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Droid 4 User Guide

David Wasserman — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:42:18 +0000

Droid 4 User Guide is a post from: Android Phone Geek

As we all know, the Motorola Droid 4 is already official and will probably run around $250. More importantly, now we have the Droid 4 user guide to keep us busy while awaiting launch day.

Grab the user guide here and you can check out the Droid 4 info page here.

FM Radio App For Droid Bionic

David Wasserman — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:20:57 +0000

FM Radio App For Droid Bionic is a post from: Android Phone Geek

For some reason, Motorola doesn’t want to include an FM Radio app on their devices, even the new Droid Bionic. No worries though, the Droid 3 version which works on almost any other Motorola phone will work with your new Droid Bionic.

In order to use the app you will need headphones, just install the .apk file like any other non-market .apk file. [XDA]

Download: MotoFMRadio.apk

Droid Bionic Official, Arrives Sept. 8th

David Wasserman — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:07:56 +0000

Droid Bionic Official, Arrives Sept. 8th is a post from: Android Phone Geek

It’s finally official, the Motorola Droid Bionic will be available September 8th! You can pick one up for $299 with a two-year deal.

This has indeed been a strange launch for a smartphone as the Droid Bionic was announced way back in January at CES but was scrapped for revamped hardware.

The Droid Bionic sports a 4.3-inch qHD display, 1GB of RAM, 1GHz Dual Core processor,Android 2.3.4, Motorola’s Webtop features, Gorilla Glass, 8MP Camera and a 1735 mAh battery. The Bionic is 4G LTE compatible and Verizon’s also staking the Droid Bionic’s claim as the thinnest LTE smartphone at 11mm, but the new Galaxy S II on Sprint is actually a little thinner.

Press Release:

VERIZON WIRELESS AND MOTOROLA RAISE THE BAR WITH DROID BIONIC™ BY MOTOROLA

Unsurpassed Power, Speed and Entertainment

On the Fastest, Most Advanced 4G LTE Network in America

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI), today announced DROID BIONIC™ by Motorola will be exclusively available beginning Sept. 8.

DROID BIONIC is the first Verizon Wireless smartphone to combine 4G LTE with the power of a dual-core 1 GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM and a stunning 4.3-inch qHD display – all in a sleek form factor that makes it the thinnest 4G LTE smartphone from Verizon Wireless. Customers can expect to fly across the Web on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network with download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G LTE mobile broadband coverage areas.

DROID BIONIC introduces a host of groundbreaking applications and accessories that turn the device into a multi-media hub, a ruler of remote access and a purveyor of virtuality. DROID BIONIC introduces ZumoCast™ by Motorola, an application that lets customers bring their digital world of videos, music, pictures and documents stored on their computers to their handset via remote access. With its revolutionary Webtop application, DROID BIONIC can beam a full-featured Firefox® Web browser, email or documents to a TV or monitor, like the separately purchased Lapdock™ with a 11.6″ screen, keyboard and integrated trackpad.

Accessories such as the HD Station let DROID BIONIC users turn the phone into an entertainment center or home office. Customers can view pictures, video, and content from the DROID BIONIC on any HDTV or monitor by connecting a separately sold HDMI cable. They can also take a conference call while editing documents and surfing the Web. And, of course, the DROID BIONIC lets customers share their 4G LTE signal with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices when they activate the Verizon Wireless Mobile Hotspot. The device of the future today, the DROID BIONIC also includes the following features:

Powered by Android™ 2.3.4 Gingerbread

Dual-core 1 GHz processor and 1 GB of RAM

4.3-inch qHD screen using scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass and dual-layer anti-reflective coating

8-megapixel autofocus camera with flash and 1080p HD video capture

Front-facing camera for video chat over 4G LTE, 3G or Wi-Fi

MOTOPRINT app to print via Wi-Fi-enabled printers

Mirror Mode with HDMI out (HDMI cable required) supporting 1080p HD video playback

Multi-window options for multitasking with ease when using the Webtop application

Business Ready with advanced security policies; resizable and scrollable email, calendar and task widgets; device and SD card encryption; and Citrix® GotoMeeting® and Citrix Receiver™

Adobe® Flash® pre-loaded

HTML 5 capable

32 GB memory: 16 GB on board and 16 GB microSD™ card pre-installed (actual formatted capacity is less)

Support for up to 32 GB microSD cards

Supports wireless charger

Pricing and availability:

DROID BIONIC by Motorola will be available in Verizon Wireless Communication Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com on Sept. 8 for $299.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.

Customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan beginning at $39.99 for 450 minutes per month and a smartphone data package starting at $30 monthly access for 2 GB of data.

Verizon Wireless Mobile Hotspot data plans are available beginning at $30 for 2 GB.

