Verizon Wireless Announces LG Cosmos Touch Release Date

Is the Cosmos Touch an out-of-this-world device?

Channel Partners

November 15, 2010

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Verizon Wireless is rolling out its latest messaging phone for the avid texter.

The LG Cosmos Touch will hit Verizon retail outlets on Thursday, Nov. 18. The follow-up to the original Cosmos, LG promises the second-generation device offers style with a 2.8-inch touchscreen and slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Other key features include:

  • Bluetooth 2.1 capabilities with support for the following profiles: headset, hands-free, object push for vCard and vCalendar, stereo, file transfer, phonebook access, message  access

  • microSD Memory Slot for up to 16 GB of memory

  • 3 home screens with 7 customizable shortcuts or widgets

  • Flash user interface for clear images and fun animations

  • Voice commands

  • VZ Navigator capable Receive audible turn-by-turn directions to millions of points of interest and share the directions with others

  • Media Center Access downloadable games, ringtones, wallpapers, location-based services and more

  • Full suite of messaging options, including text, picture, video and voice messaging; Mobile IM; Social Beat; and Mobile Web Email

  • 1.3-megapixel camera

The Cosmos Touch will set you back $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a new, two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.

Messaging phones are a nice, less expensive option for those who dont need access to a full Web browser and other smartphone-type features while on the go.

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