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Motorola DROID 2 maintenance update announced by Verizon

Android Good news for Motorola DROID 2 owners, as Verizon has posted details of a new software update for the second entry in the DROID family on its support page. The update is software version 4.5.621.A955.Verizon.en.US and brings with it a...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 6

Motorola DROID 2 to receive new software update, tester emails begin going out

Android Last week we learned that the Motorola DROID 2 Global is due to receive a maintenance update sometime soon, and now it looks like the D2G's older, non-global brother will also be treated to some new software. The folks at Droid-Life have...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 7

ITC sides with Motorola in preliminary ruling of Apple patent case

Android It feels like it's been a while since we've heard anything involving a patent suit between two tech companies, hasn't it? Well that ends today, as the U.S. International Trade Commission has handed down a preliminary ruling that says that...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 4

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Does the DROID brand mean anything anymore?

Android Whether you’re someone who is currently on Verizon’s network, or you just watch the phone industry as a whole, then you know that the Big Red carrier is starting to get out of hand with their phone releases.

from 2011 by Evan Selleck 196 109 Reactions

Motorola DROID 2 Android 2.3 Gingerbread update now rolling out

Android Today Motorola DROID 2 owners have something to be excited about besides the fact that we're getting close to the weekend. Motorola has announced that the DROID 2's Gingerbread update is now rolling out, bringing a number of enhancements...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 17

Motorola DROID 2 Gingerbread update details posted by Verizon

Android Ready for a warm helping of Gingerbread, Motorola DROID 2 users? Your update to Android 2.3 may not be far off, as Verizon just posted details of the new software on the DROID 2's support page. The update is build number 4.5.601 and weighs...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 1

Motorola DROID 2 Gingerbread soak test kicking off soon

Android Good news for all of you Motorola DROID 2 owners out there: your update to Android 2.3 Gingerbread may finally be around the corner. The folks at Droid-Life are reporting that some DROID 2 owners began receiving invites this morning to...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 0

Gingerbread updates for several Motorola DROID devices held up due to bugs?

Android If you happen to be an owner of a Motorola DROID device on Verizon that hasn't been officially updated to Gingerbread yet (so everything except the DROID X), I hope you like Froyo, because you may be stuck with it for a while longer....

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 3

Motorola employee confirms Gingerbread updates for several DROID devices

Android Interested in learning whether or not your beloved Verizon DROID will be updated to Android 2.3? If it was released in the last year or so, you're in luck. A Motorola employee has confirmed in the company's official support forums that the...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 4

Motorola DROID X and DROID 2 each get leaked versions of Gingerbread

Android So the weekend has passed and there's no DROID X Gingerbread in sight. Bummer, right? It's not all bad news, though, as the folks over at My Droid World have not only gotten their hands on a leaked build of Android 2.3.3 for both the DX...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 3

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Nine months later, is the EVO 4G still the best Android device?

Android It's amazing to look back at how fast Android has taken over. Entering a market full of powerhouse veterans and dethroning nearly all of them in two and a half years is impressive to say the least. Not only has Android grown in the form of...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 160 101 Reactions

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Verizon offering up to $100 discount on any DROID in its lineup

Android Verizon's got some hot 4G devices like the HTC ThunderBolt and Motorola DROID Bionic launching in the near future, but if you need a new phone now and don't care about LTE, Big Red has a pretty sweet deal going on right now. Every DROID...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 29 24 Reactions

Verizon reponsible for over one quarter of Motorola's 2010 sales

Android There's no question that Motorola's seen quite a bit of success with their DROID lineup at Verizon, and now we're able to quantify exactly how much those devices have done for Moto. The company recently revealed that during 2010, Verizon...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 2

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iPhone 4 takes over the number one spot on PhoneDog's "Top Smartphones" list

Top Smartphones You knew this day would come. Whether you like iOS, Apple, or Steve Jobs or not, you have to admit that the iPhone is one darn good smartphone.

from 2011 by Sydney Myers 21

Rumor: DROID 3 and Incredible 2 details emerge, Samsung 4G LTE to be known as Samsung Stealth

Android There have been a few rumors flying lately surrounding Verizon's upcoming DROID devices like the Incredible 2 and DROID 3, and now more speculation has bubbled to the surface. According to some "trusted tipsters" speaking with Phandroid,...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 10

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Winner of a new Motorola Droid 2

Sweepstakes Winner Congratulations to C. Davis of VA on winning a new Motorola Droid 2 on Thursday February 3, 2011 at 9:12PM. "I played the game tons of times, and never thought I would win, I never win anything, so this was a nice surprise."

from 2011 by The PhoneDog 2

Motorola's Gingerbread-powered BLUR revealed?

