17 January 2011

Disney to Sell Android Phone in Japan

Electronista:
Disney took an unusual direction in Japan with word it was launching its own smartphone using Android. The phone will be a rebadging of the Sharp Galapagos 003SH and will focus mostly on its inclusion of glasses-free 3D on the 3.8-inch display. Owners will get their own Disney e-mail address, exclusive content and the option of six custom cases themed loosely around Disney characters.
It's news mainly because Apple's Steve Jobs is closely connected to the Walt Disney Company these days. But Apple doesn't license iOS, and considering that the iPhone handily outsells Android-based phones in Japan, I'm guessing he's not too worried.