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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.

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Blue your favorite color? Have a thing for 7.1mm thin slabs? Then today's your lucky day. Verizon just announced an azure flavor of its exquisite Droid RAZR is set to hit its physical and virtual shelves next week -- though, it could show up at brick and mortar shops a wee bit earlier than that. Aside from the most recent paint job, this Droid RAZR isn't changing much, meaning you'll still get that admirable 4.3-inch, qHD display, a 1.2 GHz dual-core CPU and Android 2.3 onboard (worry not, ICS should be coming soon). For now, gather up your cash and pay your nearest Big Red store a visit -- who knows, you might just get lucky.

Blue Droid RAZR heading to Verizon on May 17th, Ice Cream Sandwich nowhere to be found originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 May 2012 12:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Conversion kit lets you push your RAZR to the Maxx for $110 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Tyler]

Verizon's double data deal returns this Friday, prepare yourselves accordingly originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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White Droid RAZR available now on Verizon for $299 on contract originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ICS-based CyanogenMod 9: it's on track, but not for everybody originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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White Droid RAZR, Xyboard 10.1 and 8.2 tablets to hit Verizon stores this month originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Refresh Roundup: week of November 28, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just how thin is 7.1mm? Well, we could tell you (been there, done that), or we can show you. And what better way to really drive the point home than with some head-to-head shots? We busted out our trusty iPhone 4 and the lead brick that is the first-generation Motorola Droid for good measure. And heck, we had the LG Marquee and Droid Incredible 2 floating around, so we threw those into the mix, as well. So, who's the thinnest of them all? Find out in the gallery below.

Gallery: Motorola Droid RAZR comparison shots


Zach Honig contributed to this report.

Droid RAZR vs. Droid vs. iPhone 4... fight! originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hulu Plus for Android gets more plusses, adds compatibility to nine devices originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Official Android Updates
  • Motorola's Photon 4G was the recipient of a minor over-the-air firmware revamp that offers improvements to responsiveness and voice calls, and offers more bug fixes and other enhancements. [via PhoneArena]
  • Want another bug fix update? The HTC EVO 3D is the next contestant, rolling out its second OTA refresh in as many weeks. This time it appears that a new "Corporate 4G" widget and a new radio have been added. [via AndroidCentral]
  • Gingerbread 2.3.4 is now rolling out to Bell's Motorola Atrix 4G OTA. [via MobileSyrup]
  • Now that its official Gingerbread support page has gone live, Verizon's Motorola Droid 2 will likely be receiving Android 2.3 in the very near future. [via AndroidCentral]
  • Sasktel's HTC Incredible S is now the beneficiary of Android 2.3.3 in an OTA install. [via MobileSyrup]
Unofficial Android updates / custom ROMs / misc hackery Other platforms
  • The Nokia N8 was recently blessed with Symbian Anna, but a few camera-related upgrades were left out. No need to fear, as an "experimental" update is now being offered, which adds continuous auto-focus and tweaks the UI to allow for faster access to the camera -- among other improvements, such as a boost to 30fps. Check out the change log here. [via ZOMGitsCJ]
  • Given last week's news about webOS, we were concerned the newly-launched Pre3 would be DOA, with no promise of future updates. HP's proving this isn't the case, however, as the device got a minor update that brought the phone's help center live and fixed a few bugs along the way. [via PreCentral and PhoneArena]
  • Research in Motion released an upgrade to its Tablet OS for the BlackBerry PlayBook. Unfortunately, it's not the 2.0 version we saw leaked screenshots of earlier this week, but it still brings a nice feature to the tablet: differential updates. This means that in future OS refreshes, only the affected sections will be changed. In addition, the new version, dubbed 1.0.7.2942, will improve WiFi connectivity via WEP and enhancements to BlackBerry Bridge. [via RIM]
  • WP7Mod showed a video of the HTC HD2 booting up with Windows Phone Mango's RTM build installed. We've been told that it's almost ready for any daring souls interested in a new challenge for their Windows Mobile device. [via WMPowerUser]

