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According to Motorola senior director of software product management David Schuster, the company will soon start rolling out Android 4.4.3 to the 2013 DROID handsets. That means that the Motorola DROID Ultra, Motorola DROID MAXX and Motorola DROID Mini will all skip Android 4.4.2 to receive the latest build of Android.
Motorola DROID MAXX, DROID Mini and DROID Ultra receive Android 4.4.3 software update
The Android 4.4.3 update is currently being pushed out the Google Nexus devices, and certain Google Play edition devices. Motorola has also started rolling out Android 4.4.3 to their Motorola Moto X, Motorola Moto G and the Motorola Moto E.
Schuster said that Motorola had to make a choice, whether to continue preparing Android 4.4.2 for their DROID lineup, which would have delayed Android 4.4.3 by a month, or to skip Android 4.4.2 in favor of the newer version of Android. Having decided to do the latter, he said, "We are working to get this update to you shortly."
source - +David Schuster | AndroidCentral
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source - +David Schuster | AndroidCentral
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Motorola has reportedly started a soak test for the Android 4.4.2 update for owners of the Motorola DROID Ultra, Motorola DROID MAXX and Motorola DROID mini. To be invited for the soak test, you need to be a member of the Motorola Support Network, and promise to keep everything confidential.
source - AndroidCentral
Motorola DROID Ultra, DROID MAXX and DROID Mini star Android 4.4.2 soak test
Motorola has reportedly started a soak test for the Android 4.4.2 update for owners of the Motorola DROID Ultra, Motorola DROID MAXX and Motorola DROID mini. To be invited for the soak test, you need to be a member of the Motorola Support Network, and promise to keep everything confidential.Those receiving the update were alerted by email on Friday morning, and told to expect the update later that day. As Verizon has still not released the change log for the latest version of Android, it confirms that those receiving Android 4.4.2 are, part of the small group testing out the update to make sure that it works perfectly with your DROID model.
By keeping those invited to join the soak test a rather exclusive group, Motorola can quickly stop the update if there is a problem, before it affects too many phones. That makes it easier for Motorola to figure out what's wrong with the update. This news also means that those of you with the DROID Ultra, DROID MAXX and DROID Mini who did not get invited to join the soak test, should soon get the Android 4.4.2 update for their phone. Once that takes place, we should be able to pass along the update's changelist from Verizon.
source - AndroidCentral
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The Motorola DROID Ultra, Motorola DROID Maxx and Motorola DROID mini are now receiving an OTA update which is aimed at improving the quality of photos captured by their rear cameras. The update was reported being piloted in a soak test and was deemed ready for the public according to a post by Punit Soni, VP of Product Management at Motorola Mobility.
After installing the update, the rear camera on the the three phones should benefit from snappier focusing, more consistent exposure, improved white balance and improved HDR. In addition, you will receive the 50GB of free storage with Google Drive that was part of a promotion. Added to the 15GB that everyone gets, you will have 65GB of cloud based storage to work with.
The post also mentions that Motorola wants to get right back to work on their next update, which leads us to assume that Android 4.3 Jelly Bean or Android 4.4 KitKat maybe right around the corner for these handsets.
source: +Punit Soni
Motorola DROID lineup receives camera update
The Motorola DROID Ultra, Motorola DROID Maxx and Motorola DROID mini are now receiving an OTA update which is aimed at improving the quality of photos captured by their rear cameras. The update was reported being piloted in a soak test and was deemed ready for the public according to a post by Punit Soni, VP of Product Management at Motorola Mobility.After installing the update, the rear camera on the the three phones should benefit from snappier focusing, more consistent exposure, improved white balance and improved HDR. In addition, you will receive the 50GB of free storage with Google Drive that was part of a promotion. Added to the 15GB that everyone gets, you will have 65GB of cloud based storage to work with.
The post also mentions that Motorola wants to get right back to work on their next update, which leads us to assume that Android 4.3 Jelly Bean or Android 4.4 KitKat maybe right around the corner for these handsets.
source: +Punit Soni
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The Motorola Droid mini which costs $99.99 on contract, is the most affordable among the latest Droid lineup of devices for Verizon. The device features a 4.3 inch touch display with a 720 by 1280 pixel resolution, 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 10 megapixel camera capable of 1080p HD video capture, a secondary 2 megapixel camera for video calls and is powered by a 1.7GHz dual-core X8 processor with 2GB of RAM.
The Droid mini is designed for those who aren't impressed by the ever growing size of smartphone displays and should fit comfortably into most hands. It is clear that Motorola has done a great job balancing form and functionality with this device.
For a full review of the Motorola Droid mini, head over to PhoneArena.
Motorola DROID Mini - Video Review
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The Motorola Droid mini which costs $99.99 on contract, is the most affordable among the latest Droid lineup of devices for Verizon. The device features a 4.3 inch touch display with a 720 by 1280 pixel resolution, 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 10 megapixel camera capable of 1080p HD video capture, a secondary 2 megapixel camera for video calls and is powered by a 1.7GHz dual-core X8 processor with 2GB of RAM.The Droid mini is designed for those who aren't impressed by the ever growing size of smartphone displays and should fit comfortably into most hands. It is clear that Motorola has done a great job balancing form and functionality with this device.
