The European Commission, the EU antitrust regulator in the 27-country European Union, said it had opened two investigations into Motorola Mobility based on complaints by Microsoft and Apple.
The EU executive will investigate whether Motorola failed to honour "irrevocable commitments" it made to standard-setting organisations, which produce international standards for information and communication technologies.
It will also consider whether Motorola offered unfair licensing conditions for its standard-essential patents. It can fine companies up to 10% of their global turnover if found guilty of breaching EU rules.
Microsoft asked EU antitrust regulators in February to intervene in its patent dispute with Motorola.
Commission may also investigate smartphone maker Samsung
Google had pledged to license Motorola patents on fair and reasonable terms just before EU regulators cleared its bid to buy Motorola.
EU regulators are also investigating whether Samsung Electronics Co Ltd has infringed EU antitrust rules in its patent disputes with Apple in courts across Europe.
EU Competition Commissioner Joaquín Almunia said last month that companies holding these "standard essential" patents had considerable market power, which could be used to harm competition and that this was unacceptable.
Almunia said last September that Google's planned purchase of Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. will not influence an ongoing antitrust probe into the Internet search engine, which he is currently considering.
Motorola Solutions' PartnerEmpower(TM) Program Expanded to Include Application Partners - Marketwatch
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jun 04, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Motorola Solutions' /quotes/zigman/3019739/quotes/nls/msi MSI -0.15% products combined with the latest innovative software applications can result in powerful solutions to deliver a strong return on investment for our enterprise customers. To support the development of best-in-class applications and drive new levels of synergy between its large reseller base and application developers, Motorola has made its PartnerEmpower(TM) Program available to companies that develop their own applications for mobile solutions and converged communications products.
Through PartnerEmpower, Motorola will help its Application Partners streamline the application development process and bring stronger solutions to market, faster. Motorola's new Application Partner Community will recognize, differentiate and reward Application Partners and Solution Partners that develop, cultivate and drive Motorola hardware opportunities through their software solutions. The expansion of the program to include application developers is a key step in Motorola's strategy to encompass all of its varied channels under a single channel partner program--and comes at a time when customers are increasingly looking for end-to-end solutions that encompass hardware, software and services.
Motorola is also unveiling enhancements to the Wireless Network Solutions (WNS) Specialization, one of three program specializations for PartnerEmpower resellers in North America. Participation in the WNS Specialization is now based on four different technology segments: Converged Communication (TEAM), Wireless Local Area Networks, Wireless Outdoor Networks and Wireless Security. Specialization members now participate in one or more of these segments, depending on the technology focus of their business. Through this new structure, Motorola will be better able to recognize channel partners for their investments made in developing expertise in certain technologies.
KEY FACTS
-- Introduced in 2010, Motorola's PartnerEmpower Program is the foundation of a global network of channel partners that brings new opportunities for collaboration in delivering customer solutions.
-- Companies that are participating in the current PartnerSelect Program for independent software vendors (ISVs) are in the process of transitioning into PartnerEmpower as Application Partners.
-- PartnerEmpower enables channel partners to differentiate themselves in the marketplace through their expertise. Application Partners can earn the status of Application Specialist or Application Elite Specialist by meeting application testing criteria and achieving certification, among other criteria.
-- The program helps Application Partners build their business and develop applications more effectively through benefits including financial rewards for influencing sales opportunities, inclusion in an application demo library, access to Motorola engineers for solution testing, field marketing support, early access to new products, and more.
-- This week, Motorola is hosting APPFORUM AMERICAS 2012, its first North America developer conference, which will feature more than 40 informative technical sessions on the latest tools, platforms, products and technologies.
-- All online resources to WNS Specialization members will now be delivered through PartnerCentral, which replaces the WNS partner portal and allows members access to wireless product information, program resources and much more.
SUPPORTING QUOTES
Mark Kroh, vice president of North America channels, Motorola Solutions
"Motorola Solutions is committed to improving and evolving the PartnerEmpower Program to better meet the needs of our channel partners and respond to changing dynamics in the marketplace. Launching the Application Partner community, hosting the 2012 APPFORUM, and introducing the RhoMobile Suite for application developers shows Motorola Solutions' commitment to application developers. Enhancing the program for our WNS resellers also shows how we are driving deeper collaboration with the channel."
SUPPORTING RESOURCES
Website: PartnerEmpower Program
Website: AppForum 2012
Website: RhoMobile Suite
Website: Motorola Solutions LaunchPad Developer Community
Twitter: @MotoChannelNA
About Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions is a leading provider of mission-critical communication solutions and services for enterprise and government customers. Through leading-edge innovation and communications technology, it is a global leader that enables its customers to be their best in the moments that matter. Motorola Solutions trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "MSI." To learn more, visit www.motorolasolutions.com . For ongoing news, please visit our media center or subscribe to our news feed.
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Motorola Razr V MT887 - letsgodigital.org
Motorola Razr V MT887 smartphone
"With the Motorola Razr V MT887, we’ve created the perfect smartphone for stylish, smart and tech-savvy consumers who want great looks, great performance and great value," said Frank Meng, Senior Vice President and President of Greater China, Motorola Mobility. "We are committed to creating devices that are beautiful and powerful, but also affordable. The new Motorola Razr V MT887 embodies that commitment perfectly."
