Motorola Electrify M - another new product announced

Today, Motorola, which, as we recall, is a division of Google, introduced another new product - the communicator Motorola Electrify M. This smartphone is the logical continuation of the original model Electrify , but its main feature will be support networks LTE, but it will be designed for the American market.

In addition to supporting the fourth generation of cellular networks, Electrify M receives a 4.3-inch display with a very thin bezel, dual-core processor with a clock speed of 1.5 GHz, a rear camera 8 MP, front camera of 1.3 MP, support NFC and battery capacity 2000 mAh. The body of the device will be protected from scratches and moisture (bathing, of course, it is still not worth it).

The device will work under Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, but, according to the manufacturer, the upgrade to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is not long to wait. And these words can be trusted - because Google supports their communicators not less than 2 years.

Motorola Electrify M will be sold with a two year contract and the price after rebeyta (discounts on the manufacturer) of $ 100 will be $ 99.99 for parts of the U.S. to support LTE, or $ 149.99 for the parts of America without networks 4 generations.


Source:  androidauthority.com

New Motorola Bluetooth Headsets looks awesome

Motorola Bluetooth Headset

H12 Motorola Bluetooth headset

During Scott Wilson and Steve Christopher's time at Motorola, they set out to redefine the headset market through a line of premium finished, inconspicuous yet user friendly products.

Motorola’s first headset with Crystal Talk – noise cancellation technology - H12 sought to provoke purity in design and celebrate the introduction of such innovative technology in the headset market. High quality finishes were used to elevate the design including a laser cut aluminum mesh and spun metal multi-function button. The H12 set was then completed by a magnetic charging dock, which showed off its pure design.

H680 Motorola Bluetooth headset 

The H680 was one of Motorola’s first lightweight profile headsets. A completely new ergonomic ear interface, True Comfort - ergonomic technology - was an integral factor in the design and has since become part of the industry standard for all Motorola Bluetooth headsets. Designed to reduce visual mass, H680 has an angled microphone so as to appear unobtrusive when picking up sound from the user’s mouth.

H375 Motorola Bluetooth headset

The Motorola H375 Bluetooth headset combines essential functionality and ease of use with style and comfort. An inexpensive bucket design and 3D printed spun lens’ provide simple button interaction for a streamlined experience.

H15 Motorola Bluetooth headset 

A new, iconic design for Motorola’s flip style headset, H15, helped evolve the design language as well as bridge between headset and handset. Working closely with ODM partners, the design for H15 redefined premium in headset finishes and style.

One of the very first sport-inspired Stereo Bluetooth headphones, S9 was developed to promote the entrance of Motorola in the active headphone market. The design was developed closely with suppliers taking into consideration internal human factors to ensure the best ergonomic fit.

EQ7 Motorola speakerphone 

World-class acoustic stereo sound goes wireless with the Motorola EQ7. Blast music in full, rich sound and take calls over the high-quality speakerphone with a powerful built-in microphone. Developed to support Motorola’s iconic ROKR phone line, the EQ7 was design to reflect the pure geometric design language with angular elements. The metallic speaker mesh offers durable protection, while providing enough transparency to celebrate the four high quality JBL speakers. Using the ROKR signature angled profile, a distinct interaction area was developed to provide ease of use even during the loudest of sessions.

Android misses handset growth target for Spain

BARCELONA

Since the launch of Android devices in Spain in April this year and up until last week, only a very limited range of handsets from Taiwanese manufacturer HTC have been available on the market.



An article in today’s Expansión reveals that this is set to change, with Samsung launching its Galaxy model on Monday and Motorola looking to launch its Dext model in November.



However, all of this is unlikely to alter the fact that Android’s target for an installed base of 6m units in Spain by the end of 2009 will not be met. Current estimates show that Android devices represent only 2% of the handset market share in Spain. Whilst the push by new manufacturers entering the market, coupled with HTC’s launch of the Tattoo model may drive market share up a notch or two by the end of the year, Android still has to compete with other smartphone platforms with more established user bases.



Market estimates for an overall market share of 8-10% by the end of the year seem over-optimistic, and it appears more likely that they will not materialise until the choice of handsets and embedded services significantly improves.

Best of Barcelona-Mobile Startups to Watch:Codilink

BARCELONA -I'm starting a new initiative this week, where I'll be highlighting local mobile/web companies based in Barcelona and track their achievements and future plans.

First off the starting block, is barcode scanning experts Codilink, set up by Ben Chesser and 2 other partners 4 years ago and now operating in Spain, UK and Mexico.Their main line of business are M-coupons, M-loyalty schemes and M-ticketing through the use of 2-D barcodes and count among their clients Audi, L'Oreal and Heineken. The company can now lay claim to having rolled out over 34 million barcodes worldwide.

Barcodes come in 3 formats, QRs (mainly used in Japan), Datamatrix and Bidis (the common name used in Spain). Bidis differentiate themselves by having been specifically designed so as to be scanned from a mobile phone screen, so are seen by some as being the more sophisticated solution.

Codilink prizes itself on its technology that allows its scanners to read any format of barcode, thus reducing investment costs for marketing campaigns.It also believes that developments in the Mobile Wallet concept (see earlier post) will accelerate the demand for barcode-based ticketing and vouchers. Already, Codilink established an agreement in Mexico with large scale cinema operator Cinepolis to replace paper tickets completely with an on-screen mobile barcode.

The future? Codilink is looking to expand rapidly in new markets and is eyeing India with particular interest (it has already conducted market tests there) and at the same time is attracting interest from OEMs looking to buy into barcode technology. Rumour has it that an offer from Motorola was rejected but that new deals could be in the pipeline...