Celluar South has announced that it is set to ship HTC’s Merge handset preloaded with Amazon’s Appstore app. Although the device is already confirmed for a separate launch through Alltel, the Cellular South offering notably represents the first Android device to be paired with Amazon’s app portal as a preloaded addition to the basic features.
The Merge is equipped with a relatively midrange set of smartphone features, including an 800MHz Snapdragon processor, 3.8-inch touchscreen, and a five-megapixel camera capable of shooting 720p video. Users can also take advantage of a slide-out QWERTY keyboard or dual-mode functionality on CDMA and GSM networks.
Cellular South promises the Merge to ship next month. Pricing has yet to be announced, though it will likely be close to Alltel’s $125 option
