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Motorola Milestone 2 review: First Look

We attended the launch of the Motorola Milestone 2, the Android 2.2-powered, MotoBlur-rocking, follow up to last year’s highly successful Motorola Milestone. Here are our first impressions
Motorola officially announced the Motorola Milestone 2 and we were there to get a hands-on first look at the Android 2.2-powered smartphone. Obviously, the Milestone 2 is the [...]

Video: Motorola Milestone 2 hands on

The Motorola Milestone 2 is Moto’s latest Android device to appear and we were lucky enough to get our hands on it at the UK launch
Motorola’s Milestone was a pretty popular device when it arrived last yeat and the follow up, AKA Milestone 2, looks just as exciting.
With a 1GHz processor, Android 2.2 and [...]

Motorola Milestone 2 photos

Take a look at our hands on gallery of the Motorola Milestone 2
We were at the launch of the Motorola Milestone 2 and took a closer look at the device.
For more on the Milestone 2, take a look at our hands on video or read our first look review.

Motorola Defy review: First Look

Motorola announced the Android 2.1-powered Defy and we were there for a hands-on first look at the new rugged smartphone from Moto
Motorola has announced the Android 2.2-powered Motorola Milestone 2 and the water, rust and scratch-resistant Motorola Defy, which is also powered by Google’s Android OS – just Éclair (2.1) in this instance.
But [...]

How to download and save YouTube videos on the Motorola Milestone 2

We show you how to download and save YouTube videos on the Motorola Milestone 2
The Motorola Milestone 2 features a YouTube application so that you can watch videos o the move.
However, if you don’t have signal on your phone, you’ll be very disappointed.
Here, we show you how to download and save videos to your [...]

How to set up a Wi-Fi connection on the Motorola Milestone 2

We show you how to set up and connect your Motorola Milestone 2 to a Wi-Fi network
The Motorola Milestone 2 features Wi-Fi b, g and n, so it’s pretty likely that you’ll want to connect it to your home or work Wi-Fi network at some point.
Here, we show you how to set up your [...]

How to set up POP3 and IMAP email accounts on the Motorola Milestone 2

We show you how to set up POP3 and IMAP email accounts on your Motorola Milestone 2
The Motorola Milestone 2 can handle POP3 and IMAP email, so whatever email service you use, you can set it up.
Here, we show you how to set up your email on the Motorola Milestone 2.

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Video: Motorola Defy hands on

We take a look at the Motorola Defy at the UK launch
The Motorola Defy is Moto’s latest budget Android device and runs on Android 2.1.
With Motorola’s MotoBlur function, you can keep up to date with all your social networks too.
Take a look at our video to see the Defy hands on.

Motorola launches Milestone 2 and Defy

Motorola has confirmed the Android 2.2-powered Milestone 2 and the Android 2.1 Motorola Defy
Motorola has confirmed the Motorola Milestone 2 and the Motorola Defy.
The Motorola Milestone 2, which features a 3.7-inch touchscreen display and slide-out Qwerty keyboard, is powered by Android 2.2 and features an enhanced version of the MotoBlur UI.
Specs wise, the Milestone [...]

Motorola announces Android 2.2 updates

A release schedule has been released by Motorola detailing its plans to roll out FroYo updates across some of its Android range
European users of Motorola’s Milestone can expect to have their device updated to Android version 2.2 (FroYo) by Q4 of 2010 according to the manufacturer.
The news will likely come as a relief to [...]

Motorola Flipout review

We review the Motorola Flipout – a swivel Android device from Motorola
Motorola’s Flipout is certainly going to generate some very mixed opinions, but the manufacturer is hoping that it will appeal to a youthful market that want to be different.
The handset will initially be available exclusively on Orange, the same network that went out [...]

Motorola Droid 2 goes up for pre-order today

The Motorola Droid 2 goes up for pre-order today and will ship with Android 2.2
The Motorola Droid 2 will go up for pre-order on Verizon today.
Specs wise, the Droid 2 is a bit of a beast featuring Android 2.2, Flash 10.1 support, masses of storage, 3.7-inch display and an 8GB memory card.
For the [...]

Motorola Droid Pro on its way

The 1.3 GHz-powered Motorola Droid Pro is apparently coming in November
The super-charged Motorola Droid Pro could be hitting the stores in November – just a couple of months after the Droid 2.
The Motorola Droid 2 is rumoured to arrive on August 12, but a Verizon roadmap for 2010/11 indicated that the Droid Pro will [...]

Motorola Milestone XT720 review

We review the Motorola Milestone XT720 – an 8-megapixel Android monster
Motorola has had a period in the doldrums, but has resurfaced recently with its Android toting Milestone and Dext handsets. Now there’s another new entrant, the Milestone XT720. Is this another upward step for Motorola in its return to top form?
The Milestone XT720 certainly [...]

Motorola Milestone XT720 specs

Full specs of the Motorola Milestone XT720 from Know Your Mobile

Network
TBC

Latest Deals
Motorola Milestone XT720 deals

Price
From free on contract, £360 SIM free

Frequency
Quad band

Phone Style

Touchscreen

OS
Android 2.1

Thickness
10.9mm

Length
116mm

Width
60.9mm

Weight

160g

Built-in Memory
150MB

Additional Memory
MicroSD card slot

High-speed Data
HSDPA

Connectivity
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and A-GPS

Screen Size
480×854 pixels, 3.7-inches

Secondary Screen Size
N/A

Screen Colours
16 million

Camera
Yes

Camera Resolution
8-megapixel

Flash
Yes

Ringtones
Yes

Music Player
Yes

Music Formats
MP3/WMA/WAV/eAAC+

Radio
Yes

Speaker
Yes

Internet
Yes

Browser
HTML

Processor
ARM Cortex A8 720 MHz processor

Games
Yes

Battery
Li-Po 1390mAh, 320hrs standby, 4.5hrs [...]

