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A snapshot of the last several years in Motorola's history shows a company in flux, culminating last week, when the smartphone manufacturer's sale to Google was finally given the green light. After undergoing governmental scrutiny from the US, China and the EU, the move, priced at around $12.5 billion, seems a logical fit, given the phone maker's push toward a portfolio built nearly exclusively around the search giant's mobile operating system. Of course, it's hard to imagine such a transaction taking place, had the Mobility wing not been spun off from Motorola a year and a half prior.

These are the latest events for a company that has undergone a fair amount of change in its 80-plus-year existence. It's a long and fascinating story -- one likely hazy at best for those who can only remember as far back as the original RAZR or StarTAC. So, before the company embarks on the next chapter of its history, let's take a quick look back, after the break.

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Motorola: a brief history originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 May 2012 08:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've known for quite some time that Motorola intended to push Ice Cream Sandwich to the Droid 4, but until now the waiting game continued, with no end in sight. It now appears that the smartphone maker is making serious progress on its own Motoblur-infused flavor of ICS, with a stock version of the upgrade making the rounds since last night. According to early adopters, the build seems to enable complete functionality, but upgrading early will leave your device locked to 4.0.4, with no option for future updates. So, for now, it makes sense to hang tight, but it'd be reasonable to assume that Moto-sanctioned ICS is indeed on its way to the Droid 4. Impatient owners will find everything they need at the source link after the break.

Motorola Droid 4 gets leaked ICS build, official Android 4.0.4 may soon follow originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 May 2012 14:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 4.0android 4.0.4Android4.0Android4.0.4droiddroid 4Droid4googleice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichicsleakleakedleaksmobilepostcrossmobilepostminimotoMotoblurmotorolamotorola droidmotorola droid 4MotorolaDroidMotorolaDroid4smartphonesmartphonesupdateupdatesupgradeupgradesWed, 16 May 2012 14:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Droid RAZR ICS screenshots leaked, could this be the next Blur?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/20/droid-razr-ice-cream-sandwich-screenshots/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/20/droid-razr-ice-cream-sandwich-screenshots/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/20/droid-razr-ice-cream-sandwich-screenshots/#comments Screenshots of ICS build on Droid RAZR leaked, could be the next Blur?
Last week Moto unveiled in detail its rollout plans for the mighty ICS treat that's heading towards its handsets and slates. Now, if a set of screenies is to be believed, we have a quick glimpse into what we can expect once its promised Q2 outing comes around -- at least for Big Red's RAZR variants. At first glance, the alleged Ice Cream Sandwich build isn't much different than what you'd see in its native state. That said, there are bits that would make it easy for any connoisseur to tell 'em apart, including: different icons, dialer and drop-down menu, as well as a redesigned shooter UI. Unfortunately there's no word as to when it'll legitimately hit the masses, but all you RAZR fans can see more screenshots of what Motorola may have in store at the source below.

Droid RAZR ICS screenshots leaked, could this be the next Blur? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Everyone loves diggers: Motorola's let that natural fascination get the better of it by teaming up with digger-maker JCB to produce a ruggedized version of its Defy+ "life proof" phone. The limited-edition handset comes pre-loaded with branded-applications for the construction site including a spirit-level, theodolite, decibel meter and a DIY store locator: although we're more interested in seeing if you can use the tough device to hammer in nails. The Gingerbread-with-Motoblur operating cellular telephone has a 1GHz processor, 2GB internal storage / 2GB microSD card (up to the usual 32GB) and a 3.7-inch Gorilla Glass display. There's also a five megapixel camera for snapping pictures of diggers and digger-related items -- best of all, you can use the handset as a walkie-talkie with group call functionality. It'll be available in the UK (sorry, America) for £260, meanwhile you can pneumatically drill-down into the PR we've got after the break.

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Motorola's Droid RAZR takes enough pages out of the classic textbook of smartphone differentiation to assemble its own chapter. It sets a new standard for thinness in LTE devices, uses leading-edge display technology, resists flexing, glass breakage and water damage, has a striking design and thoughtfully selected materials, stretches battery life, matches with a bevy of optimized accessories, and enables remote file and media access via Motocast software . Who's it for? Just about any Verizon customer willing to pony up.

Its rival HTC has also long played the one-upsmanship game. It has invested in a software layer designed to have populist appeal. Moreover, it has catered to US carriers' priorities by being first out of the gate to support T-Mobile's 3G network (with the first Android phone, the G1) and Sprint's and Verizon's 4G efforts, as well as one of two to initially support AT&T's LTE network.

