VZNavigator for Droid 2 Global Surfaces in Android Market
A version of VZNavigator specifically for the forthcoming and unannounced Motorola Droid 2 Global Edition has surfaced in the Android Market. The Motorola Droid 2 Global will feature a dual-mode CDMA/GSM radio as well as an upgraded 1.2 GHz processor. In related news, the first version of the Droid 2 has been discounted to $149.99 […]
T-Mobile Announces Motorola Defy Rugged Android Smartphone
Following up, T-Mobile has also announced the November 3rd launch of the Motorola Defy ruggedized Android smartphone.The Defy features an M810F bodyshell with a scratch resistant 3.7 inch capacitive WVGA resolution display. DLNA support, 5.0 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash and the MOTOBLUR UI overlay round out the specifications along with CrystalTalkPLUS support, Bluetooth […]
Apple Sues Motorola Over Six Patents
Not long after Motorola filed suit against Apple earlier this month, Apple has fired back with its own countersuit filed in the state of Wisconsin, alleging that Motorola’s lineup of Android devices violates the following six patents: 7,812,828, Ellipse Fitting for Multi-Touch Surfaces 7,663,607, Multipoint Touchscreen 5,379,430, Object-Oriented System Locator System 7,497,949, Touch Screen Device, […]
Verizon Rolling Out Droid 2 Update
Verizon has begun to roll out a new update to the Droid 2 with the following fixes and enhancements: Improvements: Improved battery life. Heightened proximity sensor accuracy to enable faster screen response. View the Weather widget in both landscape and portrait orientation. Simpler setup, improved user interactions, and better notifications for Visual Voice Mail. Background […]
Motorola Announces USB-lte7110 Modem
Motorola has announced the forthcoming availability of the USB-lte7110 LTE modem. The modem is compatible with FDD-LTE based networks and supports speeds of up to 100Mbps download and 50Mbps upload with dual internal MIMO anteannae. Carrier support for the modem has yet to be announced.
AT&T Launches Pantech Laser and Motorola Flipout
AT&T has launched both the Pantech Laser and the Motorola Flipout respectively. The Pantech Laser features a 3.1 inch AMOLED touch screen, sliding QWERTY keyboard, and Drawing Commander, a feature that allows for calls to be made, messages to be opened or favorite apps to be accessed by simply tracing a shape with a finger, […]
Motorola Leaks Preliminary Droid 2 Global Specifications
Motorola has leaked specifications for the long-rumored Global Edition of the Droid 2 meant for release on Verizon Wireless. According to the now pulled page, the Droid 2 Global will feature a 1.2GHz processor with dual-mode CDMA/GSM radios for international roaming across Vodafone networks in Europe with triband HSPA access and quadband GSM access. The […]
Motorola Files Suit Against Apple
Motorola has filed suit with the International Trade Commission alleging that Apple has violated 18 of its patents covering WCDMA, GPRS, 802.11 and more radio antenna designs. Others cover wireless email, proximity sensing, software application management, location-based services and multi-device synchronization. The official statement follows below. Apple has yet to respond to the suit. “Motorola […]
CTIA: Motorola Announces WX445 as Citrus
Following up, Motorola has officially announced the forthcoming launch of the previously leaked Motorola WX445 entry-level Android device, now being branded as the Motorola Citrus. The Citrus will feature a QVGA resolution capacitive touch display, 3.5mm headphone jack, microUSB port, Wi-Fi radio, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, microSDHC expansion slot, 3.0 megapixel camera with video […]