July 2012

Features

Motorola Mobility employees are an Appy bunch

July 31, 2012 : BY Motorola

But maybe that’s just because the Motorola Mobility Foundation helps them learn how to build their own mobile apps

For a week, starting July 30, the Motorola Mobility Foundation will be hosting an App Boot Camp “Basic Training Week” where employees can learn how to build, design and test their own mobile apps using the MIT app inventor. Because Motorola has people working all over the world, the hour-long webinars will held at various times so everyone can attend.

The webinars will teach employees how to design, build, and test a unique mobile app in the hopes that they will be inspired to share their new skills with organizations and institutions in their communities.

The Foundation believes that teaching individuals how to create apps will not only empower them to engineer apps for personal or public use, but it will also ignite a trend of innovation among the participants – a trend that they hope will continue to spread as App Boot Camps continue to be held around the world.
So far, 375 employees from around the world have signed up.

Tagged as: app boot camp, app inventor, apps, mit app inventor, motorola.motorola mobility foundation

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How To

Calling & Messaging – Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for Motorola on Verizon

July 30, 2012 : BY Motorola

Connect with ease
Reaching people is easier than ever. This video shows you how to quickly set up your contacts, create favorites and add attachments to your text messages on the DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX, DROID 4 and DROID XYBOARD 10.1 by Motorola. Add a picture to your own profile and every time you send a text, voila — there’s your smiling face or any other memorable picture you choose.  Have fun.

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Tagged as: droid razr, droid razr maxx update, i.c.s., ice cream sandwich, ics, motorola, razr, razr maxx, smartphone

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How To

Adding & Deleting Widgets – Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for Motorola on Verizon

July 27, 2012 : BY Motorola

Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) makes adding and deleting widgets easy. To add a widget, just tap and hold it, then drag it to your home screen. To remove a widget, just tap and hold it, then drag it upward. How easy is that? This update is now available on your DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX, DROID 4 and DROID XYBOARD 10.1 by Motorola. To learn more, check out the video.

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Tagged as: adding widgets, android 4.0, deleting widgets, droid 4, droid razr, droid razr maxx, droid xyboard 10.1, i.c.s., ice cream sandwich, ics, motorola, razr, razr maxx

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Products, Software & Apps

Motorola PHOTON™ Q 4G LTE will have an unlockable bootloader

July 26, 2012 : BY Motorola

We know there are users out there who have been asking for an unlockable bootloader on their Motorola Mobility device. For quite some time now, we’ve been working closely with our carrier partners to find a way to make that possible — all while keeping the networks secure and protecting other users’ experiences.  We’re excited to announce that Motorola PHOTON Q 4G LTE, just announced today and coming soon to Sprint’s fast 4G LTE network, will have an unlockable bootloader. We’ll share more details on how to take advantage of this feature closer to availability. And moving forward, we’ll be looking to offer this option on other devices as well.

Tagged as: 4g, bootloader, lte, motorola, photon, photon q, unlock bootloader

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Products

MOTOROLA PHOTON™ Q 4G LTE: Fast keyboard. Big screen. World smart.

July 26, 2012 : BY Motorola

Finally there’s a smartphone offering a class-leading keyboard with a huge screen. The new MOTOROLA PHOTON Q makes it easy to do more and see more. This world phone features a cutting-edge PC-like, 5-row keyboard with LED edge-lit keys, which means working anywhere at any time is always possible. And with SMARTACTIONS™, a fully integrated free app that intelligently automates everyday tasks and extends battery life, MOTOROLA PHOTON Q is super smart.

A big 4.3” ColorBoost™ display offers more vibrant colors than the leading smartphone. Browse the web without enlarging text, look at detail-rich pictures without having to zoom in, and watch a show without straining your eyes.

MOTOROLA PHOTON Q is a 4G LTE triple threat — amazing display, PC-like keyboard and a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor – all in a super compact design.

Tagged as: 4g, fast keyboard, lteverizon, motorola, photon, photon q, smartphone

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How To

Snap and share instantly with Motorola and Google+

July 24, 2012 : BY Motorola

From weddings to weekend getaways, Motorola smartphones allow you to shoot and share picture-perfect moments. And with Google+, you can share the good times as they happen.

