Motorola MOTO W7 Active Edition

Motorola has announced the Moto W7 Active Edition, a slider phone for fitness enthusiasts.MOTO W7 is equipped with an accelerometer that senses your body’s motions, orientation and hand gestures to perform tasks. They can flip the phone to silence an incoming call, snooze the alarm or pause music. Moreover, they are able to shake the W7 twice to launch a favorite application, or flick it to skip songs and images.
The specification list of the new MOTO W7 includes a 2.2” display that can offer a 320 x 240 pixel (QVGA) resolution, Bluetooth connectivity with A2DP, USB 2.0, 30MB of internal memory and an external memory card slot that supports up to 8GB of additional storage space. MOTO W7 features two cameras – a 2.0 megapixel for still images and a second VGA camera to make video calls to friends and family. Use the full screen mode to check out your videos or clips from sites like YouTube. Plus, you can access the Web, download data and stream video fast with 3G speed. When you need some extra motivation, pair MOTO W7 with a wireless headset such as the MOTOROKR S9-HD headphones to re-energize your exercise without getting caught up in wires.

Motorola reveals Moto Clutch i465

iDEN phones always seem to have a design problem in the sense that there aren’t many pretty devices for iDEN networks. Fortunately, Motorola’s latest Clutch i465 iDEN device looks quite pleasing, not to mention that it is very durable. The device will be available on Boost Mobile before June, though there isn’t any official word on pricing just yet. Features of the Motorola Clutch i465 include:
1.79" TFT display with 64k colors and 128 x 160 pixels
Bluetooth connectivity
Threaded messaging, MMS, email
VGA camera
20MB internal memory

First look : Motorola ZN300 pics & specs, Motorola QA1 UI

Yesterday we told you about 4 new Motorola phones nearing the release date - Motorola QA4, ZN300,VE465 and VE66 Luxury Edition.
Unfortunately very limited information about the new handsets was available. We weren’t even able to bring you the images of the darn things.
Well, today we might do a little better, since we’ve got some more info about the upcoming Motorola Zine ZN300 music slider.

As you can see from the picture it looks like an incremental upgrade to a low end Motorola Zine ZN200 handset released last year. And the few specs that we know about confirm this.
The new Motorola ZN300 will come equipped with 3 megapixel camera, QVGA display and Opera Mini mobile browser.
Well, that’s about all we know about ZN300. But we also got confirmation about another Motorola handset in their QA line.Source...

Upcoming Motorola Halo screenshot leaked!

Does anyone remember the Moto QA4 Halo we'd written about a couple of months ago? Yup, the same web optimised social networking phone that Moto had up its sleeve... Well, w now have the first screenshot allegedly of the same device! Yeah, it looks very touch feely to us and hopefully should be out anytime soon in the US.

Just a reminder, the Halo is expected to have the following:

Intuitive User Interface: No hidden menus, speed scrolling, tactile feedback on the touch screen, and a soft QWERTY
Immersive Experience: Customized Content at your fingertips with intelligent, built-in accelerometer which displays your content how you want see it
All Access: Always stay connected at blazing DOrA speeds with access to e-mail, IM, Blogging, Email, and your social network. Full
HTML supports makes internet access a breeze.
Music: Powerful Music Experience with up to 8GB microSD support and USB2.0 HS
Ultra Sleek Design: Optimized Slim and Powerful Touch Slider
Customizable Widgets
Instantly access live weather, stock market, news, pictures and social networking sites
You decide what widgets sit on your homescreen main menu
One Touch Access to all Applications and Settings
Social Networking: Alerts you to updates
Capture and upload photos and videos in seconds
Text, IM or Email your friends easily with the soft QWERTY keypad

Device Specifications
Main Display: 2.8” 240x400 65K TFT
Camera: 2.0MP
Bluetooth: Stereo, BT 2.0
Music: 8GB microSD, USB 2.0 High Speed
Modes: CDMA1x-EVDO Rev A
Bands: 800, 1900MHz and 1700/2100MHz
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Motorola Raspberry QA30 now officially called Moto Hint

Remember the Moto Raspberry QA30 that we told ya about way back in September? Well, Moto's finally announced it as the Moto Hint. The press release calls it a 'social messaging slider' that comes with a QWERTY keyboard and threaded messaging. It comes with a 3.5 mm audio jack and a 2 MP snapper. As we had mentioned earlier, this one's gonna be restricted to North America only (naah, we ain't whining...).

