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Former Apple evangelist Guy Kawasaki hired to advise Google-owned Motorola

Posted by androidjunkie at 6 March 2013

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Guy Kawasaki, former Apple evangelist and book author, announced earlier this week that he has gone Android by accepting an advisory role at Google-owned Motorola. His new role with Motorola will have him focused on product design, user interface, marketing and social media. One of his first duties was to create a Google+ community about mobile devices, and rumor has it that he is also working on an iPhone contender tentatively code-named X-Phone.

Kawasaki says “the sky is the limit for Motorola” and professes his love for “mobile devices, Android and Google”, adding that Motorola is at the “nexus of these three passions”.

A little history on Kawaski:

Kawasaki gained a job at Apple in 1983; worked as an Apple evangelist for four years.

He left Apple in 1987 for ACIUS, the maker of the Apple database software 4th Dimension and lasted there for two years before going freelance in 1989 to write columns and found Fog City Software, which created an email client that was sold to Claris.

Kawasaki returned to the iPhone maker as an Apple Fellow in 1995.

His venture capital firm Garage Technology Ventures backed The Motley Fool and D.light Design. Currently, he serves as a managing director of Garage Technology Ventures and has been involved in the rumor reporting site Truemors and the RSS aggregation Alltop.

You can visit Guy Kawasaki’s Google+ Mobile Device Community here: https://plus.google.com/communities/112915392661745517235

 

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Motorola offering $50 in Google Play credit with purchase of select smartphones

Posted by androidjunkie at 26 February 2013

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Motorola is currently running a promotion where buyers can earn $50 in Google Play credit with the purchase of select models. If you’re in the market for a new Android handset are leaning toward Motorola, you’re advised to check out the limited-time deal.

What will you buy with your credit? Books, apps, music, magazines, or movies?

Eligible models:

  • DROID RAZR M
  • DROID RAZR HD
  • DROID RAZR MAXX HD
  • DROID RAZR, DROID
  • RAZR MAXX
  • DROID 4
  • ATRIX HD
  • ATRIX 2
  • PHOTON Q LTE
  • PHOTON 4G
  • TITANIUM, ADMIRAL
  • ELECTRIFY M
  • ELECTRIFY 2
  • ELECTRIFY
  • DEFY XT

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From the rumor mill: Motorola X phone to be sold cheaply on Google Play, unlockable on Verizon, and available on multiple carriers

Posted by androidjunkie at 26 January 2013

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Over at Droid-Life, there’s some inside information leaking that may or may not be of any actual value… but we can hope. The rumor mill is now pushing hard on the Motorola X phone, and dropping lists like the following:

  • Motorola X Phone will be announced at Google I/O in May.
  • Current target for release is July 8 (definitely subject to change).
  • All carriers will sell the X Phone.
  • Verizon will sell it for $299 on contract.
  • All versions will also be sold through the Google Play store at similar off-contract price to Nexus line.
  • If you want to unlock the bootloader through Verizon, they will charge a $15/month fee.
  • If you buy it through Google Play, it comes unlocked with no fee.
  • Not a “Nexus” but will come running stock Android and with some bloatware.
  • Bloatware can apparently be removed once unlocked.

In case you’re wondering, yes… the 4th from the bottom says unlocking from Verizon for $15 / month. Weird, for sure. What do you think? Be sure to let us know in the comments.

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WSJ: Google and Motorola prepping X Phone, X Tablet

Posted by androidjunkie at 31 December 2012

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Google and Motorola are prepping a new smartphone and tablet for 2013 which will rival products from Samsung and Apple. Very little is known about these two however their current names, “X Phone” and “X Tablet” sounds more like code names or working project names.

It is unclear if these two will be announced at Google IO in May 2013.

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Reportedly, Motorola is working to include “high-quality camera and great photo software” in the experience, something which will surely be welcomed. Features are set to include some of the tech that made Viewdle such a hot property earlier in the year. Additional technologies being explored for the X Phone include bendable screens and ceramic materials to make the device more durable.

It’s unclear if these are products that will be introduced in mid-2013 around the time of Google IO or if they will be members of the Nexus family. Assuming Google is involved in the making of these two we would anticipate nothing less. Maybe a Nexus X with Android 5.0?

Things get even more interesting if you consider an Android Central forums member has to say about said projects. Note the emphasis is ours.

