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Motorola targets iPhone 4S and iCloud in new lawsuit, probably with Google's blessing
- The patent wars rages on in the smartphone and tablet markets and the latest salvo comes from none other than Motorola Mobility, which is currently in the process of being acquired by Google. On Wednesday, the company filed yet another…
Motorola Xoom gets Ice Cream Sandwich update, WiFi only for now
- Motorola has started rolling out Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich to Xoom tablet owners this week as part of a staggered release. The update is initially only being served up to WiFi devices; those with cellular-enabled tablets remain on the…
Intel joins smartphone race, announces two new handsets with Lenovo and Motorola
- Intel, Lenovo and Motorola have confirmed at the Consumer Electronics Show that they are working together to produce two new smartphone models. The announcement marks the first major bid by Intel to challenge the dominant U.K. based company ARM, whose…
Google to release branded tablet within six months
- Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt has announced that his company will begin marketing a tablet to rival Apple and all others. Said tablet could be ready within the next six months, although any specific details regarding the device were left…
Motorola Droid Xyboard 10.1 & 8.2 Android Tablets Reviewed
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The Motorola Droid Xyboard 10.1 and 8.2 tablets pick up where the original Xoom tablet left off. They both offer Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE data speeds, large displays, and a stealth black finish that has been updated to feel better in the hand.
It's regrettable that they run Android 3.x Honeycomb, like the original Xoom tablet that they replace when Ice Cream Sandwich is literally already here. Still, as far as Android tablets go, these two devices are quite capable and aren't hard on the eyes.
Amazon penny-pincher Black Friday smartphone sale is live
- Amazon Wireless is getting an early start to Black Friday by offering almost every smartphone in stock for one penny. The company has offered similar promotions in the past which were limited to Verizon Wireless phones only. This week’s deal…
Droid Razr teardown reveals impressive guts
- iFix has voided yet another warranty in order to show us exactly what makes the new Droid Razr tick. To open the phone, they begin to saw the unit apart with a dozuki, but quickly realized a spudger and plastic…
Motorola Droid RAZR hands-on impressions
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To start with, Motorola really hit it out of the park with the hardware. The 7.1mm thick body is super tough thanks to its Kevlar back cover, Gorilla Glass up front, and a steel internal frame.
You might lament the lack of a user replaceable battery, but you'll love the qHD resolution Super AMOLED display, speedy dual-core 1.2GHz processor, and fine 1080p-capable 8 megapixel camera. You simply can't argue with the results.
Motorola Xoom 2 and Xoom 2 Media Edition tablets revealed
- Motorola has officially announced two new Xoom 2 tablets, the Xoom 2 and the Xoom 2 Media Edition, both running Android 3.2 Honeycomb. The company claims the Xoom 2 is 10 percent lighter and 33 percent thinner than the original.
Motorola Xoom 2 leaked in flyer, priced at €399.90
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Motorola’s upcoming Xoom 2 tablet has leaked in a flyer from Carphone Warehouse. The ad suggests that we can expect the tablet to launch before Christmas at €399.90 ($546), in Ireland at least. The Xoom 2, or at least one version, will feature an 8.2-inch...
Motorola Mobility to layoff 800 employees
- Motorola Mobility is planning to cut hundreds of jobs and rein costs as it prepares to complete its acquisition by Google. The mobile phone maker said in a regulatory filing that the reductions would cost it $31 million and the…
Google: Motorola buy won't put us into handset manufacturing business
- Andy Rubin, senior vice president of mobile at Google, has stated that the company doesn’t plan to get into the handset manufacturing business as a result of their planned acquisition of Motorola Mobility that was announced earlier this year. This…
Motorola announces Motoactv and Droid RAZR
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Motorola’s Faster. Thinner. Smarter. Stronger. event just wrapped up with the mobility company unveiling two new mobile products, Motoactv and the Droid RAZR smartphone. Motoactv is a new exercise companion that merges fitness and music...
Amazon selling all Verizon phones for a penny to new subscribers
- Amazon Wireless is offering all Verizon Wireless phones (minus the iPhone) for one penny to new subscribers who sign up for a standard two year service agreement. The promotion runs through October 17 while supplies last and includes free two-day shipping.
Motorola and Verizon event next Tuesday, Xoom 2 rumored
- Motorola is co-hosting a press event with Verizon Wireless on October 18 in New York. The invitation and accompanying teaser video doesn’t indicate what will be announced, but there’s some pretty solid speculation as to what we might see next…
Patent wars infographic: a new age of competition
- It seems hardly a day goes by anymore without a story about a new lawsuit that has been filed claiming patent infringement. Although the whole idea behind the patent system is to protect innovations and their inventors, some argue that…
Motorola Droid Bionic Hands-On Impressions
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The Motorola Droid Bionic has had a storied past, despite just being released a couple of days ago. It was originally announced way back at the CES trade show in January, though it was a very different looking smartphone back then. Motorola went back to the drawing board and redesigned the Bionic to what we have today: a 4G LTE phone that could be a doppelganger for the already-released Droid X2.
Verizon video suggests Droid Bionic is coming September 8
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After nearly a year of anticipation, the Droid Bionic will finally see the light of day. A teaser video posted on Verizon Wireless’ official YouTube account yesterday hinted at a September 8 release, giving credit to a leaked product guide that...
Microsoft asks for ban of Motorola's smartphones
- Microsoft is presenting a case before the International Trade Commission (ITC) in which they claim Motorola Mobility is using technology in their Android-based smartphones that was derived from Microsoft products. The world’s largest software maker is asking the ITC to…
Google agrees to buy Motorola's mobile unit for $12.5 billion
- Earlier this year Motorola finalized the process of splitting into two separate companies: Motorola Mobility Holdings and Motorola Solutions. The first handles the company's mobile and consumer business while the latter develops communications products for enterprise and government.
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