Verizon’s Droid X Officially Announced #android #vzw #droidx
Posted by Vazguard @ 1:28 pm in Android Verizon.
Droid X /via Engadget
Today Verizon Wireless held an event in New York City today announcing the newest Android phone to hold the Droid name: The Droid X. Specifications of this beast include:
- Android 2.1 + Blur(2.2 Froyo and Flash 10.1 coming later this summer)
- 4.3 inch 854x480 screen
- 1GHz TI OMAP 3630 Processor
- 512mb RAM
- 1570mAh battery
- 8GB Internal memory + 16GB card included (compatible with up to 32GB cards)
- 8-MP camera + 720p HD video capture
- Three microphones (standard voice mic, front-faced video mic, and a noise-cancelling mic)
- WiFi, BT, GPS
- WiFi Hotspot support for a maximum of 5 devices
- HDMI-out and DLNA
It is unfortunate to hear that the device will not be shipped with 2.2 (Froyo) and Flash integration, but it was stated that these updates will be coming later this summer. Considering the ridiculous stint with the Droid's 2.1 update, it is difficult to say how long it will actually take. As usual, the hotspot feature will have an extra $20/month fee tied to it, as well as a tether overage charge of 5 cents/MB. The standard $29.99 data plan will be required to use the Droid X, which will be available on July 15 at $199.99 (after $100 rebate).
The phone will also include some new apps from Verizon's partners. The Blockbuster app will allow for rent and purchase of movies. NFL RedZone will track stats and stream Thursday night games. Of course, the Skype app will also be included as well as a back-up app. The famous Swype keyboard will also be baked in. The Droid X will also ship with a desktop sync client.
Some good news - VZW is planning to offer the phone to all customers with a 2010 upgrade. If your Verizon plan is closing soon, consider the Droid X as your new partner in crime!
Press Release Motorola: #DroidX Announced #VZW #Android #Motorola
Posted by ParaCAD @ 12:59 pm in Android Motorola Droid News Verizon.
As I type this the VZW Event is under way. So much is being learned about this new Motorola Android device from Verizon Wireless.....
Below is a portion of the press release from the Motorola Media Center:
July 2010: DROID X By Motorola Lands On The Nation's Largest & Most Reliable 3G Network
DROID X Delivers More Browsing, More Connectivity, Personal HD Video and Enterprise Features – All on a 4.3” Widescreen
June 23, 2010
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – Verizon Wireless, the company with the nation’s largest and most reliable wireless 3G network, and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), a pioneer in the mobile industry, today unveiled DROID X by Motorola. DROID X does more with ultra high-speed Web browsing; a fast 1GHz processor; 3G Mobile HotSpot capabilities; loads of memory; intuitive social messaging; Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1 ready; and access to Android Market™, which has more than 65,000 applications, along with a host of unique Verizon Wireless applications such as NFL Mobile, Skype mobile™, V CAST Video, EA Need for Speed Shift™ and more.
“Nine months ago, we made a commitment to our customers to bring the openness of Android to the Verizon Wireless network,” said John Stratton, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. “Since then, we have introduced the top-selling Android phone in the marketplace today – the DROID by Motorola. DROID X takes that commitment to another level with exclusive content, faster processing speeds, and, of course, the reliability of our network.”
Sanjay Jha, co-chief executive officer of Motorola and chief executive officer of Motorola Mobile Devices and Home business added, “Motorola designed DROID X to push the extreme limits of Android innovation, and enable you to do even more with your mobile device. We are breaking down barriers so that you can experience the Web the way it was meant to be and create, share and view content like never before, either in your hand or in your home. Enterprise users will also find DROID X appealing with features including push e-mail and live widgets for e-mail and calendar updates.”
DROID X gives customers a 4.3-inch high-resolution screen for viewing the latest movies and video from BLOCKBUSTER On Demand® presented by V CAST Video, the newest addition to the Verizon Wireless V CAST application, which also includes access to favorite TV shows. The DROID X video capabilities let customers capture spontaneous fun, combining a dual-flash, 8-megapixel camera, HD camcorder, as well as DLNA and HDMI connectivity to download, stream and share personal HD content.
Read the rest of this press release over at the Motorola Media Center
More articles will follow from TSP.net, so stay tuned!
--@ParaCAD
First Impressions #HTC #Incredible #Android #Review
Posted by n99hockey @ 8:37 pm in Android Verizon.Well, it has been a little more than 48 hours with my new HTC DROID Incredible and boy has it been incredible, so I thought I would give a little review of my thoughts thus far.
First impressions, wow, coming from Windows Mobile (currently known as Windows Phone, at least today) what a difference. The speed of this device is simply amazing, the touch screen is very responsive, and one thing I was worried about was seeing the screen outside (reports of horrible viability plagued the Nexus One), but I can happily report that there was no issue seeing it outside.
I love SenseUI, I think it is simply amazing, great to look at, and easy to navigate with. Adding widgets and programs to screens are a breeze. It literally took me 3 minutes to get my Gmail information in and exchange information in and I had contacts, calendar, and emails blazing across the screen. Which makes me eager to get on a golf course and fire a golf GPS program up and see how it goes!