Refresh Roundup: week of August 22, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 28 Aug 2011 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The real intrigue, however, lies with the Droid HD. Judging from the photos, this device seems to be running Gingerbread, and rocks a 4.5-inch display (presumably with qHD or even 1280x720 resolution, considering the device's name), an 8 megapixel 1080p rear-facing camera, a front-facing shooter and the usual set of microUSB / HDMI ports. There's also a pair of side loading SIM and microSD slots on the left side of the device, a volume rocker and what looks like a power button on the right, a slight bump for the camera pod around back (which sports an LED flash and speaker, as well), along with a large, thin battery that appears to be removable. Perhaps most notable about the HD is its seemingly super thin design -- we're estimating it's between 8.5 and 9mm, which would put it in the same league as Samsung's Galaxy S II, which measures 8.49mm. We'll have to wait for more detailed information on this mystery phone, but you can get a closer look right now in the gallery, below.

Myriam Joire contributed to this report.

[Thanks, Anonymous]

Gallery: Droid Bionic and Droid HD leaked pictures

Motorola's new Droid HD makes cameo alongside Droid Bionic originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 04:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Official Android updates
  • Verizon and Motorola have finally begun rolling out the Gingerbread update for the Motorola Droid X2. [via PCMag]
  • Sticking with Verizon, the LG Revolution is in the process of receiving maintenance update VS910ZV6, which consists of a few new features and bug fixes. This is not a major refresh. [via AndroidCentral]
  • The HTC Desire Z has been updated to Gingerbread in the UK. As of now, only those devices without carrier branding are seeing the OTA show up. [via PocketNow]
Unofficial Android updates / custom ROMs / misc hackery
  • Sony Ericsson's Xperia Play, Neo, and Arc should soon be added to the CyanogenMod repository. Once approved, we'll likely see nightlies appear in the near future. [via PocketNow]
  • Did somebody say Xperia Play? Yes, we did. It looks like the phone's finally been rooted, and the bootloader's been cracked. [via Droid-Life]
  • The Motorola Photon 4G came out last Sunday, but XDA was able to root it within a couple days. [via SprintFeed]
  • XDA's also the provider of a Froyo update to the Samsung Continuum. [via XDA]
  • Along with an official update for the Droid X2, an SBF is now available for download. [via Droid-Life]
Other platforms
  • The Dark Forces Team has released tools to enable custom ROMs to be used on your first-gen Windows Phone device. Currently, the supported phones are: the HTC Mozart, HTC Surround, HTC Trophy (excluding Verizon's version), and the HTC 7 Pro (excluding the HTC Arrive). [via Windows Phone Hacker]
  • Shortly after this, the HTC HD7 also got its first custom ROM courtesy of XDA. The downloadable package consists of a ChevronWP7 unlock, a Mango Beta 2 update, and the ROM. Head over to XDA to grab it. [via Windows Phone Daily]

Refresh Roundup: week of August 1, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 07 Aug 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: A keen-eyed tipster alerted us to one minor snafu in the above image: it shows the Motorola XT865 -- the original Droid Bionic unveiled at CES 2011 last January -- instead of the XT875, which belongs to the new and redesigned model. We can't be sure if this is an typo on the site or if it really is the old version. Either way, we'll keep a close eye on the story and update if we hear anything else.