For a limited time, customers who purchase a Lapdock with the DROID BIONIC can receive a $100 mail-in rebate when subscribing to a $50, 5 GB data plan or higher.

Available accessories:

The Lapdock will be available for $299.97, the HD Station will be available for $99.99 and the Adapter for Webtop Application will be available for $29.99.

Vehicle Navigation Dock delivers easy access to maps, favorite contacts, hands-free calling, music, navigation and more and supports streaming of audio and music via the 3.5 mm audio jack, if available, to play through vehicle speakers. The Vehicle Navigation Dock will be available for $39.99.

The Battery Dock with standard battery is a pocket-sized accessory with an extra battery included to charge both DROID BIONIC and an extra battery at the same speed as a wall charger. The Battery Dock will be available for $49.99.

For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com. For more information on accessories, visit www.verizonwireless.com/accessories.

Netflix App Supporting More Devices

David Wasserman — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:36:51 +0000

Netflix App Supporting More Devices is a post from: Android Phone Geek

The Netflix app is supporting more devices and the funny thing is they were probably supported all along! Looking at Android Market the list has grown larger. Here’s the full list of currently supported devices:

Casio G’zOne Commando C771 with Android 2.2
HTC DoubleShot
HTC Droid Incredible
HTC Droid Incredible 2
HTC EVO
HTC EVO 3D
HTC G2
HTC Thunderbolt
Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet
LG Revolution
Motorola Atrix
Motorola Droid
Motorola Droid X
Motorola Droid X2
Motorola Droid 2
Motorola DROID 3
Motorola DROID BIONIC
Samsung DROID Charge
Samsung EPIC 4G
Samsung Galaxy S
Samsung Galaxy S 4G
Samsung Fascinate
Samsung Nexus S
Samsung Nexus S 4G

Still no love for most tablets! If you’re not on the list, be patient. Netflix could be adding you soon so be sure to check back.

Android Market Link

Verizon and HTC Make Droid Incredible 2 Official

David Wasserman — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:24:18 +0000

Verizon and HTC Make Droid Incredible 2 Official is a post from: Android Phone Geek

Verizon and HTC officially announce the Droid Incredible 2. You can pick one up via Verizon Wireless on April 28th for $199 with the standard two year deal. The sequel to the original Droid Incredible is a nice device but nothing earth shattering.

Some of the features include:

Android 2.2 Froyo
4-inch Super LCD display.
1GHz ”next generation” Snapdragon processor
8MP rear-facing camera with 720p video recording
1.3MP front-facing camera
Dual GSM/CDMA — a “World Phone.”

Press Release:

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., April 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Verizon Wireless and HTC today announced that DROID Incredible 2 by HTC, exclusively from Verizon Wireless, will be available beginning April 28 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com for $199.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.

DROID Incredible 2 by HTC follows in the footsteps of the popular DROID Incredible by HTC and features the Android™ 2.2 platform, a crisp 4-inch super LCD display, next-generation 1 GHz Qualcomm® Snapdragon® processor and 3G Mobile Hotspot that can connect up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Equipped with the hallmark HTC Sense™ experience, DROID Incredible 2 by HTC offers advanced personalization options, consolidated email capability and unique camera effects and filters. With its sleek, all-black design, DROID Incredible 2 by HTC combines functionality and speed into one stylish package. DROID Incredible 2 by HTC is a global-ready Android smartphone, allowing customers to enjoy wireless voice and data service in more than 200 countries, with more than 125 with 3G speeds.

Additional features include:

8.0-megapixel main camera with dual LED flash
1.3-megapixel front facing camera
720p HD video capture plus DLNA® to share multimedia content with a compatible TV
Adobe® Flash® Player
SRS WOWHD™ surround sound
Automatic face detection for more accurate pictures
Integrated noise-cancellation technology
Verizon Wireless customers that purchase DROID Incredible 2 by HTC will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan and a smartphone data package. Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 for monthly access and an unlimited smartphone data plan is $29.99 for monthly access. Verizon Wireless customers traveling outside of the United States should contact Verizon Wireless’ global customer support team at 1-800-922-0204 before embarking on their trip to ensure their phones have the right features for global usage.

For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

Motorola Droid X2 Press Shots Leaked

David Wasserman — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:18:06 +0000

Motorola Droid X2 Press Shots Leaked is a post from: Android Phone Geek

The folks at PocketNow.com have gotten their hands on a press shot of the upcoming Motorola Droid X2. Looking like the Droid X’s twin brother, the only difference is it’s sporting the official Droid X2 logo.

In case your curious of the innards, this Android device has a 4.3-inch display with qHD resolution, an NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor running at 1GHz, 768MB RAM, 8MP Rear camera and HDMI port.

