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Motorola DROID 3 Android OS update details posted by Verizon, slew of insect repairs included

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Just last week we said that the soak test for an approaching “Motorola DROID 3 update” was about to start up, but at the time there was not sure on what kinds of fixes the new program would contain. That modifications today, though, as Verizon has posted information about the update on the DROID 3 support web page.
The largest benefit of the update is the addition of “Google Talk” with Video support, but numerous other bug fixes and enhancements come bundled in the 57.6MB file.

Motorola Droid 3

The update, which brings the Droid 3′s build number to 5.6.890, must start reaching members of Motorola Feedback Network soak test this weekend. With history as any indication, all users should be seeing it by the end of next week.

Call Features

Improved audio clarity for incoming calls and navigation.
No longer receive urgent notifications from Visual Voice Mail.

Email and Messaging

EAS policies can now limit personal email.
After setting up “Other” email accounts, user is now taken back to “Adding Accounts” page.
Yahoo!® emails show correct time-date stamp.

Applications and Widgets

Google Video Talk now comes preloaded.
V CAST Media Manager now comes preloaded.
Geo-tagging feature works properly.
Successfully subscribe to News App bundles.
Successfully launch GoToMeeting®.
When selecting to return “Home” in V CAST Video on Demand, the correct video will play.
V CAST App Store menu now functions correctly.
Streaming video is now available within the NFL Mobile app.
Improvements in the stability and connection of the Data widget.
Improvements in the stability of VZ Navigator®.
City ID now displays country name when receiving international calls.
SWYPE® keyboard cursor no longer skips to auto signature.
Backup Assistant no longer displays “Network Unavailable” error message.

Additional Device Features

Improved camera shutter speed and addition of multi-shot capability.
Correct charging indication displayed while on the Wireless Charging Pad.
Improved stability reduces camera, browser and device lockups/force close.
Access My Verizon without any force close errors.
Display screen no longer flickers.
Airplane Mode works properly while toggling rapidly.
GPS updates now install properly.
Improved battery life.
The Startup animation sound will no longer play when the device is in “Silent Mode”.
Guided Tours now available for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®.
When display is locked and rotating camcorder is in use, the display is no longer distorted.
Improvements in the functionality and stability of the SWYPE messaging feature.
Device no longer overheats after prolonged use of camera or camcorder.
Device no longer force closes while in Landscape Mode and the Apps Tray button is selected.

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Verizon Wireless Motorola Droid X2 today just $59.99 with contract

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Motorola Droid X2

Verizon’s Motorola Droid X2 only has been readily available for about a couple of months, however it has seen many price tag cuts and super deals in this time. The lowest priced we’ve seen it so far was $99.99 at Wirefly. That’s half the cost that Verizon requests the device, so still a good deal, right?

Wrong. Amazon now has a much better deal for those of you interested in the Motorola Droid X2. Now you can get a Droid X2 from Amazon for a measly $59.99 and save $140 compared to Verizon’s costs and even a cool $40 a lot more than you would at Wirefly.

A new 2-year contract signing is required for this cost, obviously. If you’re upgrading, the purchase price is $119.99. If you don’t want to sign a new contract, you could just buy the Droid X2 outright for $529.99. If you’re interested, visit here at Amazon and place an order.

The Motorola Droid X2 has a 4.3-inch 960×540 touchscreen display, a dual-core 1 GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 cpu, an 8 MP autofocus camera with dual-LED flash and 720p HD video recording, 512 MB of RAM, 8 GB of internal storage, microSD support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, GPS, and a 1540 mAh battery.

Verizon LG Revolution campaign: Netflix 3 months free

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Verizon carries a new promotion out, that is trying to woo you for the LG Revolution 4G android smartphone with the promise of summer blockbusters and hot stars. If you buy a new LG Revolution with a 2 year contract you can get a free Three months of Netflix streaming.

The newest promo runs from today through August 28th and is good for new and current Netflix subscribers. The value of this promotion is $7.99 per month for the 3 month period, which makes this a nice add-on, although not a reason to buy the LG Revolution in and of itself.

