Motorola Announces the MOTO VE240 Music Phone

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Motorola announced a new budget prices handset that will be exclusive to Cricket Communications and Metro PCS Communications called the MOTO VE240. The phone has a candy bar style and offers features like MP3 capability and Stereo Bluetooth.

The handset can handle up to 4GB of removable memory and offers a speakerphone for hands free talking. USB 2.0 file transfer capability between the phone and a PC makes it easy to transfer tunes to the device. Pricing information on the handset is not available at this time. Read more

Posted on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Motorola Motozine ZN5 Launches with T-Mobile

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Motorola and T-Mobile have announced a new handset called the Motozine ZN5. The ZN5 uses Kodak imaging technology to give true camera phone performance. The handset combines Motorola ModeShift technology with Kodak image tech for performance and high image quality.

The handset has a one-touch key for sharing images with friends on the go with picture messaging, T-Mobile MyAlbum, Kodak Gallery and Bluetooth printers. The phones camera has a built-in Xenon flash and ships with a 1GB memory card. The camera is a 5MP unit and the phone weighs 3.9 ounces and has up to 5 hours of talk time and up to 8 days on standby. The MSRP for the device is $349.99, but after rebates and discounts it can be had for $99.99. Read more

Posted on Mon, 3 Nov 2008 14:30:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Motorola Aura Hands-on Photos

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Motorola unveiled the Aura luxury phone with the signature round LCD screen about 10 days ago. Motorola's mobile phone unit is actually restructuring right now and a lot of phone designs get cut. The fact that the Aura still made it into the open is a bit surprising.
BGR has got their hands on an Aura and published several hands-on photos. Read more

Posted on Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Motorola says Jha to Android, Simpler Designs and Job Cuts

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The WSJ has a piece on the new Motorola co-chief executive Sanjay Jha and his pursuit of making the Motorola mobile unit successful again.
Mr. Jha's plan includes focusing on Android phones, and two other software platforms. He needs to cancel four others Motorola has supported so far. This will lead to scrap dozens of cell phone designs that are currently under development leading to many delays for those who actually still wait for Moto phones. Read more

Posted on Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:54:54 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Motorola Aura Luxury Phone has Round Screen

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Motorola unveiled a new luxury mobile phone dubbed Motorola Aura featuring one of these new round LCD screens we reported about a while ago.
The Aura comes as a bit of surprise from Motorola, whose claim to fame is still the RAZR and has since not convinced. The $2,000 phone will have to compete against new luxury phones like the Tag Heuer Meridiist.

The Motorola Aura has more than 200 parts that create a seamless opening for the handset. The round display can express 16 million colors and has a 300 dpi resolution. The display is capped with a Grade 1, 62-carat sapphire crystal lens - one of the most scratch-resistant materials on earth. Read more

Posted on Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:37:11 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Motorola Android Phone rumored for Q2 2009 Release

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The T-Mobile G1 is the first Google Android phone, but that doesn't mean that there will be plenty more in 2009. BusinessWeek reports about Motorola's efforts to release an Android smartphone in 2009. With the rumored Q2 release Motorola will most likely be rather late with their Android phone.

Motorola has apparently been showing specification sheets and images of the Android phone to carriers over the last 2 months (c'mon! Somebody leak it already). Read more

Posted on Mon, 20 Oct 2008 03:27:28 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Motorola Krave ZN4 Review

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Motorala announced yesterday their new touch-screen flip phone Krave ZN4. Our review partner Digital Trends already got the Krave ZN4 phone in their test lab and published a review with mixed results to put it mildly.
Quote from the review: "Motorola has entered the touchscreen market (read: iPhone clone wars) with its Krave ZN4, available from Verizon. The handset’s primary contribution to the cell phone technology war is its "touch cover," a clear flip-up front protective screen that is also touch-sensitive. Tap the touch cover and the Krave's actual LCD screen below reacts as if you prodded it directly. Read more

Posted on Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:34:13 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Motorola Krave ZN4 announced

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Verizon Wireless and Motorola announced that Motorola Krave ZN4, featuring two layers of touch – on the interactive clear flip outside and the full touch-screen inside will be available on Verizon this week.
Motorola Krave ZN4 combines flip design with touch and haptic feedback.
Without opening the phone, the clear flip provides customers with one-touch access to popular features and services – such as watching V CAST Mobile TV1, accessing photos, playing music and viewing incoming messages. The flip design also makes it easy to place clear and reliable phone calls while preventing touch-screen wear, and a side lock key prevents accidental usage. Read more

Posted on Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:26:25 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Motorola Announces Two Bluetooth Headsets

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Motorola announced today the MOTOPURE H15 and H780 Bluetooth headsets. The H15 is a universal headset with a flip design and background isolation technology. It can simultaneously connect to two devices.

The headset uses EasyPair technology and TrueComfort from Motorola. The H780 features CrystalTalk, which provides clearer speech when on a call. Both headsets will work with virtually any Bluetooth device. Both will be available in Q4 2008 at undisclosed prices. Read more

Posted on Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Motorola Moto Q Global with Windows Mobile 6.1 Available

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Motorola and AT&T have announced that the Moto Q Global is now available at AT&T running on the new Windows Mobile 6.1 Global. The new Q will operate on cellular networks across the world.

The new handset features GPS and is compatible with AT&T Navigator. The new Windows Mobile 6.1 OS provides users with applications for working on the go and access to files and other information on the go that is on a corporate network. The new OS supports encryption, remote admin, information rights management and the ability to send and receive encrypted email. The handset is available for $149.99 with a 2-year contract. Read more

Posted on Sun, 31 Aug 2008 12:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Motorola Launches Next Generation Push-to-Talk Service

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Motorola announced its next generation push-to-talk (PTT) service that runs on its CDMA 1x EVDO Rev A network. Motorola says that the new PTT service takes advantage of vaster EVDO Rev A speeds to provide higher data rates, low call set-up time latency, and more quality of service.

