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News has recently been received regarding the imminent launch of Motorola’s new QUENCH smartphone, and it is certainly packed with a wide range of useful and exciting features – especially for users demanding perpetual connectivity and access to mobile applications such as social networking and instant messaging. The QUENCH comes kitted out with Motorola’s MOTOBLUR content platform and it is certainly an Android-powered behemoth. The MOTOBLUR platform is perfect for those constantly on the go with regards to cyber-conversations and social networking sites and it is capable of organising all of your messages, along with synching all of your contacts across platforms.

The device also plays host to an excellently designed and swanky touchscreen with an ultra-stylish and easy-to-use touch-pad. For Web browsing the QUENCH comes equipped with Adobe Flash Lite which affords the user a trouble-free and enjoyable internet surfing experience on the QUENCH’s ultra-trendy 3.1-inch high-res display screen. According to Sanjay Jha, Motorola’s Co-Chief Executive Officer, the QUENCH device represents Motorola’s dedication to giving users precisely what they desire from a mobile handheld device, and making it easier to use and access than ever before.

Jha said that the QUENCH, especially with its MOTOBLUR, was at the apex of Motorola’s design and production principles. He believes that it also offers users a slight deviation from the traditional features of an Android phone, and that users will be able to enjoy an excellent web experience “packed with much more messaging and music.”

Talking of MOTOBLUR, it represents part of Motorola’s commitment to design and smooth running applications and it has been specially developed by Motorola’s Research and Development team in order to make its usage a much more ‘personal and socially smart experience for users’, a spokesman for the developers has said. MOTOBLUR affords users the capability of synching all of their postings, messages, contacts and photographs from an incredibly wide and diverse range of places such as personal e-mail addresses stored on your phone, your Facebook account, Twitter, MySpace and Gmail. Users can also choose to share their various forms of information across a wide variety of different user platforms, allowing excellent accessibility and the ability to stay fully connected with friends and family with the bare minimum of fuss.

The platform’s features also ensure that on-screen tasks such as e-mailing and text messaging is extremely fast and affords few typing errors thanks to the highly responsive keys. The device also fits snugly into the hand for ease of use, a big plus over some bulkier other models on the market. Another excellent feature on the QUENCH device is something called Swype, a great feature that allows rapid and easy text entry when you reply to a received message. Swype is also great for the user in other ways in that it immediately synchs all of your e-mail addresses, contact info, phone numbers and profile pictures as soon as you change them from any of the supported online platforms. This is a wonderful feature-especially if you are constantly changing your specs, as well as adding new photos and postings as it negates any further need to go through and manually change everything on all of your platforms.

The response touchscreen keypad also features pinch and zoom capabilities, and makes on-screen navigation easy with a centrally-located and front-facing touch pad. The 5.0 megapixel camera takes good still photographs, and the device also has some ultra-cool features such has the ability to perform voice-activated online searches, negating the need to wearily type a ton of information into your browser. With its stereo Bluetooth connectivity and Wi-Fi enablement this is a great Android-powered device that is sure to get people talking.

Granted that we all just saw the award winning Motorola Backflip at the last CES held in Vegas, it would not be surprising to see Motorola coming with another mobile phone that ventures out into new ground in the style and form department. Take the Motorola Milestone for example, many would say it’s a conventional touch screen slider phone with a physical keyboard.

Well, it is, and at the same time, the phone is the quintessential slider phone with its sleek form and futuristic style (a combination of lines, color and shape). The Backflip takes the whole clamshell concept and totally reinvents it.

So when we are looking at allegedly leaked images of the “Motorola Split” we are really inclined to believe that this might just be the real thing. The images are simple; they show a work in progress mock of the device’s casing, showing how the device would look and more importantly, how it folds out. The “split” in the name is referring to the keyboard which is actually split into two parts.

Users would be sliding the two halves of the keyboard from the sides creating a pretty long mobile phone. Ergonomically; this might not be as sound as it looks. Having the screen in the center creates a center of gravity at the edges of the fingers (assuming you hold a half of the keyboard on the palm of your hand). Then again, it might just work since the thumbs will have full access to the keys (much like a video game controller).

The image shows the Split with a form factor not unlike the Milestone (or DROID in the US). What is interesting is that the rumor leaks also state that AT&T (in the US) will be the first to release the device.

There is much excitement all around UK as the Motorola MILESTONE is available in the British Isles with a price tag of £450. While the long wait by British smartphone users has finally come to an end, the shopping plans for Christmas need a few more considerations as the device is still exclusive to eXpansys for the running year for UK customers.

Motorola is anticipating a resounding success with MILESTONE in UK and being an owner of this exclusive Android 2.0 supportive smartphone is easy for those living in UK as it is on sale for just £450. Meanwhile, you can always get a subsidized deal with T-Mobile.

MILESTONE can easily be identified as the European edition for USA DROID; while Motorola’s newest sensation offers the already known great features including support for Android 2.0 platform, a 3.7 inch high resolution slider touch screen, a great QWERTY slider keypad and fabulous overall connectivity options. The images get sharper and more stunning with MILESTONE as the device is equipped with a 5 mega pixel camera while the processing is about to get even more speedier with ARM Cortex A8 processor. But even with these mind blowing features, the device looks as sexy as anything with MILESTONE being the slimmest devices going around in the smartphone market with just 13.7mm width.

