May 2012

Products

Fun with Friends : Attract Attention and Win with MOTOLUXE™ and the “What’s Your Line Up?” App

May 21, 2012 : BY Motorola

For our European readers, it’s time to find out who your real friends are with a new app from Motorola Mobility and T-Mobile UK. It’s called “What’s Your Line Up?” and it shows how your online interactions on Facebook map to the real world. It works like the Social Graph feature on MOTOLUXE™ (and all Motorola phones with the MotoSwitch user interface), which enables quick and easy access to the people you contact most frequently.

“What’s Your Line Up?” allows you to create and share a Social Graph for Facebook, where your “top friends” are based in part on:

  • The frequency of posts on your Facebook friends’ walls
  • The number of people you’ve tagged (e.g. in photos, locations etc.)

If you’re not happy with the lineup the app creates, just switch to “manual select” and hand pick the friends you want to show off most. Check it out on the Facebook page for Motorola Europe.

Need more incentive? People from the UK and Ireland who use the new “What’s Your Line Up?” app will be eligible to enter a weekly contest for a chance to win one of 10 MOTOLUXE phones! The ultra-vogue, rail-thin Android™ 2.3 (Gingerbread) smartphone is a real eye catcher, with a 4-inch touchscreen, 8 MP camera and access to hundreds of thousands of Google Play™ books, videos, games and apps.

How’s the contest work? Every Monday for the next 10 weeks, Motorola and T-Mobile UK will announce a Social Graph theme. For example, this week it’s “Most friends dressed in red or pink.” The person who creates and shares the best Social Graph matching this theme wins. Themes run from Monday through Sunday. Winners and next week’s theme are announced on “MOTOLUXE Mondays,” so check back often! Ready to go? Access the new “What’s Your Line Up?” app and get started.

 

Tagged as: britain, contest, europe facebook, facebook app, ireland, motoluxe, motorola, motorola europe, smartactions, u.k.

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Software & Apps

Wondering about software updates for your device?

May 18, 2012 : BY Motorola

You’re not alone. Good thing we’ve got a page for that. You can get the latest software upgrade news on our refreshed page.

You may be wondering why all devices aren’t being upgraded to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Here’s the deal. We work very closely with Google and cell phone carriers for every software update. And, obviously we want the new release to improve our devices. If we determine that can’t be done—well then, we’re not able to upgrade that particular device.

Happy upgrading!

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Features, Products

MOTOROLA MOTOACTV™ – It’s Go Time!

May 18, 2012 : BY Motorola

It’s Friday 4:59 p.m. Your boss calls. Could you please do just one more revision?  At the same, your colleague IMs you about that spreadsheet update, and your wife sends you a text reminding you to pick up the dry cleaning for your daughter’s graduation party.  Yes.  She’s leaving the nest.  Off to college in the fall.  You didn’t forget.  How could you?  She’s been your running buddy for years.

All those early morning runs – through rain, snow, heat – just the two of you talking, planning, laughing.  You’ll miss that.  But it doesn’t have to end.  MOTOACTV can help you maintain the spirit of those runs. With it, you can easily share data from your latest workout; compare your distance, speed, and time. Challenge each other.  Celebrate your personal bests.  You can even share your playlist – though Pink might motivate her more than Pink Floyd.

At 5:15 you fire off that revision – your boss quickly approves.  That spreadsheet? Done. There’s nothing like exercise to help you multitask in stride. Not to mention helping you look great at the party.

MOTOACTV can help your grad start and stay on the right track, too.  Check out this video tip touting the Smart MP3 player:

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Tagged as: gps fitness tracker, grad, graduation, heart monitor, motivation video, motoactv, motorola, mp3 player, sale, special

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Software & Apps

Motorola APPy Hour: Get out of your game rut

May 17, 2012 : BY Motorola

Feel like you’re playing the same games over and over and over again? Sure, it’s nice to have your go tos, but it’s time to shake things up.

You never know. Your new favorite game could be just a click away.

 World of Goo Demo (Free)

 ”Game of the Year” -MetaCritic, IGN, TouchArcade, Rock Paper Shotgun, GameTunnel

Drag and drop living, squirming, talking, globs of goo to build structures, bridges, cannonballs, zeppelins, and giant tongues. Awarded “Game of the Year” by MetaCritic, IGN, TouchArcade, Rock Paper Shotgun, GameTunnel.

 Burn The Rope (Free)

A challenging game where you try to burn as much rope as you can in each level. There’s a catch: the fire only burns ups, leaving you to tilt and turn the puzzle to keep your flame alive!

NBA : King Of The Court (Free)

Compete to become the king of virtual basketball courts placed where you are. Or, search for local courts and challengers in your area.

Riptide GP

Riptide GP is the first ever console-quality water racing game for mobile, featuring super-realistic water physics, real-time reflections (dual core only), and gorgeous high-detail vehicles and environments.

What’s your favorite Android game app?

Tagged as: apps, appy hour, game apps, gaming apps, motorola

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Features

Motorola Mobility Foundation encourages innovation in Chicago

May 16, 2012 : BY Motorola

While many people were enjoying the warm weather this past weekend, a group of hack-loving Chicagoans gathered at the Adler Planitarium to particiapte in Science Hack Day Chicago.

During the 24-hour marathon, developers, designers, scientists, and educators suggested ideas, gathered support and collaborated to create some awesome projects, like an Android-powered mobile labratory.

