Motorola Phones Lack “Wow” Factor, Says Google CFO
Google’s CFO, Patrick Pichette, openly admitted that Motorola’s phones have not provided a “wow” factor for consumers. Pichette stated that Google has inherited a pipeline of insignificant devices. “Motorola has a great set of products, but they’re not really like ‘wow’ by Google standards. Dennis …
Is Google worried about Samsung?
Is Google afraid that Samsung could throw its weight around? Would Samsung be wrong?
Motorola answers “Will my device receive an upgrade” with new site
Motorola, in an attempt to be more transparent with its user base, has created a new site dedicated to Android software updates. In a nutshell, the site lets one pick their carrier and phone to receive any software update details. The Photon Q (Sprint), for …
Motorola offering $50 in Google Play credit with purchase of select smartphones
Motorola is currently running a promotion where buyers can earn $50 in Google Play credit with the purchase of select models. If you’re in the market for a new Android handset are leaning toward Motorola, you’re advised to check out the limited-time deal. What will …
Gingerbread holds top spot as Android 4.0+ closes in
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) remains the most popular version of the platform but 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and 4.1 (Jelly Bean) are closing the gap. New figures in the Android Developers Dashboard are out and things look to be moving right along with older stuff dying …
Motorola X-Phone may include 4.8-inch display, Kevlar body
Let’s have some Motorola X-Phone rumors to get the weekend going, shall we? New details passed to Phone Arena suggest that the rumored-and-seemingly-confirmed smartphone will employ hardware from current Motorola devices, including a 3000mAh battery and Kevlar back. Expected at Google I/O 2013, the handset …
In Brief: 19 other Android-related things worth knowing (February 1)
In Brief is a compilation of notifications, rumors, photos, videos, infographics, and Android-related news tidbits which, for whatever reason, did not end up with a post of its own on AndroidGuys. These are things that we still feel are worth knowing, even if in a …
Motorola X-Phone confirmed by job listing
The Motorola X-Phone takes one step closer to legitimacy today as details of a LinkedIn job posting seemingly confirmed the device. The listing, which has since been yanked down, was for a Senior Director of Product Management, X-Phone, and spelled out various roles. Key among the …
A brief history of Android smartphone display resolutions
Ever wonder what the difference is between HVGA, VGA, qHD, and FHD? We’ll help you make sense of the alphabet soup.
Google Q4 2012 earnings released: Steady growth, without including Motorola
Google yesterday released their specifics on earnings from Q4 2012, to include: Some $14.42 billion in revenue, up 36 percent compared to Q4 of 2011. Motorola, which Google continues to operate as a separate company, saw revenue of $1.51 billion, but an operating loss of …
From the rumor mill: Motorola X phone to be sold cheaply on Google Play, unlockable on Verizon, and available on multiple carriers
Over at Droid-Life, there’s some inside information leaking that may or may not be of any actual value… but we can hope. The rumor mill is now pushing hard on the Motorola X phone, and dropping lists like the following: Motorola X Phone will be …
What is Google’s true aim with rumored X Phone?
Some readers may recall recently reading that Motorola Mobility is making an Android powered device codenamed ‘X-Phone‘. While the known details are somewhat limited at this time, it seems pretty obvious that this may be Google’s attempt at directly taking on Apple… and Samsung. Sure, …
WSJ: Google and Motorola prepping X Phone, X Tablet
Google and Motorola are prepping a new smartphone and tablet for 2013 which will rival products from Samsung and Apple. Very little is known about these two however their current names, “X Phone” and “X Tablet” sounds more like code names or working project names. …
Strategy Analytics: 275 million 4G LTE smartphone shipments in 2013
The number of 4G LTE smartphone shipments will triple in the coming year, says research firm Strategy Analytics. Forecast to hit 275 million in 2013 this will dwarf the 91 million shipments over the last 12 months. Among the companies poised to capitalize most are …
AT&T announces Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for Motorola Atrix HD
AT&T today announced its latest Android smartphone, the Motorola Atrix HD to pick up a 4.1 Jelly Bean update. Available to users immediately, the update brings all the familiar features such as Google Now, smarter keyboard and widgets, and rich notifications. ATRIX HD customers can …
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