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Motorola DROID 4 Jelly Bean update details posted by Verizon [UPDATED]

Android It looks like Motorola is starting to get on a bit of a Jelly Bean roll. Today Verizon revealed that it has approved the Android 4.1 update for the Motorola DROID 4, which weighs in at 356MB and is software version...

Mar 18th by Alex Wagner 5

Motorola DROID 4 update soak test invitations reportedly hitting users

Android Good news, Motorola DROID 4 owners, because you no longer have a reason to be jealous of your DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX-owning buddies. According to a report from Droid-Life, Motorola is getting ready to kick off a soak test for an...

Mar 11th by Alex Wagner 0

Motorola reveals which Android devices will get Jelly Bean update, which are eligible for trade-up

Android Been wondering if your Motorola device will be updated to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean? Wonder no more, friend, because Motorola today refreshed its Android upgrade schedule with information on which devices will be bumped up to the latest...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 20

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Motorola PHOTON Q 4G LTE vs. Motorola DROID 4 Dogfight Part 2

Android Dogfight battle time between two QWERTY Android devices: Motorola PHOTON Q 4G LTE and Motorola DROID 4. They're both nice 4G LTE devices with good spec lists, but only one can come out victorious. Which will it be?

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 4

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Motorola PHOTON Q 4G LTE vs. Motorola DROID 4 Dogfight Part 1

Android Aaron does a dogfight battle between two QWERTY devices! It's a battle between specs, pricing, carrier, and more. Which one will come out on top?

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 40 40 Reactions

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Motorola DROID 4 Ice Cream Sandwich Walkthrough

Android Aaron gets some hands-on time with the Motorola DROID 4's flavor of Ice Cream Sandwich (and a nicely revamped Motorola UI to boot). Google's acquisition of Motorola looks to be paying off in the UI department.

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 31 21 Reactions

Motorola DROID 4 Android 4.0.4 update details posted by Verizon [UPDATED]

Android The Motorola Android 4.0 update train will soon be adding another passenger, as Verizon has posted details of the DROID 4's Ice Cream Sandwich update on its support site. The new software is version 6.16.217.XT894.Verizon.en.US and weighs...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 4

Motorola DROID 4 update soak test said to be kicking off soon

Android It's been a while since the Motorola DROID 4 was treated to a new update, but it looks like Motorola may be planning to change that soon. According to Droid-Life, Motorola has begun inviting DROID 4 users to preview some new software for...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 2

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Ban on EVO 4G LTE lifted; Mulitple Nexus devices coming; No more unlimited data for Verizon & more!

Android Good news! The ban on the HTC EVO 4G LTE has been lifted! At the time of this recording, a ban was being imposed by US Customs that would not allow the EVO 4G LTE or the HTC One X into the US as defined by a ruling from the ITC regarding a...

from 2012 by Sydney Myers 9

Verizon confirms four LTE Android phones that'll be updated to support global use

Android Shortly after a leak teased that Verizon may soon be making some of its 4G LTE smartphones global ready, the carrier has made its plans officially official. Verizon just sent along a statement confirming that this summer, it'll be updating...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 15

Motorola updates Android 4.0 upgrade schedule

Android Back in February, Motorola provided an update on its Android 4.0 update schedule, but at the time many devices that folks were wondering about, like the DROID RAZR and DROID 4, were listed simply as being in the "Evaluation & Planning"...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 12

Motorola DROID 4 update now rolling out over the air

Android Not long after the Motorola DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX began receiving their latest update, it looks like the DROID 4 is getting its own bit of new software. The update is software version 6.13.219 and packs a handful of tweaks, including...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 0

Motorola DROID RAZR, RAZR MAXX and DROID 4 updates outed by Verizon

Android Looks like some of Verizon's newest DROID family members will soon be treated to a new software update. Verizon today announced that the Motorola DROID RAZR, DROID RAZR MAXX and DROID 4 will all be receiving updates soon that'll bring a...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 12

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Motorola DROID 4 vs. Samsung Epic 4G Touch Dogfight Part 2

Android Time for another dogfight battle between two hot Android phones! Aaron throws the Motorola DROID 4 into the ring against the Samsung Epic 4G Touch. They're both $199.99 with a two-year contract. Which one brings the best blend of...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 2

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Motorola DROID 4 vs. Samsung Epic 4G Touch Dogfight Part 1

Android Aaron pits the Motorola DROID 4 against the Samsung Epic 4G Touch. They're both $199.99 at their respective carriers. Which one is the best?

