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Droid 2 Global update adds Google Security Patch, fixes minor issues
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A new software update has been released for the Droid 2 Global, which fixes a few small issues with the handset, and also adds a Google Security Patch. Once updated, users should no longer have issues with the phone turning on by itself or with it reseting randomly during music playback. The 19.4MB download also reduces "out of memory" errors, improves access to Gmail while Mobile Hotspot is on, allows you to save camera settings even after shutting down, and finally lets you download and use the ringtones you've purchased. The over-the-air update should be available to Droid 2 Global owners "soon" and brings the software to version 4.5.62.
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Google Is Building a "Firewall" Between Android and Motorola
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When Google announced it was to acquire Motorola, it was obvious it wanted patents but unclear how Android and Motorola would interact in the future. According to Andy Rubin, who heads up Android, there's going to be zero communication.
Speaking to The Verge at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Rubin explained that, when it comes to the acquisition, he has "nothing to do with it.... I don't even know who's running it." He went on to say that Google has "literally built a firewall" between the Android team and Motorola. "I don't even know anything about their products, I haven't seen anything," continued Rubin. "They're going to continue building Motorola branded devices and it's going ...
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Verizon offering Galaxy Nexus, Droid Razr, Samsung Stratosphere for free to loyal customers
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As part of its customer loyalty program, Verizon Wireless is offering select 4G LTE smartphones for free — provided you sign up for a new contract. According to Droid Life, a recent email sent out to Verizon customers revealed a trio of devices as part of the program, including the Galaxy Nexus, Droid Razr, and Samsung Stratosphere, all of which can be had for free if you renew your contract with Verizon for another two years. We've reached out to Verizon for some more details — including who actually qualifies for the deal — but have yet to hear back as of this writing.
Update: a Verizon spokesperson has told us that the limited time promotion is not nationwide, but instead limited only to ...
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Motorola seeks more business users, offers to buy your old phone back for up to $200
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Motorola is making a serious move for the business user. The manufacturer's Business Ready models range from last summer's Motorola DROID 3 to the current long lasting Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX with the massive 3300mAh battery. Buy one of these Business Ready handsets and Motorola will buy back your old smartphone for up to $200. Additionally, MotoAssist can hook you up with an IT pro to help you get your business connected.
Motorola has a Business Ready Android smartphone designed for any type of business user. Want a physical QWERTY keyboard? The Motorola DROID 4 has one of the best side sliding QWERTY keyboards available while the Motorola DROID Pro offers a BlackBerry-esque portrait QWERT...
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Google has built a "firewall" between Android team and Motorola
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There has been a constant bit of concern from the Android community that Google would give an unfair advantage to Motorola after the acquisition went through. And, although there is almost no reason to believe that this will actually happen, or that if it were to happen that Google wouldn't do something really good with it, the fears over this concern have been continually played upon by Google's rivals.
Of course, Google and Eric Schmidt have continually said that Motorola would be kept separate and run as if it were an independent company. The recent news that Google would be installing its own CEO to replace Motorola's former-CEO Sanjay Jha again made some scared, even though such a move...
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Apple scores a victory over Motorola in German patent case
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Apple on Monday won a ruling over Motorola Mobility in a German appeals court over a recent patent infringement suit, reports Bloomberg. The Karlsruhe Higher Regional Court ruled in Apple’s favor, stating that Motorola cannot further enforce its standard-essential patent injunction against the Cupertino-based company. The ruling allows Apple to continue to offer its products in its online store while it appeals a ruling that temporarily banned the company’s iPhone and iPad. “At the current state of the proceedings, it is to be assumed that Motorola Mobility would violate its duties under antitrust rules if it continues to ask Apple to stop the sales,” the court said in a statement.
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Google tablet - 7-inch device in the works?
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Google will jump into the tablet market this year with its own 7-inch device, according to a DisplaySearch analyst.
The tablet market has experienced rapid growth over the past couple of years thanks to devices such as the iPad 2, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Kindle Fire and it looks as though Google wants in on that cake, with its Ice Cream Sandwich operating system providing it with a good starting point.
Speaking to Cnet, analyst Richard Shim suggested that a self-branded, 7-inch (1280x800) Google tablet running Ice Cream Sandwich would start production in April.
