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According to a leaked storyboard obtained by Android Central, the upcoming DROID MAXX will have 48 hours of “worry-free” battery life. Sounds kind of crazy, since the device will no doubt be packing some beefy insides. The storyboard is a mock-up of Verizon’s DROID MAXX ad campaign, which will roll out after the device is…
We haven’t heard much from Motorola this year, and a new photo leaked from @evleaks gives us a glimpse of what the company has been up to. Showcasing the next family of DROID smartphones headed to Verizon, the leaked picture shows from left to right the DROID Mini, DROID ULTRA and the DROID MAXX. While…
A new update for the DROID RAZR HD and MAXX HD is coming to Verizon customers, lacking Android 4.2.2 but addressing multiple security features and bugfixes. The update will be rolling out OTA, and the small 50MB file will take users no time to download and install. The Verizon approved update has a build number…
Verizon customers are getting dinged once again. This time the cost of both the Extended Warranty and Total Protection (TEP) will go up $1.01 for basic phones and smartphones besides the iPhone. The new monthly cost for the Extended warranty will be $3.00, and TEP will run you $8. The changes will affect both new…
Good ol’ EVleaks can’t help but keep amazing us with its leaks. Their latest gig is Verizon’s Droid Maxx (marked as XT1080M), which is presumingly a version of the (also) upcoming Droid Ultra (XT1080) with bigger battery. It’s still unclear when Verizon and/or Motorola will officially launch the Droid Ultra and Droid Maxx though all…
Just yesterday, Motorola revealed its print advertisements for its upcoming Moto X phone, which showcased not the hardware itself but the ability to customize the handset in undisclosed ways. A new report from ABC News uncovers what kind of customization will be available when the Google backed Moto X launches. “Tomorrow you’ll eat burgers, watch firework…
It looks like Motorola’s X phone won’t be the next in the Verizon exclusive Droid line. The Verge had the scoop today, reporting that Motorola’s much hyped new device line will be separate from its long-standing Droid series of Verizon exclusive phones. Motorola’s forthcoming Moto X phone will not be a Droid device on Verizon,…
Whether it’s in anticipation of a successor, the HTC One, or just a coincidence, the Droid DNA on Verizon has been discounted to $50 on a new two-year contract. With the HTC One on the way, the Droid DNA may seem a bit less desirable than it used to be. Sure, the 5 inch device…
In an interesting twist of events Motorola and Verizon decided to bring the Jelly Bean update to the carrier-specific versions of the Motorola Xoom 2 (and Xoom 2 Media Edition) while leaving Wi-Fi only models stuck to Ice Cream Sandwich. Yeah, it sounds weird but apparently that’s going to happen as you can see for…
Verizon may be pushing ahead with its plans to expand to the north in the near future. It is said that the Big Red carrier is looking at several options, including acquiring WIND Mobile or Mobilicity, and/or participating in the forthcoming 700Mhz spectrum auction that will start on January 14th, 2014. According “to two people…