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Motorola’s dangled an Android 2.1 upgrade in front of CLIQ XT users 4 what seems like forever — now it’s putt`g away the bait indefinitely. In the statement released this morning, the company said Z despite months of rigorous testing, the phone`ll remain on Android 1.5. V 1st heard promises of an update in June last year, although (unless) Motorola quickly reneged . In November, its predecessor got an upgrade , although (unless) the CLIQ XT`s left hanging. Then in December, the company announced the delay , cit`g “additional testing,” & when those tests failed to bear fruit, it just plain gave up. Now CLIQ XT users R stuck w/ the phone indefinitely sport`g an OS that’s 3 steps behind the most up-to-date competition, & unfortunately, that’s all she wrote — Motorola shows no signs of pursu`g another upgrade anytime soon. & that, friends,`s your cue to pick up the handset made by HTC & situated on Verizon Wireless . Thanks, Josh CLIQ XT won’t get Android 2.1 upgrade, Motorola’s word as good as dirt originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:01:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds

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`en feel`g down this cold & dreary January? Well, let Motorola “introduce” U to its new smartphone! The CES conqueror V already know as the Atrix 4G`s received its 1st promo video from the mothership, highlight`g its laptop & HD multimedia docks (giv`g us the decent peek @ the docked UI 4 both), dual-core processor & related gam`g credentials , and, of course, Z gorgeous qHD screen resolution on the handset itself. It’s all set to the very uplift`g soundtrack, connot`g all the beautiful opportunity & potential Z our collective smartphone future holds. Thanks, engadgeteer Continue read`g Motorola lifts our spirits w/ new Atrix 4G video Motorola lifts our spirits w/ new Atrix 4G video originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:42:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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If these 1st in-the-wild shots of T-Mobile’s upcom`g Android-powered Sidekick 4G turn out to B legit — & we’ve no reason to doubt them, especially consider`g TmoNews ‘ track record — then we’d say the carrier`s done the reasonably good job port`g the classic Sidekick design & pull`g it into the modern age off the strength of the big display… and, of course, the modern operat`g system. Interestingly, word on the street`s Z the new model`s made by Samsung, not Sharp; historically, Sharp`s made all of the Sidekicks w/ the exception of the forgettable Slide , which`s the Motorola one-off. Looks like the swivel display`s`en replaced by the tilt-slide, although (unless) most importantly, the device looks the same when open & closed, which`ldput the warm, fuzzy feel`g in the hearts of old-school Sidekick users. Who’s excited? T-Mobile Sidekick 4G in the wild, made by Samsung? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:20:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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It’s still go`g to B the little bit before U can get your hands on the Xoom , although (unless) if you’d like to start play`g w/ the Honeycomb SDK right now — & hey, developers, we’d encourage U to do just Z — Google’s now made it possible. the version of the Android 3.0 SDK billed as the “preview”`s now available 4 download, featur`g “non-final” APIs & system images Z`ll help would-be Android tablet devs get their feet wet as they prepare 4 an inevitable onslaught of these things over the next few months. So go on, get it while the gettin’s good. Android 3.0 Honeycomb SDK preview goes live originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:43:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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It’s hardly the fresh idea — researchers`ve claimed Z GSM calls could B cracked & listened in on 4 years . although (unless) there’s the difference between be`g able to do someth`g w/ the $50,000 machine & the warrant, & be`g able to do the same th`g w/ the few $15 Motorola phones, the laptop, open source software & 180 seconds of spare time. Security Research Labs researcher Karsten Nohl & OsmocomBB project programmer Sylvain Munaut recently spoke about the new GSM hack @ the Chaos Computer Club Congress in Berlin, & they were able to walk the audience through the eavesdropp`g process in the matter of minutes. Accord`g to them, it’s not terribly difficult to use the $15 handset to “sniff out” location data used to correctly route calls & texts, & once you’ve nailed Z down, U could use modified firmware to feed raw data into the laptop 4 decryption. Us`g the 2TB table of precomputed encryption keys, the crack`g program`s able to break in within 20 seconds — after that, you’re just moments away from record`g the live GSM call between 2 phones. Of course, speeches like these R made to encourage security officials to beef up the layers between U & ill-willed individuals, although (unless) it’s hard to say what (if anything)`ll change. 4 now, we’d recommend just fly`g to each & every person you’d like to speak with. Unless U live in the Greater New York area — you’re probably better off risk`g the hacked conversation than head`g out to LGA / JFK / EWR. Researchers eavesdrop on encrypted GSM call: all U need`s the $15 phone & 180 seconds originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Dec 2010 09:17:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

