Motorola May Be Cancelling the MPx100

DigiTimes is reporting that Motorola has suspended their order for the MPx100 Smartphone with Compal Communications. While this doesn't mean the smartphone is dead, it's not a good sign either. The report goes on to say that orders for the MPx and MPx220 are still going as planned.

From the report:

Motorola is postponing ODM orders for its MPx100 Smartphone to Compal Communications, according to local sources. Compal declined to comment on the news.

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