Emblaze Edelweiss: clone iPhone for Russia

According to the publication «Kommersant», the Israeli company Emblaze Mobile has already prepared for sale clone of Apple iPhone. And, to begin selling the device, very similar in its characteristics with the iPhone, Emblaze Mobile is planning to Russia and already is negotiating with ITT and retail network of ION. Mobile phone from Emblaze Mobile called Edelweiss due on sale in Russia in March next year. That gave «Kommersant» Vice President of Technology Vladlen Kardashov. According to him, the device works in GSM and 3G, has a built GPS-receiver, 3.5-inch touch screen with a resolution 480h854 point. The phone will be available in two versions: with a storage 8 and 16 GB. For the year Emblaze Mobile intends to sell about 500 thousand vehicles, although experts believe it is impracticable.



Russia will become the first country which will begin selling Edelweiss. In October the company Emblaze Mobile plans to enter into detailed negotiations with other operators and the retailer, except for the MTS and ION. Spokesman MTS Irina Osadchaya confirmed talks with Emblaze Mobile. Vladlen Kardashov said that Edelweiss, likely will be sold in retail chains, without committing to a particular operator. And the next model Emblaze Mobile - Monolith - arrive in the Russian retail trade in August next year. It is likely to have spread from the contracts because using more applications related to the Internet, said Kardashov. Specifications Monolith, he still has not been disclosed. Also Vladlen Kardashov reported that the company expects to sell about 500 thousand phones per year. The cost of Edelweiss and Monolith has not yet been disclosed.