The bad news comes early. Motorola have confirmed that people who have installed leaked Android Froyo update in their Motorola Droid X are not getting the official Motorola Droid X Android Froyo update. The news comes in today, and it has triggered some concerns from people who have actually tried the leaked Froyo update in their Motorola Droid X.
Droid X Android Froyo Update
Motorola is known for their strict policies when it comes to their Android smartphones.With Motorola’s decision on not giving Android Froyo update; then the risk of messing up with your Droid X increases. One solution is to roll back your leaked Android 2.2 Froyo to the Android 2.1 Eclair and wait for the official Motorola Droid X Android Froyo update. According to the latest information, Motorola is planning to release the official Android 2.2 Froyo update for Droid X in this early September.
Anyway, if you want to know the official words from Motorola about this matter, here it is:
WARNING: Do NOT load the leaked 2.2 upgrade that has been floating around on the Internets. There is currently no upgrade path from that load to the official 2.2 load that will be released by early September. Unless you have some plan to flash your phone back to the current official load, you could be stuck on the leaked version.
So remember, you have to think thoroughly when you are planning to update your device with a leaked OS. In this case, the Motorola Droid X Android Froyo update.
Bing is a relatively search engine, but this search engine comes from Microsoft. While it is not as popular as Google search engine, the Bing search engine still can steal some attention. Just recently we heard that Microsoft has released Bing as a new Android freeware, available from the Android Market.
Freeware: Bing for Android
The Bing for Android is available for Android smartphones from Verizon. Some of the Bing for Android freeware features are voice search function, stock quotes support, map locations,etc. Bing is surely a promising search engine.
In addition, Microsoft has also confirmed that the Bing for Android will soon be available for other Android smartphones from other carriers besides the Verizon, but there is no exact date. In the mean time, congratulations Verizon subscribers!
Samsung Fascinate, the Verizon’s version of the popular Android smartphone – Samsung Galaxy S – is about to come to stores very soon. The latest rumor came from BGR; saying that they have a leaked internal documents showing Samsung Fascinate release date; and it seems that the previous rumors are true. It will be September 9.
You can see the picture of the leaked document below:
Besides Samsung Fascinate, the leaked documents also showed other Android Smartphones, such as Motorola DROID, DROID 2, DROID X and DROID Incredible. The leaked document only showed us the data-plan for those smartphones. No further information is available.
As I have mentioned above, the Samsung Fascinate is Verizon version of the Samsung Galaxy S. The Samsung Fascinate was the last to arrive, compared to its three other siblings (Samsung Vibrant, Samsung Captivate and Samsung Epic 4G). Some notable specs of the Samsung Fascinate is basically similar with the other Galaxy S series. This Android smartphone uses Super AMOLED touchscreen, 5 megapixel camera, and 1 GHz hummingbird processor. One thing that is interesting about this Samsung Fascinate is the fact that it uses camera flash, just like the Samsung Epic 4G.
Samsung Galaxy S is surely one Android smartphone that everyone love. It was released with Android 2.1 Eclair, and with the announcement of Android 2.2 Froyo; it is understandable that Galaxy S owners wants to get the latest Android OS update.
samsung galaxy s picture
However, there is a bad news for Samsung Galaxy S owners from Vodafone. Just recently Vodafone has decided to end their Samsung Galaxy S warranty if you’re upgrading the “unapproved” Android OS.
This means that even though you’re updating the Android OS from the official Samsung’s website; your Samsung Galaxy S warranty from Vodafone will be void. You have to get the Android OS update directly from Vodafone.
But don’t get too afraid though. You won’t be breaking any Samsung’s warranty.
The Motorola Droid was one of the best selling Android smartphone, and now Motorola have come with the next generation of Droid; the Motorola Droid 2. The Motorola Droid 2 was last to come after the announcement of the Motorola Droid X. What we have here is the latest Motorola Droid 2 review, and we will cover several aspects of the Droid 2, including the design, hardware, software and camera.