Apparently this phone is called the “X Phone” or something along those lines and has buttons on the back of the phone. He said that a camera button is in the middle of the phone with volume up and down buttons on both sides of it all on the back face of the phone. He said it is supposed to be more ergonomic while holding the phone.

He also talked a lot about the phone having a ton of new voice command features and swiping gestures to accomplish tasks. He said the idea of this phone is to completely change the way we ergonomically have to interact with our phones. I.e. that it would take less than two seconds from the phone being in the pocket to using the camera. These features would be built on top of android as a stand alone proprietary suite app so that moto can be dedicated to updating to all new google updates in 3 months or less.

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Motorola and Intel hosting September 18 event

Posted by androidjunkie at 31 August 2012

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Motorola and Intel are sending out invitations to a London event for September 18 where it’s expected they will announce a new device.  It’s quite possible that this is the first official debut of a Motorola smartphone using the company’s Medfield processor however that stuff is getting old pretty quick.  Perhaps something new and faster is right around the corner?

What do you think Intel and Motorola are about to announce?

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Motorola teases new phone ahead of August 10 announcement (NOT REALLY)

Posted by androidjunkie at 11 August 2012

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Motorola has taken to Facebook to tease their next smartphone ahead of its Friday announcement. The first of 4-5 clues indicates that the handset will be 4G LTE ready.  It’s pretty much a foregone conclusion at this point that we’ll be getting the Droid Razr HD’s debut later this week but we’ll still be watching closely.

As a reminder, the Droid Razr HD is reported to include Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich, a 720p HD display with Colorboost technology, a battery in excess of 2500mAh, and a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor.

I’m thinking of a number between one and ten…

UPDATE: As it turns out, Motorola isn’t announcing anything new.  No, they’re just playing a game with their followers trying to get them to “guess which phone they are thinking of”.

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U.S. Cellular debuts pair of Motorola smartphones

Posted by androidjunkie at 6 August 2012

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U.S. Cellular today announced that they’ve added a pair of Android smartphones to their lineup.  Arriving online today and in stores tomorrow (August 2), the ELECTRIFY 2 runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and comes with a thin 8.4mm body.  Additional hardware details include a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, a 4.3-inch ColorBoost display and an 8-megapixel camera with LED flash and a 1080p HD camcorder.

Due on Friday, August 3, the DEFY XT is water and scratch resistant, dustproof, and features a 3.7-inch display. Other specs include 1GB ROM, 512MB RAM, a 1GHz processor, microSD expansion, and a 5-megapixel camera.

 

MOTOROLA ELECTRIFY™ 2 AND DEFY™ XT LAUNCH ON U.S. CELLULAR

Incredibly thin, made Kevlar®strong ELECTRIFY 2 available online today; tough and durable DEFY XT available August 3

CHICAGO (August 1, 2012) – U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) and Motorola Mobility today announced two new Android™-powered smartphones to the carrier’s lineup. Motorola ELECTRIFY™ 2, the next generation of the popular ELECTRIFY that runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, will be available online on August 1 and in stores on August 2. Additionally, Motorola DEFY XT will be available online and in stores on August 3. Visit uscellular.com for detailed pricing and visit motorola.com for additional product details.

The Motorola ELECTRIFY 2 and DEFY XT through U.S. Cellular come with the carrier’s unique user benefits, including faster phone upgrades without re-signing contracts and the only points-based rewards program in the industry. Both smartphones will run on U.S. Cellular’s high-speed nationwide network, which has the highest call quality and network satisfaction of any national carrier.

“Customers who purchase Motorola ELECTRIFY 2 or DEFY XT will not only enjoy a new cutting-edge Android-powered smartphone, but will also get the best customer experience,” said Edward Perez, vice president of sales and marketing operations for U.S. Cellular. “A mobile phone should make life simpler and easier to get things done and U.S. Cellular believes the customer relationship with their wireless carrier should be the same.”

With a slim 8.4 millimeter design, Motorola ELECTRIFY 2 is ultra sleek, made Kevlar® strong and features an invisible splash-guard coating to protect from spills. The 1.2GHz dual-core processor and 4.3-inch ColorBoost™ display make ELECTRIFY 2 a multimedia powerhouse, perfect for gaming, movie watching, and web surfing. Great for capturing photos and videos, the ELECTRIFY 2 features a rear-facing 8 megapixel camera with LED flash and a 1080p HD camcorder. It’s also the first U.S. Cellular device to include SMARTACTIONS™, the free Motorola app that can help extend battery life as well as intelligently automate routine, everyday tasks and suggest ways to personalize your phone to make your life easier.

