June 2012

Software & Apps

Take your game play to the next level (limited time offer)

June 15, 2012 : BY Motorola

Get that extra edge you need to build your island quicker, set up the best dog groom shop around or smash every last zombie.

How? For one week only—from now through June 21—collectibles will be available for purchase right within some of your favorite gaming apps on Google Play. It’s just what you need to boost your game play clear off the charts.

Apps offering collectibles through June 21 include: Lil’ Kingdom, Fantasy Town, Hanging with Friends, Dream Heights, Dream Zoo, Zombie Smash, Ayakashi, Montopia, Brightwood Adventures, Monster Park, Crime City, Tap Dragon Park, Tiny Village, Tiny Zoo, Panic Flight, Dino Life, SIms Free Play, Frontline Commando, Pet Shop Story, Samauri v Zombies, Deer Hunter Reloaded, Tap Zoo.

And, while these novelties are being offered, now is the perfect time to give a new game a try. Visit Google Play and find a new game today.

 

Tagged as: google play, limited time offer, motorola

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Motorola APPy Hour : Get dad in on the fun

June 14, 2012 : BY Motorola

Spider Killing Specialist. Executive Oil Changer. Senior Soccer Coach.

There are a lot of jobs that go along with being a dad.

With Father’s Day right around the corner (Sunday, June 17), now is a good time to make sure dad isn’t all work and no play. Help dad squeeze in a little fun, by loading up his smartphone or tablet with these new apps.

After all, we’re pretty sure dad won’t mind adding Guitar Master to his list of job titles.

Jimi Guitar

Jam like Jimi in no time. Play whatever you like in freestyle mode or switch to chord mode to play without risking a false note. Song mode helps you learn the chords of your favorite tunes.

Photo 360° (Free)

Taking fantastic 360° panoramic photos has never been easier. Capture both image and sound in a single turn. That’s right—no need to take multiple photos, or deal with complex edits.

Top Wines of the World

Perfect for all wine lovers, from novice to connoisseur. Provides concise and authoritative info on the best wines to choose for every occasion, and how to pair wine with food. Also get tips on vintages, buying and the best winery and vineyard tours.

CNBC Real Time (Free)

Get free access to real-time stock quotes directly from the NYSE and NASDAQ, and create your own custom stock watchlists. This app also provides CNBC breaking news alerts, top news stories and analysis, and the latest CNBC business video clips, CEO interviews and market updates, via CNBC video-on-demand.

Tagged as: apps, appy hour, father's day, fun apps, motorola

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Features

Motorola works to reduce carbon imprint with Carbonfund.org

June 13, 2012 : BY Motorola

Motorola is no stranger to green product innovation. In 2009 we were the world’s first company  to use recycled plastic to build a mobile phone.  That same year we also introduced the world’s first Carbonfree® cell phone – the W233 Renew.  And after continual development of  carbon-neutral smartphones and mobile device accessories, Carbonfund.org Foundation gave us the For Planet and People Award in recognition of our commitment to sustainable practices.

To offset the carbon dioxide required to manufacture, distribute and operate some of our products, we got involved with several different types of projects including reforestation in different parts of the US and renewable energy creation from landfills. We’ve worked hard to make sure that more than just the phone is carbon neutral — the entire two-year working life, including use, is CarbonFree®!

“Motorola Mobility is pleased to have partnered with Carbonfund.org to bring CarbonFree mobile phone and accessory products to market and provide people with great products built with the planet in mind” said Bill Olson, Director of the Office Sustainability and Stewardship at Motorola Mobility.

For more information on the carbon offset projects Motorola has been involved in, please visit Carbonfund.org.

Tagged as: carbonfund, carbonfund.org, environment, green, motorola, renewable energy

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Software & Apps

Google Play and Motorola: Your content on all your devices

June 12, 2012 : BY Motorola

Powerful smartphones like the DROID RAZR MAXX by Motorola—with battery life to stream music for two and half days or watch movies for 15 hours straight—are taking the market by storm. But where do you get the music, movies and books to fill those hours?

