The most useful part is the ‘users manual” first drafts and warranty. The touchscreen has a light sensor.  Your touchscreen might stay dark if the sensor just above it is covered. This feature will probably help with battery drain. The Droid Bionic will feature mobile hotspots and tethering.

The diagram shows a 4.3″ touchscreen it also looks like it has the new music/media player found in the Editors’ Choice Motorola Photon 4G.   As previously leaked the Droid Bionic has HDMI mirroring and now features Netflix and induction charging.

The Droid Bionic is a global phone in that it has SIM card that can be activated for world travel. It is not clear it like the Motorola Photon that we reviewed today that can also connect to global 3G/4G data networks.

Here are all the specs found from the Motorola development website that appeared briefly for the Droid Bionic followed by what we learned today.

• 1GHz OMAP4430 dual-core processor.
• 1GB RAM.
• 4.3″ qHD touchscreen.
• 8MP camera.
• HD video recording 1080p.
• VGA front-facing camera.
• HDMI 1.4 video output.
• Android 2.3.4
• Webtop-connectible.
• 4G LTE connectivity.
• ——–
• SIM for gobal roaming.
• Netflix.
• HDMI mirroring.
• Mobile hotspots.

Read all Droid Bionic articles.  Read Motorola Photon review.

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TS2R Wireless News from Wireless and Mobile News:

Full news stories today include, expected Best Buy preorders for the HTC Thrill 4G, an OTA update for the HTC Inspire 4G, the Android 2.3 Huawei Vision, QNX BlackBerry Colt and Samsung Galaxy S II Hercules.

Here’s the news that’s too short to report:

• New Droid Bionic Photos – The Android paparazzi have photographed a candid shot of the Droid Bionic showing all the usually suspected features that came to light in yesterday’s FCC filing including a 4.3″ touchscreen, global connectivity and  HDMI mirroring. (Photo appears at end of this).
• Verizon Roots-Out Tethered Hotspotters - It has been reported by ReadWriteWeb that an employee with a jailbroken Droid X who was trying to use it as an unauthorized mobile hotspot and was automatically send to Verizon webpage asking the user to sign-up for a tethering plan.
• HTC Dev Website Live with SDK & Code – HTC has launched its developer website, that  gives developers access to kernel source code and will show the web tool for unlocking Android bootloaders.
• Virgin Gal in Red Takes on T-Mobile Pink Gal – A new commercial shows a Virgin Mobile gal in a hot red dress take on the T-Mobile spokesmodel in pink who is with that old AT&T nerd guy.  It shows the price advantage of Virgin Mobile. The video follows the Droid Bionic photo.

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Full news stories today include more HTC ThunderBolt sales at Verizon, new HTC EVO 3D for T-Mobile, more problems with the HTC EVO 4G update, and an update for the Sprint Samsung Galaxy Tab.  We started a new feature, “Bogus-Pocus Focus” to point out the tech bloggers’ frauds and foibles.

Here’s the news that’s too short to report:

Samsung Conquer 4G? – There were reports saying that Samsung announced the mid-range Android Samsung Conquer 4G with a 3.5″ touchscreen, 32MP camera, front-facing camera, 1GHz processor, WiMAX and Android 2.3 Gingerbread.  The web page where the announcement was originally found has since disappeared.

Droid Bionic Bogus - After our bogus-focus on the super blurry photo of what could-not-have-been a Droid Bionic, tech bloggers
are still writing about it with only one mentioning that
it could have been blurred on purpose through Photoshop.

Verizon Fab 15 - From July 1 through August 31, American teenagers can enter to win the Quince of their dreams as part of Verizon’s My Fabulous Quince contest.

MMA Invite Only Summit - MMA (Mobile Marketing Association) announced its first annual MMA Mobile CEO and CMO Summit.  Held July 24-26 at the Casa de Campo resort in the Dominican Republic, it is an exclusive, invitation-only event.

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Most Read Top Wireless and Mobile News Stories this Week in Review:

It has been a very Droid X update, HTC Sense, HTC EVO 3D, HTC Sensation, and Droid 3 week at Wireless and Mobile News.  Here are our top ten best-read stories this week.

HTC EVO 3D news stories of its release date and video were popular.

The HTC Sensation 4G‘s release and video were also very popular.

Droid X and HTC EVO 4G users were happy to finally get the update to Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

Readers overwhelmingly flocked to read our Review of Reviews of the Droid X2.

Readers wanted to learn about the Droid 3 and to watch videos.

The most popular article of all time, present and past, is still Review of Reviews Top Ten Best Android an’ Droid Phones Now an’ Later.

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The Verizon 3G network could be overloaded with massive iPhone traffic and data drain from other smartphones and tablets.  Many bloggers have commented that this is the first time they’ve seen an update that disables a feature instead of enabling a feature.
 
The software update is named ED2.  To be safe, you should back up all your data before the update and be sure that your Droid Charge is at least 40% charged.
The update size is 5.24MB and takes 2 to 5 minutes to download and 2 to 5 minutes to install.