You will get the promotion by purchasing in store, online or on the phone. Once you get home, grab your receipt and visit LGusa.com/RevolutionNetflix

LG Revolution 4G

The promotion is an interesting value for new Verizon smartphone owners who will face limited data plans, which could put a hamper on the streaming fun. Netflix has recently adjusted their price plans in an attempt to get more users on the streaming service only. This promo may e a joint effort to make that happen.

The Netflix app only works on a handful of devices, so if you do want Netflix on your next phone you need ot make sure that it is available for that specific model from the start.

Like the ThunderBolt price slash from this morning, this is a decent deal, but at this point savvy shoppers would be well served to wait for the Droid Bionic, which is expected in September.

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Verizon Wireless Sony Ericsson Xperia Play smartphone today just $99.99

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Verizon Wireless has lower the buying price of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play just to $99.99 with a new 2-year contract. The Xperia Play was introduced in February and is the first cell phone to offer use of games from the PlayStation Suite. It runs Android Gingerbread and packs a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon cpu, 512MB of RAM, and a 4-inch 480 x 854 resolution screen. It also includes a full slide-out gamepad with PSP-style gaming buttons. In our latest review we known as the Xperia Play “one of the most enjoyable game-focused smartphones we’ve ever used.”

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Smartphone

Verizon Motorola Droid Bionic to get Netflix support at release

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About a week ago, Verizon Wireless set up a Motorola Droid Bionic page on its website, hinting at an imminent launch of the uber-delayed new Moto smartphone. Basically we still cannot say just when the Bionic will hit the shelves (it will happen sometime in August), we have a piece of info that could please some potential customers: the new Moto Droid will have Netflix support at launch – much like the LG Revolution, released back in May.

Motorola-Droid-Bionic 4G

Droid-life comes with an photo suggesting that Netflix support has been put into another two 4G Android smartphones from VZW, namely the Samsung Droid Charge, and the HTC Thunderbolt.

Netflix aside, the Droid Bionic should include a 4.3 inch qHD screen, dual-core processor, 8MP camera, and, hopefully, Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

August is also the month when the Samsung Galaxy S II will arrive in the US (and likely in Verizon’s inventory). So unless you really really want the Moto Droid Bionic, it would be a good idea to check out Sammy’s dual-core offer, too, before buying yourself a new smartphone.

Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Samsung Epic Slider’s new images leaked

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Another picture of the Sprint Epic 4G Android cell phone is viewed with Verizon Wireless branding, 4G LTE support rather than Sprint’s WiMax networking, and the Android operating-system. The look of the device from preliminary leaked pictures suggest that this gadget will continue Samsung’s Galaxy S 1′s lineage instead of be a branded variant of the Galaxy S II, which is still yet to launch in the U.S.

Considering the fact that early leaked photos of the Sprint Samsung Within, a Galaxy S II variant, depicted a slate-inspired phone sans keyboard, it appears that Samsung may not offer a keyboarded version of its second edition Galaxy S line; the Samsung Epic 4G continues to be sole keyboarded Galaxy S 1 variant and if true the Verizon version could be the second.

Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Samsung Epic Slider

If Verizon releases this version of the Epic slider, the carrier will essentially have four variants of the original Galaxy S 1 smartphone; this model will join the Verizon Fascinate along with the Continuum in addition to the recently launched Motorola Droid Charge 4G LTE handset. Features-wise, the device will likely be a keyboarded version of the Droid Charge, which is also a 4G LTE cell phone and supports the same 1.0 GHz single-core Hummingbird processor chip found on the Galaxy S models.

At this time, if the keyboarded Epic 4G LTE slider is launching with Galaxy S 1 specifications, it seems that the best device on Verizon’s network will either have to be a 4G LTE equipped Galaxy S II-when and if that phone launches-and the Motorola Droid Bionic. The Droid Bionic may have some advanced features, including dual-core chip support, a high resolution qHD screen that potentially can measure up to 4.5-inch, and ample 1 GB RAM for multi-tasking.

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