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

Posted by 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

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    Jan
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    [Updated] Motorola Announces "Developer Edition" RAZR With Unlockable Bootloader Headed To Europe And Another Unlockable Device For The U.S. Soon

    Posted by in Dev, Droid RAZR, Motorola, News

    Motorola announced today through its official community blog that a RAZR "Developer Edition" (evidently based on the original Droid RAZR, not its newer MAXX counterpart) is in the works. The dev-friendly device will carry an unlockable bootloader and is poised to hit European markets relatively soon, with a (yet unspecified) unlockable device bound for the U.S. "in the coming months." Oddly enough, the blog post was pulled (perhaps it was published prematurely; Update: it's live once again), but luckily the text of the post has been retained:

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    New Motorola RAZR™ Developer Edition will feature unlocked bootloader in Europe

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    Jan
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    [Update: $199 ($100 Off) On Amazon] Deal Alert: Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX Just $230 ($70 Off) With Contract At Wirefly

    Posted by in Deals, Droid RAZR MAXX, Verizon Wireless

    As promised, the ultra-impressive DROID RAZR MAXX went on sale today, but for a premium price of $300 with a new two-year contract at Verizon. Not so, says Wirefly, who is charging just $230 for the thin-yet-juiced phone.

    What's so special about the MAXX? It's nearly the same as the DROID RAZR, but with one major difference: it's nearly 2mm thicker (for a total thickness of a still-svelte 9mm) to accommodate a whopping 3,300 mAh battery (versus 1,780 in the non-MAXX version).

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    Definitely sounds like a winner, especially for power users and road warriors. Hit up the ...

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    [Update: Release Date] CES 2012: Verizon Wireless And Motorola Announce The Beefier Droid RAZR MAXX And The Original Droid RAZR In Purple

    Posted by in Droid RAZR, Droid RAZR MAXX, Motorola, News, Verizon Wireless

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    Verizon Wireless and Motorola just took the wraps off the new Droid RAZR - the Droid RAZR MAXX, a familiar name we saw leaked a few weeks ago. The RAZR MAXX contains the following changes compared to the original:

    • A beefier battery with an unknown at the moment capacity. What we do know is that it allows for more than 21 hours of talk time on a single charge. Update: It's 3,300 mAh.
    • The MAXX is 8.99mm thin compared to the original RAZR's 7.1mm.
    • The press release specifies 32GB total storage, but it's not

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

    Posted by 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 ...

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    Jan
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    [The First Annual Android Police Andy Awards] And The Winner Of The Award For Best Non-Nexus Android Phone Of 2011 Is..

    Posted by in Android Police Andy Awards: 2011, Galaxy S II, Samsung

    You made your nominations, and you voted. Now we have a winner. The Andy for Best Non-Nexus Android Phone of 2011 goes to...

    Best Non-Nexus Android Phone Of 2011: Readers' Choice

    The Samsung Galaxy S II.

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    This really comes as no surprise. The Samsung Galaxy S II is still one of the most powerful handsets on the market, and with an Ice Cream Sandwich update inbound sometime in the coming year, it's only going to get better. The jaw-dropping SAMOLED Plus display and wickedly fast Exynos dual-core processor made quite an impression when we reviewed the Sprint-ified version, ...

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    Motorola Droid Bionic And Atrix 2 Fastboot Files Leak – Come Back From Soft Brick In A Snap

    Posted by in Android OS, Atrix 2, Dev, Droid Bionic, News

    Hot on the heels of the Droid Razr's leaked fastboot files, two more Motorola devices can now be restored to stock configuration in case of emergency.

    Motorola's Atrix 2 and Droid Bionic have both had their fastboot files leaked in recent days, providing a bit of insurance for daring users and developers alike. The Atrix 2's files are available here, while the Droid Bionic's fastboot set can be found here.

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    For those not in the loop, fastboot allows users to flash unsigned partition images via USB (including recovery images), meaning it is possible to bring a ...

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    Dec
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    [Updated: Here Are The Winners!] Mega-Holiday Giveaway #4: Win A Motorola ATRIX 2, A Samsung Stratosphere, Or A DROID Incredible 2

    Posted by in Atrix 2, Contests / Giveaways, Incredible 2 (Vivow), Stratosphere
    Last Updated: January 5th, 2012

    You thought we'd stop the prize train because it's Sunday? Well, here at Android Police, we give away awesome stuff seven days a week during the holidays, so we've got a bag of goodies for you today, courtesy of RadioShack.

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    Even in the event you do win one of the great phones we've got up for grabs today, you might want to check out RadioShack this holiday season regardless - they've got a whole bunch of phones you can get free today on new 2-year agreements on AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon as part of their holiday free phone sale. The ...