After you’ve received the first notification of the system update, you can manually initiate it by going to “Home” > “Menu” > “Settings” > “About phone” > “System updates”.  Press “Restart & install.”  Your Droid Charge will power off and back on and the installation process will begin.

We found new Droid Charge videos and deals today. 

The Samsung Droid Charge has received rave early reviews, and it offers great data speed from the 5G-rated 4G LTE Verizon network.  We recently published the Droid Charge FAQ with some great tips.  Verizon is offering free mobile hotspots until June 15.

Read all Samsung Droid Charge articles and read review.  It appears in our list of the top Android an’ Droid phones now and later.

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This software update by Motorola Version.3.8.7.XT610.Verizon.en.US. You can update your Droid Pro either when you get a notice or by checking, Menu>Settings>About Phone> System Updates. If you are roaming  you will not receive an update notice, you will have to enable Wi_Fi for the update.

When updating any Droid phone, be sure that your battery is at least 40%
charged and that you have at least half an hour to wait for the process
to complete.  Just in case, you should also back up your contacts, photos,
and note what software you had installed.

You cannot use your
phone or make emergency calls during the update.  Some settings and
applications will revert to default but may be resynced or reset
following the completion of the upgrade.

Here’s a list of features of the Droid Pro update:

• Device and SD card encryption. The software now nncrypts files in device memory and/or SD card with AES256 encryption and auto-generated device key.
• Within the Exchange ActiveSync initial email account configuration, you will now be prompted to enter a server name.
• Exchange ActiveSync email delivery delays have been corrected.
•  Exchange ActiveSync calendar events created on the device will now push to your PC calendar.
• Calendar events will no longer be deleted from your device if the meeting is updated.
•  Device will now allow Wi-Fi users to access external corporate networks.
•  Global Customers can now re-register on non-CDMA networks after Airplane mode is exited.
• The on-screen clock times remains up-to-date.
•  Bluetooth devices will now select the correct audio recording level for optimal voice capture and alert youwhen your audio levelis too low.
• V CAST Apps has been preloaded.
• The 3G Mobile Hotspot icon correctly reflects the 3G Moblie Hotspot status.

New ActiveSync Email Policy Support for the following:

•  Data encryption for both the internal and SD card memory.
•  Requires manual synchronization while roaming.
•  Allow HTML E-mail.

• Top Best Android an’ Droid Phones Now an’ Later.

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While we’ve seen many new sneak peaks at the next generation of Droid, HTC and LTE 4G smartphones from Verizon Wireless ,current Droid X owners are happy to know that there may be an update to Android 2.3 Gingerbread, soon.

This week has been charged with the Samsung Droid Charge with an unexpected appearance at Walmart online, connections for up to ten mobile hotspots. There was x-2-sy for the dual-core  Droid X2.
We’ve seen incredible new revelations about the Droid Incredible 2 world phone and a suspected April 28 release date.

Prices for next Droids were revealed.

While the HTC ThunderBolt was discounted, its extended battery was tested to have almost 7 hours of battery lite. 

All readers still love our top Android an’ Droid phones now and later.

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Directed Electronics announced the availability of a new feature
on its award-winning Viper SmartStart that allows users to pinpoint
exactly where they parked their car.  The feature, SmartPark, notes a
vehicle’s location every time the user presses the door lock button in
the Viper SmartStart app.

To return to the stored location, users press the Find My Car
button in the app and retrieve the location, accessing any additional
accompanying photo or note reminder that the user may have stored.  SmartPark shows a map with walking directions back to the car’s location.
“Using Viper SmartStart to control your vehicle with your smartphone has
been a game changer,” said Kevin Duffy, president of Directed
Electronics, “and the feature set continues to expand.  When we launched
Viper Motor Club roadside assistance recently, we promised exciting new
features to follow – and SmartPark is the first of many.  It’s free, it’s
fun, and it’s also useful.  If you forget where you parked, SmartPark has
the smarts to find your car.”

“Users can also find their car using a great augmented reality feature
we call SnakeEyes,” said Duffy.  “You just hold up your phone and
a virtual view of your car keeps you pointed in the right direction.”

Viper SmartStart users can update their app to get the new
SmartPark feature.  New users can download the free Viper SmartStart app
with SmartPark at the iTunes App Store, BlackBerry App World, the
Android Market, and at www.viper.com/smartstart.

Directed Electronics is inviting users to enter the free “10 Day Viper
SmartStart iPad Sweepstakes” for the chance to win a free iPad.  New
users can download the free app, click on “How To Buy” in the app and
enter their email to register.  Current users can enter the sweepstakes
via the “Find a Dealer” button.  Official rules are in the app – no
purchase necessary.

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Android is growing exponentially according the the latest Millennial Nedia report. Although Apple’s iPhone is the top mobile phone at 24.32% it’s follwed by the BackBerry Curve and Motorola Droid. Shopping app usage increased, most likely for Back-to-School shopping and smartphones usage increased.

The Android OS continued its huge growth on the Millennial network, and grew another 47% month-over-month. Since January, Android has grown 690%. Android also officially became the number two OS on the Millennial network (surpassing RIM.)

