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Filed under: Handsets, Motorola, GSM, EDGE, UMTS

This new Motorola in the FCC’s filings looks like no model we’re familiar with, and from what we can see, that’s a very good thing. The candybar was only tested for GSM / EDGE 1900 and Bluetooth, an indication that it’s destined for some non-US market — though the manual makes mention of 3G capability and we see a front-facing cam in this place as well, so whatever market does get it will have access to some speedy Dat. and video calling. We only hope this little gem is nothing more than a low-end model designed to bring WCDMA to the masses (or possibly a one-off custom designed to a carrier’s exact specifications), because if it’s even remotely indicative of the design direction Moto’s looking to go in the post-breakup era, we can get that fork ready. You know, the one we’ll use to stick in Motorola… when it’s done. Ah, never mind.

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Filed under: Handsets, Motorola, GSM

Lending credence to the fact that Motorola’s bringing a phone called the VU30 to Verizon in the near future is this, the “VU20″ that we just saw pop up in the FCC’s approval records. The manual for the roundish, nondescript flip makes mention of NATE and June — Bot. features of SK Telecom — leading us to believe that it’ll definitely be landing in South Korea where Moto maintains a noticeable presence. Importers are probably plan to want to steer well clear of it since the only thing it has to offer the US market is GSM 1900, but the video calling camera confirms that it’ll at least do 3G stuff when it’s on its home turf. More news on this one as we get it.

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Filed under: Handsets, Motorola, GSM

Lending credence to the fact that Motorola’s bringing a phone called the VU30 to Verizon in the near future is this, the “VU20″ that we just saw pop up in the FCC’s approval records. The manual for the roundish, nondescript flip makes mention of NATE and June — Bot. features of SK Telecom — leading us to believe that it’ll definitely be landing in South Korea where Moto maintains a noticeable presence. Importers are probably plan to want to steer well clear of it since the only thing it has to offer the US market is GSM 1900, but the video calling camera confirms that it’ll at least do 3G stuff when it’s on its home turf. More news on this one as we get it.

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