Motorola Droid News

Smartphone Review: Motorola Motoluxe, Mixed Results

By DigitalVersus, published 04-05-2012

Motorola has recently unveiled its new Android phone, the Motoluxe. It runs for £200 SIM-free. Motorola Motoluxe The Motoluxe supports Android 2.3 and has a 4-inch display, an 800-MHz CPU,...

Motorola Outs Motoluxe Mobile on Android Gingerbread

By DigitalVersus, published 25-03-2012

Contrary to what its name may suggest, the Motoluxe is a mid-range smartphone rather than a high-end handset. It has a 4-inch screen, a slim design (8.5 mm), an...

Motorola DROID XYBOARD hands-on rundown, complete with accessories

By SlashGear, published 23-12-2011

This month we bore witness to Motorola’s newest wave of Android tablets, that being both the DROID XYBOARD 10.1 and the DROID XYBOARD 8.2, both of them great candidates for replacing your now-aging XOOM tablet if you bought in to the Android tablet game earlier this year, and fabulous places for those new to Android [...]

ITC initial ruling finds Motorola infringing on Microsoft patent

By SlashGear, published 20-12-2011

The US International Trade Commission has issued its initial ruling favoring Microsoft in the patent feud with Motorola. The initial determination finds that Motorola’s Android products are infringing four claims of a Microsoft patent. However, a final review and ruling is still required to pass through the full Commission. “We are pleased with the ITC’s [...]

Cee Lo Green and Motorola will host an L.A.-based scavenger hunt for the New DROID RAZR in white

By phoneArena, published 20-12-2011

Essentially, the Grammy Award Winning artist will be hiding a Motorola DROID RAZR in white somewhere within the Los Angeles area today. Actually, the city-wide scavenger hunt will be happening from noon to 6 PM PT. Clues for the location of Cee Lo’s holiday...

Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 Review

By SlashGear, published 17-12-2011

This week we’ve seen two Motorola tablets, both of them with essentially the same name DROID XYBOARD, this the smaller of the two at 8.2-inches in screen size. While the 10.1-inch display sized iteration costs a bit more and does afford you a bit more screen real-estate, what you’re about to see is an account [...]

Daily Roundup: 2011-12-16

By Bjorn3D, published 16-12-2011

CPUs, RAMs, Mobos Patriot Division 4 Viper Xtreme DDR3-1600 Quad Channel Kit Review at HardwareHe​aven.com ASRock X79 Extreme9 X79 Motherboar​d Review at eTeknix.co​m ASRock X79 Extreme4 (Intel X79) Motherboar​d Review at Tweaktown Motorola Droid Xyboard 10.1 & Xyboard 8.2 Tablets Review at T

Friday Shortbread

By TechReport, published 16-12-2011

7 Up An update to optimize the performance of AMD Bulldozer CPUs that are used by Windows 7-based or Windows Server 2008 R2-based computers is available X-bit labs: Intel reorganizes mobile business units to boost smartphone, tablet efforts Fudzilla: MSI rolls out X79A-GD45 (8D) motherboard VR-Zone: New-generation GPU memory bandwidth increases: more for compute than for graphics Fudzilla: AMD Radeon HD 7970 slide leaks and Radeon HD 7970 volume shipments in January Engadget, TechSpot, and The Verge review Motorola Xyboard CVG: Xbox 720 launching in 2013, 'Microsoft source confirms' Read more...

In Depth: Android 4.0 release date: when will you get it?

By TechRadar, published 15-12-2011

With every announcement of an update to Android there comes the same chorus from users - "When is it coming to my phone?" The Android 4.0 release date chorus is getting louder and is becoming punctuated with increasingly rude words as the days and weeks pass, as owners get more and more flustered about the possibility of being denied an update, no matter how small, or how old and incapable their phone might be. Usually the hardware makers keep their plans pretty quiet to avoid angering customers with promises of timelines they can't keep, but in the case of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich there's been a rush of announcements from the phone manufacturers, all trying to make their models appear "future proof" in some way. Here's what's been put on the record by the main Androi...

Amazon shaves the price of the Motorola DROID RAZR to $169.99 on-contract

By phoneArena, published 14-12-2011

Sure it’s not as neat as the $111.11 on-contract pricing it was given by Amazon on its launch date, but nonetheless, the online retail giant is shaving the price of the Motorola DROID RAZR by just a teeny tiny bit. Set at a decent $169.99...

Rumour: Motorola prepping a Droid Razr successor, Droid Razr Max

By Thinkdigit, published 12-05-2011

The Motorola Droid Razr was launched recently, and now it seems that an upgraded version of the Droid device is already in the works. The upcoming Droid device is likely to be called Motorola Droid Razr Max. According to a Pocketnow.com report, the information emanates from a Verizon employee, who told a customer that the company will soon be launching a Razr Max. The new version will be thicker than the Droid Razr, as it will have a larger battery.  The report further states that they hav [...] Read the entire article

Motorola Droid RAZRMAX may tout larger battery

By SlashGear, published 12-02-2011

Motorola may be preparing a follow up to its ultra-thin DROID RAZR LTE smartphone with a new device called the DROID RAZRMAX. This move may be due to battery life concerns with the current model, like what we’ve experienced in our full review. This new iteration is expected to be slightly thicker and will sport [...]

Motorola DROID 4 dual-core LTE QWERTY slider revealed semi-officially

By SlashGear, published 12-02-2011

When it comes to the DROID line as carried by Verizon, there’s no knowing which manufacturer is going to get to have their hardware graced with the name, but usually it’s Motorola – and here in the DROID 4, the trend continues. What you’re going to get in this several-times half-leaked device is a slide-out [...]

Motorola announces Dinara XT928; features 4.5-inch HD display and 13MP camera

By Thinkdigit, published 30-11-2011

Motorola seems to be on a launching spree. After releasing RAZR XT910 and XT615, Motorola has now launched another Android-based smartphone, Dinara XT928. Running on Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system, the Dinara XT928 is dubbed as Motorola's first 720p HD native resolution display-based smartphone. Presently, the phone has been announced exclusively for China. However, it's being speculated that the Dinara XT928 will soon arrive in other regions. The Motorola Dinara XT928 comes with a 4. [...] Read the entire article

Motorola unveils new Android-based smartphone, XT615

By Thinkdigit, published 29-11-2011

Days after the launch of the Droid Razr a.k.a Razr XT910, Motorola has unveiled another Android-based smartphone called 'XT615'. Running Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system, the Motorola XT615 features a new Moto Switch user interface. The new Motorola device features a 4-inch touchscreen display with 480 x 854 pixel resolution, 8MP rear camera and 1390mAh battery. The Motorola XT615 is powered by an 800MHz processor and has a 512MB of RAM. The internal storage of the device can be expande [...] Read the entire article

Verizon MAP: Motorola DROID BIONIC cut to $199.99 on contract, Samsung GALAXY Nexus back to $299.99

By phoneArena, published 29-11-2011

Remember when the Motorola DROID BIONIC had a magical, almost mystical aura around it; now the handset is on the downward slide with the launch of the Motorola DROID RAZR and the soon to launch Motorola DROID 4, reflected in Verizon cutting the price of the phone to $199.99 on contract...

Motorola Droid 4 adds a 5-line QWERTY keypad to the new RAZR

By Thinkdigit, published 28-11-2011

Seemingly official renders of an as-yet-unheard-of Motorola Droid 4 have surfaced, gifting us with a glimpse of what Motorola might have up its sleeve for a December launch for Verizon Wireless, a popular U.S. carrier. The blog Droid Life managed to pick up the renders, and boy does the Droid 4 look good. The Droid 3, released back in July, has been a relatively popular device in the States, but unfortunately, as with most Droid offerings, it never made it to most international shores, includin [...] Read the entire article

Motorola MT917 is a RAZR with 4.5" HD Super AMOLED display and 13MP camera for China Mobile

By phoneArena, published 28-11-2011

China Mobile is getting a seriously souped up version of the Motorola DROID RAZR, called uninspiringly the Motorola MT917. Behind the modest title, however, is hiding a handset almost RAZR-thin, at 8.5mm, but with quite the spec list...

Samsung Galaxy Tab 730 now available in India

By Thinkdigit, published 24-11-2011

Samsung's recently introduced tablet, Galaxy Tab 730, is now available in India. The tablet was announced in August this year along with the Galaxy Tab 750. Both the Samsung tablets are pitted against Apple iPad 2 as well as the Android-based tablets – Motorola Xoom and HTC Flyer. The Galaxy Tab 730 has been priced at Rs. 32,500. However, the tablet is available at online stores such as letsbuy.com for Rs. 30,900. To refresh your memory, the Galaxy Tab 730, previously known as Tab 8.9, ru [...] Read the entire article

Droid 4 may launch on December 8th alongside Galaxy Nexus

By SlashGear, published 24-11-2011

Verizon, could it really be? According to a leaked screenshot from the carrier’s inventory system, December 8th may not only be the rumored release date of Samsung’s highly anticipated Galaxy Nexus, but also the potential launch date for Motorola’s Droid 4. Well, the 8th may become the most popular launch party date of the month [...]

Fujitsu Arrows F-07D measured 0.26" at the FCC, proves Android catwalk can lead to anorexia

By phoneArena, published 22-11-2011

Passing through the FCC, the Fujitsu Arrows F-07D revealed a 0.26" (6.7mm) thin body, grabbing the "world's thinnest" smartphone title from the Motorola DROID RAZR...

Review: Motorola Razr

By TechRadar, published 21-11-2011

Overview, design and feelThe familiar Motorola Razr brand is back, but this time it's re-imagined with Android 2.3.5, an 8MP camera with Full HD recording and a super slim chassis that's just 7.1mm.That doesn't make it the thinnest phone in the world, as it's still got a thicker end to it at the top of the phone - but given you don't hold that section, it certainly feels slim.However, lumping most of the components at the top does make it feel a little oddly-balanced in the hand, although it's only 127g heavy (incidentally, the original Razr was 95g - but that didn't have GPS, Wi-Fi, 3G or a camera on board).brightcove : 1276176311001The screen is also oddly designed in our opinion, with a large amount of chassis surrounding the display. This means that, despite being 4.3-inches in size, i...

Review: Motorola Razr

By TechRadar, published 21-11-2011

Overview, design and feelThe familiar Motorola Razr brand is back, but this time it's re-imagined with Android 2.3.5, an 8MP camera with Full HD recording and a super slim chassis that's just 7.1mm.That doesn't make it the thinnest phone in the world, as it's still got a thicker end to it at the top of the phone - but given you don't hold that section, it certainly feels slim.However, lumping most of the components at the top does make it feel a little oddly-balanced in the hand, although it's only 127g heavy (incidentally, the original Razr was 95g - but that didn't have GPS, Wi-Fi, 3G or a camera on board).brightcove : 1276176311001The screen is also oddly designed in our opinion, with a large amount of chassis surrounding the display. This means that, despite being 4.3-inches in size, i...