One thing I have taken note of is the lack of 'bars', with my WM device at work I would have 3-4 bars constantly, but with this device I have between 0-2 bars. No fret though, I still can make calls and acess the web with 0 bars. I have not tried to update the PRL on the Incredible yet, perhaps when I do that will change.
Battery life varies, I can't say it is outstanding, but it is adequate, I suppose. Coming from a Moto Q, that bad boy could last for days with average to moderate usage. My first full day with it, it lasted until about 11pm before I got the low battery indicator. Today, I rocked Foursquare quite a few times and a little surfing and its holding steady at about 75%. So it feels hit and miss, I continue to keep an eye on it for a few more days.
All in all this is really a great device, I highly recommend this to anyone considering an Android device. Also, be sure to head to our forums to tell us about your Incredible experiences or even if you just have a question on how something works.
- Scott
-Update- Droid Incredible – Coming Soon!
Posted by n99hockey @ 9:24 am in Android Verizon.
With Droid (HTC) Incredible talk hitting an all time high with it's impending release date of April 29th, Phandroid has just reported that Best Buy, my favorite store, might be carrying the Incredible starting on April 25th! That is 4 days before actual Verizon stores, for those with math deficiencies (I kid, I kid). Could this really be? I sure hope so!
Phandroid is also reporting that it looks as though the device will retail for $599.99, which would probably mean a $199.99 price on a 2-year contract.
I will be heading to my local Best Buy store after work today to check it out, and well, see if I can, dare I say, pre-order one. Probably too early, but hey, I am impatient! I will be sure to report back with my findings.
For those who have been living under a rock and havent really been kept up to speed on this device, lets take a look at some of the specs, shall we?
The one that stands out to me is the 8GB of internal memory, wow. This takes the Android platform to another level, this is a whole lot more than its nearest competitors; the Droid (original) and the Nexus One, but sporting 256 MB RAM / 512 MB ROM. Another big step is the 8MP camera, again, the Droid and Nexus One are sporting a 5MP camera which isn't horrible for a phone, remember, these are still 'phones'.
Stay tuned for sure, HTC and Verizon are about to take the Android platform the next level.
Scott
UPDATE: Verizon just sent out a Press Release stating that the DROID Incredible will be available for Pre-Order on April 19th
DROID Incredible will be available for pre-order online at www.verizonwireless.com beginning on April 19 and it will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on April 29. Pricing will be $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.
No word on Best Buy, but I am loving the abundance of information coming out today! I guess no Best Buy trip for me today!
NFL Mobile for #Verizon Customers #NFL #BlackBerry #Android
Posted by ParaCAD @ 9:52 am in Android Apps BlackBerry Verizon.
In time for the 75th NFL Draft, Verizon Wireless customers can download NFL Mobile, a new application available today on select 3G Smartphones and 3G Multimedia Phones that gives fans of America's number one sport unprecedented access to information about their favorite teams, players and games.
NFL Mobile provides the latest news and information, including in-depth profiles of current players and draft prospects, team updates, mock drafts, expert analysis and more. The new app also lets fans watch NFL Network, including live coverage of the 2010 NFL Draft, which will be held at New York's Radio City Music Hall from Thursday, April 22 to Saturday, April 24.
NFL Mobile on Verizon Wireless will add new features later this year, including content from NFL training camps, preseason games and games throughout the 2010 NFL season. The new app also will offer live streaming of NBC's Sunday Night Football and NFL Network's Thursday Night Football. In addition, fans will have access to fantasy information, news, and player and team statistics, as well as receive NFL Network, which airs seven days a week, 24 hours a day on a year-round basis and is the only network fully dedicated to the NFL and the sport of football.
NFL Mobile provides Verizon Wireless customers access to live radio broadcasts of every regular season and playoff game; postgame highlights; and ringtones, graphics and alerts for each team.
Also later this year, NFL RedZone, the wildly popular channel from NFL Network, which airs live or near-live look-ins of every key play and touchdown from Sunday afternoon games, is coming to mobile for the first time.
Phones, Pricing and Availability
At launch, NFL Mobile will be available on 13 3G Smartphones and 3G Multimedia Phones, including DROID by Motorola, Motorola DEVOURTM, DROID ERISTM by HTC, BlackBerry® CurveTM 8530, BlackBerry CurveTM 8330, BlackBerry Storm2TM, BlackBerry StormTM, BlackBerry TourTM, BlackBerry 8830 World Edition, LG Chocolate TouchTM, LG enV® TOUCH, LG VX8360 and Samsung RogueTM.
NFL Mobile is a free app covering the 2010 NFL season, with no subscription or monthly charges if customers download it by Dec. 31, 2010. For customers without an unlimited data plan, data or megabyte charges may apply when downloading or using the application.
Beginning today, customers with Android phones can download the app from the Verizon Channel in Android MarketTM. Customers with BlackBerry devices can enter http://mobile.vzw.com/nfl on their smartphones' browsers to download the app. Over the next few weeks, BlackBerry customers will also receive a virtual pre-load of the NFL Mobile app to the homescreen of their smartphones. Customers with select 3G Multimedia Phones can get the app by texting "NFL" to 2777 to receive directions on how to download.
The exclusive app is part of Verizon Wireless' multi-year sponsorship agreement with the NFL. Verizon Wireless is the official wireless service provider for the NFL.
(Via Source)
--@ParaCAD