As decent as the M8’s software might be, the one consensus area where everyone’s favorite iPhone rip is clearly lacking is in the radio silicon; the current model’s strictly 2G, and what’s worse, the shipping units frequently come without WiFi. What’s a Meizu fan to do? The company’s ever-colorful CEO Jack Wong is now saying that there are a couple new versions of the M8 in the works — which may launch in place of the previously-mentioned M9 variants — and should include both GPS and a healthy 5 megapixel cam. An “M8 3G” would be rocking TD-SCDMA for domestic Chinese high-speed service, while a second “M8w” model would do some form of WCDMA, presumably equipped for 3G service both in and out of the country. No release dates are mentioned — but considering the M8’s seemingly perpetual delay, we wouldn’t hold our breath for a 2009 outing.
[Via Meizu Me, thanks nice2know]
Meizu releasing upgraded M8 versions with 3G and big cams? originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Thu, 14 May 2009 17:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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