T-Mobile is expected to pick up a whole slew of new devices during this year’s CES and already some have begun trickling out. One device that has just been made official that has been talked about for quite some time is the Motorola CLIQ 2, pictured above. This Android ‘Froyo‘ 2.2 powered device runs on T-Mobile HSPA+ 4G network and has some note worthy specs.
Aside from the slide-out QWERTY keyboard the CLIQ 2 features a 3.7-inch touchscreen, a 1GHz processor, Motorola’s MOTOBLUR UI (yuck) and support for DLNA. Seeing how this device begs to be called a feature phone, there isn’t much more that we have to tell you. Luckily, according to the press release, the Motorola CLIQ 2 will be out on January 19th at a currently unannounced price so we won’t have to wait too long before we can get our hands on it.
Want to read more? Check out the press release after the break.
Motorola Mobility and T-Mobile Announce Motorola CLIQ 2™
With advanced corporate features for work, and social and entertainment capabilities for play, CLIQ 2 is designed to help users never miss a moment
LAS VEGAS – CES – Jan. 5, 2011 —Motorola Mobility, Inc., (NYSE: MMI), and T-Mobile USA today announced the upcoming availability of Motorola CLIQ 2™ with MOTOBLUR™, a 3.7-inch touch-screen smartphone with a slide-out keypad that allows users to play hard and work hard. CLIQ 2 is the latest example of the powerful devices you can expect from Motorola that combine Android™ software and MOTOBLUR social connectivity, with the addition of new business-ready functionality.
“Smartphone users are constantly looking for a device that suits all of their needs, whether they’re in the office or at home with their families. CLIQ 2 is what these consumers are looking for, delivering on what it means to truly stay connected on their terms,” said Alain Mutricy, senior vice president, portfolio and device product management, Motorola Mobility, Inc. “With business-ready features and robust entertainment options, CLIQ 2 users will be able to make the most of every moment.”
CLIQ 2 is a 3G smartphone that benefits from faster speeds at no additional cost on the T-Mobile 4G network.* Paired with an ultra-fast 1GHz processor, CLIQ 2 is designed to keep up with the busiest careers and social lives. An intelligently designed slide-out keypad shortens the distance between keys and increases key size for fast text entry. Wi-Fi calling capabilities enable users to make calls over work or home wireless networks. CLIQ 2 helps users stay connected to their home, work and weekend lives. In addition, it helps manage them with three sets of customizable home screens that provide access to the applications, shortcuts and widgets they want, when they need them.
“We are excited to build upon the success of the original CLIQ, bringing the powerful combination of Android and social connectivity to our customers,” said Paul Cole, vice president, product management, T-Mobile USA. “With the addition of new business-ready features, the Motorola CLIQ 2 offers peace of mind with the ability to balance home and work life.”
Powered by Android 2.2, users will experience rich web content with Adobe® Flash® Player. Combined with easy access to more than 100,000 applications and games from Android Market™, the latest movie hits from the pre-loaded BLOCKBUSTER® ONDEMAND application, and favorite reads via the pre-loaded Amazon Kindle application, users can turn CLIQ 2 into an entertainment hub. CLIQ 2’s high-resolution 3.7–inch touch-screen display stretches from edge-to-edge to maximize media playback and web browsing. Share media on an even larger screen, as CLIQ 2 is DLNA-enabled, allowing users to stream and share content on other DLNA-enabled devices. In addition, customers can easily frame the moments captured on CLIQ 2 with the Print to Retail feature, which allows copies to be made at a local photo retailer.
For busy professionals, CLIQ 2 offers serious business functionality. Stay on time with robust calendar capabilities, which include the ability to propose new meeting times, reply and reply-all to groups, forward meeting notices and even check meeting participant availability. Stay connected with co-workers through the corporate directory, or network after hours by importing LinkedIn connections into the contact list. Users can work remotely on CLIQ 2 using Quickoffice® to view and edit important documents right on their phones. Even connect a laptop or other device to the Internet using CLIQ 2 as a 3G mobile hotspot or through Wi-Fi Sharing. Plus, IT departments will rest easy with advanced security features like remote locate and SD card wipe. Additional security features such as device and SD card encryption are expected to be available in early 2011.