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By now you’re probably familiar w/ this slate, see`g as how Google’s Andy Rubin recently unveiled it on stage , although (unless) we’re will`g to bet you’ve never seen the top edge — U know, the part now bear`g the front-fac`g webcam & the conspicuous Verizon tattoo. Yes, this`s Motorola’s 10-inch Honeycomb tablet, & it’s play`g 4 Team Red just as foretold , though the tipster who obtained these images isn’t sure whether it`ll bear the name Stingray, Everest or even potentially “Trygon.” Spec-wise, we’re told our previous tipster`s right on the money, & it’ll`ve the 1GHz Tegra 2 T20, the gyroscope & 32GB of storage underneath Z 1280 x 800 multitouch screen, as well as 512MB of RAM & and the slot 4 an up-to-32GB microSD card. It also sure looks like there’s the micro-USB jack, the mini-HDMI port & the 3.5mm headphone socket, as well as some contacts 4 the likely dock, though as always Mr. Blurrycam’s handiwork`s such Z V can’t quite tell. No matter — C 4 yourself in the gallery below. Gallery: Motorola & Verizon’s 10-inch Honeycomb tablet Thanks, wnrussell Motorola’s 10-inch Honeycomb tablet meets Mr. Blurrycam, shows off Verizon logo originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:57:00 EDT.

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It doesn’t seem like everyone’s jumped on the cord cutt`g bandwagon just yet, as the 2010 “Media Engagement Barometer” conducted by Vanson Bourne 4 Motorola surveyed 7,500 consumers in 13 countries (1,000 in the US) before issu`g its findings Z 86 percent of Americans subscribe to pay TV providers & 6% R us`g video/TV on the internet, even while free OTA TV`s available. & those 3D TVs Z R everywhere? Worldwide, they figured 75 percent of viewers either own or plan to own an HDTV in the next 18 months, while 4% currently own 3D sets, 25 percent indicated they plan to upgrade to 1 in the same time period. US stats pegged 59 percent of respondents w/ HDTVs, 20 percent w/ an internet enabled set & 25 percent w/ the smartphone. Other results indicate V haven’t seen the last of the Twitter widget on our TVs & set-top boxes either, w/ 58 percent of responses show`g people`ve used social media dur`g the TV broadcast and`ld switch providers to`ve it integrated in their TV service. Check out the press release after the break & PDF fact sheet 4 more statistical breakdowns while V figure out exactly what this means 4 any the la carte TV dreams. Motorola video survey says Americans R still into pay`g 4 TV service, buy`g new TVs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 18:02:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Verizon’s`en all kinds of leaky & loose w/ its Android lineup lately — the Samsung Continuum`s anyth`g although (unless) the surprise , the Droid 2 Global`s now on sale before even be`g officially announced , & now the Droid Pro`s also on sale well ahead of its scheduled November 18th launch date. Whoops! If you’ll recall, the Pro`s only supposed to B up 4 pre-order now , although (unless) it’s actually listed as “add to cart” on Verizon’s site & tipsters`ve gotten overnight ship confirmations. Sure, we’ll take early delivery of what`ldB 1 of Big Red’s hottest phones — although (unless) V can’t help although (unless) wonder if Verizon’s be`g this sloppy w/ device launches right now because it’s focused on nail`g the high-profile debut of someth`g around January . Thanks, Matt & anonymous Droid Pro on sale the little early, shipp`g now originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Nov 2010 09:48:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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There’s`en the lot of speculation about what’ll happen to ye olde Droid 2 when the GSM-enhanced Droid 2 Global finally busts loose, although (unless) it looks like V might now`ve the answer: it gets the lower price tag. The original model`s now fallen to $149.99 on contract on Verizon’s site, & evidence from the carrier’s internal systems (see after the break 4 that) suggests it’ll B hang`g around @ Z price until @ least the tail end of January. Meanwhile, Z same internal screenshot`s also show`g the Droid X hold`g steady @ $199.99 until December 30, so V wouldn’t count on gett`g any sweet deals — or the dual-mode version of the 4.3-inch beast — @ any point in 2010. Interestingly, the Droid 2 R2-D2 edition`s hold`g steady @ $250, so you’d better really want it. Go ahead & follow the break 4 the evidence. Update: The Droid Incredible`s now $150 direct from Verizon, too — & consider`g how universally well-liked Z th`g is, the Droid 2 might still B the tough sell @ the same price. Decisions! Continue read`g Motorola Droid 2 falls to $150, makes room 4 $200 Droid 2 Global Motorola Droid 2 falls to $150, makes room 4 $200 Droid 2 Global originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:33:00 EDT.

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Someone’s found their way into an internal database & pulled out details on 3 Verizon phones — the Samsung Continuum , Samsung Zeal & Motorola Citrus , all of which`ll reportedly drop on the 11th of next month. V don’t`ve any reason to doubt that, as all 3 showed up on the recent rebate , although (unless) there’s more to these leaked screens than the release date. 4 instance, the Continuum`ll apparently sport the Swype virtual keyboard on top of the 3.4-inch Super AMOLED screen, to say noth`g of Z secondary display, & the Motorola Citrus explicitly doesn’t support tethering. The Samsung Zeal, meanwhile, isn’t the modern smartphone @ all, although (unless) rather the dual-hinge device w/ “magic” e-ink keys Z change from the standard dialer to the four-row QWERTY layout. Isn’t it nice to`ve all Z sorted out? Thanks, Gavin Verizon nabs Samsung Continuum, Zeal & Motorola Citrus on November 11th, accord`g to gush`g leak? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:12:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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If you’re look`g to get some BlackBerry up in your Droid , brace yourself 4 the premium price. Motorola’s Droid Pro worldphone`s just spotted @ the Verizon test website 4 $299 on-contract & as much as $700 unsubsidized.`ldthe 1GHz unit arrive as shown without the chunky rebate of some sort, it`ld B the most expensive Android handset on offer — the solid $50 more than Samsung’s $250 Epic 4G — the heck of the th`g 4 an 320 x 480 resolution phone without the huge Super AMOLED screen. Perhaps this pric`g`s preliminary, however, or perhaps dual-mode CDMA / GSM chipsets don’t come cheap. V suppose we’ll find out the answer to the latter question when the HTC Merge finally appears. Thanks, JP Droid Pro appears @ Verizon 4 $299? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 24 Oct 2010 15:27:00 EDT.