Motorola Droid Bionic specs revealed: TI OMAP 4430 dual-core CPU, Android 2.3.4 on board (update: wrong model number) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Aug 2011 19:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • The LG Optimus 3D appears poised and ready to get Gingerbread in October. [via TheInquirer]
  • Another device in the family, the LG Optimus One, is now being updated to Android 2.3.3 in the UK, though we haven't heard if the update has been deployed elsewhere at this point. [thanks, Aaron]
  • CyanogenMod 7 nightlies are ready to go for the Samsung Galaxy S II. Download at your own risk, as these updates are early releases and may contain bugs. [via PhoneArena]
  • The Motorola Droid X2 is about to undergo soak testing for a "future update." No official word on if this is Gingerbread, though it's highly speculative that minor updates wouldn't go through this type of testing. [via AndroidCentral]
  • Speaking of the X2, it's also received its first custom ROM -- despite the bootloader still being locked -- and XDA has managed to put 2nd-init support on it as well. [via AndroidCentral and Droid-Life]
  • A new HTC Desire HD update, 2.50.405.2, is reportedly rolling out to unbranded versions in Europe that includes a fix for WiFi issues prevalent on the device. [via AndroidCentral]
  • Updates to the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930, 7.0.0.261, were leaked. [via n4bb]
  • In what could be the most bizarre update rollout ever, the T-Mobile myTouch 4G is now starting a limited pilot, and will continue until "the end of the year." [via TmoNews]
  • The Dell Streak 7 now has an unofficial update to Android 3.2 Honeycomb available. [via Netbook News]

Refresh Roundup: week of July 18, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:00:00 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[Netflix updates Android app, expands device support]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/26/netflix-updates-android-app-expands-device-support/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/26/netflix-updates-android-app-expands-device-support/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/26/netflix-updates-android-app-expands-device-support/#comments Tired of content providers bossing you around, telling you what you can do with your own phone? Good, because Netflix is sick of telling you kids to keep off its lawn. Following a recent update, the outfit's Android app now officially supports the LG Revolution, Motorola Droid, Casio G'zOne Commando C771, and any unsupported device that just happens to work on its own. In addition to adding official support for the aforementioned trio (and of course, some minor bug fixes), the stream king removed a device check that previously blocked unsupported handsets from attempting playback. Your mileage may vary, but the folks over at Droid Life are reporting success with both the Droid X and Droid X2, as well as the Xperia Play. That's no guarantee for you and your unsupported device, but at least you have the freedom to fail. That's nice, isn't it?

Netflix updates Android app, expands device support originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 May 2011 21:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid appandroid marketAndroidAppAndroidMarketappappsCasio CommandoCasio GzOneCasio GzOne Commando C771CasioCommandoCasioGzoneCasioGzoneCommandoC771DroidGzone CommandoGzoneCommandoLG RevolutionLgRevolutionMotorola DroidMotorolaDroidnetflixnetflix appNetflixAppRevolutionstreamingstreaming videostreaming-videoStreamingVideoThu, 26 May 2011 21:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer Iconia Tab A500 and ASUS Eee Pad Transformer getting Android 3.1 updates in June]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/17/acer-iconia-tab-a500-and-asus-eee-pad-transformer-getting-androi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/17/acer-iconia-tab-a500-and-asus-eee-pad-transformer-getting-androi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/17/acer-iconia-tab-a500-and-asus-eee-pad-transformer-getting-androi/#comments Well, that was fast. Almost immediately after Google unveiled Android 3.1, Motorola was first out of the gate with an update, and now, not even a week later, Acer and ASUS are following suit with plans to freshen up their respective tablets with the newly minted software. To recap, 3.1's benefits include resizeable widgets, support for USB peripherals, and new Movies and Books apps, among other perks. Acer confirmed to us that it aims to start selling the Iconia Tab A500 with 3.1 next month, as well as upgrade existing units running Android 3.0. ASUS, meanwhile, has been touting the impending update for the Eee Pad Transformer on its Italian Facebook page. To which we say, grazie!