We will also add a bit comparison between the original Motorola Droid vs Droid 2. So without further a do, here is the Motorola Droid 2 Review:
Droid 2 vs Droid Comparison Picture
Motorola Droid 2 Review: Design
For untrained eyes, the difference between Motorola Droid and Droid 2 is very little. The Droid 2 still got the same look on its sliding keyboard and the same look and feel. The Droid 2 screen size also remains the same with the original Droid, along with the same screen type. There is a slight difference in the arrangement of the capacitive buttons below the screen. A noticeable difference between the Motorola Droid and Droid 2 design is located at the low part of the Droid 2. Motorola Droid 2 got a new rounded scoop, rather than the Droid’s sharp sloped chin. Regarding the weight and size, both phones are very similar with 6 ounces of weight and 60.5mm by 116.3mm by 13.7mm.
The Droid 2 QWERTY keyboard feels solid and pretty easy to use. The Motorola Droid 2 keys are solid, wider, and more raised compared to the original Motorola Droid. This makes the QWERTY keyboard experience feels nicer. There’s also an addition of a tab key and also a key for voice search. The Motorola Droid 2 QWERTY keyboard got these improvements by giving up one thing -the D-pad- and replacing it with arrow keys and OK button.
Motorola Droid 2 Review: Hardware and Specs
Review: Droid 2 vs Droid Picture Keyboard
First of all, a let down in the Motorola Droid 2 is the fact that it still utilizes the same battery as the original Droid. Motorola Droid 2 has 1390 mAh battery which is fairly enough for one day of general use. I just wish that they had added the battery capacity.
Motorola Droid 2 has a much faster processor compared to the original Droid. The Motorola Droid 2 utilizes TI OMAP 3630 1Ghz processor. The Motorola Droid 2 RAM is 512MB and it also has 8GB of internal memory. In addition, the Motorola Droid 2 also support microSD card up to 32GB.
Motorola Droid 2 Review: Software
Droid 2 Review: Software
Motorola Droid 2 comes pre-installed with the Android 2.2 Froyo. In fact, this is the first phone that is launched with the new OS. Motorola have also added the same UI tweaks as the Motorola Droid X. Some of the widgets are resizeable. There are live wallpapers, etc etc. Standard.
Regarding the Motorola Droid 2 pre-installed apps, you will see Verizon 3G mobile Hotspot app, Audiblo audio book app, Kindle e-reader, Car Dock customizations app, City ID app and blockbuster movie rental apps. Other notable apps are DLNA media sharing app and Motorola Media Share app. You can play Need for Speed Shift, or chat with Skype mobile. Other are RSS feed app and standard news and weather apps.
Now the Android 2.2 Froyo performance is great as always.
Motorola Droid 2 Review: Camera
Motorola Droid 2 Review: Camera Sample
The Droid 2 camera has not improved since the original Droid. It is still the same 5 megapixel camera found on the original Droid. The image quality is mediocre, and Droid X’s 8 megapixel camera take shots better. The camera comes with many customizations, and by default you will be taking pictures in Widescreen format. You might want to change the setting to full 5 Megapixel camera if you are planning to transfer the images on to your desktop.
The video result is also mediocre, with max resolution of 480p. The microphone also works fine. Below is a sample of video taken with Motorola Droid 2:
Motorola Droid 2 Review: Other features
Verizon’s network signal is great
Wi-Fi hotspot works well, but Verizon will charge you for this
EVDO Rev. A data speed works quite fine. No, it’s not 4G.
pre-loaded Swype is quite cool
marvelous performance of speakerphone
Motorola Droid 2 Review: Conclusion
Motorola Droid 2 is certainly a nice successor for the original Droid. It may not have flashy and eye opening specs; but at least there are some specs that are great such as the 1GHz processor. The QWERTY keyboard also works fine and has certainly improved from the original Droid.
The cons of this Motorola Droid 2 found in this review are the battery and camera which are not improved since the original Droid. But all in all, with the right marketing strategy, the Motorola Droid 2 will be able to keep up the Android name.
