Starting today, Best Buy Mobile will be pre-selling the highly anticipated Motorola DROID smartphone. This is the first smartphone from Verizon which runs on the Android platform and will officially be launched in stores by November 6. For the people who will be getting the Motorola DROID via the Best Buy Mobile stores, instant savings will be applied at the point of purchase. The Motorola DROID will retail for $199.99 which includes a 2-year activation contract.

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Technology has been known to perk up businesses and this time around, Vocera has unveiled its own batch of smartphones, aiming to assist medical professionals and staff in rendering efficient patient care and flexible mobile communication as well. The Vocera smartphone was jointly developed with Motorola, offering a one-touch voice-user interface running on the Mobile 6.1 operating systems.

With this new device, doctors and clinical personnel will be able to access business applications as well such as clinic system alerts, asset tracking and medical reference. It even allows them to communicate since it has corporate e-mail provisions as well.

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The HTC Hero will soon fade away from our minds as the Motorola Droid will be the hottest phone in town. But that doesn’t mean that HTC will let that happen without a fight. The company has confirmed that Android 2.0 will be coming soon to HTC Hero owners. Here’s what HTC had to say:

Yes, we are working on an Eclair update for the HTC Hero. Because Eclair is a significantly enhanced release, it will require some time to update Sense for this new version of the Android OS. Please be patient while we work to provide you with a tightly integrated experience like the one you are already enjoying on your Hero.

That magic HTC Sense UI is also going to be ported to Android 2.0 in the near future and all the Hero versions out there will get it. Just check back with your carrier for more information once Eclair becomes available from HTC.

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Morotola and Verizon have finally come forth to announce the Android 2.0 powered DROID, a handset we’ve heard about for some time now.

The Motorola DROID will feature a 3.7-inch capacitive touchscreen display, slideout QWERTY keyboard, 5MP camera with autofocus and dual-LED flash, GPS with Google Maps Navigation, WiFi, Bluetooh and an included 16GB memory card.

Interested? It could be yours on November 6th for $199 on a 2-year contract

Press release after the break.

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Tags: Android, bluetooth, Capacitive, Cell Phones, Droid, Google, GPS, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Motorola, Motorola, Qwerty keyboard, Verizon, WiFi

Sony Ericsson has been working on at least an Android phone so far and it looks like the manufacturer is ready to launch one. Whether it’s the Xperia X3 also known as the Rachael or the Xperia X10, Sony Ericsson’s first Android phone is supposed to arrive on November 3. Pricing and details aren’t confirmed at this point so we’ll return next week with all the official info.

The Rachael could be at least as good as the Droid but unfortunately for Sony Ericsson Motorola’s and Verizon’s marketing campaigns made sure that anyone interested in Android phones will want to buy the Droid. What do you think folks? Will Sony Ericsson be successful in its Android venture?

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It would appear that the Mobiado 350 Pioneer is not the only expensive phone to hit the market. Motorola has its own super luxurious phone with the Aura Diamond edition. It has 30 diamonds, and has 18 carat gold coating. This will be on sale today for about $5,700.

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An interesting piece of news has popped all over the Internet. It looks like the Droid is not just the name of a single phone coming from Verizon but it’s going to be a line of phones. That’s why the Sholes has changed names so abruptly to the Droid. The phone in the picture is supposed to be the HTC Droid Eris also known as the HTC Desire.

The Droid Eris is supposed to arrive on November 6 but evidently we don’t have any pricing for now. We also have to confirm all of these before we get all excited about a new phone line. Because it looks like the Droid might be an Android phone line about to arrive from Verizon.

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Tags: Android, Droid, Eris, HTC, Mobile News, Motorola, Motorola, Verizon, Verizon Wireless

Verizon hasn’t announced the BlackBerry Storm 2 although Vodafone did. What’s more strange, Verizon seems to want to start selling the BlackBerry Storm 2 on October 28 which is precisely the day when Big Red and Motorola are going to unveil to the world the Motorola Droid.

Will the BlackBerry Storm 2 live in the shadow of the Droid? The phone will be available for $179.99 after $100 mail-in rebate with a 2-year contract. 1-year contracts will also be available but the price for the Storm 2 will go to up to $249.99. The smartphone will also be available without a contract for $539.99 and it all starts on October 28.

The following question is pretty obvious, so here it goes, what are you going to purchase on October 28? The Motorola Droid or the BlackBerry Storm 2.

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Tags: BlackBerry, Droid, Mobile News, Motorola, Motorola, Research In Motion, Storm 2, Verizon, Verizon Wireless

Motorola seems to have a lot of fun rolling out one Android phone after the other. We’ve already seen the CLIQ, the Droid and the Calgary. And today we spotted the Motorola Zeppelin, a phone which is apparently heading to China.

The phone is not official yet but it’s said to come with a 3.1-inch 480 x 320 touchscreen, a 5-megapixel camera with flash, WiFi, dual SIM slots for GSM and CDMA SIM cards, HDMI connectivity and Android OS. The phone should be available in China in the first quarter of 2010 while everyone else should get it at some point later next year. Pricing is unknown but we’ll definitely return with more news soon.

via AndroidOS

Tags: Android, Calgary, Cliq, Droid, Google, Mobile News, Motorola, Motorola, Zeppelin

The Motorola Droid is the next number one Android phone which is already very well known to consumers. And the fact that the Motorola Droid is coming in the very near future is again, very well known. But Motorola still seems confused about actual arrival dates.

How else could one explain the mysterious appearance of the Droid on Motorola’s website? Everything looks official enough but it’s way too early. Shouldn’t we at least wait for Verizon to make the phone official? It appears not and we can only assume that both Verizon Wireless and Motorola officials will be really annoyed to see the screenshots all over the Internet.

So what do you say, Verizon, aren’t you going to launch the device already? Everyone knows it’s coming! And while you’re at it you could also consider unveiling the Storm 2!

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The Motorola Droid has been pictured, detailed and rumored but we haven’t had official confirmation from either Verizon or Motorola. Lucky for those of you anxiously awaiting the device Verizon has announced that they will be holding a Droid event on October 28th, presumably to give the phone its official unveiling.

Of course, they don’t actually say that the press event is for the Droid but considering it’s a “must-have device of the year” and manufactured by Motorola, I think it’s safe to say it will be focusing on the handset.

Check back next week and we’ll let you know what went down.

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Besides the Droid which is already shaping up to be one of the best Android phones manufactured so far, Verizon Wireless plans to launch another Motorola Android phone, the Calgary.

The Calgary will not match the Droid when it comes to features but unlike the Droid it will come with Motorola’s custom social networking UI, the MOTOBLUR. Other features will include a 3-megapixel camera, a 3.5mm jack, a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard and a generous touchscreen display. The Calgary is supposed to come before the end of the year and just after the Droid but we have no idea how much it will cost.

On a different note we can’t help but notice and admire Motorola. The company has three Android phones scheduled to arrive from two important U.S. carriers. And Sony Ericsson is rumored to launch the Xperia X10 Android phone only next year.

via BGR

Tags: Android, Calgary, Droid, Mobile News, MOTOBLUR, Motorola, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, Verizon, Verizon Wireless

While the Droid is definitely a better choice, Motorola’s first Android phone, the CLIQ, could also prove to be a very useful handset. And starting today T-Mobile customers will be able to get the phone. After all some of you have been anxiously waiting for it for quite a few weeks now. Starting today, you can pre-order your CLIQ and it looks like T-Mobile is ready to ship units to faithful T-Mobile customers. Everyone else will get their hands on the CLIQ only on November 2 which happens to be the actual release date.

So if you’re not willing to wait for Verizon to unveil the Motorola Droid and you’re not interested in T-Mobile’s upcoming Project Black, then you should go ahead and order the CLIQ. All you need is $199.99 and your signature on a new 2-year contract and the phone will be yours!

via T-Mobile

Tags: Android, Cliq, Droid, Google, Mobile News, Motorola, Motorola, pre-order, Project Black, T-Mobile, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless

We have talked about the Motorola Droid in the past weeks and now we have a few official pictures of the device for you. And from what we hear, the phone is one of the best Android handsets to walk the earth. At least until know. Motorola seems to have developed a winner phone and Verizon Wireless customers will be able to enjoy it soon.

