October 2012

Features

Let us put a DROID RAZR M BY MOTOROLA in your hand

October 16, 2012 : BY Motorola

Looking for a new smartphone that brings you the world right in your hand? The DROID RAZR M is your answer as the impossibly compact smartphone with 4G LTE adding speed to your browsing, Google apps and more.

And now, Motorola’s giving you the chance to win one!

If you haven’t heard on Twitter, the #RAZRMinhand contest gives you two ways to enter for a chance to win a DROID RAZR M.

From October 16th at 12:00 a.m. EST to 11:59 p.m. EST on October 20th, you can do the following:

1)  Via Twitter: Become a follower of @motorola on Twitter. Then, tweet a photo of your empty hand and include the hashtag #RAZRMinHand to receive one (1) entry. All entries must be received by 11:59 PM ET by end date of each entry period to be eligible. If you choose to tweet using your mobile phone, standard data fees for messages sent and received may apply. See your wireless provider for pricing plan details.

2) Mail-in: To receive one (1) entry without tweeting a photo, on a 3” x 5” piece of paper, hand-print your name, complete address, telephone number (including area code), date of birth, and email address and mail in an envelope with proper postage affixed to: #RAZRMinHand by Motorola Sweepstakes Entry, 875 North Michigan Avenue #2400, Chicago, IL 60611

Here are the rules: http://twitpic.com/b1pl5l

Not familiar with the DROID RAZR M? Check out why its called “the full-screen phone.”

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Software & Apps

Motorola APPy Hour: When you’re trapped in the desert apps

October 11, 2012 : BY Motorola

On Monday, we polled our Facebook fans and posed this scenario:

You’re stranded in the middle of the desert. What’s the one app you couldn’t live without? And no… there’s no “Rescue Me From This Desert” app.

46% said they couldn’t live without Maps/GPS if stranded in a desert, which came as no surprise.

Fortunately Google maps, both with an internet connection, or without if you planned ahead, has you covered.

On your DROID RAZR M BY MOTOROLA or other compatible Motorola phone, offline maps lets you save and use certain maps when you’re not connected to the Internet. With GPS on, the blue dot will still work without a data connection so you know where you are. Whether you’re traveling the world or underground, offline maps can help you navigate the offline world.

14% said that they couldn’t live without Social Media or their favorite browser.

The Google Play store has all your favorite social media apps available including the latest version of the Youtube app.

And for fast mobile browsing, the Google Chrome app will get you to where you want to go on the web, even without a camel.

6% said that they couldn’t live without music.

Google Play Music has you covered, streaming all of your music to your device. You can even add 20,000 of your own songs to the cloud for free, so you’ll be sure to have enough music until your rescue team arrives.

Most of the other suggestions were for apps that don’t exist yet, like 9% that wanted an app to make beer or water, so as soon as the developers get that figured out, we’ll be sure to report back.

Tagged as: appy hour, facebook poll, motorola, stranded apps

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Features

Field Trip App on DROID RAZR M BY MOTOROLA: Wicker Park, Chicago

October 10, 2012 : BY Motorola

Field Trip is your guide to the cool, hidden, and unique things in the world around you. It runs in the background on your phone and when you get close to something interesting, a card pops up with locational details. No click required. If you have a headset or bluetooth connected, it will read the info to you.

With some of the built-in partners, such as BLUEPRINT Chicago for Architecture, Zagat’s for food and drink, Yesterland and Arcadia Publishing for historical places and events, and Google Offers for deals you’ll find plenty to see, do and buy.

Re-Discovering Wicker Park, Chicago
We headed out with a DROID RAZR M to check out eclectic and artsy Wicker Park. Like all places in this city, there’s history all around. This app peels back the layers of time to reveal the realities of the past. Today’s Hoyne Street was once called Beer Baron Row and was one of the first streets in Chicago to be paved after the great Chicago fire in 1871. And those ornate stone mansions still standing on Hoyne are the result of those wealthy beer merchants profits. We also got to peer into the future as we stumbled upon the Bloomingdale trail, an upcoming elevated 2.7 mile linear park that will be situated on a defunct rail line.

This app is all about the art of the wander. Streets you’ve walked down before, or never knew existed, become alive in new ways. A tone and vibration alerts you when crossing another marker.  . Stop, look, listen and above all enjoy your journey.