Google Play (formerly the Android Market) has more than 450,000 apps, thousands of movies, and millions of songs and books. Chances are… if you want it, it’s there! You can even read a few pages of a book, sample part of a song, and watch movie trailers all for free!

With Google Play, you can also:

  • Share that new song from Lollapalooza with your friend and get a free listen! The same thing happens in reverse too. Buying music on Google Play and sharing through Google+ is a fun way to experience new bands!

There’s no need to wonder if you have Google Play—it’s available on devices with Android 2.2 or higher! Check out this Google Play Help article to learn how to get it.

Tagged as: droid 4, droid razr, droid razr maxx, google play, motorola xyboard 8.2

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Products

Motorola : Your ticket to making dad feel special this Fathers’ Day

June 11, 2012 : BY Motorola

So it’s that time of year again, and you know that neckties or cologne won’t cut it again for the umpteenth time. Dad will start thinking you don’t really care about him. This year, make a statement with a gift that will not only demonstrate the depth of your love, but will be something dad actually uses that doesn’t offend anyone’s eyes or noses.

The MOTOROLA XYBOARD 10.1 with Wi-Fi  is just what the holiday calls for. With the water-repellent nanocoating that protects against spills, this tablet is as comfortable at the backyard BBQ, as it is near the pool on these hot summer days.

And through June 18th, 2012, we’ll throw in a free wireless keyboard with mouse stick and a stand while supplies last, free 2 day shipping to make sure it gets there on time, and a 30 day money back guarantee to let him make sure he’s as thrilled as you know he’ll be.

Tagged as: father's day, motorola, motorola tablet, tablet with wi-fi, wifi, xyboard, xyboard 10 inch

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Products

Sir, please step away from the charger

June 8, 2012 : BY Motorola

Keys? Check. Wallet? Check. Phone charger? Whoa–wait a minute.

If you don’t leave your house without a charger in tow, it’s time to think about whether your smartphone really fits your life. Smartphones are supposed to make your life easier, after all. But if you’re always worried that your battery might die, that’s a big headache just waiting to happen.

One solution: get a phone that can go all day, like the DROID RAZR MAXX. Just charge it up at night, and in the morning you’ll be good to go, the whole day through.

Tagged as: Battery Life, droid razr maxx, long lasting battery, motorola, razr maxx, smartphone

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Software & Apps

Motorola APPy Hour : Safe driving starts with you

June 7, 2012 : BY Motorola

Keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. These are the most basic rules of safe driving. But we all know that distractions abound–including your mobile phone.

June is Responsible Driving Month, and we’re committed to helping you stay safe when you’re behind the wheel. The apps below can help you stay focused when you’re on the road. Motorola accessories can, too.

PhoneGuard Premium

Limits the use of apps such as text and email while your phone is moving, to prevent accidents that result from distracted driving. Also includes features such as Family View, Locate/Track and Custom Auto Reply.

Global Mobile Alert

Get alerted to traffic lights up ahead, and other potentially hazardous situations, like school zones and railroad crossings, with Global Mobile Alert. It turns your smartphone into a helpful co-pilot.

iZUP

Prevent texting while driving and all distracted driving practices, with iZUP. When your speed hits 5 mph, the app launches automatically, silencing all sounds and holding your inbound and outbound texts, emails, calls and more while you drive.

TextSmart-DriveSafe (Free)

No more excuses: drive safely with this free app! It blocks phone use when you drive over 1 mph, sending your choice of auto-reply responses.

 

Tagged as: apps, appy hour, motorola, phoneguard, safe driving, safe driving month

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Features

Motorola: A Legacy of Firsts, Plus One?