Technical specifications:

Motorola Hint™ QA30
Talk/Standby time	Up to 4.5 hours talk time / up to 15 days standby³
Bands/Modes	CDMA 1700/2100/800/1900, CDMA 1xEVDo Release 0¹
Weight	120.0g
Dimensions	82 x 61.6 x 17 mm
Battery	940 mAH
Connectivity	USB 2.0 HS, Stereo Bluetooth Class 1.5², 3.5mm headset jack, FOTA, Mobile Phone Tools, Motosync, OMA DM, OTA
Display	2.5” QVGA 320x240 K  65kTFT
Messaging	SMS, EMS, MMS, email (brew app, MotoSync™, POP3/IMAP4 embedded), IM (brew download)
Audio	MIDI, MP3, AAC, AAC+, AAC+ Enhanced, WMA v9,
Video	Capture, Playback, Streaming, H.263, MPEG4, WMV v9
Memory	256MB ROM, 128MB RAM, Micro-SD up to 8GB

Motorola ZN5 stress test video

Sure you’ve seen our very own Will spending some time with the Motorola ZN5 during this year’s CTIA in San Francisco, but the American handset maker certainly hasn’t allow him to let’s say play extensively with their babies. If you considered buying Moto’s 5 megapixel camera equipped phone, the following videos could be of help. After all, you do want to know how it handles “real-life situations,” right?

Motorola gives Moto Q11 an official announcement

The Motorola Q11 which Mobility Today spotted a few weeks ago has finally been given the official treatment, for mobile professionals and consumers who want a fully featured smartphone complete with a QWERTY keypad for fast messaging, easy access to email, location services and multimedia applications, the MOTO Q 11 delivers all of this at an affordable price so they tell us. Full specs after the break

A Feature-Rich Smartphone

The slim MOTO Q 11 with integrated WiFi¹, is ideal for people who want a high-speed connection for Internet browsing. The built-in WiFi uses Boingo Mobile to automatically connect the Q 11 to thousands of WiFi locations worldwide. Use the optimized keyboard for fast and easy messaging¹ on-the-go and the integrated GPS¹ for navigation support for popular applications like Google Maps™. Equipped with Windows® Mobile 6.1, the Q 11 enables users to personalize their homescreen and synchronize all contacts, calendar items and email, just like being on a computer. When making calls, connect with compatible Bluetooth enabled stereo devices² and you can keep your hands free for other tasks.
Advanced Imaging that Represents Your Style
Use the 3 megapixel camera to capture high quality photos and video and then store them on an optional memory card for easy upload to a PC or to your favorite social networking sites.

MOTO Q 11 Specs

Talk Time: Up to approximately 450 minutes; Standby Time: Up to approximately 195 hours
Quad-band GPRS/EDGE Class 10
SMS, MMS, Integrated ActiveSync Email Push, Java App for IM
MIDI, MP3, AAC, AAC+, AAC+ Enhanced, WAV, WMA, WAX, WMV
RV, MPEG4, H.264, WMV, 15 fps
3MP Fixed Focus, LED Flash, 8x Zoom
128MB Flash, 64 MB RAM, optional microSD card up to 32GB
115g
117×64x11.7 mm
1170 mAH
MicroUSB/USB 1.1, Bluetooth Class 1 v2.1 wireless technology
2.4” 320 x 240 TFT 262K
GPS and aGPS
802.11b/g
LTE + Intel Bulverde
Freescale ARM 7 LTE
Windows Mobile 6.1

MOTO Q 11 is expected to be released on December 2008. Source...

Motorola MOTOACTV W450 released with T-Mobile USA

Motorola announced the sporty MOTOACTV W450 is available exclusively from T-Mobile USA. The durable clamshell design features a rubberized external coating that makes the device easy to grip, while a chin bar at the base of the phone lets users clip it to a belt or pack. MOTOACTV W450 also features two color schemes, alpine white and black slate, with either canary yellow or mandarin accents.

T-Mobile customers can capture images and video on the W450’s 1.3 megapixel camera. The W450 supports an optional microSD memory card up to 2 GB, not the best but enough for most of the users. Shortcut buttons to music as well as pictures and messages are available. Users also can customize their phone through the dedicated t-zones key, which provides instant access to ringtones, pictures and wallpaper. MOTOACTV W450 is available today at select T-Mobile retail stores.

