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Dell to introduce smartphones in February?

By Alan Friedman

Updated: Jan 30, 2009, 6:27 AM

Dell to introduce smartphones in February?

A big rumor is spreading quickly. If this report is true, you might be able to say, "Dude, I'm getting a Dell" and you will be talking about that new cellphone you're expecting. According to the Wall Street Journal, Dell has had a team of engineers in Chicago toiling away for about a year, working on producing prototypes based on both Windows Mobile and the open source Android Operating Systems. The speculation is that the PC maker will focus on producing smartphones.

source: WSJ

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Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009, has witnessed and chronicled the transformative years of mobile technology. Owning iconic phones from the original iPhone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, he has seen smartphones evolve into a global phenomenon. Beyond smartphones, Alan has covered the emergence of tablets, smartwatches, and smart speakers.

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