And finally, the one essential feature which sets Motorola’s MILESTONE apart from its American cousin is its multi-touch feature which is one characteristic iPhone fans are well aware of. There are already some great Motorola MILESTONE deals coming out so be sure to check them out.

Motorola has announced the MC3090-Z, a remarkable RFID or Radio Frequency Identification Reader device. The handheld radio frequency reader could prove to be the lightest industrial product available in the markets, based roughly on the design of MC3000, an earlier Motorola release. The device is significant as it features the very first dual-axis antenna, which is a new innovation in the industry, which can make the device function easily in business set-ups like retail and healthcare.

Michael Liard, ABI’s RFID practice director, expected the device to do well in a market that was really in need of a device of its kind. He remarked that as the user activity grows around RFID, it is of significant importance that such handheld devices are being introduced, which will add to the interest in passive UHF readers as handheld devices. He believed that the flexibility the MC3090-Z could offer will help meet the new challenges and requirements in the market.

The features of the Motorola MC3090-Z include bar code scanning, orientation-sensitive data capturing through an omni-directional antenna, which can help businesses with operations like asset-tracking, cycle counting and other inventory related tasks. The device supports Gen 2 technology, and its durable design can enable it to sustain a drop from the height of four feet on surfaces as hard as concrete without damage. Furthermore, the device is IP54 sealed, the device can easily survive spills and allow you to wipe it clean if you’re working in a dusty environment.

Mike Poldino, the vice president and GM of RFID at Motorola, remarked during the launch that Motorola has lived up to its promise of delivering high-quality and accurate devices that catered to the market requirements, enabling more users to use the technology for the benefit of their businesses, and setting new standards of technological innovation in the industry.

The North American users should expect this brand new RFID reading device hitting their markets sometime in the first quarter of 2010, as announced by Motorola. They further announced that the device will become available around the world later in the year.

There are corroborated indications that Motorola is seriously working hard to release some new mobile device that will be powered by Google’s Android Operating System. One of the devices set for release is the Motorola Sholes Tablet and even though there have been several photos of the device captured earlier, there are now more glaring pictures available to users. However there are strong indications that the device will be released for to the Chinese market as ‘XT701’.

Pictures of the device were leaked on Androlin.net and were straight away followed by comprehensive details on the specifications of the mobile device. Such details include the fact that the device will boast of a 3.7 in touch screen display, It will also have sport FM radio and brandishes a 5 Mega Pixel photo snapper (this is in sharp contrast to the widely spread rumour which showcased the device with a 8 Mega Pixel camera). The device is also said to run under Google’s Android 2.1 Operating System.

There are however no justifications for the rumour that the device will possess a HDM1 port but the fact that the device will be released to the Chinese market is nonetheless accurate. Motorola Sholes Tablet as widely called will be named XT701 in the Chinese market which hitherto reminds one of China Mobile’s Motorola Android device.

In a related development, it was observed that an unnamed Motorola device has been leaked and its pictures have been spotted. The information about the leak was gotten from BGR which confirmed the rather appealing specs of this device. It is expected to be very fast with its 800MHz processor and 8 Mega Pixel camera.

Motorola has recently released Motorola DROID, released all over Europe by the name of Motorola MILESTONE, a second phone in the series of devices powered by Google Android OS. MILESTONE is unique as it is the first device which supports Android 2.0 and there is much excitement in the French market after its recent launch in France after successful launches in Germany and other European countries.

Motorola’s latest sensation can be purchased online by shopping at the online mobile store, Rue du Commerce, which is offering the Android 2.0 powered device with a free SIM currently at a discounted price of EUR 520, while the normal retail price is EUR 549. While buyers can also get MILESTONE at this online retail store at lower prices by opting for its contract offerings with local carriers in France.

The general idea is that MILESTONE surpasses all other Motorola mobile sets in all respects, while it also seems to have given the best user-experience with Android as compared to other mobile sets. Motorola is all set to reach its target of achieving 1 million units sold till the quarter of this year, as already 700,000 units have been purchased since MILESTONE first hit the shelves in mobile retails stores. And with MILESONE landing at European shores, the sales of this exciting device from Motorola are only expected to rise.

When it comes to naming the features MILESTONE has to offer to mobile users, the list is long and lucrative. So far general public is already aware of the use of a touch-screen display with a WVGA resolution, GPS and Wi-Fi connection facilities, the mind blowing QWERTY side slider and a 5-megapixel camera to take snapshots with an added dual LED Flash. The device also has Bluetooth v2.1 and USB 2.0 and not to mention the fact that users can email and message with it and it also supports Multimedia options and HTML browser.

The second Android-based handset released by Motorola, Motorola Droid which is also the first launched by Verizon brings an array of future that are conspicuously absent in a number of other mobile devices. A part of the device however, doesn’t possess support for the technology for its browser nevertheless this is no longer the case as users can now enjoy the facility when browsing the internet, all thanks to the Dolphin browser which has just been recently updates to utilize this feature.

