Samsung and Leap Wireless today announced the availability of the Siren (SCH-a870), Samsung's debut handset to Cricket customers. The Siren presents a host of popular features in an attractive, flip-style form factor. Here is more info from the announcement:
"The compact handset sports a sharp look with a metallic red finish and black accents. In addition to the sleek design, the Siren comes packed with a number of multimedia capabilities including a built-in VGA camera with flash and zoom, advanced voice recognition and multimedia messaging, as well as VibeTonz technology, which allows users to download and feel the beat of ring tones.
The Siren's Bluetooth wireless technology and speakerphone allow for easy, hands-free communication. Additionally, the handset is Mobile Web ready for instant access to email, social networking sites, Hollywood gossips, sports scores, ringtones and graphics and more from your phone. The Siren also comes compatible with Cricket Downloads for games and interactive application downloads for Cricket phones.
Key features of the Siren include:
? VGA Camera with Flash and Zoom ? Bluetooth Wireless Technology ? VibeTonz ? a dynamic technology for ring tones that vibrate to the beat of the melody so users can truly feel the music and allows users to assign unique vibrations for caller identifications and various types of messages. ? Cricket Downloads Capable ? the selection of games and interactive application downloads available through the Cricket network. ? Mobile WEB browsing and storefront ? Integrated Antenna ? Voice Recognition ? Hearing Aid Compatible: M4/T4 ? Personal Organizer (Calendar, Alarm Clock, World Time, Memo Pad, Calculator, Converter, Stop Watch and Tip Calculator) ? Messaging Services (Text Messaging, Multimedia Messaging) ? Speakerphone ? Bilingual (English, Spanish) ? Airplane mode ? Dual displays: o Internal: 128x160 Pixel, 65K TFT Color o External: 96 x 96 Pixel, 65K STN