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Feb

Wirefly Gets Touchy-Feely With The Droid 4 In A 13-Minute Video Overview

Posted by Eric Ravenscraft in Droid 4, Motorola, News, Videos

We can't wait for the Droid 4. In the world of smartphones, the QWERTY sliders are a rare and exotic breed these days. Catching a glimpse of a machine with powerful specs and a keyboard-shaped secret gets our mouths watering. So a thirteen minute video will naturally trigger some flood warnings. Wirefly goes hands-on with the Droid 4 in the first video ~~review~~ overview of the latest in the Droid series.

Here's a rundown of Wirefly lays out in the video:

4" 540x960 LCD display
5-row slide-out QWERTY keyboard
1.2Ghz dual-core processor
1GB RAM
LTE
8GB internal storage (expandable with microSD card)
8MP rear camera w/ 1080p HD video recording
1.3MP front camera
1785mAh battery
Android 2.3.5
Micro HDMI port
Ships with Android 2.3.5

The phone also gets put through some benchmark tests.

Feb

[Leak] Internal Verizon Doc Shows Droid 4 Set To Drop February 10th

Posted by Eric Ravenscraft in Droid 4, Motorola, News, Verizon Wireless

The Droid 4 is the latest iteration in the venerable Droid series. Sporting Motorola's new trademark slightly octagon-ish shape, a 1.2Ghz dual-core processor, LTE, and an 8MP rear-shooter, this device brings the Droid series into the world of the future yet again. That future starts February 10th, if this leaked internal Verizon document is to be believed.

An anonymous, but trusted, source sent us this doc from Verizon's internal equipment guide that shows the Droid 4 will launch via all channels February 10th, 2012. Previous rumors have suggested a February 9th release date, and either date is plausible considering Verizon tends to prefer either Thursday or Friday device launches.

Jan

[CES 2012] Video Hands-On With The Motorola DROID 4

Posted by David Ruddock in 4G, Droid 4, Motorola, News, Videos

Late yesterday, we got a chance to spend some time with the Motorola DROID 4 over at the Verizon booth here at CES, and we have to say - It sure seems like Motorola has done it again. The DROID 4 will likely once again set the bar for QWERTY slider phones, and thanks to the addition of 4G LTE and a snappy TI OMAP 4430 dual-core processor (the same one found in the DROID RAZR), it's also going to be the fastest DROID yet.

Of course, the biggest feature on any DROID is the keyboard, and you can rest assured, the DROID 4's does not disappoint.

Jan

[CES 2012] Verizon Wireless And Motorola Announce The Droid 4: The World's Thinnest And Most Powerful 4G LTE QWERTY Smartphone

Posted by Brandon Lancaster in Droid 4, News, Verizon Wireless

Yes, that's right - at just half an inch thick, the Droid 4 is the world's thinnest 4G LTE QWERTY Smartphone. Not only is it ridiculously thin (for a slider), but it also packs some pretty raw power under it's hood. Check out what it has to offer:

1.2GHz dual-core processor
1GB of RAM
Android 2.3.5 (Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgradable)
4-Inch "scratch-and-scrape resistant" display
16GB internal memory, Up To 32 GB microSD card supported
Full five-row QWERTY
8MP rear shooter with 1080p HD Video Capture
4G LTE Capable (duh)

Note from Cameron: I would like to take this opportunity to put my foot in my mouth.

Dec

[Updated] More Motorola Droid 4 Pics Leak, Looks Like A Bloated Droid Bionic With A Keyboard

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Droid 4, News

What do you get when you take a Droid Bionic, slap a keyboard on it, and give it the bloat (physically - not bloatware) treatment? The Droid 4! This phone was originally said to be like the "Droid RAZR with a keyboard," but we see nothing RAZR about this behemoth. We'll start off gently - but brace yourself, it gets pretty ugly.

Update: Just realized that this is a dummy unit (not sure how I overlooked that the first time around), so that means it may not the exact size of the actual Droid 4. We'll just have to wait and find out.

Nov

Official Photos Surface – Moto's Droid 4 Looks Like The RAZR's Smaller Cousin (With A Keyboard)

Posted by Liam Spradlin in Droid 4, News, Verizon Wireless

Since we first saw the Droid 4 last month, we've been waiting for more info on the phone that seems to perfect the ideas behind the Droid 3. Just yesterday, we saw official specs and a few scanned photos from a leaked Verizon document. Today, Droid Life unearthed some official press shots, showing off the Droid 4's 4" qHD display and 5-row keyboard.

In case you need a refresher, here are the Droid 4's specs:

4-inch qHD display
1.2Ghz dual-core processor (most likely the same one that's in the Droid RAZR)
1GB RAM
8MP rear shooter
5 row slide-out QWERTY
Android 2.3.x (will most likely be upgraded to ICS)
1785mAh battery
4G LTE

There's no official word yet on the D4's exact release date, but it looks like there's a good chance we'll see it on December 8th.

Nov

Motorola Droid 4 Specs Surface: 4-Inch Display, 1.2GHz Dual-Core Processor, And LTE

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Droid 4, News

On what could possibly qualify as the most boring day of the year as far as Android news is concerned, a gem has finally surfaced: the seemingly official specs of the illusive Droid 4. We first caught a glimpse of the D4 last month, along with some suggested specs. If this leaked internal Verizon document obtained by Droid Life is to be believed, then most of the specs have now been realized.

4-inch qHD display
1.2Ghz dual-core processor (most likely the same one that's in the Droid RAZR)
1GB RAM
8MP rear shooter
5 row slide-out QWERTY
Android 2.3.x (will most likely be upgraded to ICS)
1785mAh battery
4G LTE

There is something to be said about this device, and I'll go ahead and put it out there: this is what the Droid 3 should have been.

Oct

Motorola Droid 4 Leaked Images Show Up, Looks Mighty Sexy

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Droid 4, News

When Motorola announced the Droid 3, there was a lot of negative energy directed at the device for its lack of an LTE radio. Of course, it was still better than its predecessors in every way -- larger, more vibrant screen, better keyboard, less intrusive Blur -- it was an all around nice piece of kit. Moving forward, Moto knew that it had to one-up the D3 with the newest iteration of the iconic Droid series, and, according to these leaked images, it looks to have hit that nail on the head with the Droid 4.