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Motorola: DROID RAZR, DROID RAZR MAXX Jelly Bean update rolling out in phases [UPDATED]

Android Well, that didn't take long. Just hours after the changelog for DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX's Android 4.1.2 update was discovered, Motorola has announced on its official blog that the Jelly Bean update is now rolling out to users in...

Mar 7th by Alex Wagner 15

Motorola DROID RAZR/DROID RAZR MAXX Jelly Bean changelog posted, lots of improvements coming

Android Some Motorola DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX owners got a nice holiday surprise late December when an update to Android 4.1.2 began hitting their devices unexpectedly. That turned out to be a mistake, as the update was quickly stopped....

Mar 7th by Alex Wagner 0

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Don’t worry Motorola, Super Google is here to save the day!

Android News has leaked recently that Google has employed the notorious “Apple-Turned-Android” man Guy Kawasaki to be an advisory in helping Google move forward with improving Motorola products. Just a few days ago reports emerged that Google was,...

Mar 2nd by Anna Scantlin 33 16 Reactions

Motorola gives its Android software upgrade news page a makeover

Android Motorola has been sharing update news on an official software upgrade schedule page for a while now, laying out all of the information in a simple table with device names and estimated release windows. Moto apparently decided recently that...

Feb 22nd by Alex Wagner 0

Motorola: Full DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX Jelly Bean rollout expected in Q1 2013

Android Late last month, some Motorola DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX owners began receiving an over the air update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean out of nowhere, and then the update stopped hitting users shortly thereafter. It's still not clear...

Jan 3rd by Alex Wagner 8

Motorola DROID RAZR, DROID RAZR MAXX Jelly Bean update now rolling out to some

Android It looks like Motorola DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX owners are getting a little Christmas Eve surprise, as some owners of the two Verizon smartphones are receiving an update to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. Screenshots shared by Droid-Life...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 17

Verizon cuts prices of DROID RAZR HD, DROID RAZR MAXX HD and other devices for holiday sale

Android After knocking the price of the Motorola DROID RAZR M down to $49.99 on contract late last month, Verizon has now reduced the price of several other Android-powered handsets. In addition to the RAZR M's $50 price cut, both the DROID RAZR...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 1

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Will the DROID RAZR and MAXX be updated to Jelly Bean before 2013?

Android For Motorola, no matter how hard they try, it just doesn’t seem like they can get an A+ when it comes to software updates. I think we can all admit that the company did do an amazingly good job with updating the recently released DROID...

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 51

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Should every flagship phone come with a MAXX-like variant?

Android Battery life has always been a fairly major concern for us power users, particularly with the current and last-generation smartphones. The days of BlackBerry were great, at least in terms of battery life. But not long after that, battery...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 21

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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Redux: How thin is too thin when it comes to smartphones?

Android Just shy of a year ago, I asked a question that had been pressing my conscience for a while: When it comes to phones and tablets, how thin is too thin? With slimmer than ever devices on the horizon, it's not hard to question where the line...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 36

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Does it really matter if you're one version behind?

Android Fragmentation. Say it in your head with a bit of emphasis. I think that’s how you’re supposed to say it, anyway. After all, it’s a scary word, right? Scary words are supposed to be said with emphasis so they can scare people around you.

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 60

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Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX Ice Cream Sandwich Walkthrough

Android Aaron gets some hands-on time with the Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX's flavor of Ice Cream Sandwich. So far, it seems to be a nice upgrade from Gingerbread, and packs some useful updates for consumers - not to mention the speed boost.