It’s expected to be running Android 2.3 Gingerbread but it’s missing one glaring feature. It’s not 4G compatible on Verizon’s new LTE network like some of the other devices coming Big Red’s way. That aside,this is one sweet Android device. [PocketNow]

Samsung Droid Charge Available April 28th

David Wasserman — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 22:00:18 +0000

Samsung Droid Charge Available April 28th is a post from: Android Phone Geek

Verizon and Samsung have officially announced the Samsung Droid Charge. It will be available for purchase on April 28th and will set you back $299.99 with a two year agreement.

The Droid Charge is the second 4G LTE device on Verizon’s network.

Features Include:

4.3-Inch Super Amoled Plus Display
1GHZ Processor
8MP Rear Facing Camera w/LED Flash
1.3MP Front Facing Camera
Android 2.2 Froyo
Mobile Hotspot Capable
Samsung Media Hub
Virtual QWERTY Keyboard

Also via the press release, the @droidlanding scavenger hunt kicks off today offering up 16 chances to find and win one of these bad boys! Keep an eye on Twitter, and you could save yourself a few hundred dollars. Full press release is below. [Samsung USA Newsroom]

VERIZON WIRELESS UNLEASHES DROID CHARGE BY SAMSUNG
April 21, 2011

DROID CHARGE Joins Verizon Wireless’ DROID family

As Samsung’s First 4G LTE Smartphone

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. –Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announced that the Droid Charge by Samsung will be available April 28 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com.

The Droid Charge is designed with Samsung’s 4.3-inch Super AMOLED™ Plus display, setting a new touch screen standard for brightness, clarity and outdoor visibility. The Droid Charge is equipped with both a rear-facing 8 megapixel camera with LED flash and front-facing 1.3 megapixel camera for both stills and video chatting. The smartphone’s 1GHz application processor and HTML 5 Web browser maximizes high-speed 4G LTE connectivity for faster downloads and graphics processing.

Additional Features:

- 4G LTE– customers can expect download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G Mobile Broadband coverage area

- Android 2.2 platform – With support for Google Mobile Services including Gmail, YouTube™, Google Talk, Google Search, Google Maps and access to more than 150,000 apps available to download from Android Market™

- Adobe® Flash® Player compatible

- Mobile Hotspot capability – share 4G connection with up to 10 WiFi-enabled devices or a 3G connection with up to 5 devices

- Samsung Media Hub – Samsung’s own content service, offering a vast lineup of critically acclaimed films and TV programs for rent or purchase

- Virtual QWERTY Keyboard featuring Swype Technology

Pricing and data plans:

- The Droid Charge by Samsung will be available for $299.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.

- Droid Charge customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan and a 4G LTE data package. Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 monthly access. Unlimited 4G LTE data packages start at $29.99 monthly access. Mobile hotspot feature will be included for a limited time at no additional charge.

Find the DROID Charge

Beginning April 21, anyone over the age of 18 can participate in an exclusive Droid Charge Scavenger Hunt. Follow the online clues to find hidden locations in 16 different cities to win a Droid Charge by Samsung. For additional information about the DROID Charge scavenger hunt, visit: http://twitter.com/droidlanding.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s fastest and most advanced 4G network and largest and most reliable 3G network, and serves more than 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 80,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About Samsung Telecommunications America

Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsungwireless.com.

Droid Does With Gingerbread ROM

David Wasserman — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 13:33:01 +0000

Droid Does With Gingerbread ROM is a post from: Android Phone Geek

If you are the proud owner of the one and only original Motorola Droid, you can now flash Android 2.3.2 (Gingerbread) on your Android smartphone. Peter Alfonso of Bugless Beast Custom ROM fame has a 100% pure Gingerbread ROM for your Droid ready for download.

From Peter’s website:

So how is this build different from other Gingerbread ROMs?

For starters, this build was made using the master branch of the AOSP only two days ago, meaning it not only brings you to version 2.3.2 but it also has the latest bug fixes included. Once you flash this ROM you will immediately see how much time I spent making this build exactly how Motorola would have provided it to you (if they still supported our “old” device). This ROM has the stock signature Droid boot animation, ringtones, wallpaper set, 2D Launcher, and Neural Network live wallpaper. Additionally, I have implemented many of my own bug fixes and others provided by the development community. I also went ahead and enabled the Sound Recorder and Camcorder shortcuts because I find them useful.