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    Dec
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    Download: 11 Gorgeous Motorola XYBOARD / XOOM 2 Static Wallpapers

    Posted by in Droid XYBOARD / XOOM 2, Motorola, News

    Earlier today, Verizon officially announced the upcoming Droid XYBOARD's / XOOM 2's December 12th release date, but who really wants to wait this long just to grab all of its delicious wallpapers? Nobody, that's who, which is why all 11 of them are now looking for a new home, thanks to Droid Life.

    Download them one by one (right click, then Save Link As) or grab the whole collection if you want - the choice is yours. The only question is, which one of these 1920x1408 beauties will conquer your heart? Mine's quite partial to the first one here:...

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    Oct
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    GSM Version Of The DROID RAZR Spotted At FCC - Headed To AT&T Or US Regional Carriers

    Posted by in AT&T, Carriers, Droid RAZR, News

    The clever folks over at WirelessGoodness located an FCC filing today that indicates with a fair degree of certainty that a GSM version of the upcoming DROID RAZR is headed to either AT&T or US regional carriers, as the phone does not support T-Mobile frequencies. The filing doesn't say anything about the RAZR itself, but it does contain a part number matching the RAZR's unique non-removable battery, the first on a Motorola smartphone.

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    While the phone will likely be renamed for regional carriers or an AT&T release, there's every reason to think it'll otherwise be pretty much the same phone. ...

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    Oct
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    [Updated: Videos] Motorola Droid RAZR Is Official, Hitting Verizon Shelves In Early November For $299 With Two-Year Agreement

    Posted by in Droid RAZR, News, Verizon Wireless

    We've been hearing rumors of the Droid RAZR for some time now, and it's finally official. Like previously suggested, this is a super-thin, ultra-light powerhouse of a device, with some pretty impressive features tucked away under its sleek, stainless steel frame:

    • 4.3-inch qHD Super AMOLED display
    • 1.2GHz dual-core processor
    • 1GB RAM
    • 8MP rear shooter, front facing camera
    • 16GB built-in storage, 16GB microSD card
    • Android 2.3.5
    • 7.1mm thin, 127 grams
    • 1800mAh battery
    • Made with Kevlar fiber
    • Gorilla Glass
    • Motorola Splash Guard
    • Webtop cabpable
    • 4G LTE
    • Bluetooth 4.0

    Update 10/19/11: Two official videos of the RAZR:

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    The Droid RAZR packs ...

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    Oct
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    Case Review: OtterBox Commuter For The DROID BIONIC - If You Truly Need A Case, Buy This One

    Posted by in Droid Bionic, Motorola, Other Reviews, Reviews

    I hate phone cases. When I bought my Nexus One back in March of 2010, the first thing I did with my very first smartphone was head over to Amazon and start searching for a cool and convenient way to protect it. So I bought some leather ordeal with a flip cover and all sorts of gimmickry, and I hated it. I used it for 2 days, and since then, it has occupied my box of unwanted electronics and related accessories. It was probably one of the worst $25 I ever spent. I swore off cases from that day forward....

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    Verizon Has A Bug List For The DROID BIONIC, First Maintenance Update Coming In November

    Posted by in Droid Bionic, Motorola, News, Verizon Wireless

    The DROID BIONIC, it's no secret, hasn't been launched bug-free. In fact, there's a number of bugs, particularly the dreaded data connection drop, that make using the BIONIC a major annoyance at times. Verizon has apparently been keeping track, and has a very detailed list of the glitches currently afflicting the phone, given to a customer in a support e-mail (weird, we know). The good folks over at Droid-life have compiled a "Top 10" bug list along with all the reported issues (here), and we've excerpted a few that we've noticed most:

    1.  Issue:  4G/3G Service –

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    Sep
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    [Deal Alert] Bolster The Ranks Of Your Android Figurine Army For $9.93 Shipped

    Posted by in Deals, Off-Topic

    If you've been searching for some green 3" vinyl plastic Android figurines, look no further: Karen Deals is selling them for $6.95 plus $2.98 for shipping, or $9.93 shipped - the lowest price we've seen. The toys are officially licensed by Google and created by artist Andrew bell, and have moving arms and swivel heads. At just under $10, certainly not a bad deal for Android lovers.

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    [Source: Karen Deals via Fat Wallet]

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    [Deal Alert] Cementing Their Partnership With Verizon, RadioShack Offers $200 Savings On Select Phones

    Posted by in Deals, News, Verizon Wireless

    RadioShack seems awfully pleased with its new partnership with Verizon, and to express its sentiment it is giving a $100 instant rebate for every Verizon smartphone activated with a 2-year contract. Those averse to arduous rebate policies (i.e. mailing in the form) will be pleased to know that the entire process of activation and rebate approval will be taken care of by an "awesome" RadioShack associate on the spot. The selected handsets include the HTC Thunderbolt, the Samsung Droid Charge, the Motorola Droid X2  and Droid Bionic.

    Existing Verizon customers will also receive a $100 gift card in addition to ...

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