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Switched On: HTC goes back to the feature originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've seen a lot of game-changing devices this year, haven't we? 2011 has already witnessed the first Honeycomb tablets, the influx of LTE and the introduction of a boatload of smartphones with dual-core processors. One of those groundbreaking devices was the Motorola Atrix 4G, which we called the best smartphone at CES 2011 because of its powerful Tegra 2 SoC and simply innovative Webtop operating system with an accompanying Lapdock. It was new, and it was powerful.

Not even ten months after the Atrix's February 22nd launch, we're already seeing its successor, aptly named the Atrix 2. At the risk of sounding blunt, it's not a groundbreaking device -- aside from a few bumps in specs, larger display and a fresh redesign, it doesn't offer the same level of showmanship or innovation so eagerly demonstrated in the first iteration. But does the sequel compensate for the lack of sizzle? How much does this improve over the original? Does the newest version of the Lapdock satisfy? We'll answer these questions and so much more after the break.

Gallery: Motorola Atrix 2 gallery

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Motorola Atrix 2 review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, anonymous]

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Motorola Admiral spied in the wild, waiting patiently for its turn to sail out of harbor originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Oct 2011 20:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>admiralcdmadirect connectDirectConnectmobilepostminimotoblurmotorolamotorola admiralmotorola xt603MotorolaAdmiralMotorolaXt603pttpush to talkPushToTalkqwertysprintwalkie talkieWalkieTalkiewildSat, 08 Oct 2011 20:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget Mobile Podcast 100 - 08.21.2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/21/engadget-mobile-podcast-100-08-21-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/21/engadget-mobile-podcast-100-08-21-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/21/engadget-mobile-podcast-100-08-21-2011/#comments We're 100. 100! If you're like us, you totally can't believe it's been more than two years since we first started Mobile Podcasting but you totally can believe it at the same time because that's just how we roll: dedicated. To celebrate we've brought along Engadget Chinese editor Richard Lai and Noah Kravitz of TechnoBuffalo to weigh in on stuff like the Xiaomi phone and Symbian Belle leaking its way into the world. And...a couple of other things. We're old. It's a mobile party. You just got your pentaband invite to click on the play or download links below. Don't sleep on it: before you know it we'll be 200.

Hosts: Myriam Joire (tnkgrl), Brad Molen
Guests: Richard Lai, Noah Kravitz
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Music: Daestro - Light Powered (Ghostly International)

00:02:45 - HP will 'discontinue operations for webOS devices', may spin off Personal Systems Group
00:21:55 - Google acquiring Motorola Mobility
00:42:45 - Motorola's new Droid HD makes cameo alongside Droid Bionic
01:04:30 - BlackBerry Bold 9930 review
01:05:43 - AT&T streamlining individual messaging plans August 21st, leaving unlimited as the sole survivor
01:15:00 - Xiaomi Phone hands-on (updated with video)
01:25:40 - Symbian Anna now available for download on Nokia N8, E7, C7 and C6-01
01:26:30 - Symbian Belle download leaked to N8 community, quickly pulled from site (update: Anna available on NaviFirm)
01:30:57 - CNET: RIM in talks to squeeze out BlackBerry music service
01:32:50 - Motorola Photon 4G review
01:36:53 - Samsung Hercules, HTC Ruby available from T-Mobile on October 26th?
01:38:56 - Samsung Hercules gets its Telus on in leaked glamour shots
01:39:38 - HTC Holiday prototype shows up on Craigslist, gives us reason to celebrate (update: AT&T-bound)
01:45:55 - Why is LTE equipment being installed in an Apple Store?













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Gallery: Motorola Photon 4G review

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Motorola Photon 4G review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1 GHz1Ghz4.3-inch720p8 megapixel8Megapixel960 x 540960X540AndroidAndroid 2.3Android 2.3.4Android2.3Android2.3.4BlurcameraphoneDLNAdual coredual-coreDualCoreEV-DOfront facing cameraFrontFacingCameraGingerbreadGoogleHSPAkickstandMotoblurMotorolaMotorola Photon 4GMotorolaPhoton4gNVIDIANVIDIA Tegra 2NvidiaTegra2Photon 4GPhoton4gqHDQikreviewSci/TechsmartphoneSprintSprint Photon 4GSprintPhoton4gSwypeTegra 2Tegra2TeleNavvideoWiMAXMon, 15 Aug 2011 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Google acquiring Motorola Mobility]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/15/google-acquiring-motorola-mobility/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/15/google-acquiring-motorola-mobility/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/15/google-acquiring-motorola-mobility/#comments Google acquiring Motorola Mobility
Happy Monday to you, and happy Monday to Motorola Mobility, which Google has announced is about to become its next acquisition. This comes hot on the heels of a $56 million Q2 net loss for Moto -- and CEO Sanjay Jha's less than subtle hints about going fishing for Android-related patent royalties. Now, at a price of $40 per share for a total of about $12.5 billion, Big G will be making Moto a "dedicated Android partner" to "supercharge the Android ecosystem" and "enhance competition in mobile computing."

