LG's Ally, an Android 2.1 Powered Device Hits Verizon May 20

Verizon Wireless and LG Electronics today announced that the LG Ally, LG's first Android device will be available in Verizon Wireless Stores on May 20. Verizon Wireless customers can pre-order the phone at www.verizonwireless.com on May 13.

The LG Ally runs Android 2.1, giving it Google's Gmail, Talk, Calendar, and Maps, as well as live wallpapers and free voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation with Google Navigation.

Features:

• Ergonomic silver-and-black outer case
• 3.2" tempered glass touch screen featuring touch vibration for tactile feedback
• Full slide-out QWERTY keyboard with simultaneous touch screen capabilities
• microSD slot for up to 16 GB of memory
• Wi-Fi Enabled (802.11 b/g/n)
• Bluetooth 2.1 capabilities
• Built-in MP3 and WMA music player
• One-touch speaker phone and speaker-independent voice commands

The LG Ally will be available for pre-order at www.verizonwireless.com beginning May 13. It will be in Verizon Stores on May 20. Pricing will be $99.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.