CLIQ 2 also provides a helping hand with communication overload. MOTOBLUR helps manage email and social networking services right from the home screen without separately accessing Facebook® and Twitter®, among others. And, time won’t be wasted because customizable filters allow consumers to control the types of messages and updates displayed in their home-screen widgets.
Availability
Offered in a titanium hue with a smoke gray finish, Motorola CLIQ 2 with MOTOBLUR will be available exclusively to T-Mobile USA customers on Jan. 19 at T-Mobile retail stores, select dealers and online at http://www.t-mobile.com/cliq2-android-phone. To view images, please visit here
We’ve been telling you for quite some time that Motorola was expected to come forth an announce an Android powered tabled dubbed XOOM and today they’ve done just that. As you can see above, this Android ‘Honeycomb‘ 3.0 tablet features a very sleek and sexy form factor that will give Apple’s iPad a much needed run for its money.
Spec wise, the Motorola XOOM doesn’t fail to impress. Past the 10.1-inch multitouch display is a dual-core 1GHz processor, an HDMI-out port capable of full 1080p video playback, a 5-megapixel rear facing camera capable of 720p video capture, a 2-megapixel webcam for video conferencing, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi with Verizon Wireless EV-DO support and an external modem attachment for LTE connectivity.
Pricing has yet to be announced but Motorola assures us the XOOM will be out in Q1 of this year.
Press release after the break.
Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility Announce Motorola XOOM™ Tablet on Nation’s Largest and Most Reliable 3G Network
10.1-inch HD Tablet Offers Dual-Core Processing, Google’s Honeycomb Platform, and 1080p HD Video Content Support
LAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – CES –Jan. 5, 2011 – Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI), today unveiled the innovative new tablet Motorola XOOM™ − the first device on Google’s new Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system designed from the ground up for tablets. The Honeycomb user experience improves on Android favorites such as widgets, multi-tasking, browsing, notifications and customization and features the latest Google Mobile innovations. Boasting a dual core processor with each core running at 1 GHz, delivering up to two GHz of processing power, and 10.1-inch widescreen HD display, Motorola XOOM gives Verizon Wireless customers a new type of mobile computing experience on a stylishly thin device that is 4G LTE upgradeable.
Motorola XOOM redefines the tablet device category by providing more ways to have fun, connect with friends and stay productive on the go. It allows consumers to experience HD content right on the device, supports 1080p HD video and HDMI output to display content on larger HD screens, and plays video and other rich web content seamlessly with Adobe® Flash® Player. Motorola XOOM features a front-facing 2-megapixel camera for video chats over Wi-Fi or 3G/4G LTE, as well as a rear-facing 5-megapixel camera that captures video in 720p HD. It delivers console-like gaming performance on its 1280×800 display, and features a built-in gyroscope, barometer, e-compass, accelerometer and adaptive lighting for new types of applications. It also features Google Maps 5.0 with 3D interaction and delivers access to over 3 million Google eBooks and thousands of apps from Android Market™.
For working on the go, Motorola XOOM provides constant connectivity − including connecting to Gmail or Exchange email; opening and editing documents, spreadsheets and presentations; and viewing calendars and sending out appointments or meeting notices – with mobile broadband speeds. Its mobile hotspot capability provides an online connection for up to five other Wi-Fi-enabled devices.
“Motorola XOOM is a powerful addition to Verizon’s product lineup and builds on our combined leadership with Motorola to deliver innovative mobile devices and service on the Android platform,” said Marni Walden, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. “Motorola XOOM gives consumers complete access and control of their favorite personal content and work files whether through our nationwide 3G network, or through our lightning-fast 4G LTE network as it rolls out around the country.”
“Light, powerful and fundamentally different than anything else on the market, Motorola XOOM leverages the very best technology available today to redefine what a tablet experience can be,” said Bill Ogle, chief marketing officer of Motorola Mobility. “The first device to feature software designed specifically for tablets, Motorola XOOM goes everywhere you do and delivers everything you need.”