Larry Page had this to say about the deal:
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.
What happens next? While this will of course strengthen the ties between hardware and software, Google is pledging to continue offering Android as an open platform -- Moto will license it and others will be able to as ever. Additionally, Google will continue to operate its new toy as a separate business and not morph it into an in-house hardware wing. But, one has to wonder what this means for companies like Samsung, which partnered closely with Google on the Nexus S, and of course HTC, which released the Nexus One and the iconic G1. And then there's the big question: just where does Moto Blur fit into this equation?

Update: More quotes from Android partners after the break.

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Google acquiring Motorola Mobility originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • A Toshiba TG01 running Windows Phone 7 was put on private sale. Sadly, the camera doesn't work and its resistive screen won't support multitouch, but otherwise seems to work fine. Offers are being accepted. [via MobileTechWorld]
  • More leaked pictures of the LG Flip II surfaced, showing a couple more angles of the slider phone that has a secondary touch screen set right in between both sides of a split keyboard. Definitely not your average phone. [via LandofDroid]
  • Tired of hearing about the Droid Bionic? Skip this blurb. Someone who said they were a tester of the Bionic claimed the new LTE device will, as hoped, have an improved battery life; in fact, the tester was able to get 15 hours of full use out it. [via AndroidCentral]
  • Need your dumbphone fix? Verizon and LG announced the arrival of the LG Revere this week, a simple clamshell phone that, if you're not careful, could easily transport you back to 2005. It's packing a 1.3 megapixel camera and Bluetooth. That's about all there is to it. [via PRNewsWire]
  • Google Movies, the video app that reached most Honeycomb devices over the summer, is now available for any Android device that has Froyo or better. The app gives you access to plenty of movie rentals and even gives you a spot to store your own personal collection. [via AndroidCentral]
  • Samsung is rumored to be following the lead of Nokia and changing the naming scheme of its phones. Essentially, its Galaxy lineup would be grouped into four separate categories, each defined by its own letter: R would be top-of-the-line, W for high-tier, M for midrange, and Y for entry-level. A similar naming system would be set up for Sammy's Bada devices. Check the via for the full breakdown. [via UnwiredView]
  • The HTC Bliss -- aka "the girl phone," as many seem to be calling it these days -- may be coming to Verizon as an exclusive before heading to Europe. It will come in three different color choices, has an 800MHz CPU with Adreno 205 GPU, and should be preloaded with Android 2.3.4 and HTC Sense 3.5. (thx Eugen) [via HTCInside(translated)]
  • The Motorola Fire, Europe's version of the Droid Pro, is now up for presale in the UK. Online retailer Clove reports that the Fire, in addition to the specs we've already heard about, has a user interface named "Switch." We're curious to see if this is the official name of Blur's replacement. [via Phandroid]
  • We've seen the HTC Merge hit US Cellular, but now it's available for Cellular South customers as well. It's all yours for $100 and a two-year commitment. [via AndroidCentral]

Mobile Miscellany: week of August 8, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Aug 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Motorola Atrix successor

Motorola Atrix sequel gets candid with the camera, heading for AT&T? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The third installment of a trilogy is typically the most satisfying. The Empire Falls, Frodo destroys the ring, Cinderella goes back in time. (Okay, that's a stretch.) Our protagonist in this tale is the Droid 3, which bears an uncanny resemblance to its dad and granddad-- but Motorola's added a few new components and made some minor design tweaks in attempt to improve the overall experience.

Are these adjustments enough to save the series? The original Droid launched with much fanfare, a device that steered Motorola back onto the path of success from its post-RAZR Hades. It had a refreshing gold-laden design that oozed elegance, top-of-the-line specs for its time, and was the pioneer that helped usher Google's mobile OS into a new era. Each new iteration has received less attention than the one before, however, and the Droid 3 experienced such a quiet launch that we blinked and almost missed it. No matter, though -- as long as the phone can speak for itself, it doesn't need the confetti to accompany it. But is the third time another charm for the Droid? Or will it be buried by other heavyweights like the Droid Bionic or Samsung Galaxy S II Function? Join us after the break to find out.

