Rugged Smartphone wins Design Award

Mar 12, 2019 • NewsAndroidruggedRugged smartphonesmartphonesRugGear

RugGear, manufacturer of rugged smartphones, win award for its RG725 push-to-talk device.

Hong Kong-based rugged smartphone manufacturer, RugGear has won a prestigious iF Design Award for its RG725 push-to-talk rugged smartphone. 

The iF Design Awards recognise design and innovation across the following disciplines: product, packaging, communication, interior architecture, professional concept, service design and UX and architecture with the RG725 victorious in the telecommunications category. 

The device's  Android™ 8.1 Oreo™ operating system and walkie-talkie functionality was highlighted by the 67-strong judging panel who commended its "outstanding, innovative and functional design". 

"We are very proud to have won the award," said Oliver Schulte, RugGear's CEO. "With the RG725, we have developed a device that offers many different functions for a variety of work requirements and convinces with its innovative, industry leading push-to-talk design for industrial users".