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Verizon rolls out bug fix update for original Motorola Droid X
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Even though the original Motorola Droid X is nearly two years old, Verizon hasn't forgotten about the owners of this once-mighty smartphone. Verizon has begun rolling out a 15MB over-the-air software update — it's not an Ice Cream Sandwich update, but there are a lot of bug fixes for users who might find their phones to be a little flaky. Most noteworthy is the quashing of a bug that apparently powers your phone on without "user interaction" — an odd issue that appears to be a problem with more than one of Motorola's phones.
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Motorola Fight Forces Apple to Disable iCloud Push Email in Germany
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Motorola is now enforcing an injunction against Apple's iCloud push email notifications in Germany, meaning the service has been shut down for users in the region.
As Apple noted on its German support forums, push email for iCloud (and MobileMe) will not work within the borders of Germany thanks to a patent battle with Motorola. Apple, however, posted a workaround to have new emails automatically download in the background.
"Apple holds the patent to be invalid and [plans] to submit an appeal," Apple said in a translated statement.
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Veteran Googler Dennis Woodside To Replace Sanjay Jha As Motorola Mobility CEO
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With Google’s purchase of Motorola nearing completion, some anonymous sources close to the situation have revealed that a management shakeup is in the works too. According to a new report from Bloomberg, Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha will be replaced by veteran Googler Dennis Woodside when the deal comes to a close.
Woodside is no stranger to the Google-Motorola situation — in addition to serving as an SVP and President of Google Americas, Woodside was also chosen to lead Motorola Mobility’s integration into Google last September. Though Woodside’s selection for the spot isn’t a huge surprise considering his role in bringing the two companies together, earlier rumors indicated that Google Chief Bu...
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Microsoft files antitrust complaint against Motorola
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Microsoft has joined Apple in filing an antitrust complaint against Motorola Mobility, claiming the company is trying to use online video standards patents as a weapon, and that new owner Google is doing nothing to stop it. According to Microsoft’s Deputy General Counsel, Dave Heiner, Motorola is demanding the company yank Windows PCs, Xbox 360 consoles and more from store shelves in North America and Europe, “or else remove their standards-based ability to play video and connect wirelessly.” That, Heiner argues, is antitrust behavior, and he shows Microsoft’s sums to prove it: Motorola apparently wants 1,125x the rate in royalty payments as other patent holders.
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Motorola unveils the list of phones that will get the Ice Cream Sandwich update
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Motorola was kind enough to reveal the list of devices that will get the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich updates. As far as we can tell, pretty much all phones and tablets with a dual-core processor are on the list, which is a good thing. On the other hand, it’s not clear when most devices will get their ICS services.
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Motorola Atrix gets a small firmware update, not Ice Cream Sandwich
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Motorola has started rolling out a small firmware update for its Atrix smartphone. Firmware version 4.5.141 brings several improvements, including:
Latest Google Android security fixes
Improvements to memory function as it relates to media applications and ability to prevent need for re-booting when phone is impacted by heavy loading or high temperatures
Bluetooth enhancement that allows you to launch voice command from Bluetooth headset when phone is asleep
Improvements to Wi-Fi settings to deliver better overall experience as well as to make it easier to use Mobile Hotspot with your phone
Improvements to text messaging capability
Phone book contacts remain on place after the OTA upgrade
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Quad-core Motorola ATRIX 3 revealed with 3300mAh battery (Rumour)
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This one could go either way, but I’m inclined to believe it based on Motorola’s history. A shot of a device has leaked that purports to be the ATRIX 3, complete with a 4.3-inch 720p screen, quad-core Tegra 3 processor, 2GB RAM and a whopping 3300mAh battery. Also note that the device in question does not have any capacitive buttons up front, which jibes with the previous render of Motorola’s Medfield-powered handset. And, since it’s about to be purchased by Google, it would make sense that future handsets would eschew those buttons for the Google-endorsed on-screen variety. Apparently the camera has received a bump to 10MP with dual LED flashes, but we can’t see around back to confirm. The ...
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Verizon's Droid Bionic drops to $99, loses bundled microSD card
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Last month, Verizon dropped the price on the Droid RAZR while removing the bundled 16GB microSD card and now it's doing the same thing with Motorola's Droid Bionic. The handset will be available for $99.99 on contract (down from $299.99 when we reviewed it in September) and features 16GB of internal storage, a 1GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, and a 4.3-inch qHD display. We liked the Droid Bionic, but Verizon subscribers might also want to take a look at the 8GB iPhone 4 and theSamsung Stratosphere (for the hardware keyboard people out there) at the same price point before taking the plunge.
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