Gallery: Motorola Droid 3 review

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Motorola Droid 3 review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3g4gandroidandroid 2.3android gingerbreadAndroid2.3AndroidGingerbreaddroiddroid 2droid 2 globaldroid 2 r2-d2droid 3droid bionicdroid x2Droid2Droid2GlobalDroid2R2-d2Droid3DroidBionicDroidX2gingerbreadgooglehellomotoltemotomotoblurmotorolamotorola droidmotorola droid 3MotorolaDroidMotorolaDroid3qwertyreviewsamsungsamsung functionsamsung galaxy s iiSamsungFunctionSamsungGalaxySIiverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvideovzwThu, 21 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Moto mysteries abound: Droid HD posts to Flickr, new blurry cam pics]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/30/moto-mysteries-abound-droid-hd-posts-to-flickr-new-blurry-cam/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/30/moto-mysteries-abound-droid-hd-posts-to-flickr-new-blurry-cam/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/30/moto-mysteries-abound-droid-hd-posts-to-flickr-new-blurry-cam/#comments Droid HD? Bionic? Targa? Gadget news, like dating and crate digging, is all about the thrill of the hunt. Sure, big press events where you get to manhandle the objects of your desire are fun, but give us Mr. Blurry Cam and some EXIF data any day. With that in mind, we present to you an out of focus pic of what looks like that tweaked Bionic and a reference to the Droid HD on Flickr, coming straight out of the Motorola campus in Libertyville, Illinois (since removed). Now, the two things are not necessarily related, but it's possible that the dual-core LTE handset is getting a new name to match its updated internals and redesigned exterior (though, if it's different inside, outside, and has a new name, is it really the Droid Bionic any more?). We do know that, what began life as the Targa, can capture 1080p video, which matches up nicely with the HD moniker. It's also possible that the pic taker is an as yet unseen device and our (moto)blurry friend above is simply a Bionic destined for another carrier. Either way, we're hooked -- at least until the PR hits our inbox, then it's back in the Mystery Machine.

Continue reading Moto mysteries abound: Droid HD posts to Flickr, new blurry cam pics

Moto mysteries abound: Droid HD posts to Flickr, new blurry cam pics originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbionicblurdroiddroid bionicdroid hdDroidBionicDroidHdgoogleHDleakleakedleaksLTEmotomoto blurMotoBlurmotorolamotorola droid bionicmotorola droid hdMotorolaDroidBionicMotorolaDroidHdtargaverizonThu, 30 Jun 2011 11:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola Triumph release date leaked by 'People' magazine, coming to Virgin on July 19th]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/22/motorola-triumph-release-date-leaked-by-people-magazine-comin/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/22/motorola-triumph-release-date-leaked-by-people-magazine-comin/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/22/motorola-triumph-release-date-leaked-by-people-magazine-comin/#comments You've seen many views of the Motorola Triumph in our recent hands-on segment, but perhaps no angle is so tempting as the release date itself. Fortunately, that tidbit arrives courtesy People's current issue, where Virgin Mobile's July 19th release date is outed on page 77 -- in the StyleWatch Concierge section, if you just have to know. Given the "379 hot summer looks" to fawn over, it's easy to overlook this Blur-less handset, but the proof awaits at your local news stand. Sadly, we're still waiting on pricing for this newcomer, but perhaps it'll show in the next edition of The Economist, no?

Motorola Triumph release date leaked by 'People' magazine, coming to Virgin on July 19th originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2android skinAndroid2.2AndroidShellAndroidSkinblurdatefroyomobilemotoblurMotorolamotorola triumphMotorolaTriumphprepaidreleaserelease daterelease-dateReleaseDatesmartphonesmartphonestriumphvirgin mobileVirgin Mobile USAVirginMobileVirginMobileUsaWed, 22 Jun 2011 11:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Virgin Mobile lets Android run Blur-free on the Motorola Triumph]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/12/virgin-mobile-lets-android-run-blur-free-on-the-motorola-triumph/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/12/virgin-mobile-lets-android-run-blur-free-on-the-motorola-triumph/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/12/virgin-mobile-lets-android-run-blur-free-on-the-motorola-triumph/#comments Motorola hopes to rescue its tarnished MOTOBLUR UI with a name-change. We, however, think the rust runs deeper than that -- and it seems we're not alone. Virgin Mobile has decided to give its prepaid customers the "true Android experience" from now on, which means you'll find no proprietary shell whatsoever sitting atop its new Motorola Triumph handset. Aside from a few bits of Virgin bloatware, the Triumph escapes with a relatively standard install of Android 2.2. Meanwhile, MOTOBLUR will still be foisted on pay-monthly customers who buy a Photon 4G or XPRT from Sprint, Virgin Mobile's parent company. Some of them might like the shell and its add-ons, but others will be better off without such OS contamination.

