More Details On The AT&T Motorola FlipOut
Posted by Alex Smith
We recently reported the AT&T version of the Motorola Flipout going under the name “Chindi” with AT&T branding and now a lot more details have come to light about this unique device along with a new color. The guys over at Android Central have received some more in depth information with some new images. It looks like this device is still headed for AT&T and hopefully soon we’ll have a date for you all. So lets get started shall we?
- The phone runs the updated version of Motoblur 1.5 — but it’s not what you find on the Droid X and Droid 2.
- The operating system is Android 2.1 (update1, we presume).
- Widgets are resizeable, like on the Droid X and Droid 2.
- There are filtering options for your social networks, so you’re not completely deluged with information.
- The 2.8-inch screen (at the old-school 320×240 resolution) is described as “garbage” with a low, low 120 pixels per inch. (Hey, it’s not mean to be high-end.)
- That said, the body of the phone and build quality are said to be top-notch, which is no surprise for Motorola. We may not like the design, but, dammit, they can certainly build things well.
- Benchmarks: 26FPS on nenamark, 444 on quadrant, 5.8MFlops on linpack, but it’s topping out on gears and 2dfps at 30FPS.
- The phone is pretty speedy, with its OMAP processor running at 720MHz and PowerVR SGX 530 GPU.
- This is AT&T we’re talking about, so there is no app sideloading, but like the Backflip and Aria and Captivate, you can use ADB or the Android Sideload Wonder Machine to install the .apk files.
- Google Navigation is in, and Google is the default search,
unlike on the Backflip. Yahoo is the homepage, but that is changed easily
enough.
Via: Android Central
Anyone interested in the Motorloa Flipout?
Motorola Kobe MB520 Spotted by Blurrycam
Posted by Alex Smith
The Motorola Kobe MB520 has slithered itself in the way of Mr. Blurrycam, which has produced several images of the device. Now being rumored as being called the “AT&T Diablo,” this Motorola device is running Android 2.1 and as you can see in the image above, it shows an enhanced Motoblur launcher as well as the new lockscreen found on the Motorola Droid X and Droid 2. This is said to be a midrange device and the blurrycam tipster stated that this device should expect Android 2.2 to come OTA. With a name like “Diablo” it must be a hot device, right?
Via: Engadget
Will this be your next AT&T device?
Motorola Charm Available Today At T-Mobile
Posted by Alex Smith
The wait is over for all you square liking, social-networking readers who have been following the Motorola Charm as this device is currently available at T-Mobile online or your local T-Mobile retail store. The Motorola Charm is currently available in the Cabernet color (shown above) and the golden bronze color and both are priced at just $74.99 on a new 2yr. service agreement after all promotional offers. You can get this device with no contract for just $269.99.
Features of the Motorola Charm include:
- Android 2.1
- 2.8-inch touchscreen display (resolution of 320×280)
- WiFi
- 3.0 megapixel camera with autofocus and video
- GPS
- Expandable storage up to 32 GB via MicroSD port
- fully exposed QWERTY keyboard
- Backtrack Navigation tool
If this is a device that your’re considered, be sure to check out Wirefly’s review of the Motorola Charm.
Via:T-Mobile
Any takers?
Telus Looking For 200 Testers For BackFlip Software Update
Posted by Alex Smith
Telus is currently looking for 200 testers to provide feedback and changes of their upcoming Motorola Backflip OTA update, unfortunately this is not the Éclair update you’ve been longing for. They’re offering the OTA update until they hit 200 downloads so you might want to go into your system settings and check for an update.
If you are one of the lucky ones to receive the OTA update, you are then advised to head to the Motorola Support Forums and report everything you experience with the update. The Changelog and features are in the following language specific links: English and French. Hopefully there are still plenty of downloads left.
Via: Motorola
Anyone care to share their thoughts on the update below?
Motorola FlipOut Shows Off In Demo
Posted by Alex Smith
The Motorola FlipOut isn’t one of those high-end devices that you would really brag to your friends about, though with its unique “flipout” feature, you might actually want to. The FlipOut is currently available in Canada on Rogers, but judging by some recent images and a name change, this device may be heading south. Below is a video of the Motorola FlipOut which should give interested parties a better look at this device. Enjoy!
