Michael Carter, CEO - AppsCare believes that the acquisition of Motorola Mobility is likely to strengthen the Android-based smartphone and Google's Xoom tablet business.
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Although Android software has a strong foothold in the consumer market, with a 59 percent share of the total number of smartphones shipped in Q1 2012, IT professionals remain cautious of the security and control of Android devices in the workplace.Gartner recently reported that the espousal of Android tablets and smartphones has thus far been hindered by the complexities associated with managing many devices by vendors running alternative versions of Android. According to Gartner in April 2012 only 9 percent of enterprises plan to use Android as their primary mobile platform in 2013, compared with 58 percent that will use Apple’s iOS and 20 percent who will adopt the BlackBerry OS.
Though the Internet giant is expected to use 3LM to improve manageability of Android, the company refused to comment on their long-term plans for the software. “Our aim is simple: to focus Motorola Mobility’s remarkable talent on fewer, bigger bets, and create wonderful devices that are used by people around the world,” Dennis Woodside, CEO - Motorola Mobility, said in a recent statement. Analysts hope that the acquisition may improve IT’s ability to manage and secure Android, which could lessen concern over security issues and therefore increase adoption rates. Jack Gold, an analyst at J. Gold Associates said “now that Google owns Moto (Motorola Mobility), I expect the Moto folks to start feeding back into base Android some of the technology they have developed.”
Gold predicted that Android should now have “much more capable management interfaces and APIs.” This will help Android enterprise users in the long-term, by enhancing security at enterprise standards for future Android versions, Gold further commented.
Philip Redman, a Gartner analyst was less certain of Android’s corporate future, although he said that security and management concerns will be eased if the 3LM software is incorporated across the suite. The acquisition should, however enable Google to take advantage of the growing ‘Bring Your Own Device’ trend by utilising Motorola’s proficiency in this area. Considering the growing BYOD trend this movement is key for the Internet giant to maintain a challenger position within the mobile market.
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Motorola Mobility Reveals Motorola RAZR™ in Dominican … - TMCnet
(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) SANTO DOMINGO, Republica Dominicana -- Motorola Mobility , owned by Google, launches Motorola RAZR(TM) in Dominican Republic -- a smartphone that will definitely make heads turn. Impossibly thin at 7.1 millimeters with an attractive design, this smartphone captivates with its look and premium materials. Its sculpted glass face, diamond-cut aluminum accents and hyper-vibrant 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Advanced display reflect museum-worthy design, while its KEVLAR fiber coating, scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass screen, and splash-guard coating, make this work of art a force to be reckoned with. Motorola RAZR is now available in Dominican Republic through main carriers.
While they're still dazzled by the outside, hit them with what's on the inside. A cool 1GB of RAM hooks up with a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and Android(TM) 2.3.5 to get you a lightning-fast user interface and the power to multi-task like never before. Rock your playlists while you check your email, breeze through photos-- all at the same time without delay. In addition, Motorola RAZR comes preloaded with the Motorola MotoCast(TM) app1, giving you the power to stream or download content from your PC straight to your device so your personal library is always within reach.
Watch movies on a screen that sports a wider range of colors than most LCD HDTVs. And when you're tired of watching (as if), use the cinematic-quality front-facing 720p HD video camera and 8-megapixel rear-facing camera with even sharper 1080p HD video capture to create your own movies --all with image-stabilization technology to turn your life into art without breaking a sweat.
"The original Motorola RAZR managed to turn a functional need into an object of desire. Now we've done it again by creating the next impossibly thin smartphone -- a head-turning design with the power to carry your life with you," says Camilo Snchez, product manager, Motorola Mobility Central America and Caribe.
Close to Home, Wherever You Go Your favorite music playlists and pics of every vacation. With Motorola RAZR it's all at your fingertips, all the time. With the free preloaded MotoCast app, you can stream content from your home or work computer straight to your pocket (or purse) so your personal content is always within reach. Whether you're across the street or across the country, you can rock your playlists or breeze through photos instantly -- without hogging your device's memory. And, because you don't have to upload to a third-party site, you're saving time while your files stay safe because they stay with you.
