Acer liquid releases leap into the future
Acer has released the Liquid M220 smartphone, its first Liquid smartphone to run on the Windows Phone 8.1 operating system. "We are proudly introducing our first Windows Phone 8.1 and simultaneously announcing its future upgradability to Windows Phone 10," said ST Liew, Smartphone Business Group President at Acer. "It is the right moment for Acer to join the Windows Phone eco-system, with its growing popularity and consistency across phone and PC devices."
The phone enables a vivid multimedia experience and its dual cameras are perfect for taking photos and recording videos on the go. It is easy to use and customise and fully supports Microsoft applications and services such as OneDrive, Skype, Office and Cortana.
Next generation Smart activebands
Acer has also announced the next generation of Smart activeband products, the Acer Liquid Leap+. Standing for flexibility, the new wearable now synchronizes and connects with all main supported operating systems (Windows, Android, iOS) and the 1" OLED touchscreen can be strapped to the wristband colour of your current mood.
The Acer Liquid Leap+ is the ideal smart wearable device for active digital users who have both a need and a desire to be connected always. It becomes a fitness companion by tracking the user's steps, running distance and calories burned. Its core module is a 24/7 wearable thanks to its waterproof certification (rated IPX7). Music control functions such as 'play', 'pause', 'previous', and 'next song' make it easy to adapt to the tune of your choice, while notifications never let one miss an important email, calendar event or SMS.
The wearable technology in Liquid Leap+ talks to Acer Leap Manager app and your Android, Windows, or iOS smartphone via Bluetooth 4.0 low energy. Lightweight and stylish, its comes with a variety of colour-bands: Charcoal Black, Fuchsia Pink and Lime Green.