Let’s take a look at some specs before we jump to more photos:

• Fast TI OMAP 3430 processor
• Android 2.0
• Full QWERTY Keyboard
• Touchscreen capacitive display
• Slightly thicker than an iPhone 3GS
• Desktop cradle/charger

Doesn’t the Droid sound exciting? It might just become the Motorola phone to beat in the near future. The handset will probably be the fastest and thinnest Android slider phone out there when Verizon decides to launch it. HTC should definitely start working on an Android phone capable of similar features.

via BGR

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The Motorola i776 that was leaked earlier this year during August, has been “hit” by a refreshing move that makes its design better than before. The features are still the same, which are not top-notch, but taking in consideration the success of the cellphone at Sprint this can be considered a wise move.

With that being said, the Motorola i776 is now available in purple, on top of the other color which was available from the start - burgundy. In terms of features, the i776 comes with bluetooth, a VGA camera, and GPS - you can get all this for $80 with a contract, in purple or burgundy.

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A new cellphone has been seen at FCC, which is made by Motorola and codenamed i410. For now there aren’t many details available, but what we do know is that the i410 comes with entry-level features and is an iDEN-Based phone.

The so called entry-level features include an external display of small dimensions, a speakerphone, access to the internet, and PTT capabilities on top of normal messaging. Some rumours mention extra features that include GPS and bluetooth, but those are not confirmed.

We’ll keep waiting for more news about the Motorola i410 and we’ll keep you updated!

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Sure, we’ve seen pictures of the Motorola Sholes before but they have all been blurry, too small, or just downright unpleasent to look at.

Today, BGR has gotten their hands on the above picture of the device and for once you can actually see all of its features. Of course, there isn’t much we don’t already know; it’s a slider, it’s shipping for Verizon Wireless and it runs Android.

We’ll keep you updated regarding a release date.

Tags: Android, Cell Phones, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Motorola, Motorola, Picture, Sholes, slider, Verizon, Verizon

Motorola has formally made the much awaited Motorola Debut i856 is finally available. Perhaps not one of the prettiest phones ever to come out in the market, the Motorola Debut i856 is now available at Sprint. One of the striking features of the i856 is that it is the first slider phone to offer a push-to-talk service. Other features of the Motorola Debut i856 include a 176×200 pixel TFT display, a large Direct Connect button with backlight, GPS, a 1.3 megapixel camera and the other usual things you find in mobile phones today such as Bluetooth interface and microSD card slot support.

The Motorola Debut i856 is now available at Sprint for $99.99 with a 2 year contract. For customers who are planning to get the phone alone, it retails for $299.99.

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As the Holiday season starts to draw near, T-Mobile USA has announced its special mobile phone lineup. The new phones to be offered carry 3G connectivity, touch-screen and stylish flip phone features. The upcoming batch promises to appeal and deliver to the consumer’s needs, particularly the ones who have made mobile phones a prime gadget to use for texting, calling and web interaction. Among the phones up for grabs this coming Holiday season include the following:

• T-Mobile myTouch 3G Fender Limited Edition
• Samsung Behold II
• Motorola CLIQ with MOTOBLUR
• T-Mobile Tap
• Nokia 3711

These phones are for a limited time offer only. Prices will vary and interested buyers must avail of T-Mobile voice and data plans to be eligible.

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It looks like Motorola fans over the pond will be able to enjoy the company’s first Android phone earlier than everyone else. The DEXT is available already in the UK from Orange so go get it while it’s hot. The phone will be available for free if you select a 2-year contract of at least £34.26 per month. For that monthly tariff you will get 900 any network voice minutes, unlimited SMS messages, Orange Maps and anytime Internet browsing.

On comparison, the CLIQ will be available from T-Mobile USA for pre-order on October 19 for $199.99 on contract. Will the CLIQ/DEXT be a hit phone? Do you intend to purchase it?

via Orange

Tags: Android, Cliq, DEXT, Motorola, Motorola, Orange, Other Brands, T-Mobile, T-Mobile USA, UK