Specification:
Dimensions: 4.18 x 1.80 x .74
Weight: 3.5 ounces
Display: TFT, 128×160 Internal, 65K colors, 96×80 External CLI 4 Color Grayscale
Talk Time: up to approximately 7.5 hours
Standby Time: up to approximately 10.4 days
Rugged design
Mayo Clinic In Touch software with first aid tip and symptom checker
1.3 megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom, video capture and playback at 15 fps
Integrated music player that supports multiple audio files: MP3, AAC, AAC+, AAC+ enhanced
Bluetooth
2.5 mm headset jack
Supports optional microSD memory card for up to 2GB
GSM Quad Band; 850/900/1800 1900 MHz
GPRS class 10
Mini-USB
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Verizon wireless to offer Motorola's latest Moto Krave ZN4 and VU204

So far Verizon has released 4 touchscreen phones: LG Voyager in Black and Titanium, LG Dare, and Samsung Glyde. Now Motorola is the last to enter the Arena with the Krave ZN4, which we first heard about in July. It is Ming-styled, with a clear plastic flip over the touchscreen that houses the earpiece speaker. Other features include a 2MP camera, VCast Mobile TV (MediaFLO), HTML browser, EVDO Rev A, Bluetooth, microSDHC memory card slot, and a microUSB port. Pricing will be $149, after a $50 rebate with a 2-year contract.
Meanwhile, the VU204 will be a basic flip phone, under the mid-level W755 and higher-end VU30, and will only have a standard VGA camera, 160x120 display, and Bluetooth. Pricing will be $29 after a $50 rebate with a 2-year contract, and will be be marketed as "Buy 1, Get 3 free". The actual release dates of both devices are unknown, but are expected to be out by the end of 2008.

*UPDATE* The Krave ZN4 will be released on Oct 14th. Pricing is $149 (after $50 rebate) with a 2-year contract, $219 (after $50 rebate) with a 1-year contract, and $349 for those who have fear of commitment.
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Download Motorola Q9c Windows Mobile 6.1 Update for Verizon

Motorola has released Windows Mobile 6.1 for the Verizon variant of the Q9c smart device.

The update features all of the enhacements expected in Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard, such as copy/paste functionality, threaded SMS messaging, and other improvements expected of the update.  It is available now through Motorola Software Update, and as a standalone updater on Motorola’s support page.

Encyclopedia: Motorola Q9c

Firmware Tracker: Updated

Motorola Q11 photo leaked before release

Remember the Moto Q11 we unveiled globally earlier this month? Well, the folks at Mobility Today have caught it in the wild! The Q11 is rumoured to have Wi-Fi, built-in GPS and a 3 MP camera. Considering that it is likely to succeed the Q9h, we can expect HSDPA connectivity as well. Source...

Motorola W370 Qucik Review

I currently use a V176 cell phone that was “hot” in 2005. And I too had a lot of “issues” with the internet” I believe its a marketing issue that pre-paid cell phone don’t truly offer “internet” access but intra-net to the main site for its ringtones, and services. That’s the “nutshell” from pre-paid, and contract agreement. You get what you pay for!
Sadly, most of the phones don’t have much “room” on pre-paid unless you
are a professional hacker who can “upgrade” the phone’s memory to handle
the internet. I wouldn’t want internet anyway, I’d rather download the
ringtone I want to my pc, and use a mini-usb / usb connector adaptor to
“load” to the phone direct with the right software. I’d get with some
corporate executives or technical engineers to send me a CD or a web
link to download the phone connection software so I can connect my pc
to my phone, download the ringtone I want, and load it to the phone
directly. If I can’t do that, then better get enough lawyers who are
versed in cell phone laws to convince otherwise. If you happen to know
of the Motorola Technical Engineers or Upper Crust management to make
this happen, let all of us “peons” know! It would be great if the
Motorola Corporation would get out of the clouds and be able to fix any
issues that need fixing.
I’d buy this phone from NET-10 simply because of the flexibility of
the network, and being pre-paid you get what you pay for. Much like a
Motel-6 commercial.. Clean, comfortable room, leaves the light on for
you, and basic cable package. Get what you pay for. If you want frills
and thrills, then go to Holiday Inn, or Ramada, or Best Western.
At any rate, if I wanted internet service, I’d make sure the phone
can handle today’s webpages. I’d suggest to the marketing reps for any
cell phone company. Don’t promise what you won’t deliver. Don’t say one
thing, and not provide reasonable service or guarantee. Source...