One attendee called out some of the innovations on Twitter at the hashtag #SHDCHI

Hacks so far include brain wave readers, cloud chambers, location tracking and general relativity.

Hack Days were originally created by Yahoo! in 2005, but soon after became a worldwide trend. When it came to Chicago this year, Motorola was there to support it.

Motorola Mobility Foundation supports the development of Android apps for non-profits and also encourages employees to volunteer their time to develop apps for non-profit organizations.

Tagged as: adler planetarium, chicago hacker day, motorola, motorola mobility foundation

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How To

DROID RAZR by MOTOROLA is your digital scrapbook

May 15, 2012 : BY Motorola

Tired of scouring different apps to find that great shot of you from last weekend? We all are. Thankfully the Gallery app on your DROID RAZR can pull together your photos, as well as pics from your closest friends.

See how it’s done:

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Learn even more about the DROID RAZR by Motorola and all its apps.

Tagged as: 4g, 4g lte, droid razr, gallery app, how to, how to video, motorola, razr, smartphone, verizon

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Products

DROID RAZR in blue—win our coolest color yet

May 14, 2012 : BY Motorola

Time to take a seat at the cool kids’ table, with DROID RAZR by Motorola in our newest color: blue. The best  part: DROID RAZR in blue still has all the features of the original —like 4G LTE speeds that keep you moving, SMARTACTIONS™ that keep your battery use in check, and a force field of water-repellent nanoparticles that keep your phone protected.

What’s the coolest way to get this new phone? By winning it. Head over to Twitter for your chance to win a DROID RAZR by Motorola in blue.

Get excited about blue:

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DROID RAZR in blue is available now at select Verizon Wireless stores, and online starting May 17. Get the full scoop on the DROID RAZR by Motorola.

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Products

National Bike Month is time to get MOTOACTV™

May 11, 2012 : BY Motorola

May is National Bike Month and there are plenty of reasons to ride your bike. You can save time and money, help the environment, and get fit! Here are a couple dates to remember:

  • Bike to Work Week is May 14 – 18.
  • Bike to Work Day is May 18.

For more information on National Bike Month, check out the League of American Bicyclists.

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While supplies last you can get a free MOTOACTV watch strap in pink or red with purchase of a new MOTOACTV fitness tracker.

Tagged as: cycling, fitness tracker, free watch strap, george hincapie, gps, heart monitor, motoactv, motorola, mp3, music player, national bike month

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Software & Apps

Motorola APPy Hour : Work hard, play without worry

May 10, 2012 : BY Motorola

We all know there’s nothing worse than being out with friends or family after work and getting that email from a co-worker about something that didn’t get done, or that needs to be revised, or that task you just want to get off of your mind, so you can enjoy your play time. This APPy hour is all about making sure you can easily tackle these intrusions into your leisure with the least amount of stress. Here are some apps we think will help you get back to your peeps, without missing a beat.

Datadroid Forms Pro

Datadroid is a mobile data capture solution that replaces paper forms with electronic forms. Our mobile app utilizes Android phones and tablets to deliver mobile forms to your workers via the Internet.

GoToMeeting

Increase your mobility by attending GoToMeeting® sessions on your Android™ device. GoToMeeting is the easiest and most convenient way to attend online meetings – and now you can take it to go! Download the free app from the Android Market and join meetings in seconds.

Quickoffice Pro HD

CREATE, EDIT, & SHARE, Microsoft® Office files on your tablet!

Now, your Android tablet can do more than music, movies and games. With Quickoffice Pro HD, you get a powerful office suite that lets you open and edit Microsoft® Office documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, as well as, annotate PDF files – online and offline. PLUS, our included file manager works seamlessly with your email attachments, locally saved files, and cloud storage accounts so you can work anytime and anywhere.

Catch Notes Notepad

Catch is a free, feature-packed notepad app that allows you to capture ideas and discoveries across all your devices with secure auto-syncing to the cloud. Capture photos, jot notes, record voice memos, map your location and attach reminders. Organize with hashtags, and gather your notes into personal, private collections. When you’re ready, invite others to share your collections and capture and collaborate together.

Tagged as: appy hour, motorola, productivity, recommended apps

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Features

Coloring History Green: Motorola’s Eco-Innovation

May 9, 2012 : BY Motorola

Reducing Motorola’s environmental impact isn’t just for Earth Day – we work to make our devices more green every day. Throughout the lifecycle of our products, we strive to reduce waste and our carbon footprint.

In 2009, the MOTO™ W233 Renew was the world’s first mobile phone made of plastic from recycled water cooler bottles. With the goal of reducing Motorola’s energy consumption, we made a new recycled plastic that requires 20% less energy to make than standard plastic and saves thousands of water cooler bottles from finding their way into a landfill each year.

“But wait,” you say. “Making a device out of recycled plastic isn’t all that tough, right?” Wrong! We spent four long years in our labs, testing, reformulating and perfecting this material. We want to make sure it met the same tough quality standards we apply to other materials.

Since then, we’ve launched another six products with this material, including the Motorola CITRUS™ and SPICE™ and the P793 and P893 universal power supplies.

We’re also proud to have recently won a Carbonfund.org award:

…our CarbonFree Products winner, Motorola Mobility. Carbonfund.org congratulates and thanks them for their commitment to sustainable practices and to the support of important external carbon reductions.  In 2009 Motorola was the first company in the world to introduce a CarbonFree mobile phone.  In 2010 Motorola continued to innovate by introducing the worlds first carbonFree smartphone and mobile device accessories.

 

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