Review: Motorola Razr

By TechRadar, published 21-11-2011

Overview, design and feelThe familiar Motorola Razr brand is back, but this time it's re-imagined with Android 2.3.5, an 8MP camera with Full HD recording and a super slim chassis that's just 7.1mm.That doesn't make it the thinnest phone in the world, as it's still got a thicker end to it at the top of the phone - but given you don't hold that section, it certainly feels slim.However, lumping most of the components at the top does make it feel a little oddly-balanced in the hand, although it's only 127g heavy (incidentally, the original Razr was 95g - but that didn't have GPS, Wi-Fi, 3G or a camera on board).brightcove : 1276176311001The screen is also oddly designed in our opinion, with a large amount of chassis surrounding the display. This means that, despite being 4.3-inches in size, i...

Motorola RAZR officially launched in India for Rs. 33,990

By Thinkdigit, published 21-11-2011

Motorola has officially introduced its much-anticipated smartphone, RAZR, in India. Dubbed as the world's slimmest smartphone, the RAZR a.k.a RAZR XT910 was recently spotted on the online retail stores. The Motorola RAZR is now available in India at select stores in select cities at a best buy price of Rs. 33,990. The Motorola RAZR features a 4.3-inch AMOLED display, front-facing camera and an 8MP rear-facing camera with 1080p HD video capture capabilities. The device runs Android 2.3 Gingerbr [...] Read the entire article

Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 press photo leaked, name appears official

By SlashGear, published 18-11-2011

Verizon appear very much to be getting ready to release the next generation of Motorola tablets, one to replace the original XOOM, this time titled XYBOARD and looking to be situated in portrait position rather than the landscape we saw with the original. This device is set to have an 8.2-inch display, unique to the [...]

Review: Samsung Galaxy Nexus

By TechRadar, published 18-11-2011

Overview, Design and Feel.The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the world's first phone to run Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and comes with a plethora of top end tech, including a huge but still massively high resolution screen.There are some gadgets in geek-world that are announced and we just cannot wait to touch. Nokia's N95, the original iPhone, the T-Mobile G1 and Palm's first Pre. And the Galaxy Nexus fits firmly in that category.The big selling point here is not so much the handset – it's what powers the Galaxy Nexus. Google has redrawn its Android OS in probably the biggest overhaul since it launched exactly three years ago. brightcove : 1244183571001Ice Cream Sandwich fuses together last year's Gingerbread OS for phones and Honeycomb for tablets and gives us a whole new, futuristic And...

Motorola Mobility shareholders give the nod to Google merger

By SlashGear, published 18-11-2011

Back during the summer, Google decided that it has the OS wrapped up with Android and wanted to add hardware maker to its bag of tricks. That meant that the search giant went looking for a mobile device maker to gobble up. Google ended up going with Motorola and offered to buy the mobility side [...]

Motorola officially introduces Defy+ in India

By Thinkdigit, published 16-11-2011

Motorola has formally announced the launch of its Defy+ smartphone in India. The new Motorola smartphone has been priced at Rs. 19,490. However, it is available at the online retail stores letsbuy.com and flipkart.com for Rs. 17,900. Motorola's latest rugged smartphone runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system and is powered by a 1GHz processor. Here are the specs of the new Motorola Defy+: 3.7-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen 5 MP camera with LED flash Stereo FM radio w [...] Read the entire article

Lenovo IdeaPad K1 Review

By Thinkdigit, published 16-11-2011

Is it just us or are you also getting the feeling that every brand wants to be in the tablet market just for the sake of it? The Lenovo K1 isn't the first tablet that gives us this feeling, however. Look & Feel Looking at the K1, we cannot help but compare it to the Motorola Xoom, at least as far as the form factor is concerned. However, uniquely it has a physical button for Home, something we haven’t seen on Android 3.0 and beyond devices. This is a touch sensitive button, and can a [...] Read the entire article

HTC Rezound Review

By SlashGear, published 14-11-2011

Verizon isn’t stinting on 4G LTE smartphones, and hot on the heels of the DROID RAZR comes the HTC Rezound. Where Motorola chased slimness, HTC has targeted all-round top-flight features of the sort we’ve not really seen from the company in some time. So, the Rezound packs a 720p HD resolution display, speedy dual-core processor [...]

The top selling smartphones in the U.S. during Q3 were the Apple iPhone 4 and the Apple iPhone 3GS

By phoneArena, published 14-11-2011

Thanks to the deeply discounted pricing for the Apple iPhone 3GS, that model trailed only the Apple iPhone 4 as the two top selling smartphones in the U.S. during the third quarter of 2011; during the period, the older iPhone models sold more units than Android heavyweights like the Motorola DROID 3...

Motorola Droid Razr XT910 available online in India for Rs. 33,990

By Thinkdigit, published 14-11-2011

Motorola's Droid Razr XT910 is now available in India via online retailer flipkart.com for Rs. 33,990. Dubbed as the world's slimmest smartphone, the Droid Razr XT910 runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system and features a 1.2GHz dual-core Cortex A9 processor. The Droid Razr XT910 comes with a 4.3-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with 540 x 960 pixels resolution. It has 8MP primary and 1.3MP secondary cameras. It has a 16GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 32GB via mic [...] Read the entire article

DROID Razr torn down with Dozuki saw and video effects

By SlashGear, published 11-11-2011

While Verizon and Motorola assure us that the back of the DROID RAZR by Motorola is not meant to be removed and that the battery is certainly not meant to be replaceable, the folks at iFixit never ever take no for an answer, starting their traditional teardown process with no less than the traditional Japanese [...]

Review: Samsung Galaxy Note

By TechRadar, published 11-11-2011

Overview, Design and Feel.Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Neither. It's a tablet. Or a phone. Or both. We really don't know – but it has some of the best specs around and Samsung's hoping this will ship by the bucketload.The Samsung Galaxy Note is a phone / tablet hybrid that doesn't really sit in any category - we've reviewed it as a smartphone simply due to the fact it can make calls, but Samsung is definitely trying to create a new category of device with this 5.3-inch screened behemoth.It's funny how mobile trends can change. Just a few years ago, manufacturers were falling over themselves trying to outdo each other to to provide the smallest handset in the world. Motorola got them pretty thin with the RAZR line and Samsung's own D500 was titchy. brightcove : 1268512853001Then something...

Motorola Xoom 2 and Xoom 2 Media Edition to Launch in UK

By DigitalVersus, published 11-11-2011

  Although officially chosen to accompany the release of Android 3.0 Honeycomb, Motorola's first Xoom tablet turned out to be something of a flop. Not to be discouraged, Motorola is...

Motorola Lapdock 500 spied at FCC, Droid Razr tags along

By SlashGear, published 11-11-2011

Motorola has been offering Lapdocks for some of it smartphones for a while now. These things look like notebooks, but are docks for smartphones that take some of the stuff you see on the screen of the smartphone and put it on a larger notebook size display. The keyboard of the Lapdock makes it easier [...]

DROID RAZR on sale now

By SlashGear, published 11-11-2011

It’s 11.11.11, which means the Motorola DROID RAZR is up for grabs on Verizon Wireless. Priced at $299.99 with a new, two year agreement, the DROID RAZR is – for the moment, anyway – the skinniest Android smartphone around, just 7.1mm for the majority of its chassis, and fronted by a 4.3-inch 960 x 540 qHD [...]

Motorola's upcoming Droid Razr XT910 priced at Rs. 33,990

By Thinkdigit, published 11-11-2011

Motorola's Droid Razr XT910 is expected to be launched in India anytime soon. However, prior to the launch, the price of the new Droid Razr XT 910 for India is already out – online retailer flipkart.com has priced the device at Rs. 33,990. The price however does not surprise us as we have been already speculating the device to be priced above Rs. 30k. The Droid Razr XT910 has just 7.1mm width and is touted to be the slimmest smartphone in the market presently. The Raxr XT910 runs on Andro [...] Read the entire article

Amazon to offer Motorola DROID RAZR for $111.11 for one day only

By phoneArena, published 11-11-2011

If you really, really want to get your hands on the Motorola DROID RAZR but are hesitant to shell out $299 for it with a two-year contract then perhaps you should check out Amazon on November 11. For one day only they will be offering the highly anticipated device for the attractive price of $111.11…

Motorola Droid 3 Cell Phone Review

By TechwareLabs, published 11-11-2011

Motorola Droid RAZR hands-on impressions

By TechwareLabs, published 11-09-2011

Verizon Double Data deal rules clarified

By SlashGear, published 11-08-2011

This morning we’ve been passed some clarification on the rules and regulations within the Verizon Double Data deal announced yesterday including the length of the deal, eligibility, and on which devices will work with the data. The announcement of the deal came alongside the release of the reviews of the Motorola DROID RAZR, a device [...]

Schmidt: Android stays open

By SlashGear, published 11-08-2011

There were some fears that with Google looking to close the purchase of Motorola Mobility soon that Google’s openness might suffer. Google CEO Eric Schmidt has reiterated that the purchase of Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion will not change the way Google handles or operates the Android OS. The fear from partners was that they [...]

Hands on: Huawei MediaPad review

By TechRadar, published 11-08-2011

We spent some time checking out the HuaweiMediaPad, the Chinese manufacturer's new tablet, at a swanky London event this week.It's a dinky little unit, measuring just 10.5mm at its thinnest point, and comes with a seven inch screen, joining the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 and the BlackBerry Playbook at the more pocketable end of the tablet scale.Huawei (pronounced Hu-wah-wey, if you're wondering) is claiming it's a 1080p screen, but it seems according to our digging that we're looking at a 1280 x 800 resolution offering.There's a 5MP camera on the rear of the device, and a 1.3MP camera on the front, with a dual-core 1.2GHz processor powering things along under the hood.In reality, there's very little remarkable about the Huawei MediaPad, which is intriguing for a relatively unknown...

Motorola Defy+ now available in India via online stores for Rs. 17,900

By Thinkdigit, published 11-08-2011

[RELATED_ARTICLE] Motorola's latest rugged Android smartphone, Defy+ is now available in India via online stores - flipkart.com and letsbuy.com. The Defy+ is said to be an upgraded version of the Motorola Defy. The new Motorola smartphone is available for Rs. 17,900 at Letsbuy.com, while flipkart.com is offering the device for Rs. 17,990. The new Motorola Defy+ runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system and is powered by a 1GHz processor. The Defy+ has a 5MP rear camera with LED flash. T [...] Read the entire article

New HTC Rezound Not Europe-Bound

By DigitalVersus, published 11-08-2011

HTC recently unveiled its latest mobile, the Rezound, dubbed a 'superphone'.  The new handset is set to rival the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and the Motorola Droid Razr—but not in Europe,...

Motorola RAZR now available from Rogers for $149.99 with 3-year contract

By phoneArena, published 11-07-2011

While Verizon customers wait for the meaningful 11:11am 11/11 launch for the Motorola DROID RAZR, the GSM version for non-U.S. carriers, the Motorola RAZR, is now available from Canadian carrier Rogers for just $149.99 with a 3 year contract...

Verizon double-data LTE promotion revealed

By SlashGear, published 11-07-2011

It should be no surprise to you at this point that the DROID RAZR is about to be one big gigantic deal for both Verizon and Motorola what with its slick nature and LTE connectivity, and here’s another reason to get excited: a brand new double-data plan. Verizon will be starting a promotion on November [...]