Motorola's upcomming MOTO RAZR3 Vxx "Ruby" specification leaked

There’s an interesting rumor floating around various mobile message boards. And, judging from the past performace of the posters, they are likely to be true.

It seems that in addition to their multimedia flagship Alexander/ZN12, Motorola is also working on the next successor to their RAZR series, codenamed “Ruby”.

It will be called… you guessed right - Motorola RAZR 3 Vxx (not sure what numbers will be for the x’ses).

MotoRAZR 3 design will include metallic body and overall size somewhat smaller then current RAZR 2 V9. The front screen will have 6 customizable touch hotspots for quick application access.

Motorola RAZR3 specsheet should include:

3G HSDPA connectivity
5 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash
Built-in GPS
Wi-Fi
And, here’s the interesting part.

Motorola RAZR3 will be based on Symbian UIQ 3.3 platform, with strong customization by Motorola.

The current software customization for Motorola “Ruby” is still pretty buggy, but it should be improved soon. After that “Ruby” software baseline will be used to produce several additional phones in clamshell, candybar and slider form factors.

The next Moto RAZR3 is expected in Q12009.

Well, that’s about it for now. And we will keep you posted when we hear more.
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Is Motorola working on MOTO Razr 3?

Motorola might be placing hopes on its new superphone, the Alexander/ZN12, but that hasn't stopped it looking back at past successes and thinking 'the world needs another Razr'.

We would hope that the first phone, which was a beautiful handset but rubbish on the specs, would be kept as a decent memory, currently unsullied by the Razr2, which nobody seems to have noticed.

But no, Moto wants more, and the Razr3 is apparently on its way in Q1 next year, under the codename of 'Ruby' according to the internet rumour mill.

Same again

Expect something along the lines of touchscreen tech inside and out, 3.2MP+ camera, HSDPA and a new metallic chassis.

According to Unwired View, the chat is that the new phone will use the Symbian UIQ3.3 platform, after which Moto will re-touch it to fit in with the rest of its range.

Moto seems to have forgotten what the public want in a phone after the success of the Razr, and we at TechRadar hope it goes back to its innovative roots (StarTAC, anyone?) and brings us some new designs to drool over. Source...

Motorola released all new V950 Renegade

Protected on the outside, precious on the inside. The durable Motorola Renegade V950 mobile phones is a high-performance, reliable mobile device that meets military standards for dust, shock, vibration and blowing rain. Available exclusively through Sprint, Renegade V950 helps Nextel Direct Connect users stay on the move and become more productive with robust mobile device features.

Motorola V950 Renegade
The Motorola Renegade V950 cell phone is slimmed down and suited up to perform virtually anywhere, in the elements, on the job and on the go. A clamshell form, rubberized grip and internal antenna make the device easy to carry, while its durable construction helps keep it safe and protected. An innovative blend of metal and rubber finishes creates a "modern rugged" look that shows the Motorola Renegade V950 means business.

Motorola Push-to-Talk service
Within strength lies beauty. The tough exterior of the Motorola Renegade V950 encases mobile communication features that bring users performance and reliability. Combining the efficiency of push-to-talk with the data speeds of the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network, the Renegade V950 maximizes the mobile experience with enhanced audio via dual front-ported speakers, a highlighted PTT button and familiar direct-access external keys. At the touch of a button, Renegade V950 users can communicate to all users of the Nextel Direct Connect service in the United States.

Motorola V950 features
The Motorola Renegade V950 cell phone gives users mobile tools to make them more connected and productive. Sprint customers can maximize their PowerVision services, such as Sprint TV, with the large 2.2" internal color display, which is designed for readability even in extreme conditions. Music and audio come through loud and clear with a one-touch multimedia player, stereo sound and dual speakers, while large control buttons provide an easy access, no-nonsense experience.

Motorola Renegade handset
The Motorola V950 Renegade phone delivers productivity enhancing features such as e-mail, calendar, contacts, calculator and world clock for the busy professional. The Motorola Renegade V950 handset also packs strereo Bluetooth wireless technology, a 2.0 megapixel digital camera with image lighting, and stand-alone GPS solutions¹ to deliver a robust communications tool.