Tagged as: architecture, chicago, field trip app, google app, history, motorola, nelson algren, wicker park

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Products, Software & Apps

MOTOROLA RAZR™ i and MOTOROLA RAZR™ HD come with an unlockable bootloader

October 9, 2012 : BY Motorola

Last month, we announced that the DROID RAZR M Developer Edition came with an unlockable bootloader. We’ve added two new devices to the Bootloader Unlock program – the MOTOROLA RAZR i and MOTOROLA RAZR HD.

The RAZR i comes packed with power, speed and an edge-to-edge screen in a compact design. It also comes with Intel Inside® to boost the performance of your camera, Google Apps and more.

MOTOROLA RAZR i – Europe

MOTOROLA RAZR i – Brasil

The RAZR HD has all-day battery life, a 4.7” HD display, with incredible features and is impossibly thin. To learn more about the RAZR HD and its availability, sign up to receive updates.

MOTOROLA RAZR HD – Canada

MOTOROLA RAZR HD – Europe

MOTOROLA RAZR HD – LatAm

While unlocking a bootloader isn’t for everyone, for some people it’s a must have. To learn more about the Motorola’s Bootloader Unlock program and supported devices, check out the Unlock My Device page. Also please check the country selector at the bottom of Motorola.com pages to see if these devices are available in your region.

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Software & Apps

DROID XYBOARDs 8.2 and 10.1 by MOTOROLA: Care For An Ice Cream Sandwich? (Android 4.0)

October 8, 2012 : BY Motorola

The Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update is ready for your DROID XYBOARD 8.2 and the DROID XYBOARD 10.1 by Motorola tablets.

If you haven’t updated your system yet, go to Settings > About Tablet > System Updates to start the process.

Ice Cream Sandwich offers a lot of new features to sink your teeth into, including: face-recognition screen unlock, a better browsing experience with faster page loads, video chatting, Google Voice actions, and a data usage tool to make sure you stay within your plan.

This collection of short YouTube videos will show you all the changes and how to easily get up to speed. The videos will play consecutively, or click the “playlist” icon on video player to select another video.

Tagged as: android 4.0, droid xyboard 10.1, droid xyboard 8.2, i.c.s., ice cream sandwich, ics, motorola, motorola tablet, verizon

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How To

DROID RAZR M BY MOTOROLA: Type with Your Voice

October 5, 2012 : BY Motorola

Do you ever get annoyed with typing texts and emails on your phone?  Do your fingers intend to hit one letter but end up hitting another?  Do you feel like a chicken hunting and pecking at the keyboard? End the madness by talking to your phone instead.  You’ll be amazed at how accurately your DROID RAZR M by MOTOROLA will transcribe what you say into text. Just use the microphone icon on your keyboard to start voice typing.  It’s faster, easier and less stressful.  Learn how to do it here.

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Software & Apps

Motorola APPy Hour – Shop and Save

October 4, 2012 : BY Motorola

Love it or hate it, shopping is a fact of life. This week’s APPy Hour is all about making the experience easier on your psyche and your pocketbook. These free apps from the Google Play store  help you find what you want, zero in on great deals and keep you organized — all by using your Motorola smartphone or Motorola tablet.

Google Shopper (Android 2.1 and higher)

Find millions of products with this robust app. See local and online prices, reviews, specifications, videos, and more to help you make wise purchasing decision.

Official eBay Android App (Android 2.1 and higher)

Hold eBay in the palm of your hand with this app made for eBay buyers and sellers. Browse, shop, sell and manage your activity whenever and wherever you are.

The Coupons App (Android 1.5 and higher)

Save at your favorite stores, restaurants and gas stations with this practical app. It includes a widget that sends you real-time coupons so you can get daily deals automatically delivered to you.

Out of Milk Shopping List (Android version varies by device)

Hate it when you unpack your grocery bags and discover your forgot an item? With this app, your list stays with you so you won’t forget what you need. The handy Pantry List tracks essentials so that you always know what you have at home.

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Tips & Tricks

DROID RAZR M BY MOTOROLA: Ten things all new owners should know (plus two more)

October 3, 2012 : BY Motorola

You’ve just unboxed your new DROID RAZR M by MOTOROLA, charged it, activated it and you’re ready to go.

It’s so intuitive, you’ll have no problem getting up and running.

But here are twelve things you might want to know about your new smartphone:

1: Go beyond the left-to-right swipe when unlocking your phone. With the lock screen, you can go straight to the phone & make a call, send a text message or snap a photo. Oh, and did we mention Face Unlock? That’s right, personalized security that responds to your face.

2: The built-in SMARTACTIONS™ software is freaky smart and automates dozens of everyday tasks so you do less fumbling with your phone, and avoid embarrassing rings when it’s quiet time.

3: Want to capture that picture-perfect moment? Check out all the features the camera offers: from multi-shot mode to photo capture while recording in HD to Panorama mode, you won’t miss a minute.

4: Taking a screenshot is not only easy, it’s a great way to share those hilarious texts from late last night.

5: The Google Chrome browser is gold and lets you open incognito tabs, request desktop sites and bookmark sites with one touch in the settings menu.

6. Circles Widget provide an easy and aesthetically pleasing way to get your day on track. Set the alarm clock, add cities to your weather watch list when traveling, and set up notifications with the all-in-one weather, clock, and battery widgets.

7. Google Mobile, the best of Google on the go, pre-loaded, including Google™ Search: Find what you need, when you need it. Google Maps™: Navigate your world and never get lost. Google+™: Connect and share with friends and family. Google Drive™: Create and collaborate

8. Voice typing comes in handy for those times when your digits are otherwise occupied or restricted by law.

9. Enabling NFC functionality allows you to send contacts, links, maps and more, directly to other phones.
Easily pair your phone with NFC-compatible headsets and other accessories and enjoy multiple levels of security, to keep your data safe

10. The time saving Notification Window organizes your incoming texts, emails, voicemails and other notices, all in one convenient place, so you can prioritize your time the way you see fit..

11. Get “Help” right on your phone. With Motorola’s exclusive Help app, you get tutorials right on your phone. Need to know more about the Mobile data setting & how to control data usage? The Help app tells you how to set a usage warning and a usage limit. With Tutorials and Help Topics, you won’t even need to pull the instruction manual out of the box.

12:. Preload YouTube videos.The best addition to the YouTube for Android app is the ability to preload videos. While your phone is charging and connected to Wi-Fi, the feature temporarily stores subscribed videos and videos in your Watch Later playlist letting you watch on the DROID RAZR M without any interruptions for your viewing pleasure.

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How To

DROID RAZR M BY MOTOROLA: Hold On Tight – Here Comes NFC

October 1, 2012 : BY Motorola

Smartphones just keep getting smarter. The latest jaw-dropper being added to Android phones is a thing called Near Field Communication. NFC for short.

Here’s a simple definition: NFC allows you to share information on your phone with a simple tap.

Here’s an example: Let’s say you have a DROID RAZR M by MOTOROLA, which has NFC technology built in. And you’re out with a friend who has a MOTOROLA PHOTON Q™, also NFC-equipped. You just took a video of your friend dancing on a table with a stranger. Your friend really wants a copy. In the past you’d have to send that clip to her via text or email. But with NFC you just tap your phones together, confirm that “yes” you want to share it, and voila! That video file is wirelessly transferred to your friend’s phone to keep forever and proudly show her grandchildren.

With NFC you can share all sorts of things this way – contact information, web pages, maps, directions, and more. Read more about NFC.

Watch NFC in action on the DROID RAZR M by MOTOROLA.

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Software & Apps

Motorola Mobility Open Sources Key Features of its Award-Winning MOTODEV Studio For Android™ App Development Tool

October 1, 2012 : BY Motorola

Motorola Mobility is open sourcing key features of its award-winning MOTODEV Studio For Android ™ development tool to the Android Open Source Project. By merging this code into the Android Repository, the company hopes to broaden the audience using the tools and provide developers with the ability to contribute to them.

MOTODEV Studio has been a popular companion to the Android SDK, providing developers with enhanced workflows, the ability to easily localize content to other languages; browse and manipulate SQLite databases; drag and drop reusable code snippets; and wizards for creating Java code for Android apps. Together with the Android SDK from Google, MOTODEV Studio Core Plugins will allow developers to get better-quality apps to market faster.

Developers can now browse the code at the Android Open Source Project repository and get instructions on how to build MOTODEV Core Plugins.

Tagged as: android, app development, motodev, motorola, open source, studio for android

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