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 47 42 Reactions

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs. Motorola DROID 4 Dogfight Part 2

Android Time for another dogfight battle between two Verizon 4G LTE phones! Both have some killer specifications, but only one can win the dogfight. Which will it be?

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 4

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs. Motorola DROID 4 Dogfight Part 1

Android Dogfight battle time between two 4G LTE phones on Verizon! The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is Verizon's flagship Android phone, while the Motorola DROID 4 packs a nice QWERTY keyboard. Which will win?

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 96 91 Reactions

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Motorola DROID 4 vs. LG Spectrum Dogfight Part 2

Android Aaron compares the Motorola DROID 4 and LG Spectrum, two high-end devices that are $199.99 each. They're both great choices, but only one can win in a dogfight. Which one will it be?

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 1

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Motorola DROID 4 vs. LG Spectrum Dogfight Part 1

Android Verizon has been wildly successful with their 4G LTE network as of late, but there are people out there that don't want to spend $299.99 for a smartphone. If you fall into that category, the Motorola DROID 4 and the LG Spectrum are worth...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 50 50 Reactions

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Despite slow update plans, Motorola has the right idea with Ice Cream Sandwich

Android Just last week, Motorola updated their Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade schedule for their latest crop of handsets. While we've only got a general idea as to when six of Moto's devices (both phones and tablets) will be updated, the good news is...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 19

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Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX vs. Motorola DROID 4 Dogfight Part 2

Android Dogfight time! Aaron pits Verizon's Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX against the Motorola DROID 4. They both offer features that will appeal to many, but only one can take home the gold medal. Which one will it be?

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 3

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Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX vs. Motorola DROID 4 Dogfight Part 1

Android Aaron referees a dogfight review between Verizon's Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX and Motorola DROID 4. Which one offers the best balance of features?

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 2

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Motorola's Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade time frame is absurd

Android Easily one of the biggest sore spots for Android users has been software updates, which goes hand in hand with the nefarious (and sometimes blown out of proportion) fragmentation issues. As soon as the latest Android update is released by...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 16

Motorola adds more devices to Ice Cream Sandwich update plans

Android Heads up, Motorola devices owners: Today the manufacturer has provided some updated information on its Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade plans, adding some more devices to the update list and providing a window of time for the...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 13

Review

Motorola DROID 4 Video Review Part 2

Android DROID in the house! Aaron takes a look at Verizon's Motorola DROID 4, the newest member of the "original DROID" family. Is it the must-have LTE device?

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 4

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Motorola DROID 4 Video Review Part 1

Android Aaron does an in-depth review of Verizon's Motorola DROID 4, the newest member of Verizon's DROID family. It's available now for $199.99. Is it the best QWERTY 4G LTE phone out there?

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 42 40 Reactions

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Droid 4; Lumia 900 release news; iPad 3 details; BlackBerry Challenge update and more!

Android Last week's PhoneDog Live got off to a rough start but we managed to get through all of the technical difficulties and have a great show. (I apologize to everyone who watched it live for being late.) If you missed the live show, then you...

from 2012 by Sydney Myers 0

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Motorola DROID 4 First Impressions

Android The Motorola DROID 4 is the latest iteration of the "original DROID" line - that is, the line that arguably started the Android revolution in the United States. Outside of 4G LTE and a revamped design, there's not a whole lot that's new...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 62 44 Reactions

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Motorola DROID 4 to Verizon

New Phones The Motorola DROID 4 is available at Verizon Wireless as of February 10, 2012. The 4" qHD touchscreen display slides open for you to find a 5-row QWERTY keyboard.

from 2012 by The PhoneDog 0

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Motorola DROID 4 1080p HD Video Sample

Android Aaron takes the new Motorola DROID 4 into the streets of uptown Charlotte to test the 1080p HD video recording capabilities. Like other high-end Motorola devices, audio and video look good, with little to no distortion. This could be a...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 0

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Motorola DROID 4 Video Review Part 2

DROID in the house! Aaron takes a look at Verizon's Motorola DROID 4 , the newest member of the "original DROID" family. The Motorola DROID 4 is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core TI OMAP processor, 4-inch qHD (540x960 pixels) display, 8-megapixel shooter with 1080p HD video recording, a front-facing camera, 1,785 mAh battery, 4G LTE for super fast downloads, and Android 2.3 with Motorola's custom UI. It's available now for $199.99 with a two-year agreement. Is it... more...