Are we surprised? I’m trying to decided if I’m surprised or not. However, as can be seen in a photo taken from this coming February issue of Consumer Reports, in the 2013 Smartphone survey several Android phones are rated ahead of the iPhone 5. I don’t disagree, but if you look back at my top phones of 2012, I am surprised about some phone I’m not… Read more
Phone Arena has just received word that the Motorola DROID RAZR M HD may actually be a real device. This new Motorola smartphone features a 4.5-inch 720p display and will run Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Here are the specs for the phone: Design Device type: Smart phone OS: Android (4.1) upgradeable to Android 4.2 Form Factor: Candy… Read more
Looks like Verizon and Motorola are giving the original DROID RAZR owners a bit of a Christmas present. People are getting update notifications today for a hefty 331MB update. Because it was unannounced, no one knew what the update was, but surprisingly, it turned out to be Jelly Bean! After a long delay to get to Ice Cream Sandwich, it’s nice to see… Read more
Google’s Nexus line has always been the closest you can get to Google hardware. Google and a manufacturer worked closely to get a truly Google feel in their devices, but they still succumbed to manufacturer preferences. However, you might soon be able to buy true Google hardware. The Wall Street Journal reports that Google is now starting to make its… Read more
This year has been truly exciting for the mobile market. Tons of new devices have been released, some awesome and some truly bizarre. But variety is what we love about Android and what it offers. Android has a true advantage in that it can take whatever form it wants on whatever device the companies decide to slap it on to. 2012 has been a great year… Read more
Many Android manufacturers have attacked other companies with ads. Both Motorola and Samsung made some pretty big ads against Apple, all to get Android on top. However, Android is clearly on top with a sizable gap between it and anything else. What’s next? Attack each other, of course. Manufacturers need to differentiate themselves, despite using the… Read more
Google’s CEO Larry Page is one of the wealthiest men in the world and sits at the head of the table for one of the worlds largest and most powerful Internet companies. That’s the public Larry Page, the private Larry Page may also be one of the most press-shy CEOs even as he runs a company that is ingrained in our everyday world. The notoriously press… Read more
The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) has sided with Apple against Google’s attempt to ban iPhones and iPads over Standard Essential Patents (SEP). The FTC stated that to seek an injunction against the iPhone or iPad would be harmful to both innovation as well as consumers. The Google Motorola Mobility division contains SEP’s that they’re obligated to… Read more
Verizon announced that the Jelly Bean update for the DROID RAZR HD and the DROID RAZR MAXX HD would be rolling out “next week,” but they didn’t mention when. Surprisingly, next week did not mean delayed as long as possible. The update is rolling out today to all DROID RAZR HD and MAXX HD users! The update will be a 276MB download, and will add… Read more
Motorola got into a little trouble with Immersion over the use of basic haptic feedback technology in their devices, as have numerous other companies. Luckily, Good Guy Google has decided to settle the matter outside of court. While we don’t know the figures, we know that Google will pay for all past and future Motorola shipments using that technology…. Read more
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