Acer Iconia Tab A500 and ASUS Eee Pad Transformer getting Android 3.1 updates in June originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 May 2011 15:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>A500AcerandroidAndroid 3.0Android 3.1Android3.0Android3.1ASUSASUS TransformerAsusTransformergooglehoneycombhoneycomb tablethoneycomb tabletsHoneycombTabletHoneycombTabletsIconia TabIconia Tab A500IconiaTabIconiaTabA500Motorolamotorola xoomMotorolaDroidMotorolaXoomrefreshrefreshestablettabletstransformerupdateupdatesupgradeupgradesxoomTue, 17 May 2011 15:41:00 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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androiddroiddroid x 2droid x2DroidX2froyogingerbreadgooglelaunchleaksmotoblurmotorolamotorola droidMotorolaDroidverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwvzw wirelessVzwWirelessx2Thu, 12 May 2011 22:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Droid X2 appears in startup sequence, confirms its dual-core heritage (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/21/droid-x2-appears-in-startup-sequence-confirms-its-dual-core-her/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/21/droid-x2-appears-in-startup-sequence-confirms-its-dual-core-her/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/21/droid-x2-appears-in-startup-sequence-confirms-its-dual-core-her/#comments Given that a picture is worth a thousand words, what does it mean when a photo of the Droid X2 looks indistinguishable from one of the Droid X? This riddle has vexed us since the phone's first appearance, forcing us to report conflicting specs (in the same article, even), given only a familiar facade as evidence. Thankfully, we've now come across the X2's first video which proves this device has earned its name -- Moto's revision is dual-core. While we're still waiting on full specs and a release date, the news could be welcome by Verizon fans hoping to double their processing power sooner rather than later. Although we're plenty confident of this phone's capabilities, the interface appears to be lagging in the video. Perhaps it's using a new prototype dual-core Z80 instead of a Tegra 2? Click play after the break to see what we mean.

Continue reading Droid X2 appears in startup sequence, confirms its dual-core heritage (video)

Droid X2 appears in startup sequence, confirms its dual-core heritage (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Droid X and Droid 2 get unofficial Android Gingerbread 2.3 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:42:00 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.

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Update: While these cookies are half-baked, unconfirmed and potentially dangerous to those not well versed in the art of Android hackery, we're hearing that the HTC EVO 4G, original Motorola Droid and HTC Desire are now sporting early Gingerbread ROMs too. It seems the source code is relatively easy to compile for other phones, so with any luck there'll be a compatible build for your device soon.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

HTC HD2 and Nexus One get some Gingerbread crumbs (update: EVO, Droid and Desire, too) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We just had a nice long chat with a Motorola representative, and found out what's under the Droid Pro's hood -- it's a 1GHz OMAP 3620, to be precise, with an MDM6600 chipset, 512MB of RAM, 2GB of onboard storage ROM and 8GB internal storage, plus 802.11n 2.4GHz WIFI, Bluetooth 2.1 and tri-band UMTS. There's a dual LED flash alongside that auto-focus camera, and a programmable key on the side that asks you what you want it to do the first time you press it. There's 3G mobile hotspot support for up to five devices, and an optional 1860mAh extended battery and case, plus a desktop charger dock like those for the Droid and Droid 2 but that holds the handset vertically. It also just so happens that the Droid Pro has the push functionality of Blur even though it isn't weighed down by the full Blur UI, and supports SD card remote wipes (and full device encryption in Q1 2011), has spellcheck integrated into the OS and a "multi-headed" VPN client. Had enough yet? We've got a series of screenshots below pulled directly from the device.

Update 2: Video of the Droid Pro and Motorola Citrus after the break!

Update 3: According to Motorola's Developer page (at the link below) the Droid Pro's also got PowerVR SGX 530 graphics inside, just like the Droid 2, among other devices. Speaking of Droid 2, we've got some a couple comparison shots in the gallery below, as well as pics with and without that 1860mAh extended battery.

Gallery: Motorola Droid Pro, first hands-on!

Gallery: Droid Pro screencaps direct from device, and a test shot!



Myriam Joire contributed to this report.

