October 2011

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Happy Halloween from Motorola!

October 31, 2011 : BY Motorola

Send pictures of your boo-tiful costumes and frightfully fun parties! Need some encouragement? Check out the, er, brave attempts below. Let’s see how you fare on the creep-o-meter.

(Photo by Fred Benenson used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.)

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Last week was the Motorola Mobility Foundation’s first Global Week of Service and more than 2,700 employees volunteered for projects in communities around the world.

This year, employees chose from 150 different projects that spanned 23 countries. Some people taught seniors the “ins and outs” of technology; others stocked food pantry shelves. A group in Russia prepped the landscape at the botanic garden for the upcoming winter and in 12 schools around the world groups taught students how to build Android™ apps.

Motorola has always been proud of its volunteering and community involvement, which is why Motorola Mobility has continued the Global Service tradition started by Motorola, Inc. Take a look at what we did this year:

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Do You Handle Your Phone Like a Big Monkey?

Then you might want to give a shout-out to Corning®. Makers of Gorilla® Glass, a more resilient and clutz-friendly glass for your phone’s screen, Corning is also known for other consumer-friendly innovations, like the glass light bulb.

This excellent post from Mashable breaks down (pun intended) the story behind the science. And when you’re ready to see Gorilla Glass in action, watch this video Mashable posted on the beautiful, new DROID RAZR by Motorola.

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Ochocinco talks Twitter etiquette with Motorola

October 27, 2011 : BY Motorola

We sat down with Chad Ochocinco and chatted about all things social media.

Here, @Ochocinco shares his philosophies on tweeting.

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Do you have rules you follow on Twitter, or just let it all hang out? Let us know in the comments.

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Pick a Reel Winner : Motorola Video Contest

October 26, 2011 : BY Motorola

A few weeks ago, we challenged talented video and filmmakers from the Tongal community to create video shorts highlighting the DROID BIONIC by Motorola.  We asked contestants to submit ideas for a video that with the theme “Control it, and you control everything.” Next, contestants were invited to pitch video treatments, scripts and storyboards showing how their ideas would come to life. Finally, after weeks of production and editing, we received some exciting videos from the creative contestants:

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Now we’re asking you to help us decide the winners!

Head to the Motorola Facebook page and vote daily through Nov. 1  for your favorite video.  Winners will be announced on Tongal shortly after voting ends.
Whether you submitted an idea, created a video or voted – thanks for your participation!

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Design Chat with Motorola’s Jim Wicks

October 25, 2011 : BY Motorola

Jim Wicks, our design king (aka corporate VP of consumer experience design), talked with us about his philosophy and approach toward designing Motorola’s award-winning products. Enjoy this first in a series, and come back for more!

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Tips & Tricks

You want to stay connected to your friends via email and social media at any time, from anywhere.

See how easy it is with MOTOROLA ATRIX 2 in this “Setting Up Social Networking and Email Accounts” video.

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Ice cream and bootloaders and Motorola – oh my!

October 24, 2011 : BY Motorola

Without a doubt, the Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade and bootloaders are two of the hottest topics in our world right now, and we want to make sure you know where to go to get the latest information on each.

Ice Cream Sandwich: Check out the Motorola Android Software Upgrade News page on our Support Forum for the latest information, including products slated for the upgrade and the timing of those upgrades.

Bootloaders: It’s our plan to offer an unlockable/relockable bootloader, currently found on the Motorola XOOM, in future software releases starting later this year, where operator and channel partners will allow it. Going forward, check out MOTODEV, the Motorola developer network, for the latest information. 

 

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Last Tuesday was a significant day for us at Motorola as we launched two new devices: the DROID RAZR and MOTOACTV. These devices are true breakthroughs as the DROID RAZR offers unbridled power in an ultra thin package. At just 7.1 mm, the DROID RAZR is impossibly thin. Not only does the phone feature a 1.2 GHz processor, it can withstand a rugged lifestyle that makes other devices look frail. Made with KEVLAR® fiber and Corning® Gorilla® Glass, the DROID RAZR is your next device.

MOTOACTV is the ultimate fusion of music and fitness, providing you with a wealth of workout options as a fitness tracker and smart music player. The device can track your workout performance and even “learn” what tunes motivate you while you burn calories.

Check out photos from the press announcement as well as a launch party hosted by actress Zoe Saldana that featured a special performance by 50 Cent.

And if you like, here’s more information on both products: Droid Razr by Motorola and MOTOACTV.

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Calling all social superstars

October 21, 2011 : BY Motorola

Have you turned 15 minutes of fame into 15,000 followers?  Do you have social media to thank for your success? Then you’re trailblazing through social media!

Enter now for a chance to be featured as a Social BLAZR and win $2,500, a DROID RAZR by Motorola and a wide selection of accessories.

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