Motorola DEFY XT is perfect for customers looking for the features and functionality of an Android-powered smartphone with a durable design. Water-resistant, dustproof and with a scratch-resistant 3.7-inch touchscreen, DEFY XT is ready to take on everyday scrapes and spills. Not only strong and sturdy, it’s also a great device for keeping connected with friends and family with a 5 megapixel camera and a front facing webcam for video chats. Stay entertained with access to more than 600,000 apps and games on Google Play™, as well as millions of books and songs and thousands of movies and TV shows. Also, the customizable activity dashboards offer additional functionality with access to an integrated compass, pedometer, music player, and weather.

“Motorola is excited to bring the next evolution of ELECTRIFY to U.S. Cellular customers and Motorola ELECTRIFY 2 is ideal for those who crave premium features,” said Jeff Miller, corporate vice president, North America Go-to-Market, Motorola Mobility. “Motorola DEFY XT packs innovative specs into a resilient design that can withstand whatever life throws your way. These two products provide unique experiences and give consumers choice.”

For more information about all of U.S. Cellular’s devices and plans, visit any U.S. Cellular store, go to uscellular.com or check out U.S. Cellular on Facebook.

Purchase of a data plan is required, and a new two-year agreement and activation fee may apply for new customers. Additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply.

About U.S. Cellular
U.S. Cellular rewards its customers with unmatched benefits and industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer experience. The Chicago-based carrier has a strong line-up of cutting-edge devices that are all backed by its high-speed nationwide network that has the highest call quality of any national carrier. Currently, 25 percent of customers have access to 4G LTE speeds and 54 percent will have access by the end of 2012. U.S. Cellular was named a J.D. Power and Associates Customer Service Champion in 2012 for the second year in a row. To learn more about U.S. Cellular, visit one of its retail stores or uscellular.com. To get the latest news, promos and videos, connect with U.S. Cellular on Facebook.com/uscellular, Twitter.com/uscellular and YouTube.com/uscellularcorp.

About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, owned by Google, fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people’s lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.

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Import ban on some select Motorola Android devices

Posted by androidjunkie at 26 July 2012

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It’s been a few months since the ITC decided on banning select Motorola Android devices. While the ITC mentioned the likes of the Google-powered Atrix, Xoom, Droid 2, etc., the exclusion covers all Motorola devices that infringe on Microsoft’s patents for email-based meeting scheduling. Motorola is working hard to keep these devices in the hands of US consumers, because the ruling doesn’t include stock they already have.

Motorola has said:

In view of the ITC exclusion order which becomes effective Wednesday with respect to the single ActiveSync patent upheld in Microsoft’s ITC-744 proceeding, Motorola has taken proactive measures to ensure that our industry-leading smartphones remain available to consumers in the U.S. We respect the value of intellectual property and expect other companies to do the same.

Are you upset that this is happening to Motorola? Do you think that the email-based meeting scheduling is actually infringing on that patent? Let us know in the comments below!

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Dads and Grads gift alert! Amazon kicks off new Android sales

Posted by androidjunkie at 31 May 2012

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Amazon Wireless just shot us a quick email to share a few new Android deals that you’ll want to check out.  If you’re in the market for a new smartphone for yourself then you’d be wise to start here first!  Don’t forget that Father’s Day is coming up and nothing tells the guy that you love him like a new Galaxy Nexus. Note that these deals for new, two-year service agreements.

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Verizon readying four 4G LTE smartphones for global use

Posted by androidjunkie at 26 May 2012

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Verizon today announced that four of their 4G LTE Android smartphones will soon see software updates which enable world roaming. Expected “this summer”, the update will allow users to take their handset to more than 200 countries and use phone (220) and data (205) capabilities.  The smartphones expected to pick up the software include three Motorola models and one HTC model.

This summer, Verizon Wireless will be updating the following 4G LTE smartphones for global use.
HTC Rezound
DROID RAZR by Motorola
DROID RAZR MAXX by Motorola
DROID 4 by Motorola

Customers will see a notification on their device when the software update is available for their device. After the software update, customers will be able to take their smartphone overseas and use voice service in more than 220 countries and receive data in more than 205 countries.

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