Motorola Milestone 2 specs

Full tech specs for the Motorola Milestone from Know Your Mobile

Network
TBC

Latest Deals
HTC Milestone 2 deals

Price
TBC

Frequency
Quad band

Phone Style

Touchscreen

OS
Android 2.1

Thickness
TBC

Length
TBC

Width
TBC

Weight

TBC

Built-in Memory
8GB

Additional Memory
MicroSD card slot

High-speed Data
HSDPA

Connectivity
Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth and A-GPS

Screen Size
3.7-inch, capacitive touchscreen

Secondary Screen Size
N/A

Screen Colours
16 million

Camera
Yes

Camera Resolution
5-megapixel

Flash
Yes

Ringtones
MP3, WAV

Music Player
Yes

Music Formats
MP3/WMA/WAV/eAAC+ player

Radio
Yes

Speaker
Yes

Internet
Yes

Browser
HTML/XHTML/WAP 2.0

Processor
750MHz OMAP processor

Games
Yes

Battery
TBC

Motorola Droid 2 to launch August 12?

The Motorola Droid 2, AKA Milestone 2, could be launching as soon as August 12
A Verizon source has told Boy Genius Report that the Droid 2, AKA Milestone 2 in the UK could become available as soon as August 12.
Although the leak only relates to the US launch, it would make sense to launch [...]

Motorola Milestone gets Android 2.2 in September

The official German O2 Twitter account has confirmed that the Motorola Milestone will be getting the Android 2.2 treatment in September
The Motorola Milestone was something of a game changer for Motorola, elevating the company from oblivion to vogue in very quick succession – and now the device is confirmed for an Android 2.2 update [...]

Motorola hits back at Apple with ad campaign

Motorola have made it clear to consumers in no uncertain terms, that their Droid X smartphone suffers from none of the well publicised glitches that have been dogging iPhone 4 users.
Motorola has aimed a sly dig at Apple’s iPhone 4 woes with its new ad campaign.
In a cheeky advertisement for the New York Times, [...]

Motorola Charm specs released

Motorola has released the full specs of the Motorola Charm
The Motorola Charm’s full specs have been released.
Although we reported the Motorola Charm’s announcement, specs were sparse.
Motorola has now released the full specs on its website.
The Charm will feature:

Android 2.1 with Motoblur and Flash Lite browsing
3-megapixel camera
1170 mAh battery
GPS
2.8-inch TFT display
Size: 67.2×98.4×11.4 mm
110g

No release date [...]

Will Android 2.1-powered Motorola Charm get UK release?

Motorola has officially announced its new Android 2.1-powered smartphone, known as the Motorola Charm – but will the Charm get a UK release, like the Motorola Milestone?
Motorola has today confirmed its newest Android 2.1 handset, the Motorola Charm, which will be available exclusively on T-Mobile in the US.
The Charm, which features both a [...]

Motorola Charm specs

Specs for the Motorola Charm from Know Your Mobile

Network
TBC

Latest Deals
Latest iPhone 4 deals

Price
$269.99

Frequency
Quad Band

Phone Style

Touchscreen w/ full Qwerty

OS
Android 2.1

Thickness
TBC

Length
TBC

Width
TBC

Weight

TBC

Built-in Memory
512MB of RAM and by 512MB of ROM

Additional Memory
16GB of storage via microSD card

High-speed Data
GPRS, EDGE, Wi-Fi, HSDPA

Connectivity
Bluetooth, USB

Screen Size
2.8-inch QVGA

Secondary Screen Size
N/A

Screen Colours
16M

Camera
Yes

Camera Resolution
5-megapixels

Flash
Yes

Ringtones
Polyphonic, MP3, Truetone

Music Player
Yes

Music Formats
MP3/WMA/WAV/RA/AAC/M4A

Radio
Yes

Speaker
Yes

Internet
Yes

Browser
HTML

Games
Yes

Battery
TBC

Video: Motorola DROID X

A video of the soon-to-be released Motorola DROID X has appeared online
The Motorola DROID – or, Milestone if you’re in the UK – made a massive impact when it came out last year. And now, it’s the Motorola DROID X’s turn to make an impression – and by the looks of things, it’s going [...]

Video: Motorola DROID 2

A video showing the Motorola DROID 2 has been found on the internet
A video has been leaked of the Motorola DROID 2 – aka the Milestone 2 in the UK – alongside the Motorola DROID in a side-by-side comparison.
We’ve covered the DROID 2 quite extensively and we’re pleased to report that the CPU [...]

Motorola DROID X specs

Motorola DROID X specs from Know Your Mobile

Network
TBC

Latest Deals
Latest Motorola DROID X deals

Price
TBC

Frequency
Quad band

Phone Style

Touchscreen

OS
Android 2.1

Thickness
TBC

Length
TBC

Width
TBC

Weight

TBC

Built-in Memory
8GB

Additional Memory
MicroSD card slot, up to 32GB

High-speed Data
HSDPA

Connectivity
Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth and A-GPS.

Screen Size
4.3-inch, 854×480 pixels

Secondary Screen Size
N/A

Screen Colours
TBC

Camera
Yes

Camera Resolution
8-megapixel camera

Flash
Yes

Ringtones
MP3, WAV

Music Player
Yes

Music Formats
MP3/WMA/WAV/eAAC+ player

Radio
Yes

Speaker
Yes

Internet
Yes

Browser
HTML,XHTML

Games
Yes

Battery
TBC