What do you think about the Motorola Droid 2 review? share some comments under and tell me what you think
The T-Mobile G1 was the very first smartphone to use the Android platform; and now T-Mobile is finally preparing the T-Mobile G2 after two years and much more Android smartphones released.
However, we didn’t have any physical evidence of the T-MObile G2. We only had some of the T-Mobile G2 specs and features, which includes 3.7 inches of WVGA Touchscreen display, 1 GHz processor and QWERTY keyboard. Other rumored T-Mobile G2 specs includes Wi-Fi with hotspot capabilities, a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus, A-GPS, and HTC Sense. It is rumored that the T-Mobile G2 will come with Android 2.2 Froyo.
Below are some of the T-Mobile G2 pictures:
According to our sources, the T-Mobile G2 Release date will be September 29. So in the mean time, enjoy the T-Mobile G2 pictures.
As you might have known, the Motorola Droid X comes with Android 2.1 Eclair; although many people were expecting that the Droid X will come with the Android 2.2 Froyo. So Droid X owners had to wait for a while to get the Android 2.2 Froyo update. But now the wait is over, since the DROID World Forums have a leaked Android 2.2. Froyo update for Motorola Droid X!
Droid X Android Froyo
We just hear this today, so it is very new. According to our sources, the Android 2.2 Froyo update leaked at the DROID world forum is a leaked OTA upgrade, and it is in zip format.
If this is true, here is how to upgrade Motorola DROID X Android Froyo:
completely erase any data in your Motorola Droid X
copy the zip formatted file in your MicroSD card
run the update
The Froyo on Motorola DROID X works great. It improves the overall performance of the Droid X, added some nice visual tweaks, and also the Flash 10.1. The official Android Froyo update for Motorola DROID X should be just around the corner. Remember, if you want to try this leaked Android Froyo update for Motorola Droid X, do it on your own risk Good luck.
A few days ago Sprint and Samsung have officially announced the Samsung Epic 4G, the Sprint’s version of Samsung Galaxy S, with a twist of taste. The Sprint Epic 4G differs from other Galaxy S series (Vibrant, Captivate, and Fascinate) for two main reasons: the physical QWERTY keyboard and WiMax (4G) connectivity. This Samsung Epic 4G review will reveal whether the Epic 4G can stand out in the smartphone competition. We have given you the Galaxy S series comparison (Vibrant vs Captivate vs Fascinate vs Epic 4G) and Galaxy S vs iPhone 4. We also have given you the Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant review. Now please enjoy the samsung Epic 4G Review after the break Continue reading ‘Samsung Epic 4G Gets Another Review’ »
Motorola Droid 2 comes with a big flash. The first Android smartphone that comes with pre-installed Android 2.2 Froyo has everything for the competition against the iPhone 4, Samsung Galaxy S, and of course the brother, the Motorola Droid X.
Besides pre-installed with Android 2.2 Froyo, the Motorola Droid 2 has a 1GHz processor, a 5 Megapixel camera with dual LED flash, WiFi, physical QWERTY keyboard, a 3.7-inch 480×854 capacitive touchscreen, etc. You can see the full and official Motorola Droid 2 specs and features at the link provided.
What is interesting about the Motorola Droid 2 is that the Motorola Droid 2 battery is the same battery found in the original Droid, but it is 49% energy efficient. Anyway, below is a Motorola Droid 2 Teardown picture for you to enjoy:
Adobe has confirmed that the Motorola Droid 2 will come with Flash 10.1 pre-installed. According to Adobe Blog, other smartphones to support the Flash 10.1 are HTC EVO 4G, HTC Desire, and much more smartphones.
However, the Droid 2 will be the first Android smartphone that comes with the Flash 10.1 preinstalled.
Below is a quote from the website:
Users can experience the full web with millions of web sites the way they were meant to be seen. Flash Player 10.1 on the Droid 2 is hardware accelerated and gives users seamless access to rich apps and other Flash content inside the browser like games, animations, rich Internet apps, e-commerce, music, video, audio, and much more.
All of the information related to Adobe Flash 10.1 on the Motorola Droid 2 can be seen from the video below, courtesy of Adobe Blog:
Good luck.