Virgin Mobile lets Android run Blur-free on the Motorola Triumph originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 12 Jun 2011 04:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2android skinAndroid2.2AndroidShellAndroidSkinblurfroyomotoblurMotorolamotorola triumphMotorolaTriumphprepaidproprietaryshellskinsprinttriumphUIvirgin mobileVirgin Mobile USAVirginMobileVirginMobileUsaSun, 12 Jun 2011 04:01:00 EST<![CDATA[MOTOBLUR name phased out due to public feedback]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/09/motoblur-name-phased-out-due-to-public-feedback/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/09/motoblur-name-phased-out-due-to-public-feedback/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/09/motoblur-name-phased-out-due-to-public-feedback/#comments The first rule of MOTOBLUR is do not talk about MOTOBLUR. Not in public at least. We got a bit of a mixed message on the matter, while discussing the newly announced Motorola Photon 4G with the company. Representatives mentioned the UI by name during our hands-on, but failed to discuss the proprietary Android skin in any press materials discussing the device. Asked what precisely is going on with the interface, a Motorola spokesperson confirmed CEO Sanjay Jha's earlier comments that the handset manufacturer is moving away from the name, adding that the decision was due in part to public feedback. Pieces of the UI's social functionality will remain present on devices, however, combined with more enterprise-focused features delivered as part of the company's purchase of 3LM. Of course, all of this not talking about MOTOBLUR certainly hasn't stopped the company from singing its praises.

MOTOBLUR name phased out due to public feedback originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jun 2011 23:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You know something big is about to go down when you can get the CEOs from two major tech companies to sit down together for lunch. As suspected, today's Sprint / Motorola event, presided over by Dan Hesse and Sanjay Jha, marked the debut of the rumored Photon 4G. The handset packs a 4.3-inch qHD display, 1GHz dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of built-in memory, and pre-installed Gingerbread -- plus, for better or worse, the latest version of Blur. The skinny new smartphone's got front and rear facing cameras (the latter of which is eight megapixels), a dedicated camera button, and micro-USB and HDMI ports, which will hook into a soon to be announced docking device.

The handset is the first from a US carrier to offer up global 4G connectivity, and it's also got 3G support, should you need it (that's CDMA / WiMAX in the US and GSM internationally). Enterprise functionality, traditionally a bit of an oversight with Android handsets, is present too, thanks to business-minded tools built into Blur and increased security, courtesy of the manufacturer's acquisition of 3LM ("Three Laws Mobility" to its friends). Sprint's influence shines through as well, with the inclusion of a built-in active kickstand on its rear, a first for a Motorola device. Flip it open, and the display will automatically switch to landscape mode for optimal viewing.

We managed to get a little hands-on time with the device prior to the announcement, and by and large, the touchscreen and software seemed quite responsive. The handset itself is both skinny and narrow and feels good in the hand, though the smooth back doesn't offer much in the way of traction for those prone to dropping their phones. The buttons on the device were a bit stiff and sunken, though we'll have to hold off on passing judgment on that front, since this is a pre-production unit -- hopefully we'll get out hands on something more final in the near future. The Photon 4G is set to hit Sprint this summer -- an exact date and price point have yet to be announced.

Gallery: Sprint's Motorola Photon 4G hands-on


Dana Wollman contributed to this report.

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Motorola's 4.3-inch Photon 4G brings Tegra 2, kickstand magic to Sprint (video hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It took eight months, but Sprint has launched the Motorola XPRT, a rebadge of the Droid Pro that Verizon's been shilling since November. Since the Now Network is late to the game, it lowered the price to $129.99 on contract -- $50 less than what Big Red customers had to pay when the phone was brand new. (Then again, Verizon has since slashed the price to $149.99, or $99.99 if you buy online.) To recap, the XPRT is a portrait QWERTY handset with a 1GHz processor, 3.1-inch HVGA touchscreen, and a 5 megapixel camera running Android 2.2 with Motoblur layered on top. And, like Verizon's version, it has a dual-mode CDMA / GSM chip making it ripe for worldwide roaming. We know, you've seen this phone before, but for what it's worth, if you've been holding out for an Android device with a portrait QWERTY keyboard on Sprint's network, the XPRT is one of just two options (the other being the lower-end Samsung Replenish).

Motorola XPRT available now on Sprint for $129.99 on contract originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Motorola's Jha blames apps for poor battery life, says Blur can save the day originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, K]

Gingerbread update begins rolling out to Motorola Droid Pro originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 May 2011 19:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Interestingly, we've also spotted the close proximity of the USB and HDMI ports on the side of the new X2. That arrangement is reminiscent of the one on Motorola's Atrix, where the two connectors served to hook that handset up to its laptop and multimedia docks. We don't know whether the Droid X2 will fit into the accessories designed for the Atrix, but it looks sure to be strapping itself into a dock of some description in the near future.

Update: NVIDIA has confirmed that its Tegra 2 chip is the heretofore unnamed 1GHz dual-core chip inside the Droid X2, which just happens to be Verizon's first dual-core smartphone.

Update 2: A little birdie tells us you may be able to pick up this bad boy in person in some stores as soon as tomorrow (May 19th). Your mileage may vary, but let us know in the comments if you manage to buy one.

Update 3: Sure enough, they're on shelves. Matt sent us a pic, which is after the break.

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Motorola Droid X2 official at $200: launching online May 19th, in stores May 26th (update: in some stores on 19th) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 May 2011 20:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1ghz4.3-inchandroidandroid 2.2Android2.2blurbreaking newsdatedroiddroid x 2droid x2DroidX2dual coredual-coreDualCorefroyolaunchmotomotoblurmotorolamotorola droid x2MotorolaDroidX2nvidianvidia tegra 2NvidiaTegra2officialpricepricingqhdreleasesmartphonespecstegrategra 2Tegra2verizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwWed, 18 May 2011 20:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola Droid X2 ready for May 26 launch?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/droid-x2-ready-for-may-26-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/droid-x2-ready-for-may-26-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/droid-x2-ready-for-may-26-launch/#comments The skeptics in us are not ready to call this one confirmed yet, but we are beginning to see information trickle in about a possible launch date for the Droid X2. Droid-Life uncovered possible promo materials discussing the entrance strategy for the X2, in conjunction with several of the phone's specs. These docs strongly indicate May 26 is the magic day for a full-scale assault, with early orders allowed as soon as May 19. We don't see any major surprises in specs -- there's a dual-core Tegra 2 1GHz processor, 4.3-inch qHD screen, 8MP rear camera, and 1080p HDMI-out video, to list off the highlights -- although we are excited to see Gingerbread may be in the mix here, indicated by the ever-so-subtle blue bar seen on the phone's screen. We hope you can understand our hesitation, though, since an unproven spec sheet from Pocketnow suggests we should only expect Froyo. No way of knowing who will win this little argument, but you know which one we're rooting for. Check out another leaked image after the break.

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Motorola Droid X2 ready for May 26 launch? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 May 2011 22:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Motorola XPRT and Motorola Titanium press shots

Continue reading Motorola intros dueling portrait QWERTY Android options for Sprint: XPRT and Titanium

Motorola intros dueling portrait QWERTY Android options for Sprint: XPRT and Titanium originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 May 2011 09:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Motorola XT316 introduced to FCC, won't be staying in America originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Arjen G.]

Visualized: what Motorola Android users want originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Josh]

Motorola bringing Froyo to Bravo, seeks guinea pigs to test it originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Editorial: Motorola, sort Blur out or give it up originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've been hearing rumors of a Motorola Droid X 2 for a few days now from The Mobi Zone, complete with specs and pictures (above). Supposedly, it's the successor to the Droid X, with a similar appearance, Android 2.2 with MOTOBLUR, and the same 8 megapixel camera. Some of the leaked specs -- 4.3-inch qHD (960 x 540) display, 1GHz Tegra 2 dual-core CPU, 1GB RAM -- didn't sit well with us, since these closely match the upcoming LTE-equipped Droid Bionic. We did some digging around and one of our trusted sources confirmed that the Droid X 2 aka Droid X "squared" is indeed coming to Verizon in Q2 2011 without LTE. However, it appears to be a refreshed Droid X, with the same 4.3-inch WVGA (854 x 480) display, a 1.2GHz single-core CPU, and 768MB of RAM. It's not quite the powerhouse it was originally made out to be, but it now seems to be a better fit in the Droid family.

Update: We have also confirmed that the Droid X 2 will feature a front-facing camera.

[Thanks, Ahmad]

Motorola Droid X 2 leaks, more details emerge originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Feb 2011 05:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidblurDroidDroid XDroid X 2DroidXDroidX2googlemotoblurMotorolaMotorola DroidMotorola Droid XMotorola Droid X 2MotorolaDroidMotorolaDroidXMotorolaDroidX2VerizonVerizon WirelessVerizonWirelessVZVZWWed, 16 Feb 2011 05:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola updates Motoblur and Media Link client for Macs and PCs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/14/motorola-updates-motoblur-and-media-link-client-for-macs-and-pcs/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/14/motorola-updates-motoblur-and-media-link-client-for-macs-and-pcs/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/14/motorola-updates-motoblur-and-media-link-client-for-macs-and-pcs/#commentsA couple of changes for Motorola this morning. First up is a new version of Moto's Media Link iTunes sync software. Media Link version 1.5 is available now for Mac users or March for the beige box bunch. More importantly, perhaps, is a new version of Motoblur with enhanced location, messaging, music, and gallery features. The new Connected Music service features streaming lyrics and a social aspect that lets you follow the tracks your friends are listening to. Connected Gallery unites your photos and videos with your friends' online albums from sites like Facebook, Flickr, Photobucket, and Picasa. Aloga, meanwhile, is a Motoblur-integrated location-triggered push platform that provides third-party publishers with information about your location, identity, and social relationships. The idea is to offer users non-intrusive information about places, events, or bargains for the "channels" they select. Look for the new Motoblur to arrive on "recently announced devices" like the Cliq 2 and Atrix 4G. Full detail in the press release after the break.

