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Bangkok, Thailand – March 22, 2010. Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), a global leader in mobile telecommunications, today announced MILESTONE™, set to become the first Android 2.1-powered phone for Thailand.

MILESTONE is without compromise, setting new standards for modern smartphones. Powered by Android 2.1, it offers the ability to use multiple applications at once1 and one of the world's thinnest QWERTY sliders (13.7mm) The MILESTONE also boasts a hi-resolution, multi-touch, pinch and zoom display with an incredible 3.7” widescreen display with 854 pixel width and more than 400,000 total pixels.

A suite of Google™ mobile applications including Google Search™, Google Maps™, Gmail™ and YouTube™ are also integrated onto the device. Plus users have access to more than 30,000 of apps and widgets from Android Market™1.

“MILESTONE is a smart phone without compromise, delivering a wiser, richer web and messaging experience. This is possible through the combination of Motorola’s expertise in design and a truly differentiated Android experience,” said Spiros Nikolakopoulos, vice president and general manager, Asia Pacific and International Distribution, Motorola Mobile Devices.

“As an Android 2.1 device, MILESTONE was designed to enhance consumer experience – and its full screen web browsing experience, ability to juggle between multiple apps, and suite of Google applications deliver. We have been delighted with the anticipation and demand for MILESTONE across the world and pleased to announce its arrival in Bangkok today.”

Mr. Papon Ratanachaikanont, Assistant to President/CEO and Deputy Group Chief Commercial Officer, True Corporation Public Company Limited, said “TrueMove’s announcement today is a significant step. It strategically secures our position as a 3G operator in Thailand that provides a comprehensive range and tremendous support of smartphones.”

According to Papon, MILESTONE customers are likely to be aged 25-35, tech and gadget savvy; MILESTONE delivers a multi-tasking with a rich mobile web experience in an innovative design. Specially-developed applications by TrueMove, pre-bundled with Google's mobile applications and powered content, will make it an essential device for the Thai market.

Key MILESTONE features include:
• 3.7” widescreen display with 854 pixel width and more than 400,000 total pixels
• High-speed, cortex A8 processor
• Multi-touch, pinch and zoom, double tap zoom
• 5 megapixel camera with dual-LED flash
• Motorola Media Link and Motorola Phone Portal to manage and share media content across desktop, phone and the Web2
• Stereo Bluetooth® / BT 2.1, USB 2.03
• 3.5mm headset jack
• CrystalTalk™ Plus for superior talk quality
• 8GB memory card

Additional functionality and apps include:
• Full suite of the Google applications: Google Search, Google Maps with Latitude, Google Mail, YouTube, and Google Talk™
• Unified Google and Microsoft Office Contacts
• Navigation: GPS, MOTONAV * turn-by-turn navigation, Google Maps, E-Compass Latitude
• Email Support: IMAP and POP, Google Mail
• IM Support: Google Talk
• Calendar: Exchange, syncs with Google Calendar

Optional Accessories include:
• Use the multimedia station to transform MILESTONE into a clock, movie player or digital picture frame.
• Place MILESTONE in the car mount to instantly launch a full-blown GPS navigation device.

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