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Motorola Droid 4 gets fondled on video before release

Taylor Wimberly — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:36:46 +0000

Are you a lover of QWERTY keyboards? Verizon’s Motorola Droid 4 is scheduled to launch this week and the guys from Wirefly spent some hands-on time with the device this weekend. Highlights of the Droid 4 include an edge-lit, 5-row keyboard, dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, 4-inch qHD display, 1 GB RAM, dual cameras, and support for Verizon’s blazing fast 4G LTE network. Check out the video below and let us know if you plan on picking one up.

Motorola Droid RAZR gets a launch day special price of $111.11 on Amazon Wireless

Sean Riley — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:24:39 +0000

Amazon Wireless is kicking off the launch of the newest and thinnest member of the Droid family with a tip of the hat to today’s unique date by offering the Droid RAZR for $111.11. Amazon is backordered at the moment, but orders placed today will still qualify for the special price. As of this posting they are still saying they will ship by the end of next week.

As with most of the Amazon Wireless deals, this pricing only applies to brand new 2-year contracts. If you’re looking to upgrade an existing contract, they are offering a slightly discounted price of $249.

The Droid RAZR is just the first of Verizon’s power trio of Android devices, so make sure you peruse what the Galaxy Nexus and the HTC Rezound have to offer before making any snap decisions. You can take a look at the review roundup we assembled earlier this week to get a sense of the early impressions of the Droid RAZR from around the web.

Are any of you planning to either take advantage of this deal or pick up a Droid RAZR direct from Verizon today?

Motorola Droid 4 launch could be right around the corner

Dustin Earley — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:08:46 +0000

Just as the two-year anniversary celebration for the original Motorola Droid ends, internal Verizon documents have surfaced online that put the Droid 4 on track for a December release.

Uncovered by Droid Life, the Motorola Droid 4 has been spotted in several different Verizon systems that, in the past, have indicated an imminent release. The time between when the Xoom 2 appeared in the same documents and when the device was scheduled to be released was a little over a month. If everything goes according to plan, the Droid 4 could launch as soon as the second week of December. Lending some credibility to this theory are the “in the wild” shots of the Droid 4 that show the device looking mighty close to finished.

Around two weeks ago, pictures of the Droid 4 found their way online. Judging by those pictures, the Droid 4 will have an improved physical keyboard over previous models, with a body similar to the Droid RAZR. As far as rumored specs go, we’re looking at a 1.2 GHz OMAP4430 processor, 4-inch Super AMOLED display, 4G LTE, Android 2.3.5 (at launch), 8 megapixel camera with 1080p video capture, front-facing camera and HDMI out.

Between the RAZR, Droid 4, Galaxy Nexus and HTC Rezound, Verizon is going to have one killer lineup by the end of the year.

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DroidLanding Twitter account comes back to life for RAZR

Edgar Cervantes — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:09:00 +0000

The Motorola Droid RAZR is about to hit the streets. One of the most exciting things about big Droid launches is the @DroidLanding giveaways, and things are starting to get cooked up.

After a temporary hiatus, the DroidLanding Twitter account has just been activated. This time around, the protagonist happens to be the Motorola Droid RAZR. Get ready for some scavenger hunting, because the action is about to start.

While the main prize(s) will probably be the Motorola Droid RAZR, more goodies should also be offered later on. Make sure you follow @DroidLanding on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the details. Who knows? You might be one of the lucky winners. Will you guys be trying to score a free device? What else could Verizon be giving away this time?

Android 2.3 Gingerbread pushing out now to HTC Droid Incredible users? (Update: Manual Install)

Edgar Cervantes — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:14:16 +0000

The HTC Droid Incredible has been one of the most beloved Android devices on Verizon. This phone was a beast when it came out, and even now it continues to compete strongly with some of the newest devices. For a while, everyone was afraid the good ol’ Droid Incredible was not going to get a Gingerbread update. Incredulous!

That was until Verizon posted OTA update details on the HTC Droid Incredible’s support site. We knew this update was coming soon, and we only had to wait a few weeks until the update started rolling out.

Though there were some reports of people getting the update towards the end of last week, it seems that was simply a test. If you were not lucky enough then, maybe things are looking up for you today. The Gingerbread update seems to be rolling out again. If you’ve been desperately waiting for an update, now is a good time to check for one.

These will be the main features changed with the update:

MMS messages will now send correctly
Properly save audio files from MMS messages
Successfully play audio from MMS messages
Internet connection via Bluetooth now enabled
VZ Navigator now operates on WiFi
Change songs in music widget by tapping the forward button
Camera now functions with an SD card inserted

Have any of you gotten this update yet? How are you liking it? Let us know what your experience with Gingerbread is like. If you haven’t received the update, let us know. We’d like to see how the update process is going. Start checking for updates, guys!

Update: Manual Installation

If you’re feeling a bit adventurous, Android Central has a manual installation tutorial. Those who would like to try it can head to the Android Central forums and have at it. If you decide to take this route, please do let us know how it goes and share your tips with fellow DINC on how to make the process easier and better.