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 12

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Motorola DROID RAZR, DROID RAZR MAXX Android 4.0 update now available for download

Android It's now been a little over a week since Motorola and Verizon first announced that the DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX's Android 4.0 update had begun. Motorola said that only a "select number" of owners would see the update initially, and judging...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 36

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Motorola DROID RAZR, DROID RAZR MAXX Android 4.0 update begins June 22 [UPDATED]

Android Hot on the heels of Verizon officially announcing the Android 4.0 update for both the Motorola DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX, the carrier has now revealed when the upgrade will begin rolling out. Verizon has confirmed that the RAZR and...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 43

Motorola DROID RAZR, RAZR MAXX Android 4.0 update documents posted by Verizon

Android Motorola has said that the DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX will be updated to Android 4.0 in the second quarter of 2012, and while we're still without an actual rollout date yet, it looks like the new software might just make it in time....

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 13

Motorola DROID RAZR, DROID RAZR MAXX owners said to be receiving update soak test invitations

Android Motorola recently said that both the DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX are scheduled to be updated to Android 4.0 during the second quarter, and it looks like the company might actually kick things off just before its self-imposed deadline....

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 8

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iOS 6 features only for new devices; Galaxy S III review; Verizon's shared data plans and more!

Android Here we go with another episode of The Dog Pound, our weekly video where Sydney gives a quick refresh of the latest news from the past week. Aaron has posted tons of coverage of the Samsung Galaxy S III, including a two-part video review.

from 2012 by Sydney Myers 7

Motorola DROID RAZR, RAZR MAXX owners being told by Verizon that Android 4.0 is coming "soon"

Android Last month, Motorola refreshed its Android 4.0 update timeline to show that the DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX would be bumped up to Ice Cream Sandwich in the second quarter of this year. Despite the fact that we're around 15 days away...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 11

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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

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Verizon needs a One, not another DROID

Android Three of the nation's four largest wireless providers either already offer or will soon offer a version of HTC’s new One series. AT&T launched the One X last Sunday; T-Mobile now sells the One S; and beginning Friday, Sprint will offer the...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 42

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HTC, please make your integrated batteries larger

Android I have been using the HTC One X since just before noon on Sunday. For the time being (and for the foreseeable future), it has replaced the gigantic Galaxy Note as my primary device and is easily one of the best and most well-rounded mobile...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 28

Motorola DROID RAZR, RAZR MAXX update being pushed by Verizon

Android Remember that Motorola DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX update that we told you about last week? If you've got either of those two handsets, you'll want to fire up your software update functionality, because it looks like the 6.12.181 upgrade is...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 17

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

Motorola DROID RAZR Ice Cream Sandwich tutorial videos surface

Android Motorola DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX owners may still waiting for their taste of Ice Cream Sandwich to be distributed by Moto and Verizon, but today some new videos leaked that should help satiate the hunger of the users for a bit. A...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 14

Motorola DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX Ice Cream Sandwich updates delayed, shows Best Buy leak

Android Last week an image from Best Buy's internal systems showed that the Motorola DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX's updates to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich were due on April 4th. However, it's now April 5th and RAZR and RAZR MAXX owners are without...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 9

Motorola DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX soak test to kick off tomorrow, changelog leaks

Android Time for a nice round of "Good News, Bad News." The good news is that Motorola has sent out emails to DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX owners on the Motorola Feedback Network, letting them know that a soak test for a new update (build number...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 3

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Dog Pound Episode 32 - HTC One X; ICS for RAZR, Rezound; Google tablet store and more!

The Dog Pound Welcome to The Dog Pound, the show that covers the latest mobile tech news with a sprinkle of humor. This week's show includes news on the HTC One X and One S, the HTC EVO One, the rumored Google tablet store, and new segment called...

from 2012 by Sydney Myers 16

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If the Motorola DROID BIONIC was the phone to "rule all machines," the 7.1mm-thin Motorola DROID RAZR must be the device that rules everything. It's Verizon's newest 4G LTE smartphone, and it launches on November 11th for $299.99. Featuring a 1.2 GHz dual-core TI OMAP CPU, it sports a 4.3-inch qHD Super AMOLED Advanced display, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video recording, a front-facing shooter, 1,780 mAh non-removable battery, and Android 2.3.5 with Motorola's custom... more...