LG DoublePlay Rumored for Launch on T-Mobile on Nov. 2

The LG DoublePlay is like as not more geared at the mid-range and entry-level smartphone demographic. The features and form factor of the phone will position LG’s handset against rival Samsung’s Sidekick 4G as both devices have a sliding QWERTY keyboard in landscape mode that will make it easier to compose and respond to messages. Like the Sidekick, the DoublePlay as well features cloud text, a feature where users can compose and respond to text messages from a computer, in other words than from the phone itself.

The DoublePlay does employ a unparalleled form factor

The DoublePlay does employ a unparalleled form factor. The handset will have a larger touchscreen that will slide over a smaller touchscreen. The smaller touchscreen can be used to display more information or manipulate control of the Android OS. Additionally, flanking the smaller touchscreen is a split keyboard.

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