June 6, 2012 : BY Motorola

In the past 80-plus years, Motorola Mobility has celebrated many “world’s firsts.” Our radio equipment was responsible for the first words transmitted from the moon, in 1969. We launched the world’s first commercial mobile phone, the Motorola DynaTAC, in 1983. And now, inside the Dubai International Airport, Motorola has created what may be the world’s longest indoor advertisement. At 205.04 meters — virtually the entire length of the Terminal 1 corridor — the advert features illuminated panels that celebrate the story of Motorola’s rich history. It takes more than 5 minutes to pass it on the airport’s moving walkway, which hopefully will be enough to make an impact on (or exhaust) Guinness Book of World Records’ investigators. And if that doesn’t impress them, maybe MOTOROLA RAZR MAXX‘s 17.6-hour talk time will 1. That’s the longest of any smartphone on the market. And that’s a fact.

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1 Comparison based on manufacturers published talk times as of 29 February 2012 for 3G smartphones with voice carried over a 3G network. RAZR MAXX talk time is up to 17.6 hours. Battery performance depends on network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features selected, and voice, data and other application usage patterns.

Tagged as: advert, advertisement, airport, dubai, guiness book of records, milestones, motorola, records

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Features

Girl Scout badges get a tech makeover

June 5, 2012 : BY Motorola

The “My Badge Sash is an App” takes a 100-year tradition mobile. Using a $150,000 grant from the 4th Digital Media and Learning Competition, the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, Motorola Mobility Foundation and Mentor Mob will work together to teach Girl Scouts about app development.

Girl Scouts, educators and community leaders will attend a series of “App Boot Camps” led by Motorola employee volunteers in which they’ll design and build mobile apps for the Android operating system based on the Girl Scouts’ handbook, “The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting.” Once built, the apps will show what Girl Scouts have learned and their badge proficiencies and Girl Scouts will be able to share their learning experience using MentorMob.  And, of course, the Girl Scouts involved in this project will be on their way to earning a digital badge.

Tagged as: digital badges, girl scouts, mobile app, motorola, motorola mobility foundation, sash is an app

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Software & Apps

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is here for Motorola XOOM™ owners on Verizon Wireless

June 4, 2012 : BY Motorola

We know you’ve been waiting for it, and now it’s here.  For all you Motorola XOOM owners out there on the Verizon Wireless network: welcome to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, which makes your tablet more powerful and easier to use.

XOOM ICS

We wanted to make sure everything was just right before pushing this out, and hope you’ll enjoy all the new capabilities you now have at your fingertips.  The upgrade is now being rolled out in stages, and everyone on the Verizon Wireless network should have it on their Motorola XOOM this week.

Once you have it, you might experience a brief sense of disorientation – don’t panic!  It’s only temporary.  Soon you’ll be zipping along enjoying all the new enhancements for your tablet, including:

  • Faster web surfing, with an updated browser that delivers faster rendering, zoom and pan.  It’s also easier to get to the desktop versions of websites, and you can save pages to read offline.
  • Instant access to your favorite apps, shortcuts and folders from any home screen.  Try out the new customizable Launch Bar — easily drag apps, shortcuts and folders in or out of it for easier access than ever before.
  • Improved accuracy with the keyboard, including an in-line spellchecker; or touch the microphone and start talking to see real-time speech-to-text (with punctuation!) with more than twenty languages supported.
  • We know you’ve always loved the Recent Apps feature, and now it’s even better than before!  You can easily dismiss apps by swiping them away.
  • A new on-tablet photo editor so you can make masterpieces of your snapshots: crop and rotate images, add special effects, and remove redeye.  You can also take panoramic pictures easily with the new single motion panorama mode.  Taking video?  Try out new fun effects that give your friends big eyes, squeezed heads, or new backgrounds.
  • Some apps are just meant to be together.  Now you can create custom folders to access them with just one touch.

Be sure to visit our support forums if you need any help with the new software on your tablet, or send us a Tweet at the new @motorolasupport handle.  Enjoy!

Tagged as: 4g, 4g lte, android 4.0, ice cream sandwich, ics, motorola, verizon wireless, xoom

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