Verizon Wireless, the company with the nation’s largest and most reliable wireless 3G network, and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced that Motorola CITRUS will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com tomorrow for $49.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Powered by Android 2.1, Motorola CITRUS delivers an affordable, entry-level, customizable smartphone experience in a compact design that is easy on both the eyes and the earth. The full HTML Web browser comes preloaded with Bing Search and Bing Maps and delivers ...

Apple has been soooo slow in China that even Lenovo’s head Liu Chuanzhi believes so, Apple is missing a big opportunity in China and is taking a ultra passive stance when the indications point to a more aggressive response, but I really don’t believe Apple was so slow until yesterday news about people buying all the iphones they can, jumping and running with dozen of iphones to satisfy the grey market, this situation forced Apple to close the Beijing Apple Store, but the stellar introduction of the iPhone in China’ Unicorn ...

Verizon Wireless announced a limited edition DROID R2-D2 by Motorola will be available online beginning Sept. 30. With a graphic design to look like the iconic Astromech Droid from the Star Wars™ Saga, the DROID R2-D2 by Motorola will be packaged in a custom box resembling carbonite and come with a Star Wars media dock and wired stereo headset. Exclusive content comes pre-loaded on the special edition smartphone, including: R2-D2 notification sounds and ringtones Four live wallpapers R2-D2 Clock Widget “The Best of R2-D2″ video with the original Cantina music Exclusive Binoculars ...

Motorola announced the Oasis Bluetooth headset that redefines comfort and performance. Oasis features a unique, behind-the-ear design that creates a comfortable, stable feel and dual-mics for superior noise cancellation. Oasis will be available starting October 3 through AT&T. Oasis was designed using the feedback Motorola received from consumers during an ongoing series of proprietary studies on ergonomics and comfort that have been taking place since 2006. The largest of these studies involved evaluating more than 500 consumer’s ears and hours of one-on-one interviews. Motorola then used the consumer ear molds to ...

Motorola today announced S10-HD, the only Bluetooth stereo headphones designed to keep your music moving with you. S10-HD provides rich, high-definition sound quality in a comfortable, sweat proof design. S10-HD will be available starting October 24 through Best Buy. Put S10-HD to the test, the lightweight, sweat proof and water resistant design can keep up with you, from a rigorous work out to running errands. S10-HD uses advanced materials and a thoughtful design ensures the electronics stay dry. The S10-HD’s speakers are recessed in their housing with a new ear cushion interface ...

Motorola unveiled the Motorola DEFY enhanced with MOTOBLUR on today’s 25th season premiere of “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” Slim and pocket-able, this smartphone powered by Android™, which is planned for exclusive U.S. availability to customers of T-Mobile USA, comes equipped with a 3.7-inch high-resolution and scratch-resistant touch screen display that provides edge-to-edge views of your favorite websites, photos and videos. Motorola DEFY is scratch and water resistant as well as dust proof, protecting you from life’s little challenges such as a sudden rain shower to a drop in the sand. Pre-installed ...

Motorola today introduced MILESTONE 2 enhanced with MOTOBLUR. The Android 2.2 device offers more speed, more connectivity, more messaging, more storage, more web with Adobe Flash Player 10.1, more multimedia and more personalisation than the original award-winning MILESTONE. The powerhouse device features a 1Ghz processor, allowing users to sift through their content quickly, even when running multiple applications simultaneously or a number of open web browser pages. Respond to e-mails or texts quickly with an improved and more spacious QWERTY keyboard including larger keys and better tactility for easier typing. MILESTONE 2 ...

Sprint has released the world’s first Android-powered smartphone with Nextel Direct Connect for $149.99 (with two-year service agreement and after a $50 mail-in rebate) through Sprint’s online, telesales, and direct sales channels. All remaining Sprint sales channels will offer the Motorola i1 on Sunday, Aug. 8th. Boost Mobile also offers the Motorola i1 for $399 without a contract. With solid body construction that meets military specifications for protection against dust, shock, vibration and blowing rain1, Motorola i1 is designed for those who work and play hard. It offers the Android 1.5 ...

Motorola announced the upcoming availability of Motorola CHARM, a touch screen smartphone that packs a social networking punch with Android 2.1, MOTOBLURTM enhancements, a compact design and a BACKTRACK feature that makes screen navigation even more intuitive. Motorola CHARM is expected to be available this summer exclusively in the U.S. for customers of T-Mobile USA, Inc. Motorola CHARM provides consumers all the features of a smartphone with the intuitive navigation of a 2.8 inch touch ...

Motorola announced the filing of an initial Form 10 Registration Statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marking a milestone in Motorola’s continued progress toward its previously announced Separation. The Mobile Devices and Home businesses will be separated from Motorola and operate as Motorola Mobility. Motorola also announced it will change its name from Motorola, Inc. to Motorola Solutions, Inc. in connection with the Separation. Motorola Solutions will consist of the Enterprise Mobility Solutions and ...

Enthusiasts of the Android platform can be the first to reserve a copy of the new Verizon DROID X by Motorola today at Best Buy. The pre-sale begins June 25 and the smartphone will land in stores on July 15. The Verizon DROID X by Motorola features Google’s Android 2.1 operating system, 4.3-inch screen and 720P HD video recording and playback. Android 2.2 will arrive to customers on the DROID X later this summer. ...

Verizon Wireless and Motorola today unveiled DROID X by Motorola. DROID X does more with ultra high-speed Web browsing; a fast 1GHz processor; 3G Mobile HotSpot capabilities; loads of memory; intuitive social messaging; Adobe Flash Player 10.1 ready; and access to Android Market, which has more than 65,000 applications, along with a host of unique Verizon Wireless applications such as NFL Mobile, Skype mobile, V CAST Video, EA Need for Speed ...

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) announced today that an aggregate principal amount of $399,797,000 of its debt securities were validly tendered and not validly withdrawn prior to 12:00 Midnight EDT on June 21, 2010, the Dutch Auction Offer expiration date, pursuant to its previously announced modified “Dutch Auction” cash tender offer to purchase, under certain conditions, its outstanding 6.50% Debentures due 2025, 6.50% Debentures due 2028, and 6.625% Senior Notes due 2037, as more fully set forth below. The $399,797,000 aggregate principal amount ...

Motorola announced the newest addition to its mobile computing portfolio — the ES400 global Enterprise Digital Assistant (EDA). The ES400’s integrated voice and data capabilities unleash the full potential of mobile professionals by empowering them with the information and interaction they need to transform operations, increase enterprise profitability and complete their jobs anywhere, anytime. Enterprise managers and workers across multiple industries will benefit from the ES400’s unprecedented combination of the most powerful aspects of mobile computing with push-to-talk capabilities ...

Motorola and Research In Motion have entered into a Settlement and License Agreement which ends all outstanding worldwide litigation between the two companies. Under the Agreement, Motorola and RIM will benefit from a long-term, intellectual property cross-licensing arrangement involving the parties receiving cross-licenses of various patent rights, including patent rights relating to certain industry standards and certain technologies, such as 2G, 3G, 4G, 802.11 and wireless email . In addition, the parties will transfer certain patents to each other. The financial terms of ...

Motorola today announced MILESTONE XT720, one of the world’s slimmest 8 Megapixel Android smartphones and the first to have a Xenon Flash. This sleek (10.9mm), capacitive touch Android 2.1 phone also features a high definition (HD) video experience and enhanced media and mobile internet capabilities for users who expect the latest in technology and the ultimate smartphone experience. MILESTONE XT720 breaks new ground for Android smartphones by offering an 8 megapixel camera with Xenon flash, 10x digital ...

Motorola announced the Motorola FLIPOUT with MOTOBLUR, a stylishly square and compact smartphone that’s as individual as its users. Launching in Europe from Q2 2010, FLIPOUT runs on Android 2.1 and features an innovative square pivot design that opens to reveal a five-row QWERTY keypad with a separate row for numeric keys. FLIPOUT features up to seven customizable home screens, live wallpapers and added security for exchange server users. It also offers enhanced MOTOBLUR features making it easier to follow who and ...

SIRIUS XM Radio today announced that a free Android application is now available, giving users of supported Android-powered smartphones access to over 120 channels of exclusive sports, talk, entertainment, news, comedy and commercial-free music over cellular and WiFi networks. The SIRIUS XM App for Android-powered smartphones allows users to: Listen to over 120 channels of SIRIUS XM Premium Online programming on the go, even while surfing the web or checking email. Bookmark SIRIUS XM Premium Online channels for fast, easy access through a “Favorites” ...

Motorola today reported sales of $5.0 billion in the first quarter of 2010. The GAAP earnings in the first quarter of 2010 were $69 million, or $0.03 per share, which compares to a GAAP loss from continuing operations of $291 million, or $0.13 per share, in the first quarter of 2009.

First-quarter 2010 GAAP earnings include net income of $0.01 per share from highlighted items, which are described at the end of the press release. GAAP earnings per share also include non-cash expenses for stock-based compensation and amortization of intangibles totaling $0.04 …

Verizon Wireless and Motorola just announced the availability of Motorola DEVOUR in March. Motorola DEVOUR will be the first Verizon Wireless phone to feature MOTOBLUR™, Motorola’s unique Android™-powered content delivery service created to make wireless phones more personal and customizable.

MOTOBLUR is the first solution to sync contacts from work and personal e-mail services, including Gmail™, with posts, messages, photos and more from popular sites such as Facebook®, MySpace and Twitter. With MOTOBLUR, content is automatically delivered to the home screen and fed into easy-to-manage streams.

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Touch-sensitive navigation pad
3.1″ capacitive …