Motorola Razr V MT887 features
An amazing 8.35mm thin with a glorious 4.3-inch screen, the Motorola Razr V MT887 makes iconic Razr family styling and quality available to everyone. KEVLAR fiber, a narrow border design and a comfortable, soft-touch rim mean that this big-screen beauty is surprisingly compact and light, and feels great even in smaller hands. With black, white and shocking pink options, you can choose the color that reflects your own personality and style. And while Motorola Razr V MT887 comes with a surprisingly affordable price, it gives away nothing in performance, thanks to a dual-core 1.2GHz processor and Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
Motorola Razr V photo, video and music
What goes better with style than a little smarts? Connected Gallery allows users to share videos and picture between users and social networking sites like Renren and Kaixin. Connected Music Player gives you live lyrics, song recommendations, the latest news about your favorite artists and songs, and the ability to share with friends on social networks. With Quick Notes, you can easily scratch down an important number, even during your phone call. With Smart Actions, the Motorola Razr V MT887 can adjust to your preferences, learning when and where you like it quiet or loud, and even when it can switch off certain applications and functions to get the most out of your battery life. Because you’re switched on all day, and your Motorola Razr V MT887 should be, too.
China Mobile & Motorola Razr
"China Mobile and Motorola are very strong partners with similar views for the future of mobile life," said Jingxin Ma, Deputy General Manager, China Mobile Group Terminal Company. "The slim Motorola Razr V MT887 is a great addition to Motorola’s TD-SCDMA device portfolio. The new smartphone demonstrates Motorola’s commitment to the development of the industry's best TD-SCDMA devices. We look forward to a long and prosperous future with Motorola."
Motorola Razr V MT887 price & availability
The Motorola Razr V MT887 is priced at RMB3,300 and with China Mobile Beijing’s monthly contract for RMB158, you can enjoy the phone for free.
Motorola Xoom Android 4.04 ICS Update Release 2Day - Wireless and Mobile News
Motorola Xoom owners will have renewed faith in Motorola for updating the 3G/4G LTE Motorola Xoom tablet To Android 4.0 ICS which is due out today, June 4 according to a Verizon spokesman Albert Aydin.
When the Motorola Xoom was first released it had higher-end features than the iPad available at the time, it took a while for it to be updated to Verizon 4G LTE network but it did happen. On Black Friday, Verizon Wireless sold these high-end tab dual-core tablets for a mere $199.99 and we predicted that Motorola after being bought by Google would update the tablet. Motorola has come through even though it was at a much slower pace than promised.
The upgrade features speech-to-text technology, ability to dismiss individual notifications by swiping a finger , new launch bar customization, app folders and new photo editor. Verizon Wireless, typically for Over-the-Air updates, starts off slowly early on in the week and then pushes out in full force by the end of the week. To manually start the update at any time by going to Settings > About tablet > System updates. Select ”Install Now”. Your device will power off and back on and the installation process will begin.
The update IMM76, should take up to 25-30 minutes. Keep in mind that during the installation you will be unable to use your Motorola XOOM. The software update size is approximately 107.9 MB.
If the system update fails to install, you will get an error screen. However, this only means the software did not install properly. Simultaneously press the volume-up and power key to restart the tablet. The tablet will power back on with original software and will prompt you once again to install the system update.
Here are all the changes for the ICS update on the Motorola Xoom:
Enhancements & Fixes with Motorola Xoom Android 4.04 ICS Update
- Email, Messaging and Data
- 4G LTE upgrade issues resolved.
- Device successfully connects to 4G LTE network immediately after DUAL IMSI switch.
- Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) policy improvements.
- EAS security and sync fixed.
- Optimized EAS setup.
- Enhanced Client Conversions with EAS.
- Email search now available.
- Improved email folder ordering.
- Updated Browser with faster rendering, zoom and pan features.
- Users have the ability to save pages for offline reading and desktop versions of websites.
- Updated “People” application to integrate with Google+ and other social networks.
- Improved text input and spellcheck.
- Down arrow added in browser navigation bar.
- Improved device stability.
- Pressing the power button locks the device when you have a pattern, pin or password lock enabled.
- App launcher has been redesigned to allow app dragging to get information, uninstall and disable.
- Can launch camera from Lockscreen.
- Added effects during video recording.
- Single motion panorama mode.
- Added photo editor to the Gallery application.
- Updated widget controls to allow expansion and contraction to show more content.
- New system font (Roboto) for improved readability.
- Improved screen rotation response time.
- Optimized widget sizes.
- Improved device stability limits the number of resets.
- Improvements to Mobile Hotspot connectivity
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Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Motorola RAZR XT910: Which Would You Pick? - ibtimes.co.uk
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Processor: The RAZR XT910 is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 processor, while the graphics computing is done by a PowerVR SGX540 GPU. In comparison, the Galaxy S3 houses a powerful quad-core 1.4GHz Cortex-A9 processor coupled with Mali-400MP GPU for graphics.
