We just received a great leak! Someone was able to take a quick photo of the upcoming 10.1 inch Motorola Xoom 2.
There are limited specs on the Motorola Xoom 2, but we do know it is going to be 9mm thickness. Still nothing on the iPad 2!
Here is Next Media’s latest animation. This animation is all about the Google $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility. Love the addition of Steve Jobs!
It has been announced that Google has acquired Motorola Mobility for $40.00 per share or $12.5 billion. This is Google’s largest acquisition with the aim to challenge Apple as a handset producer.
Larry Page CEO of Google had this to say of the acquisition:
“Motorola Mobility’s total commitment to Android has created a natural fit for our two companies. Together, we will create amazing user experiences that supercharge the entire Android ecosystem for the benefit of consumers, partners and developers. I look forward to welcoming Motorolans to our family of Googlers.”
Andy Rubin, Google’s senior vice president of mobile, said in a statement that the Android platform will remain open:
“Our vision for Android is unchanged, and Google remains firmly committed to Android as an open platform and a vibrant open source community. We will continue to work with all of our valued Android partners to develop and distribute innovative Android-powered devices.”
Im very surprised they didnt look at acquiring HTC.
Motorola is a great business and has over $3 billion in the bank. They also have 19,000 employees and produce set top boxes and phone accessories. It will be interesting to see how they can put both businesses together.
Verizon has just announced three new smarphones: LG Revolution, HTC Trophy and Motorola Droid X2.
These phones are going to be great additions to Verizons ever growing catalogue.
LG Revolution features:
Motorola Droid X2:
HTC Trophy:
Toshiba has just announced the Regza Tablet AT300, a brand new Android tablet that just might get some heavy adoption.
Here are the main features:
Toshiba plans to start shipping the Regza tablet in Japan in June at around $730 USD. Expect this tablet to be available in the US and Europe at the start of next year.
Orange has just announced the pricing and availability for the upcoming Motorola Atrix. The Motorola Atrix will be available in early May via Orange retail stores and telesales.
Motorola Atrix features:
To support the device, Motorola has developed two companion accessory docks for purchase separately:
Motorola ATRIX will launch exclusively on Orange and will be free on a £35 per month, 24 month contract, which includes 600 minutes, 750 MB data allowance, unlimited texts, 50 MMS and unlimited wi-fi (subject to fair usage) per month.
For more information on Motorola ATRIX, accessories, and to register interest in the device, go to www.orange.co.uk/motorolaatrix or to reserve a handset, please visit Orange retail shops or call Orange telesales
From initial reports it seems that the Motorola Xoom has had very poor sales figures so far.
James Faucette, an analyst at Pacific Crest confirms what we suspected and saw – Motorola XOOM isn’t doing well in the sales department and isn’t returning revenue Motorola would have estimated it to return.
It seems as though the Motorola Xoom has a very high spec in terms of hardware, but Motorola havent been able to get the pricing point right.
The Motorola Atrix 4G was only released today and it has already been rooted. Below is the step by step process on how to root your new Motorola Atrix 4G. This method was developed by famed modders DesignGears and Getaphixx.
You will need:
If you don’t have one of these,
- You need .NET Framework 2.0 or Mono v1.2.6
- More information on Linux or Mac (need Mono v1.2.6)
- Windows XP: Download .NET Framework 2.0
That’s if folks, you now are ready to tinker around with your rooted Motorola Atrix 4G.
If reading is not your thing, Getaphixx has posted video instructions as well.
Motorola Droid is definitely one of the most understated smart phones. Well, perhaps not understated, just over-shadowed by the likes of the iPhone and more popular Android devices from HTC. However, it would seem as though Motorola are keeping their hopes up for the OS by releasing a new update for all Droid devices. I don’t think anybody expected it to come this soon.
The announced the impending update, which will ‘start to roll out this week’ on their official Facebook page. Besides from announcing the new update, they go on to tease us anxious fan-boys by saying that they “will have more information to share on other device upgrades later”. So maybe some of Moto’s other devices are due for a service check.
Let’s hope that the new update fixes the known Droid bugs and maybe even gives the OS a slight facelift.
When you lock your phone you assume that your Emails, browsing history, text messages and personal data are secure. You could leave your phone in a crowded room knowing nobody could access it without you inputting the pattern on the touch-screen which is how Droids’ security work. However, a bug which was only recently discovered and made public on the Internet has compromised all phones with 2.0.1 versions which apparently is the bulk of the Droid market.
When the phone is receiving an incoming call, all you have to do is press the ‘back’ button and you’ll be brought to the home screen. So theoretically, if you wanted to access somebody’s Droid phone all you have to do is call it and then press the back button on the device. Voila! Instant access to all their personal data.
“We are aware of the issue and we’re working to deliver a fix to Motorola Droids shortly.” said a spokesperson.
My memory is cast back to August of 2008 when a very similar bug for the iPhone’s screenlock as discovered. When will companies learn that security is now a paramount concern for all tech users?