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Motorola updates Motoblur and Media Link client for Macs and PCs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Feb 2011 04:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alogaandroidatrixatrix 4gAtrix4gcliq 2Cliq2connected galleryconnected musicConnectedGalleryConnectedMusicmedia linkmedia link 1.5MediaLinkMediaLink1.5motoblurmotorolasoftwareuiuser experienceUserExperienceMon, 14 Feb 2011 04:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola's Blur-flavored Gingerbread update for Droid X in the wild?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/01/motorolas-blur-flavored-gingerbread-update-for-droid-x-in-the-w/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/01/motorolas-blur-flavored-gingerbread-update-for-droid-x-in-the-w/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/01/motorolas-blur-flavored-gingerbread-update-for-droid-x-in-the-w/#comments You could argue that Motorola still has some work to do to emerge the hole it dug itself while pushing back major version updates for its early Android devices time and time again, but it's definitely improving -- and it looks like a Blur-ified build of Gingerbread for the Droid X is already starting to leak. As you might recall, Moto's 4.3-inch beast launched on Eclair before getting Froyo a few months later, so the fact that the company is seemingly preparing its second big update already is notable to say the least; it looks to be basically the same thing they've already shown on the Atrix, which is definitely a marked improvement from the Blur of old. No word on how the source got these shots, but we can only hope it means the over-the-air update isn't too far off.

[Thanks, Andrew]

Motorola's Blur-flavored Gingerbread update for Droid X in the wild? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Motorola reached out to Phandroid to say that, yes, this is a "Google Experience Device" and as such, you should expect the platform and UI to be Google's. Doesn't exactly explain where Nattrass got his talking points, but for now let's call it a strong rebuttal and move on. Certainly we'll have a clearer picture once we can actually try Xoom / Honeycomb out for ourselves.

Motoblur coming to Xoom as software update, still considered Google flagship product? (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Droid Pro's Blur features come to Droid 2, unofficially originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blur 3.0Blur3.0droid 2Droid2mobilemotomotoblurmotoblur 3.0Motoblur3.0motorolaThu, 23 Dec 2010 22:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola Olympus shows up in the wild, demonstrates unyielding commitment to Motoblur]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/01/motorola-olympus-shows-up-in-the-wild-demonstrates-unyielding-c/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/01/motorola-olympus-shows-up-in-the-wild-demonstrates-unyielding-c/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/01/motorola-olympus-shows-up-in-the-wild-demonstrates-unyielding-c/#comments Witness our last review of an Android smartphone from Motorola and you'll know what we think of Motoblur. Then again, we reckon we could get over our qualms when Moto's skin is stretched out over this delectable-looking, supposedly Tegra 2-boasting smartphone. The Olympus has been snapped again, this time by someone claiming to have bought it at a flea market, and it now shows off an HDMI output alongside the standard microUSB connector, both of which are planted on the side of what's looking like a very thin device indeed. The Olympus is carrying over the Defy's penchant for minimal bezel up front, though now that we have something to judge its size against, it does look to be equipped with at least a 4-inch screen. Pretty good competition for LG's Star, we're sure you'll agree. If only we knew when it might launch...

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Motorola Olympus shows up in the wild, demonstrates unyielding commitment to Motoblur originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Dec 2010 06:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidflea marketFleaMarketgingerbreadhdmiin the wildInTheWildleakmotomotoblurmotorolamotorola olympusMotorolaOlympusolympusrumorspeculationtegra 2Tegra2Wed, 01 Dec 2010 06:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola Defy review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/motorola-defy-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/motorola-defy-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/motorola-defy-review/#comments The Android landscape's certainly getting crowded, isn't it? We can still vividly remember the days when the T-Mobile G1 was the only game in town, and now here we are -- just two years later -- flush with options covering virtually every market segment from the ultra-high end to the ultra-low and everything in between. One niche market that's usually underserved, though, is the beat-the-crap-out-of-your-phone market. You know who you are: you work hard, you play hard, or you've just got an incurable case of butterfingers -- but whatever the case, you need a phone that you aren't breaking, bricking, melting, freezing, or otherwise destroying every few weeks.