Motorola DROID RAZR Review

By SlashGear, published 11-07-2011

Motorola’s DROID RAZR has a lot to live up to – and a clear warning around how to drop the ball in mobile strategy. Named after the slimline clamshell handset that changed Motorola’s fortunes in 2004, this new dual-core Android promises to be the world’s thinnest smartphone with power and performance to match. Thing is, [...]

Hands on: Motorola Xoom 2 review

By TechRadar, published 11-03-2011

It's not even a year since we saw the first Motorola Xoom, but already we're looking at its next generation - cunningly named the Motorola Xoom 2.The new Xoom is thinner, lighter and faster than the old iteration, as you might expect. We're talking 253.9 mm x 173.6 mm x 8.8 mm dimensions, 599g weight and a new TI OMAP 1.2GHz dual-core processor.We've taken some lovely video with the new device - check it out if you can't be bothered to read on.brightcove : 1256707936001And it actually shows in the speed of operation - although the fact it's running the new, more efficient version of Android 3.2, but tapping, prodding and swiping across the screen has a lot more snap to it.However, despite having a high definition screen, we're not sure this is going to be your ultimate media machine in thi...

Motorola XOOM 2 and XOOM 2 Media Edition official

By SlashGear, published 11-03-2011

Motorola has officially revealed its next two Android tablets, the XOOM 2 and XOOM 2 Media Edition, each running Android 3.2 Honeycomb. The Motorola XOOM 2 has a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 10.1-inch display and 10+hrs of quoted battery life; the Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition, meanwhile, has an 8.2-inch display, the same processor, and 6hrs+ [...]

Motorola RAZR to be delayed by a week in the U.K.

By phoneArena, published 11-01-2011

Those who pre-ordered the Motorola DROID RAZR in the U.S. might be holding their breath a bit, hoping that the one-week delay of the U.K. release of the Motorola RAZR doesn't foreshadow similar problems with the launch of the U.S. model...

Android 3.2 update for the Motorola XOOM is finally being rolled out in Europe after many delays

By phoneArena, published 11-01-2011

In what seems to be an eternity, especially when it was initially expected to become available in September, which then got pushed to ‘before the end of October’, Android 3.2 Honeycomb is finally heading to the Motorola XOOM in Europe...

Motorola RAZR scheduled to launch in India next week

By Thinkdigit, published 11-01-2011

Though the first RAZR devices were quite popular in India, we just were not expecting Motorola to release its newest RAZR offering in the country quite so soon, anticipating a delay as with all ‘Droid’ offerings – products that are often not released outside of the U.S. A statement by Motorola Mobility says the device, touted to be the world’s slimmest smartphone, will be in India this November, with other reports speculating the launch to be sometime next week. The new [...] Read the entire article

Hands on: Motorola Atrix 2 review

By TechRadar, published 28-10-2011

Hands on: Motorola Atrix 2 reviewThe original Motorola Atrix smartphone was a powerful device that doubled as a pseudo laptop or AV centre - you could connect it to an HDTV in your living room or the LCD on your desk and run a Linux variant with full keyboard and mouse. The Atrix 2 adds a few twists, and is a powerful phone that falls in the same league as the Samsung Galaxy S2.One of those new twists is an 8-megapixel camera, now becoming standard on the hottest Android models. We decided to put this upgraded camera through some serious tests, knowing it is the one major improvement to the original Atrix phone, which had a 5MP camera.First, an overview of the new model. The Atrix 2 matches up with the specs of the original Atrix - which we're a little disappointed in to be honest, as we'd...

Motorola DROID 4 appears...with LTE support

By phoneArena, published 27-10-2011

The fourth version of the historic Motorola DROID series has already been pictured just a few months after the launch of the Motorola DROID 3; besides support for LTE, changes include a 4 inch Super AMOLED screen replacing the PenTile display on the current model...

Motorola DROID 4 leaked in Beta build photos

By SlashGear, published 27-10-2011

It appears extremely likely that the photos and specifications you’re about to see belong to none other than the fourth in the basic-named DROID line from Verizon and Motorola. This is the DROID 4, if I may be so bold, ladies and gentlemen, and it looks rather similar to the rest of the very recent [...]

The 50 best Android apps

By Thinkdigit, published 25-10-2011

Whether you’re a proud owner of a Motorola Droid Bionic or an HTC Sensation, you’ll want to get the most out of your Android smartphone, and the way to do it is with the right apps. You’ll need a strong Web browser, for starters, plus a few apps to help you customize your phone, some apps for work, and some for play. With the right set of apps, your phone transforms into an indispensable, multi-purpose tool and entertainment device. The 50 apps that made the cut for this list [...] Read the entire article

Motorola Admiral push-to-talk QWERTY Android announced

By SlashGear, published 20-10-2011

You didn’t think the portrait-style QWERTY smartphone was dead, did you? No way, Jose, it’s just beginning! Here with the Motorola Admiral, an otherwise mid-range device with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, a single-core 1.2GHz processor, and a 3.1-inch VGA touchscreen, is the first time a smartphone is available with Direct Connect. And not only that, the [...]

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich to be an OTA upgrade for RAZR in early 2012

By SlashGear, published 19-10-2011

We already know enough about the Motorola RAZR Android smartphone to be able to figure out the thing is pretty darn cool. We had hoped it would land running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich right out of the box, but that didn’t work out. If you are wondering, when exactly the Android 4.0 update would [...]

Motorola Droid Razr: 4.3'' OLED Screen But Thinner Than The Nexus

By DigitalVersus, published 19-10-2011

At the same time as Google and Samsung were jointly launching the new Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the first phone to feature the new version 4.0 of the Android OS, Motorola—which...

Samsung Galaxy Tab 750 - Android tablets reach the next level [Review]

By Thinkdigit, published 18-10-2011

Despite their best efforts, the likes of the Motorola Xoom, Acer Iconia and the Asus Transformer haven’t been able to dethrone the Apple iPad. But the challenge seems to have finally arrived, at least as far as putting up a good fight is concerned - the Samsung Galaxy Tab 750. Just to clear out the confusion, the Tab 730 has a 7-inch display, while the Tab 750 has a 10-inch display. Look & Feel Significantly, the Tab 750 outdoes the iPad 2 in two significant aspects – the w [...] Read the entire article

Motorola DROID RAZR teased again, now with more hump! [Video]

By SlashGear, published 17-10-2011

We’re less than a day away from a Motorola event taking place in New York City that’ll be the place where the newest handset from the manufacturer will be revealed. What we know at the moment is limited, but given the brand new teaser site released today, we’re getting a pretty clear idea of what [...]

Rumor tips Droid Razr specs are better than iPhone 4S

By SlashGear, published 14-10-2011

Motorola’s phones were tanking on the market after the Razr flip phone years ago was so popular. The company hadn’t had a really desirable phone until it embraced Android and started anew in popularity. Motorola is now set to revive that Razr name with a new smartphone dubbed the Droid Razr. A new rumor has [...]

Motorola XOOM 2 and Spyder leaked photos appear

By SlashGear, published 10-11-2011

When a leaked set of photos of a device, or in this case two devices: the Motorola Spyder (aka DROID RAZR) and XOOM 2, are released with carrier logos splayed across them, it generally means that release time is near. We’ve learned this year that this isn’t always true, but on the whole we can [...]

AT&T outs ATRIX 2, Samsung Captivate Glide and three more ‘Droids

By SlashGear, published 10-11-2011

AT&T has announced a full five new Android devices, the Motorola ATRIX 2, Samsung DoubleTime, Samsung Captivate Glide, Pantech Pocket and AT&T Avail, taking the carrier’s total ‘droid-powered count to 19 this year. The ATRIX 2 and the Captivate Glide are the two most interesting, each packing 4G HSPA+ for up to 21Mbps downloads (network depending) [...]

Motorola teasing us with "Faster. Thinner. Smarter. Stronger," could be the new Droid RAZR

By phoneArena, published 10-10-2011

Motorola has just made our day: the teaser it’s just uploaded says there will be four more reasons to get excited, come October 18th. It’s titled “MOTOROLA’S NEXT”…

Motorola sued over Android by Google-backed patent collector

By SlashGear, published 10-07-2011

Motorola Mobility has become the latest target of patent litigation, with Intellectual Ventures claiming the company infringes on six patents with its Android smartphone range. Intellectual Ventures – which counts Google as a partial investor – alleges that licensing negotiations with Motorola broke down and thus forced the lawsuit, and that the company “will not [...]

Update coming to the Motorola DROID X2 brings plenty of fixes and hopefully Android 2.3.4

By phoneArena, published 10-06-2011

A new update is coming to owners of the Motorola DROID X2 and this one is bringing a ton of fixes including one that stops YouTube videos from locking up and another that keeps the virtual QWERTY on screen during text entry...

Motorola DROID RAZR leaks: LTE, qHD, 1.2GH dual-core, more

By SlashGear, published 24-09-2011

Motorola is reportedly readying a new dual-core, qHD resolution Super AMOLED smartphone, the Verizon DROID RAZR, packing 4G LTE and Full HD video recording. Resurrecting the iconic RAZR name, though bringing it right up to date with Android, Gorilla Glass and even Kevlar according to the This is my next tipster, the DROID RAZR is believed to be the [...]

AmazonWireless chops Motorola Droid Bionic price significantly

By SlashGear, published 23-09-2011

AmazonWireless has a something that will make your day if you are in the market for a cheap and very capable Android smartphone on Verizon. We reviewed the Motorola Droid Bionic a few weeks back and thought it was one of the best performing Android smartphones on the market. The downside is that the battery [...]

Motorola ELECTRIFY Review [US Cellular]

By SlashGear, published 23-09-2011

Do you want a top tier Android smartphone with a blazing fast dual-core processor and a kickstand running on US Cellular? If you answered yes then you’ll want to stick around and see our review of the new Motorola ELECTRIFY for US Cellular that was just made available to the public today. We’ve given it [...]

Samsung to make Bada an open-source platform in 2012

By Thinkdigit, published 20-09-2011

Samsung has announced that it plans to open its proprietary mobile operating system – Bada – to third party developers and device manufacturers in 2012, or in other words, make it an open-source platform, like Google’s Android operating system. [RELATED_ARTICLE]The move is considered by many to be a direct reaction to Google’s acquisition of Motorola in August – an attempt to strengthen and grow its own operating system whilst reducing its reliance on Google’ [...] Read the entire article

LG Optimus Pro available for pre-order online at Rs. 9,990

By Thinkdigit, published 14-09-2011

We last heard of the Optimus Pro back in July, an inexpensive QWERTY-based Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread phone that was expected to launch in August. Now, it has been listed for pre-order on Flipkart.com, priced at Rs. 9,990. We assume the official launch will follow in the next couple of weeks. [RELATED_ARTICLE]In terms of specifications and price, the LG Optimus Pro competes favourably with the other low-end QWERTY-based Android devices Samsung Galaxy Pro, and the Motorola Fire. It features an 8 [...] Read the entire article

Motorola quietly rolls out two new Android phones, Motorola Fire and Motorola Fire XT

By Thinkdigit, published 09-12-2011

                                              Motorola has quietly rolled out two new Android phones – Motorola Fire and Motorola Fire XT. The Motorola Fire is priced at Rs. 9,199, while the Motorola Fire XT comes for Rs. 12,990. Both the devices are already available on Flipkart.com. According to The Mobile Indian, Motorola will be officially launching the Motorola Fi [...] Read the entire article

DROID BIONIC Review

By SlashGear, published 09-11-2011

Smartphone users are a demanding lot. Give them the latest version of Android, big displays and 4G LTE connectivity, and they ask for a dual-core processor as well. Until now it’s been too much to ask of Verizon, but all that changed with the arrival of the much-anticipated DROID BIONIC by Motorola this week. Announced [...]

iFixit guts the Motorola Droid Bionic in latest teardown

By SlashGear, published 09-09-2011

The big smartphone release of this month was certainly the Droid Bionic by Motorola. You can pick the smartphone up right now with the device officially on sale as of yesterday in Verizon stores and on Amazon. iFixit is apt to get their hands on the latest deices just long enough to tear them up [...]

Droid Bionic now on sale at Verizon for $299, Amazon for $179

By SlashGear, published 09-08-2011

The long overdue Motorola Droid Bionic has finally gone on sale today and this powerful dual-core Android smartphone is heading to Verizon’s 4G LTE network priced at $299.99. But before you run to your nearest Verizon store, you might like to know that the handset can be had for much less. As always, Amazon is [...]

Motorola EX225 Facebook phone spotted

By SlashGear, published 09-08-2011

Looks like it’s Motorola’s turn to out a Facebook phone, with the EX225 spotted crossing through the Bluetooth SIG complete with a QWERTY keyboard and a dedicated button for the social network. Packing 3G, a 3-megapixel camera and a 2.4-inch LCD TFT display, OS isn’t specified but there are no obvious Android buttons. That suggests [...]

DROID BIONIC on sale now

By SlashGear, published 09-08-2011

After months of anticipation, Verizon Wireless has finally put the DROID BIONIC by Motorola up for sale today. Priced at $299.99 with a new, two-year agreement, the Android 2.3 Gingerbread smartphone packs a dual-core 1GHz processor, 4.3-inch qHD display and 8-megapixel camera with Full HD video recording. However, the big news here is that it’s [...]

Motorola DROID BIONIC incompatible with ATRIX Lapdock

By SlashGear, published 09-07-2011

Bad news if you picked up a Laptop Dock for the Motorola ATRIX and hoped you could use it with the brand new DROID BIONIC: we can confirm that neither peripheral is interchangeable with the other smartphone. Although the original Laptop Dock and new BIONIC Lapdock are the same in theory – an 11.6-inch display, full [...]

DROID BIONIC First-Impressions [video]

By SlashGear, published 09-07-2011

We’ve been waiting for the DROID BIONIC by Motorola for some time, now. Verizon has had 4G LTE Android smartphones before, of course, but they’ve always come with a compromise: so far, if you’ve wanted LTE then you’ve also had to make do with a single-core processor. The DROID BIONIC changes that, packing not only [...]

Motorola DROID 2 Global finally gets Android 2.3

By phoneArena, published 09-06-2011

It may seem like it‘s way overdue, but the Motorola DROID 2 Global has finally been given a taste of Android 2.3 Gingerbread as the 103MB update will begin rolling out in phases…

Motorola India revises price of Motorola Xoom; new range starts at Rs. 29,990

By Thinkdigit, published 09-05-2011

Motorola India has slashed prices of its recently launched tablet, Motorola Xoom. For the 10-inch tablet, running on Android 3.1 Honeycomb operating system, fresh price range starts at Rs. 29,990. The 3G version of Motorola is now priced at Rs. 35,590. Previously, the Wi-Fi and 3G versions were previously priced at Rs. 32,990 and Rs. 39,990 respectively. [RELATED_ARTICLE] According to reports, Motorola revised the price of the device in the wake of launch of Samsung Galaxy Tab 750, which is [...] Read the entire article

Google buying Motorola for more than just patents, says Eric Schmidt

By SlashGear, published 09-02-2011

Google Chairman Eric Schmidt has revealed that the search giant and Android purveyor is buying Motorola Mobility for more than just its massive patent portfolio. The $12.5 billion bid for Motorola was originally portrayed as a way to secure patents to protect the Android platform and that Google would not be competing against its own [...]

Droid Bionic promotion begins with DroidDoes.com and DroidLanding

By SlashGear, published 09-01-2011

We’re getting very close to the launch of the long delayed Motorola Droid Bionic. The rumored September 8 launch may very well be true as promotions for the handset have now kicked off big time. An official Droid Bionic page has gone live on DroidDoes.com along with the scavenger hunt initiation on @DroidLanding. In case [...]

Motorola Xoom MZ601 - Betrayed by its apps ecosystem [Review]

By Thinkdigit, published 29-08-2011

After the huge disappointment the HTC Flyer was, we were kind of hoping that the Motorola Xoom would at least keep the Android challenge to the Apple iPad alive, something that hasn’t gone too well for the Google-developed OS. Look & Feel It is really a case of two extremes here. The solid and classy build as well as different looks are combined in what is (and there is really no other way of putting this) in a slightly bulky form factor. To put this in perspective, the Xoom has a th [...] Read the entire article

Droid Bionic silent walkthrough video surfaces

By SlashGear, published 26-08-2011

We know we’re getting close to the launch of the much delayed Motorola Droid Bionic when we start seeing official Verizon teaser videos for the phone. The most recent featured a Natalie Portman look-alike wielding a sword, but the phone itself never made an appearance. Perhaps more helpful for those who actually want to see [...]

Updated: Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V unveiled with Android 2.3.4

By TechRadar, published 25-08-2011

Sony Ericsson has unveiled the Xperia Neo V ahead of IFA 2011, following its moderately successful Xperia Neo handset that was released early this year. There's not much to report on the Neo V front; it's largely the same handset as the original Neo - same dimensions, same weight, same display, same innards. The one major change that we can see is that the Neo V comes rocking a 5MP camera, a step down from the 8MP affair that the older handset boasts. Considering the "photographic punch" was one of the things we praised in our Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo review, chopping this down may not have been Sony Ericsson's wisest ever move. DowngradeIt will be the first Xperia handset to ship with Android 2.3.4, the 3D-friendly software update that Sony Ericsson also announced today with a few Faceboo...

Clearer version of Motorola DROID BIONIC teaser ad appears, shows battle of woman vs. machine

By phoneArena, published 25-08-2011

Thanks to a clearer version of the teaser ad for the Motorola DROID BIONIC that we showed you yesterday, we can now see that the ad is about a battle between a robot and a Xena-type female warrior; the QR code seen in yesterday's ad is now gone...

Motorola Atrix advert banned by ASA

By TechRadar, published 25-08-2011

A commercial for the Motorola Atrix has been banned by the Advertising Standards Agency because of its claim to being "The World's Most Powerful Smartphone."The ASA, which regulates advertising in the UK, says that because the Samsung Galaxy S II has a more powerful processor - 1.2GHz vs 1GHz - Moto's claim is invalid.Motorola has argued that because of the Atrix's better battery capacity and the device's ability to completely power a laptop shell accessory, it is indeed the most powerful.However, the ASA has placed more stock into the processing speed of the respective devices and demanded that the TV campaign be pulled.RulingIn the ruling, the ASA said: "Motorola said, although the Samsung Galaxy S II i9100 had a slightly faster processor, it did not operate the unique computer-like acce...

QNX BlackBerrys set to run Android apps

By TechRadar, published 24-08-2011

The next generation of BlackBerry smartphones will be able to run Android apps, according to sources at RIM.The new BlackBerrys running the QNX operating system, which is likely to replace the traditional BlackBerry OS, are expected to arrive in the early part of 2012.Unnamed 'in the knows' at RIM told Bloomberg that the company is looking to broaden its appeal by allowing Android app compatibility for its new OS.Market > App WorldSo far, RIM has struggled to engage the developer community in the same way that Android and Apple have.The BlackBerry App World boasts less than 50,000 titles, while the Android Market now has a quarter of a million apps at its disposal.So it's very easy to see why RIM would consider giving its users the option of using Android apps on their new breed of devices...

Review: Updated: HTC Evo 3D

By TechRadar, published 24-08-2011

UPDATE: We've now re-reviewed this phone for the UK market, so check out our findings below.It seems like there are a bazillion Android phones on the market, which means any phone with a brand new feature seems like a colossal improvement. The latest of these big steps forward was the 'glasses-free' 3D screen on the LG Optimus 3D. Now splashing down is HTC's Evo 3D, with 3D features intended to be less alarming those on the Optimus 3D.We've got a cheeky little video of the HTC Evo 3D if you want to see the phone in action ahead of our full and in-depth review:In fact, at first glance, you might mistake the Evo 3D for any other slightly chunkier Android phone with a bright screen and HTC's Sense user interface. The problem is that the Android line-up has recently moved on to greener pasture...

Samsung: UK not affected by Galaxy ban

By TechRadar, published 24-08-2011

Samsung has responded to TechRadar's request for information on the recent Dutch ruling banning the Samsung Galaxy S2, S and Ace, and seems to be taking the single patent infringement ruling as a positive.A spokesperson told us that the fact the design infringement claims were dismissed proves Samsung is 'innovative':"Today's ruling is an affirmation that the Galaxy range of products is innovative and distinctive," said the spokesperson."With regard to the single infringement cited in the ruling, we will take all possible measures including legal action to ensure that there is no disruption in the availability of our Galaxy smartphones to Dutch consumers."UK OK"This ruling is not expected to affect sales in other European markets."Samsung has a proud history of innovation in the mobile ind...

Updated: Judge rules Samsung Galaxy S2 sales must be stopped

By TechRadar, published 24-08-2011

A Dutch judge has ruled that sales of the Samsung Galaxy S2, Galaxy S and Galaxy Ace are to be stopped in the Netherlands.Apple was claiming that not only did Samsung's smartphones and tablets infringe on design patents, but also infringed on three key software patents too, although only one of these claims have been upheld.These software patents are:EP 2,058,868 - method of scrolling / browsing gallery; EP 2098948 - recording a "flag" in connection with multiple screen taps, of which Samsung would use the system by using Android 2.3 or later version; EP 1,964,022 - method of "unlocking" of a portable device through the touch screen an "unlock image" in a way to drag. Heart of the hydraThe problem here is the Netherlands controls the entry point to Europe for supply of the devices, so a ba...

BBC to show off next-gen television streaming for mobiles

By TechRadar, published 24-08-2011

The BBC is to show off the latest mobile television technology, with a first public demonstration of DVB-T2-Lite at the IBC conference in early September. The famed BBC research and development department will be conducting the first demo of DVB-T2-Lite which is the mobile version of a technology that was crucial to the rollout of Freeview HD. "DVB-T2-Lite [is] a new profile which will allow cost reduced receiver implementations for applications such as mobile broadcasting," explains the BBC press release."The profile can be mixed with conventional T2 signals in a single multiplex, to allow separate optimisation of the individual components and also to reuse the existing broadcast transmitter infrastructure."Existing techWhat that means is that we could see live television signals on our p...