Android The change from Android 2.2 to 2.3 brought some notable UI changes, and it appears that Motorola is taking a similar approach when upgrading MOTOBLUR from Froyo to Gingerbread. Some photos of 2.3 running beneath BLUR on a DROID X have...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 9

DROID X, DROID 2, and DROID Incredible successors arriving this year?

Android Verizon's DROID brand hasn't seen many new devices as of late, with the DROID Bionic becoming the only handset to sport the moniker at CES. Some of us were a little concerned that this lack of DROID could indicate that the brand was about...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 11

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Android updates need to be regulated and structured

Android The current million dollar question for Android users is when their devices will be upgraded to the latest and greatest from Google. Even though Gingerbread is among us now and heading to at least one device in the coming weeks, most users...

from 2010 by Taylor Martin 6

"Exploding" DROID 2 was actually just dropped, says Motorola employee

Android Last week, we heard a story about a DROID 2 that allegedly exploded in a Texas man's ear, causing him to need four stitches. Many of you were a little skeptical about the idea of a phone exploding, and today a source within Motorola has...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 3

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Which devices will get a taste of Gingerbread?

Android So Gingerbread is here, it's set to be in consumer hands in the coming weeks to months, but who exactly is getting it? Well, HTC didn't really help us with their beating-around-the-bush answer. They said:

from 2010 by Taylor Martin 6

DROID 2 lashes out, allegedly explodes in a man's ear

Android Usually when we hear of violence between man and phone, it's the phone that's on the receiving end of things. Today, however, a DROID 2 was the one dealing the damage. The story reportedly goes like this: Aron Embry was talking on his...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 12

Dog fight

T-Mobile G2 vs. Motorola Droid 2 Dogfight Pt. 2

Android It's a dogfight between two high-end Android QWERTY champions - the T-Mobile G2 and the Motorola Droid 2. Both have Android 2.2, both have 5-megapixel cameras, and both have phenomenal physical QWERTY keyboards. Who will win? Aaron...

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 3

Dog fight

T-Mobile G2 vs. Motorola Droid 2 Dogfight Pt. 1

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 4

DROID 2 and Incredible drop to $149.99 to make way for their successors

Android Ever since we learned of the DROID 2 Global's existence, rumors have been swirling about just what would happen to the still-young DROID 2 upon its globetrotting successor's arrival. Many thought that the D2 would be discontinued, but now...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 1

Apple sues Motorola over alleged multi-touch patent infringement

Business And Money Motorola and Apple haven't exactly had the best relationship lately, and today things are getting even more complicated. After Moto announced earlier this month that it was suing Apple for patent infringement, Steve Jobs and Co. has filed...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 4

DROID 2 discontinued by Best Buy to make way for its Global successor

Android We heard last month that the DROID 2 could be discontinued to make way for the DROID 2 Global, and today it looks like that process has begun. As you can see in the image leaked to Droid-Life, the "Otorola" DROID 2 has been discontinued...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 0

DROID 2 getting update to increase battery life, add VZ Navigator, and more

Android DROID 2 owners, hit your System Update button, because today Verizon announced a new over-the-air update coming to your handsets. The 2.3.20 update brings several enhancements to the D2, including heightened proximity sensor accuracy,...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 3

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Top 5: Aaron's top Android smartphones

Top Smartphones You've seen our "Best Smartphones" list that's ranked by carrier, but that's only half of the story. This week, I'm focusing on Android with my top five Android smartphones list, ranked by device and not by carrier. It's important to...

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 12

DROID 2 Walmart recall signals impending DROID 2 Global launch?

Android With the impending launch of Motorola's DROID 2 Global on Verizon, many have wondered if the CDMA-only DROID 2 would be phased out in favor of its globetrotting sucessor. It's looking more and more likely that that will be the case, as...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 0

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Overview What's Good : 1 GHz processor, mobile hotspot capabilities, 8 GB of internal storage, and a much improved physical keyboard. What's Bad : Battery life isn't great, and the signal strength indicator isn't very accurate. The Verdict : The Motorola DROID 2 is the most well-rounded Android device on Verizon at the moment. Just be sure to carry a spare battery when you're traveling. Introduction Announced in late 2009, the Motorola DROID was a... more...