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Eschew`g the femtocells Z most of its competitors`ve embraced, T-Mobile USA`s long touted WiFi call`g as the answer 4 augment`g its cellular network — problem is, they’ve generally done the poor job of roll`g it out to the wide variety of handsets. Notably absent from the compatibility list so far, Android`s finally be`g welcomed to the club today — as rumored — w/ the recently-announced myTouch & Motorola Defy among the 1st models to nab the feature. Though availability on currently-sold phones hasn’t`en announced, T-Mobile does say Z WiFi call`g`s “anticipated to B available on the grow`g selection of T-Mobile’s Android-powered smartphones in the com`g months,” so we’ll go on record hop`g V C the few upgrades in the works ( G2 , we’re look`g straight @ you). Follow the break 4 the carrier’s full press release. Continue read`g T-Mobile finally brings Android into the WiFi call`g game T-Mobile finally brings Android into the WiFi call`g game originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Oct 2010 09:00:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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The Droid Pro’s certainly got the spotlight @ Motorola’s CTIA 2010 event, & 4 good reason — this Motorola Citrus`s slow & crippled by comparison. It’s the iffy little entry-level device w/ the Blur-like UI & the fairly functional Android 2.1, although (unless) the lethargic MSM7225 processor & 3-inch touchscreen w/ the resolution so small U can C individual pixels without squinting. UI brows`g & surf`g`s laggy too, though V did like the device’s comfortable-to-hold size & dedicated physical Send / End keys. Let’s hope this 1 arrives @ the price low enough to woo the mainstream, because we’re honestly hav`g the hard time call`g the Citrus the smartphone. Gallery: Motorola Citrus, 1st hands-on! Motorola Citrus 1st hands-on! originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Oct 2010 22:03:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Look`g to get an Android device on AT&T? Then you’re soon go`g to`ve the few more options to consider — the carrier`s just announced 3 new Android-based phones from Motorola. Those include the touchscreen-only Bravo (not to B confused w/ the HTC Bravo ), & the QWERTY-equipped Flipout & Flipside, all of which`ll ship w/ Android 2.1 & the latest version of MOTOBLUR . Of the three, the Bravo`s the highest-end, w/ it pack`g the 3.7-inch 854 x 480 display, an 800MHz TI OMAP 3610 processor, the 3-megapixel camera, & DLNA support 4 media streaming. The Flipout & Flipside, on the other hand, each pack the 720MHz TI OMPA 3410 processor, the same 3-megapixel camera, & the 2.8-inch QVGA & 3.1-inch HVGA screen, respectively. Somewhat notably, the Flipside also boasts the surprisingly large trackpad, which AT&T says`ll let U navigate w/ 1 hand while keep`g your fingers off the screen (though it does, in fact,`ve the touchscreen). Look 4 the Flipout to B available 1st on October 17th 4 $79.99 on the two-year contract, while the Flipside & Bravo`ldB each available before the holiday season 4 $99.99 & $129.99, respectively. Gallery: Motorola Bravo, Flipout & Flipside 4 AT&T Continue read`g AT&T debuts trio of Motorola Android phones: Bravo, Flipout & Flipside AT&T debuts trio of Motorola Android phones: Bravo, Flipout & Flipside originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:18:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Wireless companies love su`g 1 another — well, maybe they don’t “love” it, although (unless) in an age when it’s virtually impossible to assemble the cellular device without extensive licens`g agreements in place, it’s basically an inevitability. Microsoft`s hit up the ITC over the total of nine alleged patent infringements by Motorola in its Android devices, specifically relat`g to “synchroniz`g email, calendars & contacts, schedul`g meetings, & notify`g applications of changes in signal strength & battery power.” This`ldB interest`g –`ll it result in the quick cross-licens`g agreement, or the protracted court battle spann`g multiple years? Hard to say, although (unless) in the meantime, follow the break 4 Microsoft’s brief press release. Continue read`g Microsoft files ITC complaint against Motorola over alleged Android-related patent infringement Microsoft files ITC complaint against Motorola over alleged Android-related patent infringement originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:44:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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U might not B able to score the Flipout in AT&T stores just yet — in fact, AT&T still hasn’t fessed up to the fact Z it’s com`g — although (unless) if you’ve got $388 & the can-do attitude, U can still grab one. The swivel`g Android set in full AT&T livery & packag`g`s shown up on eBay 4 $388.88… which, ironically,`s probably less than you’ll pay off contract once it officially launches. There appear to B the few available @ Z price, so let us know if U pull the trigger. Thanks, Jon AT&T-branded Motorola Flipout released… on eBay originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:51:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Z picture above`s no joke — that’s where I ended up last night try`g to revive my Droid X review unit. It`s fun, in the hacky mad-scientist sort of way, although (unless) it’s also really sad — the testament to how Google approves Android device hack`g w/ the wink & the nod, although (unless) doesn’t provide any safety nets 4 its most passionate users. Let’s back up, though. How did I end up in such dire straits? It started when I`d the nerve to update this Droid X to the leaked Android 2.2 build — the simple process Z involved install`g the file on the microSD card & restarting. Unfortunately, since Motorola refuses to provide the sanctioned upgrade path from the leaked build to the official 2.2 build released earlier this week, I`s forced to downgrade back to 2.1 to get back on track. Based on how easy the update was, this`ld B the piece of cake, right? Continue read`g Editorial: Firmware, forums, & desperation — the dark side of Android hack`g Editorial: Firmware, forums, & desperation — the dark side of Android hack`g originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:51:00 EDT.