Video: The full Symbian Belle line-up

By TechRadar, published 24-08-2011

If you've feverishly been waiting to see what the countdown was all about for Nokia and gasped at the launch of Symbian Belle and a trio of handsets*, we've got a treat for you.Videos of the new phones in action. Video of how NFC will work on the new handsets. An overview of the Symbian Belle overview AND a walkthrough.What more could a Nokia fan want?*Check out the videos below - or failing that, look at the still pictures at the start and enter the magical world of your imagination to visualise what it would look like.We're not fussed.*Or if you don't care but like looking at moving pictures rather than words, we're here for you too.Related StoriesBBC to show off next-gen television streaming for mobilesUpdated: Judge rules Samsung Galaxy S2 sales must be stoppedSamsung: UK not affected ...

Nokia 701 announced with Symbian Belle

By TechRadar, published 24-08-2011

Nokia has unveiled its latest stop-gap smartphone in the form of the Nokia 701, which comes complete with near field communications (NFC) and the newly-announced Symbian Belle OS. Symbian Belle brings with it six home screens instead of Anna's three, live widgets in five different sizes, a pull down menu and task bar and single-tap NFC pairing. So it stands to reason that the Nokia 701 would come rocking NFC technology, as well as a 1GHz processor, active noise cancellation, an 8MP rear-mounted HD video capturing camera with dual LED flash and a front-mounted camera to boot. Silver backThe handset's 3.5-inch screen is a ClearBack display, which means it should be bright as a button indoors (it's the "brightest mobile phone display of any device to the market", says Nokia) but also easy to ...

Symbian Belle finally announced and detailed

By TechRadar, published 24-08-2011

Nokia has shown off the latest version of the Symbian operating system: Symbian Belle, complete with some fancy UI updates.The new version of the operating system has been unveiled at the same time as three new phones: the Nokia 701, 700 and 600.The update we're most happy to see is resizable widgets, meaning we're not stuck with the same boring bars as before - this will make Nokia one of the few to have an OS running decent widgets, seeing as Apple seems so set against it.That's not the only Android-esque element to Symbian Belle though, with a status bar that drags down from the top of the screen to let you know about missed calls and messages, plus access to oft-used apps.Gotta talk about the beepAn ever present back key is prevalent at the bottom of the screen, enabling users to bounc...

BBC unveils crowd-sourced 3G coverage map

By TechRadar, published 24-08-2011

The results of the BBC's survey of 3G data across the UK are in, and the resulting map paints a patchy Pollock-esque picture for many of us. 44,600 volunteers took part in the survey, using an Android app to send around 1.7 million hours of data back to the testing firm Epitiro, covering 42 million locations across the British Isles. The research shows that it's not just rural areas which often miss out on the higher speeds of 3G mobile data, with significant areas of towns and cities joining the roster of 'not spots' struggling by with 2G and lower. Don't even get us started on 4GThe interactive map shows that the centre of London was well covered, showing that the epicentre of the capital enjoys robust 3G, but also revealing an impossible-to-ignore smattering of 2G coverage and even two ...

Android 3.1 update is finally available for the Motorola XOOM in Canada

By phoneArena, published 23-08-2011

Call it a long time coming, especially when it was released in the US way back in June, Motorola XOOM owners in Canada can reap all the benefits that come along with the update – like its scrollable apps listing and resizable widgets...

Microsoft sues Motorola Mobility for infringing Android patents

By SlashGear, published 23-08-2011

Microsoft has filed a patent infringement suit against Motorola Mobility for infringing on Microsoft patents that cover Android. The purchase of Motorola Mobility by Google was only recently announced and part of the reason that Google bought Motorola Mobility was to keep Microsoft from getting hands on 18 of the key Android patents that Motorola [...]

Are these the patents Google bought Moto for?

By TechRadar, published 22-08-2011

Some of the patents that Google will own when it acquires Motorola have been detailed, and shows some pretty key tech for mobiles.One of the most salient is that controlling proximity sensors, or as Bloomberg puts it: 'disabling a "touch sensitive" sensor when a smartphone is near a user's head to prevent inadvertent hang-ups or dialing'.Also on board is the patent controlling the ability to send GPS coordinates over a data network to allow user location - something that's becoming a real hot topic as geo-based social networking offers an advertising goldmine.Other patents noted include data packet transmission and 4G technology management, both of which are likely to be fundamental both now and in the future as mobile use continues to explode.Big hittersAccording to the article 18 patents...

NPD: Android maintains US lead, Google acquisition could revive Motorola

By SlashGear, published 22-08-2011

According to research firm NPD, Android maintains the lead for Q2 2011 with a US smartphone market share of 52 percent. It’s not surprising since the platform has been on top for the past several months with plenty of manufacturer support from Samsung, LG, HTC, and Motorola. Back in July, it was even reported that [...]

Google gets 18 key patents from $12.5 billion Motorola deal

By SlashGear, published 22-08-2011

Google has openly accused rivals, such as Microsoft, of launching an unfair patent war against the Android platform and its partners. Hence, Google’s $12.5 billion bid for Motorola Mobility is seen as a defensive maneuver to secure the phone maker’s 17,000 patents and an additional 7,500 patents pending. But of that massive portfolio, only about [...]

Motorola Xoom: hands-on with Android Honeycomb's platform lead device

By Thinkdigit, published 21-08-2011

Finally, the much-awaited Motorola Xoom has arrived in our test centre. The tablet does come with a certain bit of history with it – being the platform lead device with Android 3.0 Honeycomb when it was launched earlier this year, and later becoming the first device to receive the Android 3.1 update as well. The Xoom is one of the most important warriors from the Android stable in the battle against the Apple iPad 2. Before we do a detailed review, here are our quick first impressions, if [...] Read the entire article

HTC CEO reaffirms support for Google-Motorola deal

By SlashGear, published 19-08-2011

HTC CEO Peter Chou has reaffirmed the company’s support for the Android platform following Google’s announcement to purchase Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion. Google’s PR had posted the very generic congratulatory remarks from its platform partners earlier this week, but Chou elaborated more on HTC’s stance during his interview today, revealing that the company has [...]

Should Google Go Apple Mobile Style with Moto, Microsoft Takes the Spoils

By SlashGear, published 19-08-2011

In a lovely letter sent out to his clients this Friday, Piper Jaffray resident Apple analyst Gene Munster covered a hypothetical situation in which once Google’s Motorola deal goes through, it closes off Android from all other manufacturers and takes the Apple route by being creator of both hardware and software at once, this happening [...]

Week in Tech: Google moves on Moto as patent war hots up

By TechRadar, published 19-08-2011

"Some will call it Googorola," Gary Marshall writes. "Others, Motogoogle, or perhaps Moogle. But whatever you call it, Google's acquisition of Motorola Mobility is the biggest thing to happen in mobile since Nokia climbed into bed with Ballmer."Google is acquiring Motorola Mobility for a cool $12.5 billion, subject to regulatory approval. As Gareth Beavis put it: "They must REALLY like the Atrix."So what's going on? Marshall believes it's all about the patents. "Android has become something of a patent battleground - Eric Schmidt was getting annoyed about firms who "are not responding with innovation [but] with lawsuits" last month - and I'm wondering if the Motorola deal was what Schmidt meant when he said that "we will make sure they don't lose, then" when asked about HTC's patent battle...

Motorola Droid Bionic ads surface from Best Buy

By SlashGear, published 19-08-2011

We have been pretty excited around here at the thought of the Motorola Droid Bionic. The smartphone has surfaced in a few leaks so far including some pics of the hardware earlier this month. The Droid Bionic has leaked again this week when it turned up in what appear to be leaked photos of coming [...]

Motorola Flipside finally gets a taste of Android 2.2

By phoneArena, published 19-08-2011

Here is some good news for all of you Motorola Flipside owners out there; an official update is available for download that will finally bring Android 2.2 Froyo to your device…

HP ends production of webOS hardware

By TechRadar, published 19-08-2011

Hewlett Packard has, somewhat shockingly, decided to stop making hardware for the webOS operating system, less than 18 months after buying Palm.The decision means that HP will halt production on the TouchPad tablet and the Pre line of smartphones with immediate effect. The company says it is examining the options to bring webOS, which once showed such promise, to other sectors, but for now it will go in to hibernation.Discontinued"HP plans to announce that it will discontinue operations for webOS devices, specifically the TouchPad and webOS phones," the company said in a statement."HP will continue to explore options to optimize the value of webOS software going forward."Despite heavy fanfare, the HP TouchPad tablet, boasting the webOS software has been largely considered a huge failure.An...

In Depth: Asus Eee Pad Slider: what you need to know

By TechRadar, published 18-08-2011

We love Asus's Eee Pad Transformer, so we can't wait to get our hands on its Slider sibling. As the name suggests, the Asus Eee Pad Slider has a slidey bit - a display that reveals a proper keyboard - but what else is inside, and what's it going to cost? Let's find out.Asus Eee Pad Slider specificationsAsus has revealed all: the Eee Pad Slider specs include a 1.0GHz dual-core NVIDA Tegra 2, a full QWERTY keyboard and USB port, SRS surround sound, a 10.1-inch WXGA (1280x800) screen and 1GB of RAM. There's a choice of 16GB or 32GB of storage, twin cameras - 1.2MP on the front and 5MP on the back - 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1. The panel is an Apple-style Intelligent Plane Switching (IPS) job, delivering a wide 178-degree viewing angle.Asus Eee Pad Slider softwareHardly a surprise, this: the...

Google's Photovine sharing app goes live

By TechRadar, published 18-08-2011

Google has released its new Photovine photo-sharing app into the wild for iOS users.The new application which, strangely enough, is only available for Apple devices, has been available in private beta but is now live on the App Store for all users.Photovine allows users to add photographs taken on the device's camera to "Vines" which are thematic collaborations from all users of the application. Vines are effectively categories, so you can add your own pictures to threads like "At My Bedside" or "Things I see when travelling" or "Sunrises."Plant a photoYou can also start your own Vines, hence the tag-line "Plant a photo and watch it grow."The app isn't just limited to interacting with random users of the service, you can sync the service with your Facebook and Twitter to enable you to foll...

Microsoft Google Motorola Code Leak Case Dropped

By SlashGear, published 17-08-2011

On the 12 of August we were to understand that Google was in a court case involving Microsoft and Motorola in which a Microsoft allegedly leaked some “highly confidential source code” regarding Google’s mobile OS Android to a star witness on the Motorola side of things. What we’re seeing now is that a U.S. trade [...]

Motorola Xoom to get Android 3.2 update in September

By TechRadar, published 17-08-2011

Motorola has announced that its Honeycomb-running tablet, the Motorola Xoom, is set to get the Android 3.2 update in the UK in September. The Android 3.2 update will be relatively minor compared to the 3.1 release that Xoom owners were treated to earlier this month. New features include a number of unspecified "optimisations", pixel-scaled zoom for fixed-size apps intended for smaller screens and the ability to sync media from an SD card. United States of AndroidLucky Xoom-wielding Yanks have been enjoying the Android 3.2 software for some time now – it's not clear exactly why UK users have had to wait a bit longer for the improvements. Still, we'd expect Moto products to get a bit of preferential treatment now that it is set to become part of the Google family. The exact release date fo...

Samsung praises Google's Motorola purchase

By TechRadar, published 17-08-2011

While Samsung has released a statement praising the 'protection' that Google's purchase of Motorola will bring Android, in reality the company is said to be concerned at the power shift in the smartphone industry. According to Yonhap News, Samsung's chairman Lee Kun-hee called an emergency meeting after the deal was announced, warning execs that hardware manufacturers are losing power while those who control the software are able to call the shots. "[The company] must strengthen the competitiveness of its information technology (IT), secure more human resources and also more actively seek mergers and acquisitions," Lee was quoted as saying. "We must pay attention to the fact that IT power is moving away from hardware companies such as Samsung to software companies."Apparently Samsung's Bad...

Analysis: What if Nokia had gone with Android?

By TechRadar, published 17-08-2011

Remember Nokia? It's still the world's biggest smartphone maker - Gartner's latest state of the smartphone market report shows that Nokia shipped a massive 97.9 million mobile devices in the second financial quarter of this year - but its share of the smartphone market is in free-fall.Even the good numbers are bad: in Nokia's latest financial report, CEO Stephen Elop reports that "we took action in China and Europe to address an inventory build-up that occurred in the first quarter of 2011". Inventory build-up is what happens when retailers have lots of your phones and customers aren't buying them. Price cuts helped shift that - "we took a more responsive approach to product pricing around the world", Elop says - but as Gartner points out, "we will not see a repeat of this performance in t...

HTC files new lawsuits against Apple

By TechRadar, published 17-08-2011

HTC and Apple will be heading back to court once again as HTC files a new lawsuit accusing Apple of infringing its patents in the US. The Taiwanese company has asked the International Trade Commission (ITC) to ban Apple from selling its products that it says are infringing on its intellectual property (including the iPhone, iPad and Mac computers) as well as for monetary compensation.A statement from HTC's general counsel Grace Lei said: "Apple needs to stop its infringement of our patented inventions in its products. "We are taking this action against Apple to protect our intellectual property, our industry partners, and most importantly our customers that use HTC products."Latent patentThe new suit follows the ITC's ruling against HTC in July.HTC is keen to appeal the ruling despite its ...

Motorola’s GSII-rivaling DROID HD leaks

By SlashGear, published 17-08-2011

Motorola’s DROID HD has been caught on camera, offering a sizable 4.5-inch touchscreen squeezed into a surprisingly slender chassis. Shared with Engadget by a lucky tipster that also spent some playtime with the DROID Bionic, the DROID HD has an 8-megapixel camera with autofocus and an LED flash, capable of 1080p Full HD video recording, and [...]

Verizon outs an Andriod 2.3 bug fix via update for the Droid X

By phoneArena, published 16-08-2011

Verizon Wireless has just released a small update for the original Motorola Droid X that will fix any bugs that users of the device may have experienced since having their software updated to Android 2.3 Gingerbread…

Google Moves Into Mobile Hardware By Buying Motorola

By DigitalVersus, published 16-08-2011

Google has already tried to push Android development by co-operating with other manufacturers to produce flagship handsets in the Nexus range, but it's no secret that the company hasn't...

Steve 'Cyanogen' Kondik joins Samsung; CyanogenMod development to remain unaffected

By Thinkdigit, published 16-08-2011

After Google's announced acquisition of Motorola Mobility, another important piece of Android-related news has hit the stands – Samsung has hired Steve ‘Cyanogen’ Kondik, of Android custom ROM ‘CyanogenMod’ fame. While Kondik has revealed he will still be working on CyanogenMod, just how his new post as Samsung Mobile Software Engineer will affect the Korean giant’s future Android devices is obviously still to be seen – hopefully a cleaner, lighter, an [...] Read the entire article

Google to acquire Motorola for $12.5 billion; aims to supercharge and protect Android

By Thinkdigit, published 16-08-2011

August 15th saw an Independence Day announcement of an unexpected kind, with Google declaring that it would be buying Motorola Mobility – a deal that will make it a major hardware player in the smartphone business, allow it to spearhead the course of Android handset development, and give it access to the wealth of patents the 82-year old company has developed and amassed in its long and chequered history. The news of the deal comes not too long after Google lost out on the Nortel Paten [...] Read the entire article

Fusion Garage outs Grid 4 smartphone

By TechRadar, published 15-08-2011

There's a new player in the smartphone world today, following the launch of the Fusion Garage Grid 4 handset.The Grid 4, which features the new GridOS operating system, comes packing a 4-inch, 800x480, LED-backlit screen and a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.The newest OS on the block will be able to run Android apps and a brand new Grid Desktop UI controlled completely by gestures - as there's no hard buttons to be found on the face of the phone.Fusion Garage's first smartphone will feature also feature a 5-megapixel camera with an LED flash, plus a VGA front-loaded lens and 720p video recording.Under the hoodUnder the hood, there's 512MB RAM, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, while the device will have 16GB of internal storage and cost $399 upon launch in the US.The phone ...

Motorola DEFY+ Unveiled As Updated Rugged Android Smartphone

By SlashGear, published 15-08-2011

Despite the shocking news this morning that Google is purchasing Motorola for 12.5 billion, the handset maker managed to unveil a new handset today that’s a successor to its rugged smartphone called the DEFY, which we’ve had our hands-on in the past. This new handset is called the DEFY+ and maintains much of the same [...]

TabCo outed as Fusion Garage Grid 10

By TechRadar, published 15-08-2011

After weeks of hype, the TabCo mystery has been unmasked as the Fusion Garage Grid 10.As TechRadar revealed earlier today, it's a 10.1-inch tablet powered by a dual core Tegra 2 chipset, and runs on the Android kernel - although Fusion Garage is keen to state that it's not simply an Android re-skin.The Grid 10 features the new 'Grid Desktop' user interface, offering up clusters of applications in place of applications, and can also run Android applications as well.What is interesting is it's Bing APIs integrated within the Grid 10, meaning default search is Microsoft's offering instead of Google.Phone and tablet together Fusion Garage is so apologetic over the first tablet it created - the JooJoo - that anyone that bought the tablet will be given a free Grid 10.The tablet is designed to sy...

Opinion: Googorola means Apple should start worrying

By TechRadar, published 15-08-2011

Google buying Motorola Mobility, the handset arm of Moto, caught everyone by surprise, but it was quickly assumed to be about the search giant suiting up for the imminent patent war.And that's really what it's all about - Android is crucial to Google as a future cash stream as we increasingly stuff more portable devices into our bag.However there's a more pressing question on the minds of consumers: what will this mean for actual devices? As the news of the announcement broke, many questioned why Google didn't pick up a more popular brand - HTC would be the obvious choice, given its close links to the formation of Android and escalating prominence.Patents aside (the Taiwanese firm holds far fewer than Moto) it still wouldn't make sense for Google to pick up the firm. HTC has a much higher ...

TabCo Grid 10 outed - it's the JooJoo 2

By TechRadar, published 15-08-2011

The official Twitter page for TabCo, a mysterious tablet manufacturer, has jumped the gun and revealed that its launch is the TabCo Grid 10 – the new name for the JooJoo 2.The Tweet that was posted on the site was written in German and has since been taken off the Twitter page, but it did reveal that TabCo is the new name for Fusion Garage, which is best known for the JooJoo.Unless this turns out that the profile has been hacked, it's safe to assume that the new tablet is indeed the TabCo Grid 10, a table that has been rumoured for some time now.Keeping TabsThe TabCo mystery had been one of the best-kept secrets in the gadget world and while many will be disappointed if the new tablet does seem to be a re-branded JooJoo (which only managed to get two stars from TechRadar) the marketing c...

OnLive CEO: apps a compliment, not threat, to console gaming

By TechRadar, published 15-08-2011

The rise of mobile gaming is not something console makers should be worried about, according to the CEO of cloud-gaming service OnLive, as it can't offer the same experiences as a game on a console.Speaking to T3, Steve Perlman, CEO of OnLive, said about the proliferation of app gaming: "App-based games aren't a threat, I see it as very complimentary to the industry as tablet games are severely limited in what they can do."From tablets to piratesOnLive is a brand we will be hearing a lot more of, given that the cloud gaming service is set to launch here 22 September.It is set to bring the likes of Lego Batman, Dirt 3 and FEAR to your computer, tablet or TV, the service is so good that it will "transform gaming in the UK".This is, of course, according to its marketer but the launch in the U...

Google to acquire Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion

By TechReport, published 15-08-2011

Looks like Google is serious about this whole Android thing. The search giant has coughed up $12.5 billion to purchase Motorola Mobility. Whoa.As Google's blog post on the subject points out, Motorola was a founding member of the Open Handset Alliance, an industry group dedicated to developing Android as an open platform for mobile ...Read more...

Googorola deal a shot in the arm for Google TV

By TechRadar, published 15-08-2011

Google's acquisition of Motorola may be more about patents than hardware, but as well as the obvious impact on Android devices, there could also be a big boon for Google TV. Speaking at the conference call on the $12.5 billion Googorola deal, Google CEO Larry Page talked about the prospect of a greatly enhanced Google TV offering, using Motorola's well established set top box and IPTV infrastructure expertise . "Motorola is the market leader in home devices, said Page. "We're excited to work with them to accelerate innovation."Close relationshipMotorola Mobility's chief executive Sanjay Jha added: "We have a very close relationship with carriers in the home space." "As we know there's been a secular transition from [traditional] set top boxes to those in the IP world. I think in addition t...

Rubin: Motorola won't be automatic Nexus brand

By TechRadar, published 15-08-2011

Andy Rubin, Senior Vice President of Mobile at Google, has said the Nexus project for phones will still be offered out to all Android partners despite the search giant purchasing Motorola Mobility.Speaking on an investors conference call, Rubin highlighted how the Nexus project is run and confirmed that Motorola would be separate to the Android development process within Google:"We have a strategy where we have created both Nexus and lead devices (for tablets) category. We use this to help focus our team's work; every year, around Christmas time, we select a manufacturer to work with to release a device."Huddling up"That includes things like semi-conductor companies too; then the teams huddle together in one building to work on developments, and that process goes on for around nine to 12 m...

Gary Marshall: Googorola: all about patents, but is it good for Android?

By TechRadar, published 15-08-2011

Some will call it Googorola. Others, Motogoogle, or maybe Moogle. But whatever you call it, Google's acquisition of Motorola Mobility is the biggest thing to happen in mobile since Nokia climbed into bed with Ballmer. So what's going on?It's all about the patents, it seems. Thestreet.com nailed it two weeks ago: "With 17,000 patents, Motorola Mobility is the best mobile partner Google's Android could ever wish for as industry hostilities heat up... not only does Motorola have far more patents than its nearest competitors, [but] it appears to have more of the key patents that may help the Android camp in a battle against Apple."Android has become something of a patent battleground - Eric Schmidt was getting annoyed about firms who "are not responding with innovation [but] with lawsuits" las...

Updated: Major phone manufacturers praise Googorola deal

By TechRadar, published 15-08-2011

Major phone manufacturers are praising the decision of Google to buy Motorola for $12.5 billion, with the likes of HTC, Sony Ericsson and LG all seeing the purchase as an indication of defence of the Android family. The snapping up of Motorola is fairly clearly Google's major play in the ongoing patent battle, with Moto's 14,600 phone patents (and a further 6,700 patent pending) giving it a huge leg up against the likes of Microsoft and Apple. Google has recently declared its anger at two of its rivals banding together to buy patents in what is claims is a "hostile, organized campaign against Android". The purchase of Motorola could well represent a turning point in the dispute, and the major manufacturers appear to see it the same way. Defending Android"We welcome the news of today's acqu...

Andy Rubin: Motorola not a Nexus lock-in

By SlashGear, published 15-08-2011

Motorola isn’t necessarily taking responsibility for all future Nexus hardware, Google has insisted, with the door left open for HTC, Samsung and other Android licensees to still grab the lead on hero devices. Speaking on the investor call for the Motorola acquisition, Google said that “there’s no change in how we’re running Android” and that [...]

Google to buy Motorola for $12.5bn

By TechRadar, published 15-08-2011

Google has bought Motorola Mobility, the handset development arm of the brand, for $12.5 billion (£7.5 billion).The online search giant has purchased the handset brand for $40 per share a premium of 63% of the share price on Friday.Google has pledged to run the operation as a separate division to Android, meaning it will still be providing the platform as an open offering.Larry Page, CEO of Google, said, "Motorola Mobility's total commitment to Android has created a natural fit for our two companies. Together, we will create amazing user experiences that supercharge the entire Android ecosystem for the benefit of consumers, partners and developers. I look forward to welcoming Motorolans to our family of Googlers." Patent warWhile many consumers will see the acquisition by Google as the br...

Google buys Motorola Mobility for $12.5bn

By SlashGear, published 15-08-2011

Google has announced that it is buying Motorola Mobility, in a $12.5bn deal expected to close either by the end of the year or the start of 2012. Described by Google CEO Larry Page as a move to “supercharge the Android ecosystem” the deal will see Motorola operated as a separate business with the company [...]

Exclusive: Motorola Atrix Android 2.3 update in testing

By TechRadar, published 15-08-2011

Motorola Atrix users of the UK will be pleased to finally have some good news regarding their dual-core handsets: an update is in the works.TechRadar has spoken to Everything Everywhere, the parent company for the two networks, and a spokesperson has told us that the update is currently being tested and will hopefully land on phones in the next few weeks.The spokesperson was understandably reticent to give us an exact Motorola Atrix Gingerbread UK release date, but did say that once the testing was complete it would take around a fortnight to appear on the Motorola servers for users to download.Appeasing the massesForums have been veritably groaning under the wait of complaints from users angry at being stuck on Android 2.2 - Motorola originally told TechRadar of its 'desire' to get the Gi...

Samsung Galaxy Xcover officially unveiled

By TechRadar, published 08-12-2011

Samsung has finally announced the Galaxy Xcover, a ruggedised phone with IP67 protection against the elements.It's not really a surprise that Samsung is bringing this phone, given the leaks all over the internet in the last day or two and the success of the Motorola Defy.The Galaxy Xcover is likely to be a lot cheaper than Moto's challenger though, given the spec sheet shows some low-end choices.For instance we're looking at a 3.65-inch screen with a 3MP camera (albeit with flash included) and an 800MHz processor pumping away under the hood.Take that, MotoHowever, Android 2.3 is included on the phone out of the box, which is one in the eye for the Defy, despite it's slightly higher spec sheet.The Galaxy Xcover comes with full IP67 rating, which means its splash, dust and shockproof. There'...

Android 4.0: what you need to know

By TechRadar, published 08-12-2011

We've had Android 2.3 Gingerbread. We've had Android 3.0 Honeycomb. Next up: Ice Cream Sandwich, the next version of Google's Android operating system. Although it's possible that Ice Cream Sandwich will be given a lower version number, such as Android 2.4, we think the scale of the upgrade makes it more than a mere point release - so our money's on Android 4.0. No matter what number Google gives it, the next version of Android brings new features, new hardware and new ways to play with your Android kit.Here's what you need to know.Android 4.0 release dateGoogle says the Android 4.0 release date will be around Thanksgiving in the US, which means it should ship just in time for the all-important Christmas shopping binge this year.Android 4.0 phonesSpecs for what could be the Google Nexus 3 ...

OKCupid apps add location-based dating

By TechRadar, published 08-12-2011

Popular online dating site OKCupid has made its mobile applications location aware, allowing users to contact potential dates in their present locale.The update for Android and iPhone users means that if you see a fellow member of the site is close by, you can view their profile, start to chat or even exchange photos.The app also lets members put the word out to fellow singles if they are free and up for a date. These advertisements can be customised to be seen only by only those with common interests or requirements, who also happen to stroll into the same Starbucks.CompatibilityAlso, after scanning other members in your area the app will gauge your compatibility with those also in the neighbourhood and recommend potential dates.The new location-based functionality takes its lead from the...

Motorola CEO Hints At Plans For Patent Offensive Against Android Rivals

By SlashGear, published 08-11-2011

Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha may have just revealed that the company has plans to battle its own Android brethren by going on the offensive with its massive IP portfolio. This comes at a time when the platform’s manufacturers are struggling to defend against attacks from rivaling platforms. Apple is in the midst of an attack [...]

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 still on sale in the UK

By TechRadar, published 08-11-2011

While the 'Apple vs the rest of the world' lawsuits rumble on in the European courts, British Android-fanciers have one last chance to snap up a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.That's because retailers have been given the all-clear to sell the stock they bought from Samsung prior to the 9 August ruling in Germany.The clock is ticking though, because when stock runs out, that's it for the foreseeable - it's going to be several weeks before Samsung can even challenge the temporary injunction, let alone overturn it.Retailer restrictionsThe exact legal position remains a grey haze of misinformation, and Dixons Store Group PR told TechRadar earlier this afternoon that it had received "no legal instruction to remove the product" from its stores.So it would seem as though the court ruling doesn't ban ret...

Gartner: Android takes top smartphone OS spot

By TechRadar, published 08-11-2011

Gartner has released its report into mobile phone sales for Q2 2011, revealing that Android is now the top selling OS.The results show that the Google-made OS increased its market share to 43 per cent from 17 per cent last year, while Apple hit 18 per cent – not bad considering the sheer volume of Android handsets compared to iOS phones. Nokia also managed to cling on to the top manufacturing spot, although its share has fallen to 22 per cent of the market thanks to sales of 97.87 million smartphones in the three months from April to June. Top of the pops Gartner notes that the Finnish company has managed to "reduce levels of held stock, partly by cutting prices on older products", a tactic that has helped it keep the top spot. It's bad news for RIM and Windows Phone though; RIM saw its ...

Motorola Fire gets UK release date and price

By TechRadar, published 08-11-2011

The Motorola Fire will go on sale in late September at the fairly reasonable UK price of around £200, according to one retailer. But it's not the Motorola Fire that we reported on last week; it's actually the Motorola Pro that we reported on in, er, February. We're as confused as you over this whole naming-different-phones-the-same-thing scenario, and we've got a call in to Motorola to ask them to sort it out – or at least clarify what's going on. Unfortunately, the company is staying tight-lipped as it hasn't officially announced any release dates or pricing for either handset yet, but we're fairly confident that the Motorola Pro will now launch as the Motorola Fire. Seeing doubleSo forget the other one for a minute, this Motorola Fire comes with a physical QWERTY keyboard in a power-b...

Samsung Galaxy R looks set for UK release

By TechRadar, published 08-11-2011

Samsung now looks like it's going be bringing the Galaxy R to UK shores, complete with a Tegra 2 dual core chip.The new phone will be sold in 'North and East Europe', meaning it's likely the UK will get its own taste of the Galaxy S2 Lite, despite Samsung telling us something to the contrary last month.We call it Lite as Samsung seems to have dialled down all the specs of its behemoth-like sibling, including a 4.19-inch Super LCD screen, 8GB of built in memory and a heavier chassis of 131g.Smarter and fasterHowever, it does win in one department: there's a Tegra Zone app section on Android market designed to bring specially optimised games for the correctly-specified dual core phones.To aid this, there's also a GeForce GPU for faster gaming and web browsing, and of course we're treated to ...

Hands on: Samsung Galaxy S Plus review

By TechRadar, published 08-11-2011

We've managed to nab some time with a weird new phone: the Samsung Galaxy S Plus. We're not sure that we can even call it a new phone, as it's essentially the Samsung Galaxy S with a slight tweak under the hood.The phone itself bears a striking resemblance to the original Galaxy S - it's the same chassis if we're honest, apart from the fact the rim around the edge is now a glossy chrome rather than the darker silver offering we were treated to before.The rest of the phone is almost identical, with the weight ever so slightly lower than its predecessor, which sadly means no flash on the 5MP camera... still. It's unforgivable really to have a phone that will cost towards the higher end of the scale without this basic feature.The operation of the Samsung Galaxy S Plus is noticeably faster tha...

Explained: Mozilla's vision for Boot to Gecko

By TechRadar, published 08-11-2011

Mozilla's on a mission: it wants to sort out the world of smartphones, enabling web-based apps to benefit from the same features as native apps. The ambitious project is called Boot to Gecko, and sounds like Mozilla's planning an entire mobile operating system. That raises all kinds of important questions, so we asked Mike Shaver, Mozilla's vice president of technical strategy, to share his thoughts.As Shaver explains, there's a growing gap between what web-based applications can do and what native applications can do: there are features that web apps can't access and proprietary APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) that are only available to platform-specific developers. Mozilla would like to change that. "We believe that the next frontier for web applications is full device integrat...

Motorola launches three new dual-SIM feature phones in India, starting Rs. 3,590

By Thinkdigit, published 08-11-2011

Motorola has launched three new dual-SIM phones in India, starting from Rs. 3,590. Called slim and stylish by Motorola, the three feature phones bear Motorola’s proprietary operating system, not Android, and support dual-SIM of the GSM-GSM type. All three phones are available at select outlets in select cities in India. Two of the three devices, the Motorola EX119 and EX109, are candy bar QWERTY handsets, while the last – the Motorola EX212, is a flip design reminiscent of yesteryea [...] Read the entire article

Mario on the iPhone? Nintendo investors want it

By TechRadar, published 08-11-2011

Nintendo boss Satoru Iwata has always been adamant that Mario won't ever be ported on to non-Nintendo consoles, but it seems that this is what some investors want to see happen.With the Nintendo 3DS suffering from poor sales and the Nintendo Wii U still some time off, things aren't exactly looking great for the games company. Because of this, a number of investors have been looking at ways the company can boost its income and one of these could be unleashing Mario on other mobile platforms like the iPhone and even on to social networking sites like Facebook.This business model has seen massive success for gaming companies such as PopCap, Zynga, Rovio and even EA. New battlefieldFund Manager Masamitsu Ohki, speaking to Bloomberg, believes that getting Mario on to phones may be one way to br...

HTC partners with Beats by Dr Dre to clean up mobile audio

By TechRadar, published 08-11-2011

HTC has announced a new partnership with Beats by Dr Dre, the fruits of which will be a range of smartphones with integrated Beats sound innovations later this year. The 'strategic investment' on HTC's part will likely have cost the company a fair chunk of cash, with $300 million apparently the agreed sum for a 51 per cent stake in Beats Electronics. Aside from enjoying the significant cash injection, Beats wants to improve the quality of digital music according to chairman Jimmy Iovine. Dre unavailable for comment"For Beats by Dr. Dre, this represents a critical step in our continued mission to clean up the destruction of audio caused by the digital revolution; and reengineer how sound is delivered so that the consumer feels the music the way that the artist intended," he said. Peter Chou...

Apple also suing Motorola over Xoom

By TechRadar, published 08-10-2011

Apple is suing Motorola in Germany over the design of the Motorola Xoom and its similarities to the iPad, according to small print another court case. The notes were spotted in Apple's complaint against Samsung over the Galaxy Tab 10.1, which saw sales of Samsung's tablet suspended in Europe as the courts granted Apple a preliminary injunction. The Motorola Xoom could go the way of the Tab 10.1 in Europe if the courts rule in favour of Apple again, although the notes do not clarify whether Apple has requested an injunction in this case. Xoom, and the tablet's goneThe Motorola Xoom has another thing in common with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1; both tablets run Android Honeycomb. Apple isn't shy about going after its Android-running competitors; but with the iPad such a runaway success, it do...

Samsung Galaxy R gets Hands-On Treatment from NVIDIA

By SlashGear, published 08-10-2011

The handset part of the NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor-toting Android family is expanding, this newest member making the total five with a whole slew of tablets already out there in the wilderness as well. We’ve gotten to review each and every one of these devices: Motorola ATRIX 4G, Motorola DROID X2, Motorola PHOTON 4G, [...]

Samsung launches GALAXY Tab 730 and 750 in India

By Thinkdigit, published 08-10-2011

On a day when we are hearing the news of the ban on the sale of these devices in Europe, Samsung has launched the GALAXY Tablets in India. The Tab 730 and Tab 750 has been launched, and will lead Samsung’s attack on the Apple iPad 2 as well as fellow Android powered tablets – Motorola Xoom and HTC Flyer. [RELATED_ARTICLE] The Tab 730 was codenamed Tab 8.9 and the Tab 750 was codenamed 10.1, owing to their display sizes. Both the tablets are powered by a 1GHz dual core processor, [...] Read the entire article

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 blocked from sale

By TechRadar, published 08-09-2011

The legal battle between Apple and Samsung saw the first real ramifications for UK gadget fans today, after a German court blocked the sale of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 across Europe.The court has granted Apple a temporary injunction against Samsung's selling and marketing of the tablet in Europe, meaning all units must be removed from the shelves.The judge has, for now, backed Apple's claim that Samsung 'copied' the iPad and infringed on Apple's patents.AppealSamsung can appeal, but it'll be at least four weeks until that appeal to be heard. In the meantime Apple's injunction will standThe long-awaited Honeycomb-based, Galaxy Tab 10.1 only launched in Britain last week and has proved to be the best-selling tablet since the launch of the iPad 2 in March. Apple also has a beef with the re...

Boxee Box iPad app launches

By TechRadar, published 08-09-2011

D-Link has announced a new iPad app for the Boxee Box media streamer, which offers the ability to organise, watch and share video content through your iPad.The new app has been designed to make it easier to bookmark videos for watching later on your iPad, TV or computer.The app also allows you to send media through the iPad to your TV, with the app's Watch on Boxee tab. You can also flip-reverse this and stream content from your Boxee Box on to the iPad through the My Media tab. Some magic behind the scenes means that you don't have to convert the files either as this is all done automatically by the app.New integration"Working together to bring Boxee Box users this new integration reinforces our commitment to ensuring devices in the home should be all talking to one another – whether it...

Android 3.1 update rolls out to UK Motorola Xooms

By TechRadar, published 08-09-2011

Motorola has announced that the Android 3.1 update is now rolling out to Motorola Xoom tablets in the UK.The over-the-air software update brings with it a more visual multi-tasking tool, resizable homescreen widgets, keyboard and mouse support and activates the SD card slot that has been redundant until now. Activate the QueenOther handy new features that Android 3.1 supports are picture transfer directly from a camera via USB, support for joysticks and game pads, Wi-Fi lock and Adobe Flash player. Although some of our American cousins have already begun to see Android 3.2 land on their Xooms, Android 3.1 launched in May 2011 and is only now making its way to the flagship tablet in the UK. In the meantime, Samsung has managed to launch its Android 3.1-toting Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, which ...

Samsung Epic 4G Touch, HTC EVO Design 4G, Motorola Admiral Android Devices Leaked

By SlashGear, published 08-09-2011

Three new Android-based devices have been leaked for release in the USA, the first of which is destined to be another iteration of the soon approaching Samsung Galaxy S II. All of the following information comes from an anonymous tipster lending some logo-marks to the fray in a two-tone look at the Samsung Galaxy S [...]

DSLR Controller arrives for Android

By Imaging Resource, published 08-05-2011

A new app released by developer Chainfire offers some Canon shooters the ability to remotely control their DSLRs from Android phones or tablets. Available from the Android Market in beta form, Chainfire's DSLR Controller is said to have been tested with the Canon EOS550D (aka Rebel T2i), EOS 50D, EOS 7D, EOS 5D Mark II, and EOS-1D Mark IV digital SLRs, using either the Samsung Galaxy S II phone, or one of three tablet models -- the Acer Iconia A500, Motorola Xoom, and Toshiba Thrive. Other Canon SLRs and Google Android tablets running Honeycomb...(read more)

Verizon Release Dates Leaked For Droid Bionic, XOOM 4G, And More

By SlashGear, published 08-04-2011

An internal Verizon document has leaked, revealing the exact launch dates for several phones and tablets that we’ve all been eagerly awaiting. Some of these devices have already been announced, some have only been rumored, and one in particular is way past due. Motorola’s long delayed 4G LTE dual-core flagship phone, the Droid Bionic, has [...]

Motorola DROID 3 Review

By SlashGear, published 08-04-2011

The Motorola Droid 3 is the latest successor in a line of powerful handsets that have helped define Android smartphones. Like its predecessors, the Droid 3 takes on an angular physique but with thinner profile and a larger footprint. It launched on Verizon in recent weeks and although it does not support 4G LTE, it [...]

Android captures nearly 50 percent of global smartphone market

By Thinkdigit, published 08-02-2011

Over the years we have seen a number of mobile phone makers such as HTC, LG, Samsung and Motorola adopting Google's Android platform. The popularity of Android is evidently still growing, with single-device iOS platform as its nearest competitor. According to an estimate released by research firm Canalys, the Android platform has grabbed almost 50 percent of the global smartphone market and enjoys dominance in the Asia-Pacific market. Canalys says that Android is the top most platform in 35 of t [...] Read the entire article

Motorola Report Reveals Terrible Xoom Sales

By HotHardware, published 08-01-2011

Prior to its launch, Motorola's Xoom tablet was touted as the first of the iPad killers, with features and capabilities the iPad lacked as well as a brand-new version of Android codenamed Honeycomb. Once the tablet hit shelves, it was clear that Motorola had rushed production in a bid to beat the iPad 2 to market. At launch, the Xoom's...

SlashGear Weekly Roundup Video – July 31, 2011

By SlashGear, published 08-01-2011

This past week seems to be all about what’s to happen this coming August and September, which look to be eventful months. Samsung began teasing its Galaxy S II for its US debut in August, while a white version was announced for the UK around the same time. Motorola confirmed that its Droid Bionic will [...]

Motorola XPRT Review

By SlashGear, published 30-07-2011

Welcome to the Motorola XPRT review, this is Motorola’s second attempt at a business class BlackBerry killer and its almost identical to the first but with a bigger battery. The first being the DROID Pro and here is our full review. They are very similar devices so we’ll just run down the specs and performance [...]

Motorola Confirms Droid Bionic In September, Plus Two New 4G LTE Tablets

By SlashGear, published 29-07-2011

During Motorola’s quarterly earnings call today, CEO Sanjay Jha was surprisingly candid about the company’s upcoming products. He not only confirmed the timeline for the much anticipated and long delayed Droid Bionic, but he also revealed that the company has planned two new 4G LTE tablets to hit the market before the end of this [...]

Motorola Triumph Review [Virgin Mobile]

By SlashGear, published 28-07-2011

Today I have a sleek Motorola phone you’ll want to check out. This is the Motorola Triumph and he learned most of his simple edges and design from the Droid X. In a way that is what we have here, a slimmed down, simplified yet nice version of the Droid X. This is the first [...]

Android 2.3 update arrives for Samsung Galaxy Tab

By TechRadar, published 26-07-2011

The Samsung Galaxy Tab has finally got a Gingerbread software update of its very own, with the update to Android 2.3 available now.The 7-inch tablet can nab the new software by connecting to a PC and Samsung's KIES programme. The Gingerbread update arrives just in time to update Galaxy Tab users before the official launch of the Honeycomb-toting Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 on 4 August. Times gone byThe original Samsung Galaxy Tab was on Android 2.2, so users can look forward to a better copy and paste, a smarter user interface, the redesigned Android keyboard and slightly improved battery life. It joins the HTC Flyer at the under populated 7-inch Gingerbread tablet club, with most manufacturers opting for Honeycomb-friendly 10-inch slates. And, with the 7-inch friendly Android 3.2 update alrea...

Motorola Droid Bionic $299 Ad Leak Appears To Be Photoshopped

By SlashGear, published 21-07-2011

In what appeared to be a leaked Verizon ad or landing page for the new and upcoming Motorola Droid Bionic a few keen eyes quickly saw what appeared to be a faked, or photoshopped image. Our good friends over at AndroidCommunity were quick to spot the discrepancies and tear apart the article. The original image [...]

Lenovo announces IdeaPad Tablet P1 with Windows 7

By TechRadar, published 21-07-2011

Lenovo has announced the Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet P1, a 10.1-inch tablet set for release with Windows 7 OS, alongside two tablets running Android 3.1 Honeycomb.The IdeaPad P1 will offer a 1.5GHz Intel Atom processor, up to 2GB of RAM and the option of either 32GB or 64GB SSD storage, it also has expandable storage with a microSD card slot. The tablet also comes with a 1280 x 800 capacitive multi-touch screen, Bluetooth, WiFi, a USB 2.0 port and an optional 3G modem.The IdeaPad P1 weighs in at around 790g making it heavier than both the 10-inch Samsung Galaxy and the Motorola Xoom tablets.Ideas galoreYou'll be able to video call friends using the front-facing 2MP camera, however with no camera on the back don't expect to get too snap-happy.Windows 8 is tailored for the touch screen market and ...

Beetel Teletech to launch a low-cost 7-inch Android Froyo tablet next month

By Thinkdigit, published 21-07-2011

After having seen a number of brands going head to head in the smartphone segment in India, it's time for tablets. Of late we have seen various brands launching their tablets in India. Motorola Xoom, HTC Flyer, Acer Iconia Tab A500, BlackBerry's PlayBook and Apple's iPad 2 are some of the prominent names in that series. And the latest to join the bandwagon is Beetel Teletech. If reports are to be believed, the Bharti group company is going to launch a seven-inch tablet PC by next month. Detaile [...] Read the entire article

Early version of Motorola DROID Bionic's "Droid Does" page shows $299.99 contract price

By phoneArena, published 21-07-2011

A tipster for Android Central revealed what he called an early version of the "Droid Does" page for the Motorola DROID Bionic; the site is set to go live in the first week of next month, says the tipster, which dovetails with earlier reports of an August 4th launch...