Motorola DROID Bionic lands on Verizon tomorrow for $299

Anthony Domanico — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:38:00 +0000

After 9 long months of waiting, the Motorola DROID Bionic is finally set to launch tomorrow on Verizon. The DROID Bionic marks a key milestone for Verizon, as it will be the first dual-core device to feature support for Verizon’s 4G LTE network.

The Bionic packs the following specs into its Droid X2-esque package:

Dual-core 1GHz processor (TI OMAP4)
32 GB storage (16 GB internal, 16 GB included microSD card)
4.3″ qHD LCD screen with 540 x 960 display
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread with MOTOROLA’s Gingerbread UI overlay (Don’t call me BLUR)
1 GB DDR2 RAM
8 megapixel rear-facing camera
Front-facing camera
Support for Motorola’s WebTop dock and LapDock

The DROID Bionic will be available at Verizon stores tomorrow, September 8th, for a whopping $299 on contract.

Who out there is planning to pick one of these beasts up when it launches tomorrow? Or are you holding out another month for the Samsung DROID Prime? Let us know in the comments.

We’ll have a full review of the device up very shortly. Stay tuned!

Videos: Motorola Droid Bionic in action

Edgar Cervantes — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:50:39 +0000

The Motorola Droid Bionic is expected to finally be released this week. Several months since its announcement at CES, many of you are still set on making this your next phone. But, after this delay, is it worth it?

Those planning to purchase a Bionic should comb over these videos, as well as the owners’ comments at Android Central forums. Check them out and see if the Droid Bionic still holds up to all the hype–it does have some good specs, after all. You might want to wait for Verizon’s upcoming Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone (“Droid Prime”), though.

These videos cover everything. From regular Homescreen overviews to benchmarks, Netflix and even Dungeon Defenders. Grab your popcorn, sit back and take a deep look at the Motorola Droid Bionic. Do tell us what you think! Are you guys getting one of these? Would you rather wait for the “Droid Prime” (it’s unlikely this will be its name) or Nexus device? Maybe another device coming to Verizon?

Droid Bionic Rule All Machines campaign revealed

Dustin Earley — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:02:19 +0000

Yesterday, when a new video popped up online showing the Droid Bionic’s boot animation, we mentioned a leaked and pulled advertisement for the device that featured the tagline “Rule All Machines.” Thanks to DroidLife, we can now get a good look at that ad, as they’ve been kind enough to post the video on YouTube for all to see.

As with most Motorola Droid campaign teasers, no real information has been revealed. By now though, most anyone who cares about the Bionic has had plenty of time to memorize what we already know. LTE compatibility, 4.3-inch qHD display, Omap dual-core processor, 8MP camera with full 1080 video record, HDMI mirroring, front-facing camera, Webtop support… Sounds familiar, right?

Clearly, Motorola isn’t messing around with the ad campaign behind the Bionic. And why would they? This phone is huge for Motorola. Possibly the biggest release of the year. They need to make it count.

Only two more weeks until we finally get to see the Bionic in action. Are you ready?

Motorola Droid Bionic to bring over 15 hours of battery life

Edgar Cervantes — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:13:01 +0000

The Motorola Droid Bionic has been through quite the ordeal. The almighty dual-core, LTE device was announced, delayed and improved. But now people are starting to get disappointed. At this point, some are willing to skip it and just wait for another device to come. Well, you might want to hold your thought on that one, because recent reports indicate some impressive facts about the good ol’ Bionic.

YodaDroid from Android Forums has provided this leaked image, showing the device’s outstanding data speeds. Of course this is no big surprise, since we already knew about the potential Verizon’s 4G LTE network has. What is impressive is that the tester claims this device is giving him over 15 hours of battery life with moderate use. We don’t know what the user means by “moderate,” but if this proves to be legit, it could be the best battery Android life we’ve seen.

This comes as a surprise, since 4G LTE is known to eat up the battery in a matter of 2-3 hours. One has to wonder if the user turned off LTE radios to get such juice from the battery. Or maybe Motorola did a great job making the Bionic more energy efficient. What do you guys say? Will you get the Motorola Droid Bionic if this proves to be accurate? Let’s see what the difference would be. What device do you use, and how many hours of battery life do you currently get?

Motorola CEO: Droid Bionic release date coming in September

Edgar Cervantes — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:14:11 +0000

Hallelujah! We’ve been waiting for the Motorola Droid Bionic since it was announced at CES. This device has had a long journey, and rumors keep popping up. But the wait is almost over! We finally have word of when it will be released. This information comes straight from Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha, who dropped the news during Motorola’s earnings call today. According to Jha, the delayed, improved and desperately awaited Droid Bionic will be hitting the streets this September.

This may not be great news for those hoping for an August release. But at least we now have a more official time frame for this device’s launch. Go ahead and save your upgrades if you have one or will have one soon. Let’s just hope the release date is closer to the beginning of September and not the end of the month.

All this waiting can surely hurt one’s desire to purchase a device. Especially when Android devices are being released about every week. Have you guys grown tired of waiting? Will you still purchase the Droid Bionic in September? Would you rather save your upgrade and wait to see what else comes soon? Sound off below.