-networking as all INQ phones are.
INQ integrated its social tools deep in the phone:
INQ is owned by Hutchison Whampoa, owner of Hutchison 3G; The INQ Mini 3G is currently carried on the following networks: