Motorola has two very attractive phones out this fall -- the Nexus 6 and the Moto X -- but its most intriguing handset might be the Droid Turbo, a Verizon exclusive with high-end specs and a huge battery.…
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A potential Droid Maxx successor with fast charging just popped up in FCC filings
According to an FCC filing, a Motorola device named Quark is most likely headed to Verizon soon. The device will support Motorola's new Turbo Charging feature.…
Read MoreAsk your Moto X “What’s up?” and it reads your notifications aloud
Motorola's Touchless Control software gained a new trick on the Moto X and Verizon Droid phones: You can now say "OK Google Now, what's up?" to hear a quick summary of your unread notifications.…
Read MoreMoving your iPhone contacts to a Motorola smartphone just got easier
Considering switch from iOS to Android? The newest Motorola phones are solid choices and Motorola makes it easy to get your contacts and calendar events migrated from iCloud to your new handset.…
Read MoreNew Verizon Droids are more about the experience and less about the specs
Want to know what's inside the new Droids? Verizon and Motorola preferred to discuss what the trio of new handsets can do, not what makes them tick. That's a smart, refreshing strategy when it comes to Android.…
Read MoreLive blog: Verizon introduces new Motorola Droid devices
Verizon announced a new family of Droid devices Tuesday in New York, and here's our live blog of the event as it unfolded.…
Read MoreHTC and Verizon release 1080p stunner Droid DNA
HTC is going big with a stunning 1080p 5-inch Droid DNA, which will be offered through Verizon Wireless. The $199 device puts out 440 pixels per inch, sports a Snapdragon quad-core processor and also includes wireless charging.…
Read MoreMotorola vs. customers on lack of Android 4.0 updates
Motorola explained why certain smartphones and tablets it makes won't be getting the Google Android 4.0 software update. Not all Motorola device owners are happy though; especially those that bought a Droid 3 in the past 10 months. These folks are stuck on Android 2.3.…
Read MoreOne S plus One X equals HTC Droid Incredible 3 for Verizon
Verizon announced its latest Android smartphone: it will offer the HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE in the coming weeks. This is Verizon's 23rd LTE smartphone and appears to be a blend of the HTC One S and One X found on T-Mobile and AT&T.…
Read MoreMobileTechRoundup podcast 259: Galaxy Tab 7.7 and Transformer Prime
Samsung's Galaxy Tab 7.7 is in the house as is the Asus Transformer Prime with Ice Cream Sandwich. Hear early impressions on these new tablets from Matt and Kevin, along with thoughts on Nokia's Windows Phone performance to date. Plus a good Android browser gets better!…
Read MoreEven at $299, Droid Razr Maxx may be a Verizon hit
Verizon customers craving a thin LTE smartphone with all-day battery life get their wish later this week. Motorola's Droid Razr Maxx launches on Jan. 26 for $299 with contract. But the battery is only one standout feature among many: Bluetooth 4.0, GLONASS and Super AMOLED.…
Read MoreVerizon, Motorola crossbreed the Droid
At CES, Motorola announced a new Droid for Verizon’s LTE network that appears to be a combination of all of its Android smartphones released to date. Meanwhile, LG got cinematic with LTE's video stream capabilities, announcing a new HD phone, while Samsung unveiled its Tab 7.7.…
Read MoreSwitching from Android to iOS: What I’ll miss and what I won’t
As someone who regularly blogs about Apple, it's a bit surprising that the iPhone 4S is the first iPhone I've owned. Until now, I've been an Android user, so here are my thoughts about the good and bad that come with going all-in on Apple devices.…
Read MoreVerizon Droid Bionic launches Sept. 8, $299
Verizon's newest LTE phone, the Droid Bionic, launches on Thursday for $299 with contract. Will Android enthusiasts pay the steep price? They might, based on the dual-core processor, high-resolution display, large amount of memory and 4G network support in addition to the laptop docking station.…
Read MoreNow playing on more Android devices: Netflix
Netflix certified more Android devices for its software, adding support for a number of handsets and tablets powered by Nvidia's Tegra 2 processor. That brings the total number of Netflix-capable smartphones and tablets up to 22. Good, because consumers don't care whose chip powers their device.…
Read MoreDroid 3 arrives as Verizon drops unlimited data plans
Verizon's latest smartphone launch coincides with a move away from unlimited data plans, which goes into effect on Thursday. The Motorola Droid 3 is available for ordering online now and is in stores on July 14 for $199 with a 2-year contract or $459 with no contract.…
Read MoreHulu Plus hands-on: now playing on six Android phones
Hulu Plus subscribers with Google Android phones can now watch their favorite movies and television shows on the go. The bad news: Only six handsets support the software for now. The good news: If your phone is supported, the Hulu Plus app offers a great experience.…
Read MoreWith Droid X2, Moto Loses Some of Its Mojo
Motorola's Droid X2 lands on Verizon Wireless next week for $199 after contract, but you'd be hard-pressed to see the difference between it and last year's model. Two hardware upgrades make for an uninspiring new handset at a time when Motorola's peers are pushing the envelope.…
Read More7 Top Mobile Posts of 2010
A fast-paced year of mobile technology brought numerous 1 GHz handsets, a tablet market and new contenders for the smartphone market share crown. The seven most read articles of this year illustrate how much has changed in 2010, setting up an even wilder ride in 2011!…
Read MoreLeaked Data On Verizon Phone Sales: Bad News For RIM, Or Verizon?
BlackBerry and its manufacturer RIM (NSDQ: RIMM) had a little boost of confidence the other week from some figures that indicated that in th……
Read MoreResToggle — Enable Your Android Phone’s Hi-Res Mode
Android phone owners who have taken the step to root their phone can do things not possible otherwise. ResToggle is an app for rooted Android phones running Froyo (Android 2.2) that provides the ability to change the display to higher resolutions than originally supported.…
Read MoreDroid Still Rules the Roost
The top Android phone is still the original Droid on the Verizon network. The hot platform is definitely Android, and that is due to the number of hot phones are on the market. A real-time tracker paints a good picture of how Android phones compare.…
Read MoreAndroid Saves Motorola Mobile Devices, Helps Boost Sales, Profits
Motorola today said it sold 8.3 million handsets in the second quarter, earning the Mobile Devices division $1.7 billion in sales and returning the unit to profitability after a string of quarterly losses. What's the biggest catalyst for such a change? In a word: Android.…
Read MoreWith Android, Motorola Rides a RAZR Sharp Line of Success
Android has become the saving grace for Motorola, which until recently, hasn't had a "hit" device since the RAZR over five years ago. With the original Droid, and now the Droid X, Motorola is back in the game, but is Android a short-term or long-term solution?…
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