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Motorola Droid Pro, first hands-on! (update: video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Oct 2010 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Anonymous]

Gallery: Droid 2 R2-D2 edition launch kit

Droid 2 R2-D2 edition launch kit makes emergency landing originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 19:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Droid 2 R2-D2 edition dummy units force-arriving at Verizon retail? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 22:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Being able to combine the best of both worlds is something of a shanzhai strong suit. Unfortunately, we don't see conjuring up a Droid with Windows Mobile 6.5 as the best of both worlds. As for the phone itself, it holds up pretty well, with a 533MHz Huawei Hass K3 processor, 256MB memory, 3 megapixel camera, 3.5-inch (800x480) display, dual SIM cards (GSM 900 / 1800) , and the usual GPS, WiFi, and FM receiver. But is it as mind-bending as an iPhone that runs Android? We'll let you be the judge of that. Get a closer look after the break.

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Keepin' it real fake: a Moto Droid for WinMo diehards originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It still doesn't add mobile hotspot or tethering functionality, but it looks like users of the original Droid will soon be getting a second Android 2.2 (a.k.a Froyo) update. That's been confirmed by Verizon itself, which says that the second update will be following the just-released one in the "coming weeks," and that it will let users download Flash 10.1 from the Android Market once it's available. Details are light beyond that, but Phandroid notes that the rollout of the current Froyo update is expected to be complete around August 18th, and surmises that the second rollout will begin shortly thereafter.

Verizon confirms original Droid will be getting second Froyo update originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This is the week that the original Droid will be getting the Android 2.2 update, but it looks like that update won't be bringing two of the most oft-requested features: tethering and a mobile hotspot. Why's that? While tethering seems to be simply due to a lack of an app that "isn't part of this update," the mobile hotspot issue is a bit more curious -- Verizon spokesperson Brenda Raney says that the Droid "doesn't have [the] hardware to support a mobile hotspot." No further explanation than that, but we have a sneaking suspicion that Motorola and Verizon aren't passing over the feature because of a lack of hardware, but because of too much hardware -- namely, the Droid 2 and Droid X.

Correction: It's Verizon making this claim, not Motorola.

Verizon says original Droid 'doesn't have the hardware' to support a mobile hotspot originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>android 2.2Android2.2droidfroyomotomotorolamotorola droidMotorolaDroidupdateMon, 02 Aug 2010 12:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon confirms Droid X screen issues, but says they're not widespread]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/20/verizon-confirms-droid-x-screen-issues-but-says-theyre-not-wid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/20/verizon-confirms-droid-x-screen-issues-but-says-theyre-not-wid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/20/verizon-confirms-droid-x-screen-issues-but-says-theyre-not-wid/#commentsWe just got word back from Verizon regarding those flickering Droid X screens, and sure enough, the ghastly images are not a side effect of your assimilation into the Droid collective. Verizon and Motorola have owned up to a genuine problem with a small number of Droid X displays, approximately one-tenth of one percent. If your screen starts acting up you'd best contact the authorities immediately. And by authorities, we mean tech support, not the FBI -- the omnipresent glowing red eyeball is completely normal. It told us so. Here's Verizon's full statement on the matter:
"Verizon Wireless and Motorola are aware of a very small number of DROID X units that have experienced a flickering or banding display. Motorola has resolved the issue and is continuing to ship the phones. Any consumer who experiences a flickering or banding display should contact a Motorola customer support center or Verizon Wireless."

Verizon confirms Droid X screen issues, but says they're not widespread originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Droid 2 being prepared for launch, set to arrive August 23rd? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>droiddroid 2Droid2leakleaksmotorolamotorola droidmotorola droid 2MotorolaDroidMotorolaDroid2rumorrumorsverizonMon, 19 Jul 2010 15:24:00 EST<![CDATA[First official Droid 2 pictures spotted in teaser site code?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/18/first-official-droid-2-pictures-spotted-in-teaser-site-code/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/18/first-official-droid-2-pictures-spotted-in-teaser-site-code/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/18/first-official-droid-2-pictures-spotted-in-teaser-site-code/#comments Astute reader Dominic was just minding his business, hunting for hints in the Droid Does website source code, when what should he allegedly discover but an entire Droid 2 spread inside a Shockwave Flash file. To our knowledge these may be the first official images of the Motorola A955, though of course we've already seen it a number of times before. We just need Verizon to leak an official announcement with price and release date now -- we're hearing August 23rd -- and perhaps a nice Hollywood trailer to round things out. See a larger version of Dominic's discovery right after the break.

