Amazon Fire Phone Hands-On: Gutsy Innovation Ruined By Excessive Ecosystem Lock

Amazon's first smartphone, the Fire Phone, was released about a month ago, after a long run-up of rumors, leaks, and elapsed possible release dates. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos described the new device as putting "everything you love about Amazon in the palm of your hand," and he was telling the truth -- or at least half of it. In reality, the Fire Phone puts everything you love and hate about Amazon right up front.

Amazon Unveils 'Fire Phone' on AT&T: Decent Specs, Big Ecosystem Bonuses, and, Of Course, That 3D Screen

On Wednesday, at a much-anticipated event in Seattle, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos unveiled the "Fire Phone," surprising no one, after a series of leaks and teasers all but gave away the existence of the online retail giant's new device. Here are the details.
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