The Dolphin browser is now officially available for download at the Android market for a while now although it just recently supported the multi touch capability of the Motorola Droid, which is powered by Google’s Android 2.0 operating system. It is worth mentioning though that Droid users will now be able to relish an improved experience when they surf the internet with their devices.

There are a vast range of features possessed by the Dolphin browser which are highlighted below;

- Easily share what you find on the web or what you are up to. Post web pages and status updates to Twitter and Facebook, just with one click!
- Comment on web pages you are visiting.
- Discover what others are enjoying.
- Find out what your friends is viewing and sharing
- Dolphin looks for RSS feeds on every webpage you visit. When dolphin finds available feeds, the Feeds button will be shown. click notification or menu button, then subscript it with Google Reader.
- Auto sync local bookmark with your Google. Access your favorites from your mobile phone and PC.
- Integrate all sites list into start page, allow you to access site just by click

There are also other features available with this browser and you can visit http://browser.mgeek.mobi/home for more info.
You can also view the video below to see the Dolphin browser at work.

There is a great likelihood that Motorola Milestone would be released in the UK before the end of the year but would be released in a Sim-Free Version based on the reports gathered from a group of online retailers.

Expansys, usually the first point of call for mobile phone lovers, has already confirmed that the Android 2.0 fully equipped mobile device will be launched on the 7^th of December, this year. It was also confirmed that the retailer price for the device will be £449.99 although Sim-free. We also discovered that Clove had been taking pre-orders for this Android device at £424.35 and also scheduled to release the device on the same day.

There is really nothing official to hold on to as Motorola themselves haven’t confirmed the speculation that the Milestone will be debuting in the UK Market. Although the said device had been launched in Germany earlier in the month yet the launch of other monolithic devices launched with O2 and Vodafone also confirms the fact that no one can say with certainty the definite date of launch in the UK market.

It was even discovered that Motorola had gone as far as denying the existence this Android device on their UK site. There are succinct suggestions that Motorola is expecting the launch the device in a big and proper way.

I would seriously expect Motorola to release the device in a big way with lots of freebies for users in connection with mobile operator. There are serious indications that a Sim-free launch is plausible in December while the release with mobile network is expected before the end of the first quarter of next year.

German Android fans are getting first dibs on Android 2.0 Éclair as Motorola’s DROID finally hits German shores. The phone, now renamed as Milestone provides users with a large capacitive touch screen display with multi touch, a physical keyboard, and the much awaited Android 2.0 Eclair.

When the Motorola DROID was first announced, it was considered as a US-carrier exclusive device and many were disappointed that the DROID would not make it to the UK. Motorola later announced that they would indeed be localizing the device in the UK and are renaming it as the Milestone. The device will be similar to the DROID in many aspects, but with a few slight changes. The first announced and confirmed change is that the touch screen is now multi touch and will respond to pinch commands (among others).

Motorola Milestone is using the new Google Android 2.0 Éclair (which follows the more commonly used version 1.6 Donut). This is the main reason why many Android fans are awaiting this phone, being the first device with the 2.0 Éclair available, the Milestone has been on the spotlight of many reviewers since it was first announced.

The smart phone is out in Germany right now and it is available for 1 Euro on a two year 20 Euro contract. Despite the device not being SIM locked, the locked contract makes that a moot feature. Without Google Maps support in Germany, users are encouraged to try out Motorola’s proprietary MOTONAV app. Vodafone has announced that they will be carrying the Milestone though they have yet to confirm when the device will be launched under their name.

While the device itself has yet to actually be available in the United Kingdom, its arrival in Germany means that it is only a matter of time before everyone gets to try out the Android 2.0 Éclair.

The wait is finally over. Motorola finally launched the Motorola DEXT on Orange on October 7.

Motorola DEXT is the first Motorola Android Phone, which is an operating system for mobile phones. Motorola DEXT is equipped with one of the latest technologies in the industry. Motorola DEXT features a new user interface developed by Motorola called the MotoBlur, which allows you to stay connected to the activity around you on the net, as it allows you to receive your emails and updates on your social networking circles online, such as Facebook and Twitter, in a single feed with the help of the Android platform.

With the undeniable need of our times to stay in touch with your online social life even when you are on the move, products like Motorola DEXT can really make life easy for you. Furthermore, MotoBlur offers a secure backup server, which means that you are safe from the risk of losing your data. With all your online social networking combined in one feed, the feature can surely give the phone an edge over its competitors since this technology has appeared on very few other phones other than the Motorola DEXT. With the MotoBlur feature, you can find it easier to connect to your online social networking and email accounts than ever before.

Apart from that, Motorola DEXT features a 3.1 inch screen with a HVGA resolution of 320 x 480 pixels. The phone also comes with a 5 mega pixel camera and an HTML web browser with flash player support.

The Motorola DEXT is all set to revolutionize the world of telecommunications forever, and you have the chance to become one of the pioneering users of the Android operating system platform and the MotoBlur feature. Orange is offering Motorola DEXT in the UK for £34.26 on a 24 month contract.

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