Features of the Motorola FlipOut include:
- Android 2.1
- 2.8-inch capacitive touchscreen
- Full-QWERTY keyboard
- Enhanced MOTOBLUR (resizable widgets)
- 3G capabilities
- WiFi
- GPS
- WAPI
- Bluetooth
- FM Radio
- 3-megapixel camera
Via: TracyandMatt
Anyone excited about this device coming to AT&T?
The Motorola Charm Gets Reviewed
Posted by Alex Smith
The Motorola Charm is hitting T-Mobile tomorrow and if you’re thinking of snagging this device, you might want to see the device in action to save yourself the trouble of trying to learn about this device in the store. The Motorola Charm ran into some battery issues which previously delayed the launch of this device. Below is Wirefly’s first look at the device, Enjoy!
Features of the Motorola Charm include:
- Android 2.1
- 2.8-inch touchscreen display (resolution of 320×280)
- WiFi
- 3.0 megapixel camera with autofocus and video
- GPS
- Expandable storage up to 32 GB via MicroSD port
- fully exposed QWERTY keyboard
- Backtrack Navigation tool
Via: Wirefly’s YouTube channel
How many of you plan on picking up the Motorola Charm tomorrow?
AT&T To Get The Motorola Kobe MB520
Posted by Alex Smith
The Motorola “Kobe” MB520 is headed to AT&T, but what kind of device is it going to be, high-end or mid-level? If you look at the status bar above, you’ll find that it is almost identical to what you will find on the Motorola Droid X and Droid 2. According to Engadget’s trusted source, this device does exist and will bring decent mid-level specs to the table.
Features of the Motorola Kobe MB520 include:
- Android 2.1
- Enhanced Motoblur
- 3.5-inch LCD with 480 x 854 resolution
- 800MHz TI OMAP processor (either 3440 or an underclocked 3630)
- PowerVR SGX 530 GPU
- 512MB RAM
- 2GB internal storage
- Pre-installed 2GB microSD card
- 3 megapixel camera (without flash)
- Pre-loaded applications include:
- Swype
- Vlingo
- DNLA support
To view more benchmark results of the Motorola Kobe, click the source link.
Via: Engadget
Does this sound like a device that you would be interested in?
Motorola Droid 2 vs. The Motorola Droid X
Posted by Alex Smith
Still trying to decide which Motorola Droid series device to buy? You can thank Wirefly for bringing us the “Wirefly Cell Phone Schmackdown” as these top devices face-off showing everything they bring to the table. Both devices feature a TI OMAP 1GHz processor while the Motorola Droid 2 offers the slide out full-QWERTY keyboard. The D2 has another feature you all might be interested in, as it ships with Android 2.2 while the DX is running Android 2.1. On with the video, Enjoy!
Via: YouTube
So, which is it? Droid X or Droid 2?
T-Mobile Sets Date for Motorola Charm
Posted by Alex Smith
With what looked like a fumbled T-Mobile exclusive, the Motorola Charm will be launching on T-Mobile on August 25th. Telus has already launched this device in Canada with the no-contract price set at $249. Originally supposed to come in Cabernet color, it is clear that T-Mobile have chosen the Golden Bronze color instead.
Features of the Motorola Charm include:
- Android 2.1
- 2.8-inch touchscreen display (resolution of 320×280)
- WiFi
- 3.0 megapixel camera with autofocus and video
- GPS
- Expandable storage up to 32 GB via microSD port
The only thing left to understand is the pricing for this device. According to various T-Mobile locations, the Motorola Charm has advertised a different price tag. Maybe before the 25th we’ll find out just how much this device really is.
Via: T-Mobile
Motorola Charm anyone?
Motorola Chindi Surfaces with AT&T Branding
Posted by Alex Smith
Motorola is definitely the only manufacturer that keeps bringing unique physical designs to the mobile market. With devices like the Backflip and the FlipOut, it looks like they’ll be sticking to their unique guns as images of the Motorola Chindi surface. The Motorola Chindi, as you can tell by the image above, will be headed to AT&T running their enhanced Motoblur that will also be featured on the Motorola Charm. This device is still in the works so there’s no telling if this device will feature the same color scheme on the images acquired by Gizmodo. What we can gather by similar entry-level devices coming out of Motorola, is that this device will feature Android 2.1 with obvious Motoblur and will cater to the social networking/texting crowd.
Source: Gizmodo
Is this a device you would be interested in?
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