MUMBAI: Cricket Communications has announced the launch of its first smartphone, the Ascend Q from Huawei.

The device is embedded with 3.2 inch HVGA capacitive touch display, QWERTY keypad, android 2.3 Gingerbread, 3.2MP camera/camcorder, video recording, Muve Music, high-definition audio, stereo bluetooth to connect to wireless speaker systems, 3.5 mm headphone jack, 800 MHz processor, 1500mAh battery, 4GB microSD card, Wi-Fi, hotspot capable and 3G real web browsing.

Cricket Communications senior VP devices Matt Stoiber said, “Cricket customers enjoy variety and features that empower them to stay socially connected. The Huawei Ascend Q smartphone is an exciting addition to our growing value-driven smartphone device lineup. Our customers will love how this device truly enhances the data input and Muve Music listening experience with both a QWERTY and touch-screen keyboard along with DTS audio technology.”

The device is priced at $139.99.