Motorola PRO+ Android Business phone announced

Motorola has announced their sleek Android business phone, Motorola PRO+ that runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). This phone has physical full QWERTY keypad and it is powered by 1GHz processor.

Features of Motorola PRO+

• 3.1 inch (640 x 480 pixels) Touch Screen display with scratch resistant corning glass
• Full QWERTY keyboard
• 11.65mm thick and weighs 113g
• 1GHz processor
• 5MP auto focus camera with LED flash
• 512MB RAM, 4GB internal memory that is expandable up to 32GB with MicroSD
• 3G - HSDPA 14.4 Mbps, HSUPA 2Mbps, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, aGPS
• 3.5mm headset jack, Multi-format audio player and FM Radio
• 1600mAh battery that offers up to 8 hours of talktime and 13 days standby

The device comes pre-loaded with Quickoffice Connect for accessing, creating and editing documents on-the-go. It has calendar options that lets you to arrange, edit, and respond to meeting invites and it also has direct dial conference options.

It has leading security features like remote wipe, password expiration and history and full encryption, and comes loaded with Exchange ActiveSync security policies for business users that include PIN lock, auto-discovery of Exchange Servers, Extended Device Management APIs and 3LM integration.

The Motorola PRO+ would be available in Asia and Europe starting this October.

Motorola Defy Plus is Official – runs Gingerbread and can survive some abuse !

The rumoured Motorola Defy+ which is the successor to the original Defy is finally official close on the heels of the Google to acquire Motorola Mobility announcement . The Defy Plus retains the glory of it’s ancestor and is Water Resistant, Scratch Resistant and Dust Proof. We are not totally sure what extent of abuse this phone can handle. Our very own Jon had the pleasure of dipping the the old Defy in a glass of water and it did function properly afterwards. In terms of specs it is powered by a 1GHz CPU and runs on Android 2.3 and runs on a 1700 mAh battery. The 3.7 inch display is made of scratch resistant Gorilla Glass.You can find the full specs below. As you can see there are minor improvements in terms of specs but we wish Motorola promoted this phone in a better way at least in countries where it rains a lot !

Motorola DEFY+ Features
Talk and Standby Time	7.1 hours and 16 days in standby in 3G mode
Bands/Modes	Dual-band WCDMA 850/1900, 850/2100, 900/2100, Quadband GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, HSUPA 2Mbps, EDGE Class 12, GPRS Class 12
Dimensions	107 x 59 x 13.4 mm
Display	3.7” FWVGA, 854×480 pixels
Weight	118 grams
Battery	1700 mAh
OS	Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Connectivity	3.5mm headset jack, USB 2.0 HS, BOTA, PC Sync
Messaging	MMS, SMS, Email, IM (Dwnld Java, Embedded)
Camera	5MP LED Flash with auto focus and LED flash
Sensors	eCompass, Accelerometer, Light and Proximity Sensor
Audio	FM Radio Receive, AAC, AAC+, AAC+ Enhanced, AMR NB, MIDI, MP3, RA, WAV, WMA
Video	Capture/Playback/Streaming, H.264, MPEG4
Memory	2G internal storage; *2GB microSD card in box; expandable up to 32GB
Messaging	MMS, SMS, Email, IM (Dwnld Java, Embedded)
Location Services	aGPS (assisted)

Motorola Defy Review

Motorola FIRE Price Revealed for UK, Due in September

Motorola Android phones are very well known around the world and they recently launched a new Android phone with portrait QWERTY Keyboard, which is known as Motorola XT316. Phones with portrait keyboard and touchscreen are becoming famous now a days, like recently we saw the LG Optimus Proand Samsung Galaxy Pro, and now the Motorola XT316 which is hitting UK where it will be launched by Clove UK and they changed the name to Motorola FIRE. The device is due later this September and it will go for £180 + VAT (£216 after adding VAT). Clove UK will offer the SIM-free version but if you interested in the XT531 which is actually a touchscreen-only variant of FIRE, then unfortunately Clove isn’t getting it but probably users will be able to get it from UK mobile networks.

FIRE seems to be a very good entry level device and it’s up for pre-order on Clove store. Anyway, have a look on the specs:

• Front Facing QWERTY keyboard
• Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
• 2.8” Touch screen
• 3MP Camera
• Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth
• 3G
• 1420mAh Battery

So who’s planning to get one from Clove UK?

Source: Clove Blog

Motorola Unveils The Android Powered Motorola XT531 Smartphone

Motorola recently announced a new low-end smartphone, the Motorola XT531. This handset runs on the latest Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System and comes with a 3.5 inch touchscreen display, 800 MHz processor, 5 megapixel camera, etc. The Motorola XT531 offers up to 28 days of standby time in 3G mode. Check out the complete specs below.

“Smartphones have become integral, personal parts of users’ lives – that’s why Motorola believes they should be fun, fashionable and feature-packed,” said Fei Liu, senior vice president, mass market consumer products, Motorola Mobility. “Motorola XT531 is an affordable device that gives young, fast-moving users everything they want from a top-quality smartphone.”

Motorola XT531 Specifications:

• 3.5 inch touchscreen display
• 800 MHz Processor
• Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
• Moto Switch UI
• 5 megapixel auto focus camera with flash
• Front-facing VGA camera with Qik for video call
• 512MB ROM
• 512MB RAM
• Micro-SD slot
• 32 GB external memory
• 3.5 mm audio jack
• FM Radio with RDS
• Bluetooth 2.1
• Wi-Fi b/g/n
• 3G Connectivity
• A-GPS
• Android Market
• Up to 8 hours of talk time
• Up to 28 days of standby time
• 1540 mAh battery

This handset measures 114 x 62 x 11.95 mm and weighs just 114 grams. The price of this handset has not been announced yet. The Motorola XT531 will be available from this month in China, followed by Hong Kong, Taiwan and select countries in Europe and Latin America.