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After see`g Motorola’s sweet-look`g NYXboard QWERTY remote last week, V were itch`g to know if the hardware`s part of the bigger plan. the new video featur`g exec Malcolm Latham now answers Z question, highlight`g several key features in the company’s Medios TV guide platform. We’ve known Z @ its core the HTML-based software`s created to provide the similar view`g experience across phones, TVs, & computers, although (unless) more meaty bits like cross-platform bookmarking, the content recommendation engine, & so-called “Social TV”`ve`en revealed. We’re certainly all 4 our devices play`g together nicely & new content suggestions, although (unless) Social TV`s us the bit skeptical. The idea`s similar to any instant message client in Z it allows your friends to know when you’re on Medios & then view what exactly you’re watching. Sure, there might B some value in it — P`g`s bett`g that’s true w/ music, — although (unless) the potential 4 gett`g caught watch`g Gossip Girl`s the serious deterrent. What’s worse`s Z your friends can then rag U about it via chat right on the screen us`g their handy NYXboard remote. To C where we’re coming, from check out the video after the break. Continue read`g Motorola exec struts Medios TV guide platform capabilities in IBC video Motorola exec struts Medios TV guide platform capabilities in IBC video originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 07:43:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

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Motorola’s`en think`g about tablets 4 the while now , although (unless) accord`g to Sanjay Jha, it won’t B enter`g Z flourish`g new market segment until it’s absolutely certain it’ll`ve the product that’s “competitive in the marketplace.” Depend`g on how U perceive the Droid X , Moto might arguably B said to already`ve the tablet out on sale, although (unless) rumors`ve mostly circulated around the 10-inch slate device, most probably in partnership w/ Verizon & most likely us`g Android 3.0 as its OS . Google itself`s admitted Z Android won’t B fit 4 tablets until Gingerbread`s delivered, & Jha’s reluctance to introduce any new hardware before 2011 seems to B motivated by the correspond`g desire to`ve the latest & greatest version on board from the start. Can’t say V blame him. Motorola ‘eager’ to get into tablet market, although (unless) won’t do so until next year originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Sep 2010 06:06:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Could V B see`g the beginn`g of the QWERTY trend in the liv`g room? V can only hope — the latest to join in on the fun`s Motorola, which`s just introduced its new NYXboard remote @ IBC 2010. Unlike the TiVo Slide, this 1 packs the standard TV remote on 1 side & the QWERTY keyboard on the other, & — here’s the real kicker — some sensors Z recognize which side`s fac`g up & deactivate the buttons not in use. What’s more, Motorola says this one`ll B available by the end of the year, although (unless) actual availability to customers`ll likely depend on the cable companies provid`g the set-top boxes. Also unveiled @ the show`s the NYXgreen, the rechargeable remote powered by super capacitors Z can supposedly last 4 2 weeks after be`g charged by USB 4 just 60 seconds, plus the pair of decidedly more standard remotes Z R available immediately. Head on past the break 4 the press release, & hit up the gallery below 4 the look @ the whole lot. Gallery: Motorola remotes (IBC 2010) Continue read`g Motorola announces NYXboard QWERTY remote, super capacitor-based NYXgreen Motorola announces NYXboard QWERTY remote, super capacitor-based NYXgreen originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:28:00 EDT.