The next generation service offers a buddy list showing the availability of other PTT users and the ability to support devices from different manufactures. The new PTT service also opens a path for future products that allow applications like Push-to-Productivity and encrypted PC-based dispatching. Read more

Posted on Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:55:47 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Motorola wins $431 million GSM Contracts with China Mobile

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Motorola announced today it has signed multiple contracts worth US $431m with China Mobile Communications Corporation (CMCC) for its GSM network upgrades and expansion. The contracts were signed in the first half of 2008 and reflect Motorola's position as a global leader in GSM network solutions. Approximately 50% of the revenue from these contracts was recognized in the first half of 2008.
Following the US $394m contracts over the same period of last year, these multiple contracts mark another milestone of the cooperation between China Mobile and Motorola. The cooperation will enable China Mobile to expand its network coverage and manage its GSM network even more effectively; allowing the company to maximize its investment returns and to provide subscribers with enhanced services. Read more

Posted on Wed, 6 Aug 2008 04:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

ROKR EM30, ROKR EM28 and ROKR EM25 unveiled by Motorola

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Motorola today unveiled three new music mobile phones in its ROKR line with the ROKR EM30, ROKR EM28 and ROKR EM25.
The MOTOROKR EM30 is a candybar phone using Motorola’s ModeShift technology, the ROKR EM28 is a clamshell device with sonic features and touch-sensitive keys, and last but not least the ROKR EM25 is a slider with FM radio sharing capabilities.

The ModeShift technology on the EM30 (photo) illuminates the keyboard. Red keys illuminate in music mode and a brilliant blue keypad appears in phone mode. With colorful cues that let users know exactly which mode they are in, the ROKR EM30 connects the sounds that matter most: family, friends and favorite artists.
Other features of the ROKR EM30 include FM radio with Radio Data System (RDS)4 technology, 3.5mm headphone jack, GPS, 2MP camera with 8x zoom, microSD card slot, Microsoft music ecosystem support and Bluetooth. Read more

Posted on Tue, 5 Aug 2008 09:43:59 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Motorola names Qualcomm COO to head Cell Phones

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Motorola Inc named Sanjay Jha, Qualcomm Inc's former chief operating officer, to head its loss making mobile devices business and become co-chief executive with Greg Brown, the company said on Monday.

Shares of Motorola, which plans to split off its mobile division as a separate company in 2009, rose nearly 4 percent in pre-market trading to $9.15 from their Friday close on the New York Stock exchange of $8.81.

Some investors had worried that Motorola, which has been has been looking for a new chief for its mobile phone unit since early this year, was having trouble attracting strong candidates.
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Posted on Mon, 4 Aug 2008 10:14:56 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Motorola to reorganize Home and Networks Unit

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PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Motorola Inc will create three businesses within its home and networks mobility business to focus on the sectors' growth potential, the cell phone maker said.
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Posted on Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:08:20 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Motorola sues former Executive over iPhone Job

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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Motorola Inc has sued a former executive for allegedly violating a non-compete agreement and threatening to reveal its trade secrets by taking a job with Apple Inc's iPhone division, the cell phone maker said in a lawsuit.
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Posted on Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:26:24 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Motorola MING A1800, A1600, and A810 Launch in China

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Motorola announced that it was launching three new MING PDA handsets in China with the MING A1800 and A1600 as well as the new MOTO A810. The two new MING handsets will feature stand-alone GPS and a full array of productivity and multimedia functions.

The MOTO A810 is an entry level device for the PDA handset market. Both the MING A1800 and A1600 handsets use a transparent flip cover. The A1600 has a 3.2MP camera with autofocus and panorama functionality along with a camera scan dictionary. The A18000 supports CDMA/GSM with dual-mode dual standby, integrated incoming call/SMS firewall and a 3MP auto-focus camera. Read more

Posted on Tue, 8 Jul 2008 08:26:43 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Motorola Napolean Q9 leaked

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A Motorola Q9 for Verizon leaked with codename Napolean.

The Motorola Napolean Q9 features full GSM world roaming capabilities including 850Mhz/1900Mhz bands.
Features Napolean Q9 include fingerprint scanner on the back, Windows Mobile 6.1, EV-DO Rev. A, quad-band EDGE, 2 megapixel camera with flash, stereo speakers, 320×240 resolution screen, Wi-Fi, and a 1500mAh battery. Read more

Posted on Fri, 4 Jul 2008 12:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Motorola Kodak MOTOZINE ZN5 unveiled

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Motorola and Kodak joined to unveil the MOTOZINE ZN5 Kodak Camera phone.

The Motorola ZINE ZN5 is the first mobile phone to combine Motorola’s ModeShift Technology and KODAK Imaging Technology. With KODAK EASYSHARE Software and easy access to KODAK Gallery or other web sharing sites photos can be directly shared on the Internet. Read more

Posted on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Motorola Bluetooth Headset H680 Review

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Bluetomorrow published a Motorola Bluetooth Headset H680 review.

Quote from the review: "The Motorola Bluetooth Headset H680 combines contemporary style and modern technology to provide users with attractive communication device that performs as good as it looks. Read more

Posted on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Motorola to halve Research Labs

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Motorola Inc , the No. 3 mobile phone maker, said on Friday it would roughly halve the size of its research labs to about 300 people as it plans to halt some projects and move at least 180 people to other units.
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Posted on Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:36:51 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr