Cricket launches Samsung Messager Touch

August 31, 2010/Joe Pawlikowski

We knew that Cricket would launch the follow-up to the popular Samsung Messager II sometime this year. That sometime happens to be today. The 2.6-inch touchscreen device features a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a 2MP camera with video capability, a media player, and voice recognition. Its release continues the trend of the regional carriers picking up mid-range smartphones to help attract a wider range of subscribers. The Messager Touch is compatible with the $45 plan, which provides unlimited voice, messaging, and web browsing. You can get the Messager Touch for $159.99 at Cricket’s website. ]]>

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  1. touchscreen enthusiast on August 31, 2010 at 7:45 pm

    That’s really one small touchscreen display. But I think what’s going to be more difficult to use is that QWERTY keypad. It’s funny that, even with all the features mentioned, CNET doesn’t consider this a smartphone.



  2. anderson on August 31, 2010 at 7:54 pm

    Cool phone cricket. I still prefer tracfone though. I really get good reception with the tracfone service and wouldn’t trade that in for the world.



  3. Stefeena on September 3, 2010 at 12:55 pm

    It is not a smart phone, its a feature phone. I sell this phone like crazy in my store, people love it



  4. Jay on January 31, 2011 at 7:18 am

    Messager touch great phone for a feature phone. Almost similar to the samsung seek but better with 3g browsing and 2.0mp camera with camcorder. Why didnt sprint and boost mobile pick this up its better thatn the seek but both look almost the same



  5. Nova on February 14, 2011 at 11:36 pm

    I love this phone. It has all the features of a smartphone with unlimited everything, texting, web (Youtube works!) and cool apps. Keep up the good work Cricket!