The Motorola Droid moved into the top three in July’s Top 20 Mobile Phones with 5% impression share. The Motorola Cliq Android device also entered into the Top 20 for the first time this month.

Apple ad requests increased 24% month-over-month, but are actually down 15% since January.
iPad ad requests grew 327% month-over-month.

BlackBerry apps represented 11% of the US Developer Platform Usage
Mix. This was a increase of 9%, and represents the increased importance
app developers are placing on the RIM platform.

Shopping and retail apps entered into the top 10 Mobile App Channels, perhaps reflecting a potential back-to-school trend.

Smartphones and connected devices increased their impression share
7%, and now represent 68% of the total impression share. This is an
example of the continued demand consumers have for a rich media
experience they cannot get on a feature phone.

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Droid X Rated 4.5 out of 5 by Wireless and Mobile News Review of Reviews

Reviews of the Droid X by Motorola reveal that it is excellent and one of the hottest phones of the summer. The 4.3 inch (WVGA 854 x 480) touchscreen is referred to as gorgeous, beautiful and a knockout. The processor is speedy, making the Droid X the most powerful Android smartphone. Given Editor’s Choice by PCMag, the Droid X, marks the eXcellent spot  for Wi-Fi hotspots, Bluetooth voice dialing, video/multimedia, great call quality with super noise cancellation and good to great 8 megapixel camera.

Reviewers liked that the Droid X onscreen keyboard has multi-touch hold down shift key at same time some thought the keyboard was awesome while other found it the large screen a little too big. Droid X data download speeds were excellent. Noise cancellation works well on phone calls and video recording.  The Droid X runs Android 2.1 and because it has GPS, you can use it for free Google navigation. Of course it offers email capabilities. Motorola has added Moto Blur for unified social networking that works well even though it is timed delayed for Twitter.
Some reviewers loved that the Droid X has an HMDI cable to play
video on other devices. One review, however, pointed out that the HDMI
video out cable only works with the built-in photo/video app not YouTube
or V CAST. The full HTML browser allows for up to 8 open browsers and
pinch to
zoom.  DROID X
owners  get Android 2.2 and Adobe Flash
Player 10.1 with an over-the-air update in the latter half of the
summer as well as an update the faster FroYo Android 2.2.

Verizon
customers who have contracts ending by 12/31/2010 are elligible for an
upgrade without penalty.  DROID X by Motorola
will be available online
and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning July 15 for
9.99
after a 0 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.
Don’t forget to use the
Instant Phone Rebate Only Available with Online Purchase
coupon-link to avoid waiting for a rebate (after you try it out in the
store.)

Verizon

Wireless
has had considerable success with the Droid line
of smartphones the well-reviewed
HTC Droid Incredible continually sells out and does not ship for
a few weeks. There have been shortages of the high-end components
smartphones need, we’re thinking if Droid X does neXt for your
smarphone, you may want to order it at 12:01 am July 15 online

Sascha Segan at PCMag rated the Droid X 4.5 out of 5 because it is THE most powerful Android smartphone. He liked the speedy processor,Wi-Fi hotspots, Bluetooth voice dialing, excellent reception and noise cancellation. It may be too big for some and if you don’t want Moto Blur, you are stuck with it.  He called the Droid X excellent and a little excessive. He gave it Editor’s Choice. He called the screen beautiful, the keyboard adequate, and Swype great for everything except urls and passwords. Data download speeds were excellent and he expects battery life to be better than Evo.The Moto Bllur automatic mix of Twitter and Facebook is great but messages can be a bit stale. The 1-GHz TI OMAP 3630 processor is faster than the Snapdragon. Music playing is fine, the camera is one of the best and video watching is excellent. He felt cheated because the video out cable only works with the built-in photo/video app not YouTube or V CAST.

Bonnie Cha at CNET rated the Droid X 4 out 5, for gorgeous touchscreen, video, 8 MP camera, HDMI out and Wi-Fi hotspot. She doesn’t like the sluggishness of the camera, Moto Blur and absence of front facing camera. She found the SWYPE keyboard accurate/quick and the standard Android onscreen keyboard awesome. It felt solid overall. The buttons are true physical mechanical, not screen. Moto Blur is less evasive and more refined. Video recording includes sound noise cancellation. The camera has effects, dual LED flash and 720 p video capture. It come with 8GB of onboard storage along with a 16GB microSD card, which can hande 32GB cards making it possible for
40GB of storage. Other features include Bluetooth, 3G, GPS, and integrated Wi-Fi. Call quality was great. Some data calls dropped. Photo quality was mixed.

Ginny Miles at PC World rated the Droid X 4.5 out of 5 for it’s beautiful 4.3 inch display and intuitive software as well as multimedia playback, network performance and features.  She called the Droid X the one of the hottest phones to debut this summer, but found performance sluggish at times. She liked the rubberized back and buttons, finding the design elegant. She misses the kickstand of the HTC EVO 4G. The 4.3-inch, WVGA 854-by-480-resolution display is a knockout. She found the multi-touch onscreen keyboard natural and Swype useful.  The 8 megapixel camera is respectable.  She found it to be speedy and  call quality good.

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