Memory and Storage: Both the S3 and the XT910 feature 1GB of RAM. Samsung offers three versions of the former - with internal storage space of 16/32/64GB, although the latter has yet to be released. In addition, the phone also supports microSD storage up to 64GB.
The XT910, on the other hand, comes in a single model - with 16GB of storage and microSD support up to 32GB.
Operating System: Both smartphones run the Android operating system. The Galaxy S3 features Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich; the latest update) while the XT910 ships with Android v2.3.5 (Gingerbread) factory-installed.
Camera: When it comes to cameras, both the S3 and the XT910 sport powerful eight megapixel sensors in the rear, with auto-focus and LED flash. Both phones sport similar camera functions - 1080p video recording at 30fps, touch-focus, geo-tagging, face detection and image stabilisation. However, only the Galaxy S3 can handle simultaneous HD video and image recording.
The S3 flaunts a superior 1.9 megapixel front-facing camera with support for 720p video recording at 30fps.The RAZR XT910 ports a less powerful 1.3 megapixel front camera for video calls.
Connectivity: Both smartphones support a plethora of common connectivity features including Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0 with EDR and microUSB v2.0. The S3 supports 3G connectivity speeds of HSDPA 14.4 Mbps and HSUPA 5.76 Mbps, while the XT910 supports speeds of HSDPA, 21 Mbps and HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps.
The addition of Near Field Communications (NFC) and USB on-the-go are key advantages for the S3 over the XT910.
Battery: The S3 has a powerful 2100mAh battery rated to deliver up to 590 hours of standby time or about 21 hours of talk time over 2G networks and up to 790 hours of standby time or about 11 hours of talk time over 3G networks. The Motorola smartphone is expected to deliver up to 304 hours of standby time and about 9 hours of talk time.
EU says Motorola deal will not affect Google probe - EurActiv.com
Google, the subject of an EU investigation since November last year, unveiled the Motorola Mobility deal on 15 August, its biggest ever, which will see it venture into video and social networking.
The deal is expected to be notified to regulators on both sides of the Atlantic.
"[The antitrust investigation] is not simple, it is a complex issue," EU Competition Commissioner Joaquin Almunia told Reuters in an interview on the sidelines of the Alpbach Forum Economic Conference.
Asked if the Motorola Mobility deal would affect the antitrust probe, Almunia said: "No, no [...] we deal with mergers in a completely separate way than the antitrust cases that we have. Nothing to do [with each other]."
"This is the same company but two different cases, two different procedures, two different analyses, two different teams analysing but no link."
Almunia also said the Commission may extend the 13 December deadline for deciding whether to clear the planned merger of Deutsche Boerse and NYSE Euronext.
"Regarding the different possibilities of the final deadlines on this in-depth investigation, our decisions should be ready before the year end or at the beginning of next year. It depends on the different possibilities of using deadlines," he said.
The regulator is now asking the exchanges' rivals whether a combined Deutsche Boerse and NYSE Euronext would block the entry of new players.
Almunia also warned German bank BayernLB that it was running out of time to present a restructuring plan in return for approving the billions of euros it received from the German authorities.
"The fact of the matter is that the Bavarian authorities and the top management of this bank do not seem to fully understand what should be done to get a positive decision regarding the restructuring," he said.
"We see that time is running and more and more people will not be able to understand why BayernLB is not able to present a restructuring plan that can be finally supported with a positive decision."
He also said he was waiting for an overhaul plan from bailed-out Austrian bank Hypo Group Alpe Adria to take into account additional state aid received before the summer.
EurActiv with Reuters
Vodafone Smart II budget handset launched - Tech Watch
Vodafone has launched a new budget Android handset, as part of the ever increasing cost cutting which is helping to drive smartphone adoption.
The Smart II phone is an “unprecedented combination of high performance and low cost”, the firm boasts, with that price tag being £70, to rival some of the cheap blowers Orange has in its range.
Vodafone compares the Smart II to the top end handsets of three years ago, with the spec including a 3.2 inch HVGA touchscreen, 800MHz processor, 512MB of Ram, along with a 3.2 megapixel camera with LED flash.
The handset also has 3G and Wi-Fi, plus assisted GPS technology, and interchangeable back plates for 16 different colour variations. It comes with Facebook and Twitter on board.
However, as you might have guessed, you don’t get Ice Cream Sandwich as the OS, rather Gingerbread. Though that’s better than some of those aforementioned cheapies from Orange, such as the similarly priced Barcelona which comes with Froyo.
The San Francisco 2 is, of course, Orange’s king budget smartphone, but that costs a bit more than the Smart II.
Patrick Chomet, Group Terminals Director, commented: “The Smart II is one of the most important devices we have ever introduced. It delivers a level of performance, functionality and quality that is traditionally the preserve of high-end smartphones but at an exceptionally affordable price.”
“We believe the Smart II could represent a tipping point in the evolution of the market, bringing a new wave of consumers to the supermobile world for the first time.”
So when is this budget wonder due out? You can grab one right now, down at the Vodafone online store.
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