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- Droid Incredible Reportedly Getting Android 2.2 by Early August
- Motorola Portrait Slider Shows Off the Droid Eye
- Motorola Droid X All Set for Software Update
- Sprint Motorola i1 due July 25th for $150
| Droid Incredible Reportedly Getting Android 2.2 by Early August Posted: 19 Jul 2010 10:19 AM PDT Were you able to get your hands on a Droid Incredible? We sure hope so, because one of Verizon’s best handsets is about to get better, if a ninja is speaking the truth. According to this particular ninja, it looks like the Incredible might actually be the first in line to get the Android 2.2 update.
Well, perhaps tied, if the original Motorola Droid is still scheduled to get its own update by the end of July. In any event, the ninja suggests that the update will arrive on all Droid Incredible handsets (in the wild, at least), at the end of July, or by early August. So, what’s it include? Obviously, you get some of that Froyo goodness. You also get WiFi 802.11/n support, 3G Mobile Hotspot (which you’ll probably have to pay for), HTC Widget for Email and News, EAS updates, 720p video recording, Amazon MP3 access, Skype, and My Verizon applications. Basically, everything you’ve been waiting for, and more. So, start counting down the days, folks — the end of July is just right around the corner. [via LAPTOP MEMO] ) |
| Motorola Portrait Slider Shows Off the Droid Eye Posted: 19 Jul 2010 09:14 AM PDT When it comes to Motorola, the DROID name is meant for high-end devices. That’s why their DEVOUR handset didn’t get the DROID title — it just didn’t make the cut. And, as far as anyone of us here know, that game plan hasn’t changed for Sanjay Jha and company. But, if these new blurry screenshots are any indication, then it looks like Motorola is looking to change up their high-end device line-up with a bit of a portrait slider-refresh.
There’s no hard details on whatever device this is. It’s obviously a portrait slider. It obviously has a keyboard that looks strikingly similar to the Motorola Charm’s. And it’s obviously booting up with that oh-so-familiar Droid eye. But, what does that tell us? One of two things, actually: either Motorola is changing everything around, and they’re going to start shoving the DROID title on every Android-based handset they’ve got planned for Verizon. Or, they’re planning on putting the specifications necessary to make a high-end device into a portrait slider. Let’s face it: just because it has a certain form factor, doesn’t mean it’s going to be a mid-range device. Just look at the Palm Pre and Palm Pre Plus, folks. Portrait slider with a 3.2-inch touchscreen — but definitely not mid-range by any other notable feature. So, what’s Motorola’s plan? We wish we knew, but hopefully it all gets cleared up soon enough. Let us know in the comments if this handset is something you’d want in your collection. [via Android and Me] ) |
| Motorola Droid X All Set for Software Update Posted: 19 Jul 2010 08:50 AM PDT A day before the Droid X went on sale, there were several folks out there reporting that the handset was already getting an OTA software update. As far as we can tell, it certainly hit every “test” device out there already available on the market, and now it looks like Verizon’s all set to launch the same update for the rest of the Droid Xs out there.
As you can see from the image, the PDF talking about what the update brings is already out there, so we at least know the update is coming. It’s real, and what not. No, as much as we’d love to say that it’s Android 2.2 and everything’s right with the world — that’s not the case. The update is version 1.13.604.en, and it’s designed to be just a software update. Not a major upgrade. But, let’s get to the important part. What’s it bringing to the table:
Suggestions are that the update is coming today, July 19th, and that it will obviously be rolled out to all those Droid X handsets over the course of the next few days. However, no official word from Verizon has come forward, so don’t take that as the gospel quite yet. One thing we should point out, is that as usual, Verizon has included a link at the bottom of the image, saying you should go here to get all the information about the update. It tells you to go to the Droid’s website. Well, obviously you don’t want that handset, so go to the Droid X’s instead. (That’s a link, by the way.) [via Droid-Life] ) |
| Sprint Motorola i1 due July 25th for $150 Posted: 19 Jul 2010 07:18 AM PDT Motorola’s i1 Nextel Direct Connect smartphone for Sprint has just got an official release date, and if you’ve been waiting for a ruggedized Android handset with walkie-talkie functionality then this could be your best bet. Set to hit shelves on July 25th priced at $149.99, the Motorola i1 has 3G, WiFi, a 3.1-inch HVGA touchscreen and a 5-megapixel camera.