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First official Droid 2 pictures spotted in teaser site code? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Hey, Lego my Droid, you remote-controlled fiend! (video)

Hey, Lego my Droid, you remote-controlled fiend! (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Jul 2010 06:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Android 2.2 coming to Droid in 'late July,' Droid X in 'late August?' originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Droid made to work with iPod docks using unholy homemade adapter originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Motorola Droid X

Continue reading Exclusive: Motorola Droid X preview

Exclusive: Motorola Droid X preview originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Kellen]

More Droid 2, Droid X details surface in leaked commercials originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>commercialcommercialsdroiddroid xDroidXexchangeeyeconleakmotomotorolamotorola droidmotorola droid 2motorola droid xMotorolaDroidMotorolaDroid2MotorolaDroidXMon, 14 Jun 2010 18:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola Droid X stars in its clearest off-the-cuff preview yet (update: comparison shots!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/11/motorola-droid-xtreme-stars-in-its-clearest-off-the-cuff-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/11/motorola-droid-xtreme-stars-in-its-clearest-off-the-cuff-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/11/motorola-droid-xtreme-stars-in-its-clearest-off-the-cuff-preview/#comments Let's be honest, we've seen more Droid X / Xtreme / Shadow spy shots than we can keep track of at this point, but for the latest batch, Mr. Blurrycam must've forgot his trademark blur filter and delivered us the cleanest images yet -- for shame, we know. Here's what the current owners of the super-secret phone, Gadget University, are claiming: 4.3-inch screen (it seems to jump between 4.3 and 4.1, depending on whom you ask), 1GHz Snapdragon processor, HDMI out, HD video recording, Android 2.1 with a "new version of Motoblur" (Ninjablur, you say?), and hardware navigation buttons. The Verizon logo is again unmistakably clear, and according to the site's "inside information," the Droid X (as the Model number says) is coming next month, with training beginning at the end of this month.

[Thanks, Sean]

Update: And here it is alongside some of its contemporaries. Thanks, Jeremey!

Motorola Droid X stars in its clearest off-the-cuff preview yet (update: comparison shots!) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>droiddroid shadowdroid xdroid xtremeDroidShadowDroidXDroidXtremeleakleaksmotorolamotorola droidMotorolaDroidshadowverizonvzvzwxxtremeFri, 11 Jun 2010 15:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola selling Droids faster than it can make them, has up to four videophones in pipeline]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/10/motorola-selling-droids-faster-than-it-can-make-them-has-up-to/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/10/motorola-selling-droids-faster-than-it-can-make-them-has-up-to/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/10/motorola-selling-droids-faster-than-it-can-make-them-has-up-to/#comments In case you're not yet convinced that video chat is the next big thing phone makers are going to push on us, let Motorola's Sanjay Jha enlighten you. Having just launched the video-centric Motorola XT720 in Europe (sans a front-facing camera), Jha is promising that his crew will deliver between two and four handsets this year with the equipment necessary to carry out video calls. Funnily enough, Moto's co-CEO describes himself as someone who's "never been a great believer" in the functionality, but clearly his company's seeing a trend it feels the need to be a part of. Speaking of trends, Moto has also fallen afoul of supply shortages similar to those constraining Droid Incredible inventory, with Jha saying about the Moto Droid, "if I could build more, I'd sell more." And if you could get Android 2.2 on them, you'd have some really happy customers too.

Motorola selling Droids faster than it can make them, has up to four videophones in pipeline originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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