With Google+’s Instant Upload feature, your phone (powered by Android 2.2 or higher) can automatically add photos or videos to an album on your Google+ account. Images are first uploaded to private album that only you can see. You can share them with specific friends or Google+ Circles. You’re in charge of who sees what.

Get started
First, go to the Google Play™ store and install Google+ on your phone. Once installed, sign into your G+ account, then go to Settings. Under “Photos and Videos,” select “On” for Instant Upload. Here, you can set when you want to upload: while charging, using WiFi or whenever (so uploads happen immediately).

Once you’re set up, you’re to share. From G+ on your phone, tablet or computer, choose “Photos.” Select what you want to share, add a note and then choose who sees what. Google+ Circles lets you selectively share last night’s craziness with close friends and avoid embarrassment with the family. Google+ works with non-Motorola Android devices, too – even Apple’s iOS.

Need inspiration? Find Motorola on Google+. And check out this photo from the DROID RAZR MAXX by Motorola to get your creative juices flowing:

Tagged as: google, google plus, motorola, share photos, sharing photos

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How To

Home Screen and Notifications – Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for Motorola on Verizon

July 23, 2012 : BY Motorola

Home sweet home screens! DROID RAZR, DROID RAZR MAXX, DROID 4 and DROID XYBOARD 10.1 take full advantage of Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)—especially when it comes to the home screens and your notification window. Check out this one-minute overview.

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Tagged as: droid 4, droid razr, droid razr maxx, droid xyboard, home screen, i.c.s., ice cream sandwich, ics, motorola, notifications, razr, razr maxx

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How To

Welcome Home to Motorola: An easy transition from iOS & Blackberry

July 20, 2012 : BY Motorola

You’ve just bought a new MOTOROLA ATRIX™ HD and are setting it up when you realize you’re going to have to input all of your contacts from your Blackberry — by hand. Even worse, you’re afraid you’re going to lose all the photos and playlists you saved over the past two years.

Fear not! The Welcome Home to MOTOROLA app by Mark/Space can transfer over all of your important information from your old iOS or Blackberry device including:

  • Contacts and email addresses
  • Meetings and events
  • Photos and albums
  • Songs and playlists, including iTunes
  • Videos (MP4, Mov, AVI)
  • Bookmarks

Check out the video below to learn more:

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Tagged as: blackberry, ios, mark space, motorola, transfer info, welcome home

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Software & Apps

Motorola APPy Hour: Get things done with productivity apps

July 19, 2012 : BY Motorola

Got a lot to do? Get some help from productivity apps. These apps make it easier to pay your bills, create lists, sign and keep track of documents and so much more. Check out the Google Play Store for these and other great apps.

Evernote (Android 1.6 and up)

Evernote is an easy-to-use, free app that helps you remember everything across all of your devices. Stay organized, save your ideas and improve productivity. Evernote lets you take notes, capture photos, create to-do lists, record voice reminders–and makes these notes completely searchable, whether you are at home, at work or on the move.

DocuSign Ink (Android 2.2 and up)

Sign and return documents on your Android. DocuSign Ink is the world’s first personal electronic signature for everyone. Once you’ve tried it, you’ll wonder how you ever got along without it!

PocketCloud Remote RDP / VNC (Android 2.1 and up)

Get remote desktop access to Windows and Mac OS from your Android device with PocketCloud Remote. Access files and run applications on remote Windows or Mac computers from anywhere on the planet.

Intuit GoPayment (Android 2.1 and up)


Never miss a sale with this free credit card reader and app for small business mobile credit card processing. Accept credit cards anywhere with Intuit GoPayment app and FREE mobile card reader.

Tagged as: app picks, appy hour, motorola, productivity apps

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How To

Google Voice Actions – Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for Motorola on Verizon

July 17, 2012 : BY Motorola

It’s always good to use your words. And when you use them with your phone, it’ll do just what you say. With Google Voice Actions, available on the DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX, you can send texts and emails, set alarms, get maps, go to websites and more – all by talking to your phone. It’s fast and incredibly easy to do. Check out this helpful how-to video.

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Tagged as: android 4.0, droid razr, droid razr maxx, google voice actions, i.c.s., ice cream sandwich, ics, motorola, razr, razr maxx, siri

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