Motorola Renegade V950 price & availability
The Motorola Renegade V950 mobile phone is expected to be available exclusively through Sprint in North America September 2nd. For more information regarding pricing and product availability, please contact your local Motorola representative.
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Motorola presents MOTO ROKR phones at CTIA 2008

Back in August, Motorola released three Rokr phones. However, they were also display at CTIA Fall 2008, which allowed more people the opportunity to get a good look at these new devices. To be specific, there are the the Rokr EM30, Rokr EM28 and the Rokr EM25.
The EM30 Rokr has the candy bar design of the E8. It also has a ModeShift keypad, a music player, text-to-speech tech, FM radio, microSD card slot, 2 megapixel camera, Moto CrystalTalk, Bluetooth and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It’s the best of the three models.
The Rokr EM28 is a flip phone with much of the same features as the EM30 but instead has a 1.3 megapixel camera. The Rokr EM25 on the other hand is a slider and it’s on the low-end here, but still no slouch, with stereo Bluetooth. Source...

Motorola Z12 concept phone

Now we know many mobile phone users, especially those who love Motorola will love the stunning Motorola Z12 concept phone; the question is “Is this a concept or indeed a real handset coming soon?
Looking at the design has me on the edge of the seat; it is sleek and pretty damn sexy if you ask me. The clever design of the keypad looks efficient and simple, the design is from someone called Kizazzz so hats off to Kizazzz.
Some of the main features on the Motorola Z12 Concept Phone include a 2.8-inch display that boasts of 16M colour VGA resolution, 5MP camera and touch-sensitive keypad.
The little picture above shows that it is coming soon, so is this a concept phone or a coming soon phone? Source...

Motorola announced MOTOJEWEL or a Diamond Phone?

While a lot of people sure don’t like the HTC Touch Diamond’s funnily designed backplate, it looks like the folks over at Motorola do, or think other people do anyways. The reason we say so is because Motorola has just unveiled its new MOTOJEWEL clamshell handset in the UK, which looks aimed at the fairer sex, complete with its own mini handbag, which can keep a few small items along with the phone itself. The MOTOJEWEL seems to share a lot of similarities with the U9 handset, with specs such as a 2 megapixel camera, music player, Bluetooth stereo support and hidden external display. The phone will have a “midnight quartz” color scheme, along with its purple keypad. The MOTOJEWEL will only be available for a limited time, and should start retailing in November on UK’s Carphone Warehouse retail chain. Source...

Motorola released single mode VoWLAN phone

What you see above is supposed to be Motorola's 'single mode' Voice over WLAN (VoWLAN) phone. In other words, this phone will let you make calls over a Wi-Fi network. It runs Windows Mobile smartphone edition and in all probability, it won't have GSM or CDMA connectivity (hence the term single mode). Motorola has categorised it under its EWP series and is expected to be available exclusively in North America. We don't have any further details on this baby. If you think you do, don't feel shy and speak up! Source...

Motorola releases two new rugged phones for Sprint

We snagged a picture of Sprint’s Motorola V950 from our leaked roadmap, but now you can see it for yourself as Sprint launched their ruggedized Push To Talk flip phone. The Motorola Renegade V950 is a Qchat-enabled phone so you CDMA and iDEN PTT people can talk nice together. The V950 packs a lot of multimedia features not seen in the usually plain and boring push to talk phones. It sports the following features:


* NFL Mobile Live
* Sprint Music Store
* Sprint TV
* GPS
* Web, email capable
* Built-in 2MP camera with video recording
* Bluetooth (with A2DP)
* Rev. A Broadband speeds

It is also military rated for dust, shock, vibration, blowing rain and humidity. So if you want to throw out the window because your girlfriend just dumped you, feel free to do so. It’s available for $129 after a $50 MIR and with a 2 year agreement. Click through for Sprint’s next ruggedized offering.
Onto the plain and boring Push To Talk phone… Not as nearly innovative as its V950 cousin, the iDEN only Motorola i365 is another rugged phone built to military standards. It offers GPS, web, email, SMS/MMS, and Bluetooth in a candy bar design. It’s not a bad choice for someone who may prefer a featureless, rugged, candy bar style phone with outdated PTT technology. Any takers? It is available for $89.99 with a 2 year agreement. Source...