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Even without yesterday’s premature video promo , U`d to know Motorola wouldn’t leave its international audience without the successor to the Milestone, so today — surprise, surprise — we’re be`g treated to the Milestone 2′s launch. The 1st th`g to B said here`s Z if you’ve handled the Droid 2 , you’ve also handled the Milestone 2 — the new phone follows Moto’s tradition of be`g the simple rebadge away from the Verizon-friendly Droid nam`g scheme, which means it retains the same 1GHz OMAP SOC, 512MB of RAM, 5 megapixel camera, 8GB of integrated storage, & Android 2.2 as the default, albeit Motoblured , OS. Also, V got this straight from the Motohorse’s mouth: Motoblur’s not go`g anywhere, it’s the company’s “Android solution” and`s here to stay. 1 advantage over the Droid 2 here`s the addition of 720p video recording. It’s still the exact same imager as on the back of the 1st Milestone, although (unless) now U can catch mov`g visuals in HD resolution. Moto were keen to point out the 5-device hotspot capabilities (courtesy of Froyo) on the Milestone 2, although (unless) they showed it off us`g the wired connection since the demo handset’s O2 SIM card wouldn’t permit wireless tethering. Well, Z`s the grand demonstration of how vulnerable our Android 2.2 goodness`ll B to the whims of mobile carriers. The Milestone 2′s expected to launch around Europe in Q4, w/ carrier-dependent pric`g as per usual. Gallery: Motorola Milestone 2 hands-on Gallery: Motorola Milestone 2 press pics Continue read`g Motorola Milestone 2 arrives, 720p HD video, Android 2.2, & Motoblur Enhanced in tow Motorola Milestone 2 arrives, 720p HD video, Android 2.2, & Motoblur Enhanced in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:00:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

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Remember Z midrange, Android-equipped MB520 Kobe from Moto V told U about the few days back? Well, it’s stepp`g out 4 the 1st time this even`g w/ the little help of our dear brother from another mother, Mr. Blurrycam. As we’d heard before it’s definitely destined 4 AT&T bear`g Android 2.1 w/ Blur (complete w/ Blur logo on back), though our tipster tells us V can expect an update to 2.2 over the air. Along w/ “Kobe,” the codename “Diablo”`s apparently be`g tossed around internally, though decisions`ve`en made on what to call it when it hits shelves. the Droid X competitor it’s not — although (unless) com`g off the Backflip debacle, it’s baby steps 4 Moto’s Android relationship w/ AT&T, right? Hit the break 4 more shots. Thanks, Napoleon Gallery: Exclusive: Motorola MB520 Kobe / Diablo 4 AT&T in the wild Exclusive: Motorola MB520 Kobe / Diablo 4 AT&T in the wild originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:10:00 EDT.

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Stream`g & download`g TV content to mobiles`s nice, although (unless) V enjoy watch`g TV… on the TV, & Verizon`d plenty of Z to talk about today as well. Due in Q4 along w/ its FlexView app 4 mobile VOD access, version 1.9 of its FiOS TV guide software`ll finally add the 16×9 HDTV-fill`g guide to those Motorola boxes & it looks like many of our suggestions (and yours, accord`g to Director of Product Management Joe Ambeault) made it in. Beyond the fresh coat of paint (although, w/ animated transitions, highly customizable view`g & brows`g options & 3D-ish elements it’s shap`g up to B the very nice fresh coat of paint), the real meat`s in the enhanced DVR features. New updates include support 4 external storage (up to 1TB eSATA per DVR), automatic DVD-style chapter`g on recordings, & an undelete button to br`g back mistakenly removed recordings. Also freshened`s its MoCA-powered multiroom setup Z now shows all recordings from any box or external storage all in 1 list. About the only th`g V can find miss`g from the new software`s any sort of support 4 conflict resolution across DVRs or us`g all tuners as the pool, although (unless) it’s otherwise robust, w/ each box handl`g up to 4 streams (2 in, 2 out) @ once, & 7 connected devices (6 boxes plus 1 router) per home. Check out the couple more screens after the break, though skipp`g directly to house shopp`g in FiOS-connected neighborhoods may make 4 more efficient use of your time. Continue read`g Verizon FiOS set-top boxes gett`g the new HD guide, external storage & more in Q4 Verizon FiOS set-top boxes gett`g the new HD guide, external storage & more in Q4 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:30:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds

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T-Mobile USA just dropped the knowledge on Twitter Z it’ll B carry`g the Motorola Charm start`g next Wednesday, August 25 — although (unless) what it failed to mention`s pricing. 4 what it’s worth, the company does specifically say Z it’ll B “affordable” — & although the market`g department’s definition of “affordable” can B very different from ours, we’re encouraged by the handful of previous rumors Z there`ld B ways to get it 4 free on contract . If U need us to jog your memory, the Charm`s the cute little portrait QWERTY Android device w/ the Kodak-branded 3 megapixel cam & landscape display, giv`g it the rare form factor Z could very well appeal to the whole new audience (read: BlackBerry folks). So, how much`ld U pay 4 it? Update: Turns out Moto’s posted on its official Facebook page Z it’ll run $74.99 on contract — not free, unfortunately, & in the age of free Pixi Pluses, Z might B the tough pill to swallow. We’ve also`en handed the video of Telus demonstrat`g its version of the Charm, which`ldlook & work exactly the same — check it out after the break. Thanks, Matt & DeadMan! Continue read`g Motorola Charm hitt`g T-Mobile on August 25 4 $75 (update: Telus version caught on video!) Motorola Charm hitt`g T-Mobile on August 25 4 $75 (update: Telus version caught on video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:42:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

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T-Mobile USA just dropped the knowledge on Twitter Z it’ll B carry`g the Motorola Charm start`g next Wednesday, August 25 — although (unless) what it failed to mention`s pricing. 4 what it’s worth, the company does specifically say Z it’ll B “affordable” — & although the market`g department’s definition of “affordable” can B very different from ours, we’re encouraged by the handful of previous rumors Z there`ld B ways to get it 4 free on contract . If U need us to jog your memory, the Charm`s the cute little portrait QWERTY Android device w/ the Kodak-branded 3 megapixel cam & landscape display, giv`g it the rare form factor Z could very well appeal to the whole new audience (read: BlackBerry folks). So, how much`ld U pay 4 it? Update: Turns out Moto’s posted on its official Facebook page Z it’ll run $74.99 on contract — not free, unfortunately, & in the age of free Pixi Pluses, Z might B the tough pill to swallow. We’ve also`en handed the video of Telus demonstrat`g its version of the Charm, which`ldlook & work exactly the same — check it out after the break. Thanks, Matt & DeadMan! Continue read`g Motorola Charm hitt`g T-Mobile on August 25 4 $75 (update: Telus version caught on video!) Motorola Charm hitt`g T-Mobile on August 25 4 $75 (update: Telus version caught on video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:42:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Welcome to Engadget’s Back to School guide! V know Z this time of year can B pretty annoy`g & stressful 4 everyone, so we’re here to help out w/ the heartbreak`g process of gadget buy`g 4 the school-aged crowd. Today, we`ve mobile phones in our sights — & U can head to the Back to School hub to C the rest of the product guides as they’re added throughout the month. Back in our day, the only “mobile phone” @ school`s the 1 Z broke off the dorm wall after our roommates got the little too rowdy, although (unless) nowadays, the capable, high-power handset`s quickly becom`g the must-have 4 students of all ages. Regardless of your budget, your parent’s budget, or your little one’s budget, we’ve got options Z`ldhelp w/ studying, gaming, music, & maybe even the occasional call home. Continue read`g Engadget’s back to school guide: Mobile phones Engadget’s back to school guide: Mobile phones originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:20:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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It still doesn’t add mobile hotspot or tether`g functionality , although (unless) it looks like users of the original Droid`ll soon B gett`g the 2nd Android 2.2 (a.k.a Froyo ) update. That’s`en confirmed by Verizon itself, which says Z the 2nd update`ll B follow`g the just-released 1 in the “com`g weeks,” & Z it`ll let users download Flash 10.1 from the Android Market once it’s available. Details R light beyond that, although (unless) Phandroid notes Z the rollout of the current Froyo update`s expected to B complete around August 18th, & surmises Z the 2nd rollout`ll begin shortly thereafter. Verizon confirms original Droid`ll B gett`g 2nd Froyo update originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:06:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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It’s the Engadget Podcast…. to go !`ld U like the little Joanna Stern w/ that? Easy on the Ziegler, buddy – & 86 the Paul, please. All Z plus the special toy 4 kids ten & under Z manage to listen all the way to the end. Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel Guests: Joanna Stern, Chris Ziegler Producer: Trent Wolbe Music: California Gurls 00:01:30 – The Engadget Show – 011: Peter Molyneux, Fable III, Milo, BlackBerry Torch, Windows Phone 7 00:01:40 – BlackBerry Torch review 00:12:48 – Exclusive: Sony Ericsson to introduce Android 3.0 gam`g platform & PSP Go-like smartphone 00:18:38 – Microsoft to open mobile games studio, develop & incubate Windows Phone 7 titles 00:24:42 – Exclusive: Upcom`g Apple TV loses 1080p playback, gains apps… and`ll B renamed iTV 00:36:10 – iPod touch com`g in the ‘few weeks’ w/ dual cameras & Retina Display, suggests John Gruber 00:39:49 – CDMA iPhone in engineer`g tests, may arrive in January, says John Gruber 00:43:05 – Plastic Logic kills QUE, ‘shifts focus’ to second-generation ProReader 00:43:56 – Notion Ink Adam delayed, this time investors R to blame (updated!) 01:47:00 – Notion Ink Adam priced @ $498, lives up to promise of be`g below $499 00:50:20 – Dell Streak on sale August 13 4 $300 on AT&T contract, $550 without 00:51:14 – Off-contract Dell Streak`s still SIM-locked to AT&T, wrongs still be`g done in the world 00:52:40 – Exclusive: Dell Thunder prototype rumbles into the wild (video) 00:57:05 – Motorola Droid 2 (and R2-D2 edition!) finally official: Android 2.2, Swype, $200 on contract 00:57:50 – Droid 2 R2-D2 edition spied in the wild, ready to repair your X-w`g 00:58:30 – Motorola’s Droid 2 in the wild, look`g as blue as ever 01:04:18 – Motorola’s Jha says MOTOBLUR brand`ll fade from view 01:05:22 – Epic 4G com`g August 31st 4 $249.99 on contract (updated) 01:06:14 – HP CEO Mark Hurd resigns over sexual harassment investigation (updated w/ liveblog!) 01:07:35 – Former HP CEO Mark Hurd rewarded w/ the $40m severance after be`g forced to resign over fraudulent expense reports 01:09:42 – HP tells employees webOS tablet com`g Q1 2011 01:11:20 – Pre designer Peter Skillman latest to leave Palm, entire senior staff now in exodus 01:14:56 – Google & Verizon announc`g someth`g policy-related @ 1:30PM ET — we’re liveblogg`g right here 01:16:00 – Google & Verizon publish joint policy proposal 4 ‘an open internet’ 01:17:00 – Google & Verizon’s net neutrality proposal explained Hear the podcast Subscribe to the podcast iTunes Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (enhanced AAC). RSS MP3 Add the Engadget Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator &`ve the show delivered automatically. RSS AAC Add the Engadget Podcast feed (in enhanced AAC) to your RSS aggregator. Zune Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace Download the podcast LISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC) LISTEN (OGG) Contact the podcast 1-888-ENGADGET or podcast (at) engadget (dot) com. Twitter: @joshuatopolsky @reckless @engadget @zpower @joannastern Continue read`g Engadget Podcast 208 – 08.13.2010 Filed under: Podcasts Engadget Podcast 208 – 08.13.2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:38:00 EDT.