Life Has Never Looked Better "Super AMOLED Advanced display technology." It sounds futuristic because it is. Whether you stream or download your movies, hyper-vibrant colors make watching flicks on-the-go just as thrilling as watching at home on your HDTV. And zero motion-blur keeps the action smooth, so you can focus on the story, not the screen. Capture the excitement of your own life with the 8-megapixel rear camera and 1080p HD video recording, or chat with a friend using the front-facing HD video camera. No need for clunky, expensive camera equipment.
Work Smart, Not Hard Government-grade encryption protects your email, contacts and calendar so you are business ready. Even your strict IT manager will be impressed. Work smarter with Smart Actions -- a preloaded app on Motorola RAZR that let you automate everyday tasks and enable better battery life. Smart Actions can turn down the ringer when you step into work, change the Bluetooth and GPS settings when you get home to save battery, or send a text to someone if you miss their call; letting you focus more on what's actually important.
Accessories that Give Life to a Fully Unknown World We feature all the tools and accessories needed to turn the world's most enchanting smartphone into a cloud-based mobile computing station, an HD media hub, a browser, and a spectacular stereo sound system. Combined with one of Motorola's incredible accessories, not included in box, you can unleash a world of endless possibilities.
Use the new Motorola Lapdock(TM) 100 to let loose Motorola's revolutionary webtop application, giving you the power to edit documents and browse the Web with a full Firefox browser -- all while powering the device. Or, plug it into the HD Dock or HD Station to connect to your HDTV, speakers and other peripherals for large-screen entertainment.
You can also connect a navigation dock for GPS and directions, battery pack for extra life, Bluetooth keyboard for efficient typing. Control your content and your calls, play basic games and browse the web from the comfort of your couch with the Smart Controller. You'll have the brains, brawn and beauty to make the impossible possible.
Price and availability Motorola RAZR is now available nationwide through the main carriers. For more information, visit www.motorola.com/mobility . About Motorola Mobility Motorola Mobility, owned by Google, fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility .
Media Contacts (for media and analysts only): Ariel Perez +5411-4317-5200 Ariel.Perez@motorola.com Motorola Mobility *Certain features, services and applications are regional and network dependent and may not be available in all areas; additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. All features, functionality and other product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Contact your service provider for details.
1MOTOCAST supports many popular file formats and codecs. Additional software is necessary to enable use of unsupported files on your mobile phone. DRM-protected content is not supported. Respect the rights of copyright owners by only using MOTOCAST to stream and sync authorized content MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. Corning and Gorilla are registered trademarks of Corning Incorporated. KEVLAR is a registered trademark of DuPont used under license by Motorola Mobility, Inc. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 2012 Motorola Mobility, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Developments in Google's bid for Motorola Mobility - Yahoo Finance
Here are some key developments in Google's Inc.'s planned acquisition of Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc.:
Aug. 15, 2011: Google announces plans to spend $12.5 billion to buy Motorola Mobility. Google would get Motorola's lineup of cellphones, tablet computers and cable set-top boxes. More important, Google would get Motorola's more than 17,000 patents — a crucial weapon in an intellectual arms race with Apple, Microsoft and others to gain more control over the increasingly lucrative market for mobile devices.
Aug. 16: Standard & Poor's says investors should sell Google's stock because it believes the decision to buy Motorola Mobility increases the risk to the company and its shares. S&P says that although the acquisition would include a patent trove, that might not be enough to keep Google's Android mobile operating software from encountering intellectual-property issues.
Aug. 22: Standard & Poor's reverses course, saying Google shares have fallen so much that they've now become a good deal.
Sept. 13: In a regulatory filing, Google reveals that the $12.5 billion purchase price is 33 percent more than Google initially offered. If the deal falls through, Google will still have to pay Motorola Mobility $2.5 billion.
Sept. 28: It's disclosed that the U.S. Justice Department is taking a closer look at the deal. The move had been widely expected.