The Motorola XOOM device will launch as a 3G/Wi-Fi-enabled device in Q1 2011 with an upgrade to 4G LTE in Q2. Starting in Q2 2011 the Motorola XOOM will be a 4G LTE/Wi-Fi- enabled device.
Motorola is on a roll when it comes to Android devices as they’ve already launched their sure-to-be killer Motorola XOOM 10.1-inch Android ‘Honeycomb’ 3.0 powered tablet. Now, they have yet another device set for release on Verizon Wireless dubbed the Motorola Bionic, pictured above.
This 4.3-inch Android powered smartphone features a qHD display, dual-core 1GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, 8 megapixel camera, VGA webcam, and HDMI out, presumably capable of full 1080p output. As you can see, this device is on par with many other devices expected to be released thanks to the dual-core processor and 1GB of RAM. If you couldn’t guess, the Bionic will also feature LTE connectivity and will be out in Q1 of this year.
This CES is shaping up to be one to remember but just imagine what CES 2012 holds in store for us.
Press release for the Motorola Bionic after the break.
Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility Announce DROID BIONIC on Nation’s Fastest, Most Advanced 4G Network
New Android Device Combines Dual-core Processor with Fastest 4G Network for Unrivaled Mobile Internet Experience
Jan. 05, 2011
LAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI), today unveiled DROID™ BIONIC, a powerful new Android™ smartphone.
Packing a dual core processor with each core running at 1GHz, delivering up to two GHz of processing power, and 512 MB RAM, the sleekly designed DROID BIONIC smartphone with 4G LTE delivers a mobile Internet experience that’s up to 10 times faster than 3G. This means consumers can stream their favorite music and the latest TV shows with unparalleled quality experience. DROID BIONIC also races through loading of complex web pages and media that take advantage of Adobe® Flash® Player and HTML5, rendering graphics faster than previous generation single-core devices.
Motorola’s DROID BIONIC gives new meaning to the word “socialize” by delivering multiple ways for customers to stay connected. With the device’s front-facing VGA camera and See What I See video feature, consumers can share experiences – either via Wi-Fi or 4G – with family, friends and co-workers. A rear-facing 8-megapixel camera also allows consumers to capture their favorite pictures and videos.
DROID BIONIC’s multiplayer gaming capabilities allow consumers to challenge friends to live peer-to-peer gaming, viewed through the device’s 4.3-inch qHD quality screen that delivers console-quality graphics. DROID BIONIC’s HDMI connectivity also enables consumers to connect the device to their HD televisions to experience their favorite games, as well as purchased HD content, in full 1080p. And for multi-taskers, DROID 4G’s Mirror Mode function enables simultaneous streaming of video to the TV and on the device.
As a fully featured work device, DROID BIONIC comes equipped with corporate email, remote wipe and data security and encryption capabilities IT departments appreciate. DROID BIONIC also features productivity tools such as Quickoffice® for document review and editing, full calendar management, one-click access to conference calling, and a full suite of Google applications and services.
“DROID BIONIC brings to life the speed and power of Verizon’s 4G LTE network, giving consumers an unrivaled mobile experience,” said Marni Walden, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. “Whether downloading movies in minutes, connecting with friends or co-workers through video conferencing, or blazing through the Internet, Motorola’s DROID BIONIC is what the 4G LTE experience is all about.”
“DROID BIONIC is the epitome of speed, providing consumers with instantaneous access to their personal and work content, anytime and anyplace,” said Alain Mutricy, senior vice president of portfolio and device product management, Motorola Mobility. “By combining such a powerful mobile device with the performance and capabilities of Verizon’s 4G LTE network, we’re empowering consumers to define how they want to live their mobile lifestyles.”
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network, launched in December 2010, is the fastest, most advanced 4G network in the United States, providing speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon Wireless’ 3G network. Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company’s entire 3G coverage area over the next three years.
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About Motorola Mobility
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It’s been known for a while that LG would be announcing a tablet powered by Google’s Android mobile operating system but exactly what device it is to be is anyone’s guess. We did receive leaks that they would be announcing a device called the LG Optimus Tab but it seems that they have some different plans up their sleeve.
T-Mobile and LG have sent out a press release announcing a new device dubbed the G-Slate. We have virtually nothing to go by in terms of this devices specs other than the fact that it runs Google’s Android ‘Honeycomb‘ 3.0 and will feature HSPA+ connectivity. The press release did, however, point towards the above video which does nothing more than formally announce Android 3.0 which is heavily optimized for use with tablets.
Check out the aforementioned press release after the break.
T-Mobile and LG Mobile Phones Announce Their First 4G Android 3.0 Powered Tablet – T-Mobile G-Slate With Google
T-Mobile G-Slate by LG Is Set to Launch in the Coming Months on America’s Largest 4G Network
2011 International CES
LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today at 2011 International CES, T-Mobile USA, Inc. and LG Mobile Phones announced the upcoming Android™ Honeycomb-powered T-Mobile® G-Slate™ with Google™, by LG. Expected to be available in coming months, the G-Slate will be the first 4G tablet from the two companies powered by Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), the upcoming version of Google’s Android platform optimized for tablets.
“T-Mobile is proud to add a new milestone in the evolution of the Android platform with our first 4G tablet powered by Android 3.0,” said Cole Brodman, chief marketing officer, T-Mobile USA. “The T-Mobile G-Slate with Google will build on our rich history of Android innovation and leadership and deliver deep integration with Google services.”
“LG is dedicated to continuing its role as an innovation leader and is thrilled to announce its entry into the tablet marketplace with the G-Slate,” said Jeff Hwang, president of LG Mobile Phones. “Streamlining everyday tasks and enhancing entertainment with blazing fast 4G speed, the T-Mobile G-Slate by LG will deliver the latest in Android technology and provide users with an advanced tablet experience.”
The T-Mobile G-Slate will be among the first 4G tablets to fully benefit from the tablet-optimized Android 3.0 platform, which was designed from the ground up for devices with larger screen sizes and addresses the unique aspects of tablet use cases and form factors. The Honeycomb user experience improves on Android favorites such as widgets, multi-tasking, browsing, notifications and customization. It will also feature the latest Google Mobile innovations including Google Maps™ 5.0 with 3D interaction, collection of more than 3 million eBooks and Google Talk™ with video and voice chat.
Additional product details will be disclosed at a later date.
T-Mobile’s HSPA+ 4G network not available everywhere. See coverage details at T-Mobile.com.
We’ve all had strange dreams at one time or another–whether they’re real bafflers like the ones you have after a meal of burritos or the simple, gentle kind you have on a more regular basis that are almost worth remembering–the end result is that a lot of the time, something is going on in your head that you just plain old can’t understand. And that’s difficult to deal with, but if you’ve got an iPhone or an iPod, it’s about to get just a bit easier with the release of Dream Meanings, currently out in the App Store. So we’re going to have a look as part of our normal Thursday, and what we’ll find here is actually pretty interesting for a few reasons you wouldn’t expect.
Dream Meanings gives you access to a variety of dream archetypes–if you’ve dreamed of hell or falling or being lost or eating or people with beards, those are in here.
It’s too bad that Dream Meanings controls like a crackhead trying to sort record albums; it whizzes through the various choices of images, and oftentimes, you’ll shoot right past the one you want and have to double back, then much to your chagrin, you’ll find you shot past it in the other direction. And worse yet, the free app really isn’t that free at all; you’ll get the app free, of course, but many of the dream archetypes will remain locked until you buy the full version. This isn’t so much a free app as it is a demo.
Still though, if you like analyzing your dreams and you want a simple place to do that that’s a bit on the buggy side, Dream Meanings should be about the app you’re after.
The Good
Free app
Fun to use
The Bad
Buggy controls
Many archetypes are locked until you pay for them.
We’ve all had strange dreams at one time or another–whether they’re real bafflers like the ones you have after a meal of burritos or the simple, gentle kind you have on a more regular basis that are almost worth remembering–the end result is that a lot of the time, something is going on in your head that you just plain old can’t understand. And that’s difficult to deal with, but if you’ve got an iPhone or an iPod, it’s about to get just a bit easier with the release of Dream Meanings, currently out in the 
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