Droid takes on Apple iPhone
Verizon, Motorola capitalize on rival’s shortcomings
Posted: November 2, 2009 at 4:09 a.m.
The Motorola Droid mobile phone, Verizon’s answer to the iPhone, will go on sale this week.
Verizon Wireless’ answer to the iPhone — the Droid — will go on sale for $200 on Friday as the company taps into the growing appetite for smart phones that go far beyond making calls.
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Business, Pages 21 on 11/02/2009
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