Archos announces Android smartphone line

Archos announced a line of Android-powered smartphones today. The phones will start at $99 and come in three models. The ARCHOS 35 Carbon ($99.99), ARCHOS 50 Platinum ($219.99) and ARCHOS 53 Platinum ($249.99) will be the first will be available starting in Europe at the end of May 2013.

The smartphones will range in size from 3.5” to 5.3” and come with an IPS screen, a Qualcomm CPU, 8 Megapixel cameras and dual SIM cards allowing users to manage two providers simultaneously.

• Pure un-skinned Android OS


• Google Certification for access to Google PlayTM and Google Mobile Services including Google NowTM


• Dual SIM flexibility to manage two providers simultaneously from one phone


• An IPS Screen with amazing viewing angles


• Full Black Screen Process


• ARCHOS Media Centre Apps for music and videos


• Cloud-Based Contacts and Storage


• Front and Back Cameras for capturing the perfect picture

An official press release can be found on the Archos website.

by Jordan Joynt via AndroidSPIN