Unfortunately, it’s also runs Android 1.5, which is pretty far back on the timeline when you consider we’re already up to Android 2.2. Still, you get Opera Mobile, Swype, and the ability to withstand dust, shock, vibration and blowing rain to military specifications. Anybody tempted? Motorola i1 hands-on: Press Release: World’s First Nextel Direct Connect Smartphone Powered by Android, Motorola i1, Available for Sprint Customers on July 25 for $149.99 OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Jul 19, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) – Industry-leading Push-to-Talk with access to thousands of Android(TM) applications for less than $150? Now that is taking care of business! Sprint (NYSE: S) today shared pricing and timing for the world’s first Android-powered smartphone with Nextel Direct Connect(R) – it will be available first on Sunday, July 25, through direct ship sales channels, including Business Sales, telesales (1-800-SPRINT1) and Web sales (www.sprint.com/motoi1) for $149.99 with a new line or eligible upgrade, two-year service agreement and after a $50 mail-in rebate (taxes & surcharges excluded). It will then be available in all remaining Sprint sales channels beginning on Sunday, Aug. 8. With more than 17 years of experience, Sprint is the undisputed industry leader in push-to-talk, serving the world’s largest push-to-talk community with millions of Nextel Direct Connect subscribers on the fastest national push-to-talk network. More U.S. workers communicate in less than a second with Nextel Direct Connect than with any other push-to-talk service. With solid body construction that meets military specifications for protection against dust, shock, vibration and blowing rain1, Motorola i1 is designed for those who work and play hard. It offers the Android 1.5 operating system, and automatically syncs and integrates office and personal information such as emails, calendar appointments and contacts. “Motorola i1 is the only Android device to offer Nextel Direct Connect as well as the latest smartphone features and the ability to withstand some of the harshest environments,” said Fared Adib, vice president – Product Development, Sprint. “This phone brings a new level of smartphone to our Nextel customers making it one of the most efficient devices to get work done, and our customers who rely on Direct Connect will appreciate this feature-packed phone that doesn’t miss on must-have features like Wi-Fi and a 5 megapixel camera.” Motorola i1 enhances the Nextel Direct Connect experience with the ability to view who is calling regardless of what application you are in, whether you are managing your emails, checking your calendar, composing messages or viewing media. Motorola i1 also offers a variety of robust business and entertainment applications through the Android Market(TM), and when combined with the built-in Wi-Fi capabilities, it provides a great view of what’s happening both personally and professionally. Applications like Scan2PDF Mobile 2.0, Unit Converter – ConvertPad and RealCalc Scientific Calculator can help get work done, while staying connected to friends through Facebook(TM) or Tweeting using an easily customizable Twitter(TM) app like Touiteur. In addition, Sprint partner applications available for businesses on the Motorola i1 include: Xora(TM) mobile workforce management solutions provide businesses with real-time visibility into field operations, and helps automate payroll and job workflow processes. The Android version of Xora Time Track(TM) includes new features like photo barcode scanning and signature capture, eliminating the need to purchase additional hardware to support such capabilities. Popular business tools such as Microsoft Document Viewer and corporate sync ensure Word or PowerPoint files can be accessed on the go In addition, Sprint will waive the restocking fee for new customer exchanges as part of this policy. Refund excludes usage not included in the plan, premium content, third-party billing and international charges. Application development information for Motorola i1 is available on the Sprint Application Developer web site at www.sprint.com/developer. Sprint offers developers a free sandbox with iDEN capabilities to test their apps. Sprint is a charter member of the Open Handset Alliance(TM) and the Sprint Application Developer Program has been providing tools for third-party developers since Sprint first launched the Wireless Web on its phones in 2001. About Sprint Nextel Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served more than 48 million customers at the end of the first quarter of 2010 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, and is the first and only wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, Common Cents Mobile and Assurance Wireless and instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. With its customer-focused strategy, you can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint. 1 Meets MilitarySpec 810F for blowing rain, dust, shock vibration, temperature extremes, low pressure, salt fog, humidity and solar radiation. ) |
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