It's not that rugged phones haven't existed, of course. Far from it: Nextel and Motorola practically invented (and thrived off of) the concept, and options like AT&T's Samsung Rugby and Verizon's Casio G'zOne series have been available for some time. By and large, though, it's been a field devoid of smartphones -- and these days, that's just not going to cut it. The kinds of people that need a phone that can take a few knocks don't necessarily want to buy them at the expense of power or capability anymore. On that note, Motorola's new Android-powered Defy for T-Mobile USA (and other carriers abroad) is one of the few to take a shot at elegantly combining environmental resistance with a no-compromise smartphone experience, featuring Blur atop Android 2.1 with a 5 megapixel autofocus cam, LED flash, 800MHz TI OMAP3610 core, and a 3.7-inch 854 x 480 display. In other words, on paper, it's no slouch -- but can it hang? Let's find out.

Gallery: Motorola Defy review

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Motorola Defy review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Motorola CLIQ gets Android 2.1 at long last originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Motorola Defy makes a splash on T-Mobile this November 3rd for $99 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Oct 2010 07:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAndroid 2.1Android2.1Defydurabledust-resistantimpact-resistantMOTOBLURMotorolaMotorola DefyMotorolaDefyruggedruggedizedsmartphonespill-resistantwaterproofThu, 21 Oct 2010 07:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola Bravo, Flipout and Flipside hands-on: hastily handled and summarily shot (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/08/motorola-bravo-flipout-and-flipside-hands-on-hastily-handled-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/08/motorola-bravo-flipout-and-flipside-hands-on-hastily-handled-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/08/motorola-bravo-flipout-and-flipside-hands-on-hastily-handled-a/#comments Looking for a new Android form factor on AT&T and don't mind a bit of BLUR? Motorola's got you covered, with the mid-range Bravo, low-end Flipside and budget Flipout you see immediately above. We spotted the trio of Android 2.1 devices at CTIA 2010 and had to give them a try, and though none really impressed they've got some interesting designs. You won't hear us clapping for the $129 Bravo, as it's basically a pared-down Defy -- the same 3.7-inch WVGA slatephone, but with a fixed-focus three megapixel camera and without the ruggedized outsides.

Meanwhile, surfers, skaters and virtual keyboard haters could possibly enjoy the $80 Flipout and $100 Flipside. The former's got the same sort of irresistible, pocketable style that made Nintendo's Game Boy Advance SP an instant hit half a decade back, arguably even more so than its inspiration, though as you'd imagine the 2.8-inch QVGA screen and other Charm features leave much to be desired. It's a painfully slow, low-res experience for those used to serious smartphones. Though the Flipside throws in a decent landscape keyboard and an HVGA screen, they don't help much when it's got the exact same silicon and yet another iffy three megapixel shooter inside. Still, the wonderful thing about the internet is that you can look before you buy, so feast your eyes in galleries below and videos after the break!

Gallery: Motorola Bravo, hands-on

Gallery: Motorola Flipout, hands-on

Gallery: Motorola Flipside, hands-on



Sean Hollister contributed to this report.

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Motorola Bravo, Flipout and Flipside hands-on: hastily handled and summarily shot (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Motorola's Sanjay Jha just formally announced the Droid Pro on stage, following the typical sizzle reel of the company's business partners praising the company's business leanings. It's going to have a 5 megapixel auto-focus camera, 3.1-inch display, 1GHz processor -- and a dual-mode CDMA/GSM chip for worldwide roaming. It'll be available in the first week of November. Follow the break for the press release.

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Motorola and Verizon's crazy portrait Droid Pro unveiled (update: specs!) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Oct 2010 20:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2blurbreaking newsBreakingNewsdroiddroid proDroidProglobalglobal phoneGlobalPhonemotoblurmotorolaportraitverizonworld phoneWorldPhoneTue, 05 Oct 2010 20:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola Citrus budget candybar outed by Verizon, sports Android 2.1 and Blur]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/motorola-citrus-budget-candybar-outed-by-verizon-sports-androi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/motorola-citrus-budget-candybar-outed-by-verizon-sports-androi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/motorola-citrus-budget-candybar-outed-by-verizon-sports-androi/#comments Boy, Motorola must've been real busy lately. Sharing the Verizon limelight with the Droid Pro today is this new entry-level Citrus candybar, which is actually the WX445 we saw exclusively back in July. Sadly, said handset will still be shipped with a slightly disappointing Android 2.1 OS and Blur skin, but hey, we did say it's entry level, right? The good folks over at xda-developers will probably Froyo-lize the phone in no time, anyway. Not much else is known right now, but bear with us while we look out for more deets.

Update: Okay, the press release is out -- check it after the break. The Citrus is hitting this quarter for an unannounced price (a low one, we'd presume), and one of its claims to fame is the fact that it's fashioned of 25 percent post-consumer recycled plastic and is both PVC and BFR free. Better yet, the phone's also given the CarbonFree certification by Carbonfund.org for its carbon-neutral status. Good on ya, Motorola.

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Motorola Citrus budget candybar outed by Verizon, sports Android 2.1 and Blur originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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