For a full review of the Motorola Droid mini, head over to PhoneArena.
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The Motorola DROID mini was announced today as one of the newest members of Verizon's DROID family and offers an all-round mid range device which is still as powerful as its siblings. The DROID mini features a 4.3 inch touch display with a 720 by 1280 pixel resolution, 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 10 megapixel camera capable of 1080p HD video capture, a secondary 2 megapixel camera for video calls and is powered by a 1.7GHz dual-core processor with 2GB of RAM.
The DROID mini has the same Gorilla Glass protection on its display but has a glossy finish on its rear like the DROID Ultra which can attract fingerprints. Since it brings the same power as its siblings, the DROID mini is the perfect choice for someone looking for the latest DROID in a pocketable size.
source - PhoneArena | Techno Buffalo | Android Police | Phandroid | Mobile Burn
Motorola DROID mini - Hands On Videos
The Motorola DROID mini was announced today as one of the newest members of Verizon's DROID family and offers an all-round mid range device which is still as powerful as its siblings. The DROID mini features a 4.3 inch touch display with a 720 by 1280 pixel resolution, 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 10 megapixel camera capable of 1080p HD video capture, a secondary 2 megapixel camera for video calls and is powered by a 1.7GHz dual-core processor with 2GB of RAM.The DROID mini has the same Gorilla Glass protection on its display but has a glossy finish on its rear like the DROID Ultra which can attract fingerprints. Since it brings the same power as its siblings, the DROID mini is the perfect choice for someone looking for the latest DROID in a pocketable size.
source - PhoneArena | Techno Buffalo | Android Police | Phandroid | Mobile Burn
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The Motorola DROID Ultra, Motorola DROID mini and Motorola DROID MAXX were announced today at a special event in New York. The DROID lineup will forever be known for the birthplace of the Android revolution, which has skyrocketed Google's mobile platform to the heights it is in today.
While the DROID lineup may not have the same appeal it once had, Motorola DROID devices are known for their build quality and battery life which the newest DROIDs continue to maintain.
The Motorola DROID Ultra is the top-model which has a 5 inch display with Gorilla Glass protection and prides itself as being the thinnest 4G LTE smartphone at just 7.18 millimeters. The DROID Ultra will be powered by a Motorola made octa-core chip known as the Motorola X8 which features two application processors, four GPUs, a contextual computing core and a natural language processor.
The Motorola DROID MAXX brings all the features of the DROID Ultra, including the 5 inch display and Motorola X8 processor. However the DROID MAXX comes with a larger a much larger battery which offers 48 hours on a single charge according to Motorola. This of course results in a slightly thicker 8.5 mm profile, which is still thinner than last year's model.
The Motorola DROID mini wraps it all up offering a smaller yet equally efficient handset which as a 4.3 inch display compared to the 5 inch display on its siblings.
In terms of software, the new DROID lineup will feature Touchless Control which lets you take care of basic tasks like calling, getting directions and searching without having to touch your display. Motorola has also included Active Display to light up part of the display when you want to view your alerts like time and missed events while saving battery life. This feature will be very useful on the DROID Ultra and DROID MAXX which have AMOLED displays, but wouldn't be as power-conserving on the Mini which has an LCD panel.
The Motorola DROID Ultra, MAXX and mini will be available through Verizon Wireless starting August 20 and will cost $199, $299 and $99 respectively. Those who purchase the device before September 30 will receive six months of free access to Google Play Music All Access.
Verizon announces DROID Ultra, DROID mini and DROID MAXX from Motorola
The Motorola DROID Ultra, Motorola DROID mini and Motorola DROID MAXX were announced today at a special event in New York. The DROID lineup will forever be known for the birthplace of the Android revolution, which has skyrocketed Google's mobile platform to the heights it is in today.While the DROID lineup may not have the same appeal it once had, Motorola DROID devices are known for their build quality and battery life which the newest DROIDs continue to maintain.
The Motorola DROID Ultra is the top-model which has a 5 inch display with Gorilla Glass protection and prides itself as being the thinnest 4G LTE smartphone at just 7.18 millimeters. The DROID Ultra will be powered by a Motorola made octa-core chip known as the Motorola X8 which features two application processors, four GPUs, a contextual computing core and a natural language processor.
The Motorola DROID MAXX brings all the features of the DROID Ultra, including the 5 inch display and Motorola X8 processor. However the DROID MAXX comes with a larger a much larger battery which offers 48 hours on a single charge according to Motorola. This of course results in a slightly thicker 8.5 mm profile, which is still thinner than last year's model.
The Motorola DROID mini wraps it all up offering a smaller yet equally efficient handset which as a 4.3 inch display compared to the 5 inch display on its siblings.
In terms of software, the new DROID lineup will feature Touchless Control which lets you take care of basic tasks like calling, getting directions and searching without having to touch your display. Motorola has also included Active Display to light up part of the display when you want to view your alerts like time and missed events while saving battery life. This feature will be very useful on the DROID Ultra and DROID MAXX which have AMOLED displays, but wouldn't be as power-conserving on the Mini which has an LCD panel.
The Motorola DROID Ultra, MAXX and mini will be available through Verizon Wireless starting August 20 and will cost $199, $299 and $99 respectively. Those who purchase the device before September 30 will receive six months of free access to Google Play Music All Access.