DROID-Life is the name. It’s run by Kellex (me and him have had our share of conversations regarding, of course, Android in particular). Apparently, he’s a lucky sap, and he’s posted a YouTube video of the DROID 2 in action. In other words, his grimy paws got to touch the DROID 2. How I envy this fellow. Video after the break.
Source: Droid-Life
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It’d be so much better if we could talk about the release of this handset with a press release rather than writing post after post like this. You’re getting on our nerves, DROID 2.
A ton more of photos like these are at the source link, BTW.
Source: Droid-Life
The Motorola Droid, a great handset (but will get its silicon heart kicked by the upcoming DROID 2) has one of its wildest dreams come true (or in other words, for its owners). Android 2.2 Froyo has made its way for those who know how to manually update an Android phone, which actually is a simple and harmless process. AndroidandMe gives a quick tutorial on how to get it done (note: you won’t need anything except your DROID, the update files, and some simple computer pwnage skillz).
Android 2.2 Froyo on Motorola Droid Gallery (pardon me for the sucky lighting)
Back to Android 2.2 on the Motorola Droid changes:
So all in all, this update is well worth and, and if you’re a Motorola Droid user (warning: NOT a Milestone owner, the overseas version of the Verizon DROID), then fell at ease to ditch your stale Eclair, and grab yourself some frozen yogurt (i.e Android 2.2).
Video after the break of the first boot is processing, but once it’s live, I’ll post it. Update: video is up!
So while the DROID X is having the time of its life right now, being cuddled by the execs at Verizon and consumers, the successor to the too-successful Motorola Droid is steaming along, and the photo above is the clearest photo we’ve seen of the handset yet. It’ll clearly run the nameless but MOTOBLUR-like UI, which is used by the DROID X.
The sleeker, more rounded out body design along with a re-arrangement of the touch capacitive buttons, is by far the only real changes the Droid 2, besides 8GB of internal memory, 512MB of RAM (twice the original’s) and finally the same 1GHz processing power as seen in the X. In fact, the Droid 2, which will retail for $199 on a 2-year contract, is every bit like the Droid X and Droid 1, except smaller (than the X), faster (than the 1), and has a slide-out QWERTY that knocks both out.
As for Android builds, the possibility of the Droid 2 coming with Android 2.1 then updating at the same time as the Droid X wouldn’t be surprising, but since there isn’t much to go by in that sector, I’ll leave it at that, folks.
Long time no see Mr. BlurryCam! This time, you’ve provided us a shot of a Droid-branded Palm Pre-styled Motorola Android phone. Interestingly, I actually like the idea of a high-end/mid-range slidey Android that’s actually part of the Droid line. Only time will tell when we get, let’s say, a release date?
Via: AndroidandMe
According to the always-interesting and always yelling Andrew Munchbach (ask his Twitter pic), a perfectly-placed ninja, sent the following details, at the right moment, on time, so that the marvelous Internets may share the glory with you.
Ahem:
The Ninja: I wanted to pass along that the upcoming Incredible MR will also include Froyo (originally it was going to be two separate MRs).
We are targeting the end of the month/first part of August. As a reminder, below are the highlights:
- Froyo
- 802.11 n
- 3G Mobile Hot Spot
- HTC Widget: Email
- HTC Widget: News
- EAS Updates
- 720p Video Recording
- Amazon MP3
- Skype
- My Verizon
If this proves to be legit, it’ll be one of the darn best OTA updates in history, besides the iOS 4 update. Who am I kidding? It’s better.
Source: BGR
So if you’re craving a 1GHz processor, 4.3-inch multitouch WVGA screen, 8 megapixel camera with dual flash and 720p HD video recording (with a camera mic), 16GB of microSD storage with 8GB of internal, and finally a slick looking version of MOTOBLUR with Android 2.1 (FroYo coming quickly), then you’re in for a great surprise.
For the cost of 2 Benjamins and 2-year contract with Verizon Wireless. Then you’re done. Or you can wait in line like a maniac!
Source: Verizon Wireless
With all of those nice smartphone (ahem, superphones) out there, would you really buy something that’s sub-par (read: sucks)? In Engadget’s case, the source mentioned that it’s “cheaper looking” than a Palm Pre Plus, and is just “not a very impressive phone.” It has a small 2.5 to 3 inch screen, a terribly small 1170mAh battery, and lastly a flash-less camera with Android 2.1 and MOTOBLUR (possibly the DROID X’s version).
Pass?
Via: Engadget
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