As with any new ROM there could be the occasional bug but for the most part this Gingerbread ROM has gotten rave reviews thus far. If you want to flash your Droid and give this a try, head on over to Peter’s website and grab the download. If you like Peter’s work, please send him a donation so he can keep up the good work! [peteralfonso.com]

Motorola Droid Bionic Announced

David Wasserman — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 13:54:26 +0000

Motorola Droid Bionic Announced is a post from: Android Phone Geek

Motorola has announced Motorola Droid Bionic. This Android beast will run on Verizon’s 4G LTE network and is a 1GHz dual processor phone. It has a 4.3-inch quarter-HD display with front and rear cameras.

Also, you can use the supplied HDMI port to display HD video content on a big screen near you. The Droid Bionic will launch via Verizon during the second quarter of 2011. [Motorola Mobility]

Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility Announce DROID™ BIONIC on Nation’s Fastest, Most Advanced 4G Network

New Android Device Combines Dual-core Processor with Fastest 4G Network for Unrivaled Mobile Internet Experience

Jan. 05, 2011

LAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI), today unveiled DROID™ BIONIC, a powerful new Android™ smartphone.

Packing a dual core processor with each core running at 1GHz, delivering up to two GHz of processing power, and 512 MB RAM, the sleekly designed DROID BIONIC smartphone with 4G LTE delivers a mobile Internet experience that’s up to 10 times faster than 3G. This means consumers can stream their favorite music and the latest TV shows with unparalleled quality experience. DROID BIONIC also races through loading of complex web pages and media that take advantage of Adobe® Flash® Player and HTML5, rendering graphics faster than previous generation single-core devices.

Motorola’s DROID BIONIC gives new meaning to the word “socialize” by delivering multiple ways for customers to stay connected. With the device’s front-facing VGA camera and See What I See video feature, consumers can share experiences – either via Wi-Fi or 4G – with family, friends and co-workers. A rear-facing 8-megapixel camera also allows consumers to capture their favorite pictures and videos.

DROID BIONIC’s multiplayer gaming capabilities allow consumers to challenge friends to live peer-to-peer gaming, viewed through the device’s 4.3-inch qHD quality screen that delivers console-quality graphics. DROID BIONIC’s HDMI connectivity also enables consumers to connect the device to their HD televisions to experience their favorite games, as well as purchased HD content, in full 1080p. And for multi-taskers, DROID 4G’s Mirror Mode function enables simultaneous streaming of video to the TV and on the device.

As a fully featured work device, DROID BIONIC comes equipped with corporate email, remote wipe and data security and encryption capabilities IT departments appreciate. DROID BIONIC also features productivity tools such as Quickoffice® for document review and editing, full calendar management, one-click access to conference calling, and a full suite of Google applications and services.

“DROID BIONIC brings to life the speed and power of Verizon’s 4G LTE network, giving consumers an unrivaled mobile experience,” said Marni Walden, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. “Whether downloading movies in minutes, connecting with friends or co-workers through video conferencing, or blazing through the Internet, Motorola’s DROID BIONIC is what the 4G LTE experience is all about.”

“DROID BIONIC is the epitome of speed, providing consumers with instantaneous access to their personal and work content, anytime and anyplace,” said Alain Mutricy, senior vice president of portfolio and device product management, Motorola Mobility. “By combining such a powerful mobile device with the performance and capabilities of Verizon’s 4G LTE network, we’re empowering consumers to define how they want to live their mobile lifestyles.”

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network, launched in December 2010, is the fastest, most advanced 4G network in the United States, providing speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon Wireless’ 3G network. Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company’s entire 3G coverage area over the next three years.

For more information about Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network, visitwww.verizonwrieless.com/lte and for more information about Verizon Wireless at CES please visit www.verizonwireless.com/ces or follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/verizonwireless.

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go towww.verizonwireless.com.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s fastest and most advanced 4G network and largest and most reliable 3G network, and serves more than 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 80,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people’s lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.

Droid OTA Update Rolling Out, Not Gingerbread

David Wasserman — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:10:15 +0000

Droid OTA Update Rolling Out, Not Gingerbread is a post from: Android Phone Geek

Users of Verizon’s Motorola Droid are in the process of getting the Android 2.2.1 OTA update.

According to Verizon:

Verizon Wireless will begin pushing an update for the DROID by Motorola today. Enhancements include an updated Twitter® application, improved Exchange Active Sync® functionality, updated Gmail user interface and more. For more information about this update customers can go to www.verizonwireless.com/droidsupport.

Here is the changelog:

Improvements:

Updated Twitter® application with new authentication support.
Updated Amazon widget.
Updated News & Weather widget.
Improvements to Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®:Handles server-side inactivity timeouts of 34 minutes or greater.

- Continues to sync emails after a policy refresh.
- Support for Exchange 2010 connections.

Enhancements:

Added new Gmail® user interface.

While it’s not Gingerbread, it’s nice to see the older Android smartphones getting updates.

Hit up Verizon to see complete instructions and more details.