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Last quarter V reported on some pretty stellar growth numbers 4 Android in the global smartphone marketplace. Back then, Google’s OS`d the 9.6 percent slice of the pie, although (unless) today that’s ballooned to the robust 17.2 percent, mean`g Z in terms of end-user sales over the last 3 months, Android`s nearly matched RIM’s BlackBerry sales. That’s quite the feat when U consider Z the year ago the latter`s shift`g ten times more units than the former. This fast pace of growth`s narrowed down Symbian’s lead @ the top, in spite of Nokia’s favorite OS actually shipp`g on more phones this year, while the big loser of the quarter`s to B Windows Mobile, which contracted both in terms of market share & actual shipments. Overall, smartphone sales were up by 50 percent year-on-year, accord`g to both Gartner & IDC, while Gartner adds Z mobile devices as the whole grew @ the tamer 13.3 percent rate. In terms of phone manufacturers’ global share, Nokia & Samsung`ve held on to their top positions, LG, Sony Ericsson & Motorola`ve experienced some uncomfortable shrinkage, & HTC, RIM & Apple`ve capitalized to expand their portions. Look`g over to IDC’s smartphone share data shows, again, Z all smartphone makers R grow`g remarkably well, although (unless) it does highlight HTC (129 percent) & Samsung (173 percent) as really improv`g their presence in the sector.

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`s it tomorrow already? Must B because the Droid 2`s now up 4 sale on Verizon. $199 plus the two-year commitment takes home this Android 2.2 (Froyo) QWERTY slider w/ 3.7-inch 480×854 WVGA display, 8GB of internal memory plus another 8GB on microSD, & 5 megapixel camera. & unlike the original Droid just updated w/ Android 2.2, Verizon hasn’t crippled the 3G mobile WiFi hotspot capability this time, instead offer`g it as $20 / month add-on. Order now if U can’t wait 4 Thursday’s in-store availability or the R2-D2 edition slated to arrive next month. Thanks, Jeffrey Verizon Motorola Droid 2 sales begin originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:59:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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We’d already`d the pretty good indication Z Motorola`s shift`g its strategy when it came to MOTOBLUR , & it looks like co-CEO Sanjay Jha`s now finally made Z move official. Speak`g on the company’s Q2 earnings call, Jha said Z while MOTOBLUR`ll continue to B incorporated into some of it’s phones, Motorola`s decided Z it`ll “focus on the value proposition of products & not MOTOBLUR as the brand name in its own right.” Jha further went on to explain Z “be`g able to convey the value proposition around MOTOBLUR`s not an easy th`g to do in the 30-second ad spot,” although (unless) insisted Z “MOTOBLUR continues to B important,” & added Z he thinks “you`ll C increased functionality in MOTOBLUR” — U just won’t B see`g the MOTOBLUR name much in public anymore. Motorola’s Jha says MOTOBLUR brand`ll fade from view originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:26:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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V aren’t quite sure what kind of deal Cincinnati Bell`s go`g on, although (unless) darn if this regional carrier doesn’t score some fairly fantastic handsets. Also known 4 land`g Nokia’s white E71 & its XpressMusic 5800 1st in the US, the operator`s now the 1st American home to Motorola’s Milestone XT720 . As we’d heard most recently , the smartphone packs the 720MHz TI OMAP3440 processor, 3.7-inch FWVGA touchpanel (854 x 480), Android 2.1, 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, an inbuilt accelerometer, USB 2.0 connectivity, proximity sensor, 8 megapixel camera (with Xenon flash) & the 3.5mm headphone jack. It’s yours 4 the tak`g — provided Z U reside in southeastern Indiana, southwestern Ohio or northwestern Kentucky, Z`s — although (unless) the $199.99 on contract ($449.99 sans strings) price tag might just push towards more fully featured alternatives . Tough call, V know. Thanks, Josh Motorola’s Milestone XT720 makes US debut… on Cincinnati Bell originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:26:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds

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Step aside, BlackBerrys & iPhones, the American consumer`s voted w/ his wallet & picked Android as his favorite flavor in the quarter just gone. NPD’s number crunchers`ve just announced their findings 4 Q2 2010, conclud`g Z 33 percent of phones sold dur`g the period`d Android on board. This marks the 1st time in eons (Q4 2007, to B more precise) Z RIM`s not held the crown of most purchased smartphone OS on US soil, w/ its BlackBerrys account`g 4 28% of the market & Apple’s iPhone occupy`g 3rd spot w/ 22%. Motorola & HTC R the key suspects fingered 4 Android’s continu`g ascent , w/ the “large screen allure” of their handsets play`g well w/ the buy`g public. Skip after the break 4 the more detailed breakdown. Disclaimer: NPD’s Ross Rubin`s the contributor to Engadget. Continue read`g NPD: Android`s now top-sell`g OS in American smartphones NPD: Android`s now top-sell`g OS in American smartphones originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:46:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds

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We’ve just`en dropped the brief note from Verizon Z the original Droid`ll B gett`g the full Froyo treatment @ some point next week. Consider`g the brevity of the announcement, it’s entirely possible Z this`s thrown together in response to Sprint’s EVO news — although (unless) who cares? The more Android 2.2, the better, right? No official word on other Droid variants — most of which R likely go`g to C Froyo updates soon — although (unless) we’ll B keep`g our ears firmly planted to the ground. Motorola Droid gett`g Android 2.2 next week originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:16:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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@ this point, we’re start`g to think Z Motorola`s intentionally (and cruelly) teas`g us w/ its Droid successor. Today V can add to the parade of leaks preced`g the Droid 2 ‘s debut in the form of the above hard case, which`s just landed in Best Buy’s storerooms. Before U go off on some conspiracy theory compar`g this to the iPhone’s Bumper & question`g whether this Droid might need the jacket , U`ldB aware Z Rocketfish does similar paraphernalia 4 the Droid Incredible, mark`g this out as an entirely un remarkable run-of-the-mill accessory. Which might B the best news of all, V figure — if the unexcit`g peripherals R already be`g shipped, the handset itself shouldn’t B too far behind . Thanks, Justin Continue read`g Droid 2 cases arrive @ Best Buy, Droid 2s soon to follow? Droid 2 cases arrive @ Best Buy, Droid 2s soon to follow? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:44:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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We’ve already gathered Z Verizon, Moto, & HTC all seem to B pretty well committed to bump`g most of their Droid models to Froyo (as well they should), although (unless) things R start`g to get real — really real. 1st off, we’ve`en fed the shot of the tipster’s Droid X Z`s apparently already`en blessed w/ 2.2 over the air; the baseband version`s the tick older than the 1 in the shot leaked over on My Droid Life , although (unless) it’s anyone’s guess how Motorola`s stag`g this & what the final gold binary really contains. We’ve also seen the 2.2 ROM 4 the Droid Incredible leak recently ( & the Droid before Z ), so uncorroborated rumors we’re see`g Z 3 of the 4 retail Droids`ll B gett`g 2.2 by the 15th of next month aren’t necessarily crazy. Remember: think positive thoughts. Thanks, Shane Android 2.2 upgrade 4 Droid X may already B trickl`g out, other Droids shortly? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:01:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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The Droid 2 ‘s`en leak`g out all over the place in the past few weeks, although (unless) it looks like it’ll B another month before it officially hits shelves — V just got these shots from the packag`g facility that’s handl`g the phone, which puts it right on schedule 4 Z rumored August 23rd launch . We’re also told Z the phone`ll definitely ship w/ an 8GB microSD card, & Z pric`g appears to B $199 on contract & $599 standalone, although those numbers could change. Just the few short weeks left, V suppose — although give the rate @ which this th`g`s leaking, we’re think`g Motorola & Verizon might do well to push Z date up the couple weeks. We’ll see. Droid 2 be`g prepared 4 launch, set to arrive August 23rd? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:24:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Oh, sure — SanDisk ‘s 32GB microSDHC card`s`en ” shipp`g ” since late March, but`ve U actually tried to find one? It’s`en the lesson in frustration 4 many, & while the few e-tailers`ve shown stock off & on, the card`s generally evaded archivists who simply need an insane amount of available storage on their handset. Start`g tomorrow, however, Z`ldchange. Verizon Wireless — of all companies –`s somehow managed to become the “only retailer Z offers customers the 32GB SanDisk microSDHC card.” We’re assum`g it’s referr`g to brick & mortar retailers, although (unless) @ any rate, the gem`ll B on sale tomorrow @ VZW outlets 4 $149.99, or just $99.99 if U purchase 1 alongside Motorola’s Droid X . The only trouble w/ that? You’re stuck figur`g out what to do w/ the 16GB microSDHC card Z ships inside of the phone. Thank heavens 4 the Bay, right?

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