Oct. 27: Motorola Mobility reports smaller net loss in the July-September quarter as phone shipments rises by more than 25 percent from a year earlier.
Nov. 17: Motorola Mobility says its shareholders have overwhelmingly voted to accept the proposed sale.
Dec. 2: With the Motorola deal still pending, the U.S. Justice Department approves Google's acquisition of online advertising service Admeld after concluding the deal wouldn't diminish competition in one of the Internet's most lucrative marketing niches.
Jan. 26, 2012: Motorola Mobility issues disappointing results for the last three months of the year. It reports a loss, mirroring preliminary numbers issued three weeks earlier, amid fierce competition in the markets for smartphones and tablet computers. Some analysts have already been worried that Motorola Mobility will become a financial millstone that could drag down Google's earnings growth. If that happens, Google's stock price would likely suffer.
Feb. 13: European antitrust regulators clear the deal. Although regulators say they didn't find a reason to believe that the transaction would pose any competitive problems, they raise concerns about Motorola's aggressive enforcement of its patents. Hours later, the U.S. Department of Justice also approves the deal.
Feb. 22: Microsoft lodges a formal complaint with the European Union's competition regulator accusing Motorola Mobility of breaking competition rules with its aggressive enforcement of patent rights against rivals. The complaint also names Google, which Microsoft fears will continue Motorola Mobility's tight hold on key patents. It follows a similar complaint from Apple.
April 3: The European Commission agrees to investigate whether Motorola is unfairly restricting competitors from licensing essential patents. Motorola holds patents that are essential for standards linked to 2G and 3G wireless technology — the focus of Apple's complaint — as well as Wi-Fi connections and compressing video for online use, which are at the heart of Microsoft's complaint.
May 1: Motorola reports a slightly larger net loss in the first quarter as expenses grew more than revenue.
Saturday: Authorities in China approve Google's bid, though they require Google to make its Android operating system for mobile devices available to all at no cost for the next five years. The condition is apparently in response to concerns that competition could be hurt if Google gives updated versions to Motorola and withholds them from others. Google doesn't currently charge for Android, and it already had pledged to make Android available to all its mobile partners.
Tuesday: Google says it has completed the acquisition. With the purchase, Google expands beyond its roots in programming software to provide Internet search and other online services to manufacturing equipment for the first time. The expansion will test Google's ability to keep its business partners, shareholders and employees happy. Dennis Woodside, president of Google's Americas region, replaces Sanjay Jha as Motorola's CEO.
Motorola DROID RAZR HD Emerges Online - Softpedia
Thus, Motorola and Verizon launched a successor for it, the DROID RAZR MAXX, and they are reportedly gearing up for the release of another such device, the DROID RAZR HD.
The smartphone is not yet official, but it has already been spotted online, in a screenshot of a third-party Cellebrite system.
Apparently, this is the same handset as the previously spotted DROID Fighter, which was initially expected to arrive on shelves in April.
The smartphone features model number XT926, which is consistent with the details leaked a while ago on DROID Fighter; at least this is what the screenshot attached to this article shows.
The image made it on the web via DroidRzr and confirms the existence of the phone, but it does not offer additional info on its availability or pricing.
As for DROID RAZR HD’s hardware specifications, they should be the same as those previously disclosed for the DROID Fighter.
The phone is expected to arrive on shelves with a 4.6-inch touchscreen display capable of delivering an HD (720p) resolution, complemented by on-screen navigation keys.
Moreover, it should be powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor clocked at 1.5GHz and complemented by 1GB of RAM.
Motorola is also rumored to have packed the device with a 12- or 13-megapixel photo snapper on the back, with support for HD video recording, complete with a front camera.
Other specs of the new device would include support for 4G LTE, along with the usual WiFi, Bluetooth and MicroUSB ports, or the whole range of sensors.
The new DROID RAZR HD should be powered by Google’s Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system, most probably with the UI that Motorola showcased a few days ago loaded on top of it.
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