SAN DIEGO, May 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- InfoSonics
Corporation (NASDAQ: IFON) today announced the launch of its new
verykool® s505 smartphone, the most dynamic mobile handset
the company has offered to date.
The s505, nicknamed the "Spark," has an ultra high-end design.
It is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad core processor and is equipped with
the Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system. The phone will be
upgradable to Android 4.4 (KitKat) in the near future via a
partnership with Red Bend Software, the market leader in mobile
software management.
The Spark sports a 5-inch HD IPS-LCD, on-cell touch screen with
full lamination, an 8mm ultra slim profile and is being offered at
a suggested retail price of $199. In
addition to providing a comprehensive set of features, the Spark is
the first smartphone to come preloaded with the Personal Safety
Services application from MobileTREC, which allows texting to 911
and immediate deployment of emergency help across multiple contacts
when personal safety is at risk.
"We understand that the future of the industry is dependent upon
our ability to offer robust applications that provide tools and
resources that are important for our work and daily lives," said
Joseph Ram, InfoSonics president and chief executive officer.
"We are on the forefront of this trend as exemplified by partnering
with MobileTREC to bring their patented safety platform to verykool
users. We believe our goal to provide the best value to our
customers is met by the Spark, which combines smart functionality
with an elegant design and one of the most advanced safety features
available--all at a very affordable price."
MobileTREC provides a family of next-generation mobile safety
technology and services. According to MobileTREC, their
system is the only true platform that allows users to text to 911,
offering a quick emergency response method in case of danger. In
addition to one-touch response, there's a single help button to
push in case of a crisis. Other features include a family locator
with GPS tracking capabilities, mobile intelligence indicating
danger and safe zones before you enter and personalized safety
network alerts for friends and family. Customers who purchase the
s505 Spark can enjoy a free 30-day trial of MobileTREC's safety
platform to experience firsthand the many features of these
important Personal Safety Services.
InfoSonics noted the following additional details of the
s505:
- 3G HSPA+ 21 Mbps DL, 5.6 Mbps UL; 3G (850/1900/2100 and
850/1700/2100); 2G (850/1900)
- Connectivity includes Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi hotspot, modem tethering,
Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS and USB port
- 1280x720 HD IPS-LCD on-cell touch screen with full
lamination
- SMS and MMS messaging plus push e-mail, IM and SNS
- Built-in FM radio, multimedia player and recorder, 1080 HD
video recording
- 2,000 mAh Li-Ion battery
- Speakerphone, proximity/light/gravity sensors and 3.5mm audio
jack
- Stereo headset, travel adapter and charger included
The verykool® s505 is available now in two versions: a
single SIM version for operator customers and a dual SIM (unlocked)
version for the open market. Suggested retail price:
$199 (U.S.). To learn more about the device, visit our
verykool® website at
http://www.verykool.net/Products/s505
About InfoSonics Corporation
InfoSonics is a San Diego-based
designer, manufacturer and provider of wireless handsets and
related products to OEMs, carriers, distributors and consumers in
the United States, Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific. The company is
committed to delivering quality products with innovative industrial
designs that appeal to consumers and offer exceptional value.
InfoSonics sells and supports its own line of products under the
verykool® and other private label brands. Additional information
can be found on our corporate website at www.infosonics.com and
www.verykool.net.
Except for the factual statements made herein, the information
contained in this news release consists of forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks, uncertainties and
assumptions that are difficult to predict. Words and
expressions reflecting optimism, satisfaction or disappointment
with current prospects, as well as words such as "believes,"
"hopes," "intends," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "plans,"
"anticipates" and variations thereof, or the use of future tense,
identify forward-looking statements, but their absence does not
mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such forward-looking
statements are not guarantees of performance and our actual results
could differ materially from those contained in such statements.
Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include,
without limitation: (1) customer acceptance of the new s505
handset; (2) our ability to continue to differentiate our products,
including the s505, from the competition; (3) significant changes
in supplier terms and relationships or shortages in component or
product supply; (4) extended general economic downturn in world
markets; (5) inability to secure adequate supply of competitive
products on a timely basis and on commercially reasonable terms;
(6) inability to attract new sources of profitable business from
expansion of products or services or risks associated with entry
into new markets, including geographies, products and services; and
(7) rapid product improvement and technological changes leading to
changes in consumer demand for multimedia wireless handset products
and features. In addition, statements regarding the MobileTREC
system are attributable to MobileTREC, are the responsibility of
MobileTREC, and have not been independently verified by InfoSonics.
Reference is also made to other factors detailed from time to time
in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the
date of this release and we undertake no obligation to publicly
update any forward-looking statements to reflect new information,
events or circumstances after the date of this release.
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