New Motorola i1 Details Surface
New details have surfaced regarding the Motorola iDEN Android-based smart device formerly known as the Opus One and now known as the i1. The camera has seemingly been upgraded in resolution from its previous 3.2 megapixel configuration to a 5.0 megapixel assembly and it will include a version of Opera Mini instead of the standard […]
Holding Company Sues Apple, AT&T, Others Regarding Patents
A Frisco, Texas based holding company by the name of SmartPhone Technologies LLC has filed suit against Apple, AT&T, RIM, Samsung, Sanyo, LG, and Motorola alleging that all the companies named are infringing upon patents owned by the aforementioned company. Apple faces six counts of patent violations which include power conservation, telephony features, and email […]
AT&T Blocking Non-Marketplace Apps from Backflip, Workaround Detailed
Following up, users of venerable forum XDA-Developers have confirmed that AT&T has disabled the capability to install Android applications from sources other than the default Android Marketplace on its build of Android 1.5 via the device. This means that attempts to load applications from the SD card, over Wi-Fi or unsigned applications will not work […]
AT&T Launches Motorola Backflip
AT&T has launched its first Android smart device in the Motorola Backflip after months of anticipation. The Backflip is also noted for being the first Android device to not feature any Google services, being replaced by equivalent Yahoo! services, owing to the carrier’s current agreement with the beleaguered search provider. Technical specifications for the Backflip […]
MetroPCS Launches Mister Cartoon Motorola VE440
MetroPCS has announced the launch of another limited edition Mister Cartoon handset in the Mister Cartoon Motorola VE440. The phone features black and chrome trim with two interchangeable backplates featuring custom artwork from the popular visual artist. The phone also features a pre-installed microSD card with two exclusive Snoop Dogg tracks and exclusive wallpapers with […]
New Motorola CLIQ Update Now Rolling Out (Updated)
Owners of the T-Mobile Motorola CLIQ have been reporting that Motorola is rolling out another update for the Android smart device following the December update with more minor improvements. Software version 1.3.18. features further improvements to battery life, touchscreen and accelerometer accuracy along with QuickOffice 2 and improved support for corporate email accounts. Update: The […]
Motorola CEO Reconsiders Windows Phone Development
Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha has stated that the resurgent manufacturer is reconsidering Windows Phone device development after initially halting development due to Microsoft’s delays in delivering Windows Phone 6.5 and Phone Series 7. Motorola also halted development of its own internally developed Linux-based, Symbian and Windows Mobile devices due to a lack of R&D capital […]
Beceem Announces LTE+WiMax Combo Chipset
Chipset solutions developer and manufacturer Beceem has announced that it is currently developing a combination WiMax/LTE chipset for integration into future devices. To that end, the manufacturer is pairing up with Motorola in order to integrate its BCS500 dual-mode chipset into Motorola’s existing WiMax device and networkinginfrastructure with the chipset currently sampling and intended for […]
Best Buy Motorola Devour Pricing Confirmed
Images of a Best Buy price tag printed with the forthcoming Motorola Devour’s sale price have surfaced, confirming that the Android device with flash support destined for Verizon will now be sold through the chain’s Mobile division and select Best Buy locations for $149.99 without mail-in rebate required, $50 more than the original $99.99 pricing […]
AT&T Announces Motorola Backflip Pricing and Launch Details
AT&T has confirmed and announced pricing and launch details for its first of five total Android device launches in the first half of the year in the Motorola Backflip. The Backflip features a reverse hinged QWERTY keyboard that rests on the backplate, hence the name. Technical specifications consist of a 3.1 inch HVGA resolution touch […]