The tech world is full of flops. This ain't them; some of these companies and their products were monstrously successful for a time; others never even had the high expectations and hype required for something to earn the title "flop". Read More >
Google's finally been given the go-ahead from the Chinese authorities for its £8 billion absorption of Motorola, marking the last hurdle to Googlerola crossed. Speculation is rife over what Google will actually do with Motorola -- perhaps yet more nuclear patent war, or even its own expanded phone line. Whatever happens, rest assured Android will remain free and open for all for at least five years, so your no-name, cheap and crappy Android tablets will still be there for you. Read More >
Featured comment by Jon D:
"I kinda want one for my kitchen. but ya.. the cheap and crappy part is giving me pause. Want to wait till Google brings a cheap one out or the Kindle ..." More »
Over the past few months, Apple, Nokia, RIM and Motorola have all been getting very worked up over something rather boring: SIM cards. After Apple's attempt to capture the market, there's finally a new proposed design—which might actually find its way into your next phone. Read More >
Featured comment by Happyal:
"We need a count down clock, if it reaches 0 and nothing is agreed the whole world will end........
OMG will someone think of the children." More »
Brightness ratings and contrast ratio make for lovely tech spec reading when you're shopping for a new device. But neither tells you how usable a display will actually be in everyday ambient light situations. So DisplayMate put some of the more popular options to the test. Read More >
Featured comment by JonnyClaw:
"I re read it, i'll be honest, i did skim read first time, and I hold my hands up to that! Nah, I'm an android fanboy to be quite honest..
But there w..." More »
Some more amazing developments have emerged from the European patent war hotbed, with news today that Motorola has managed to win an injunction against Xbox and Windows 7 in Germany. Read More >
According to Business Insider, Google has bigger plans for Motorola than just hoarding Moto's patents. BI is saying Google now wants to use Motorola's team to create its own Google smartphones and tablets. Meaning Google doesn't just want to develop another Nexus One, it wants to make its own iPhone. And that would be a very, very bad idea. Read More >
Featured comment by flipper202:
"I'm with you. From an investor perspective, getting into the hardware game just sounds like its getting too far from the company's strengths and will ..." More »
Google could be on the brink of confirming suspicions that it only bought Motorola for its 17,000 patents. The £7.8 billion acquisition is barely official—Justice Department approval came in February—but Google is reportedly looking to pawn off the hardware division. Read More >
Featured comment by Oflife:
"I hope this never happens, Motorola have a superb brand and history of innovation, and long may that continue. #theoknows" More »
Motorola has announced plans to bring the RAZR Maxx to Europe, which might finally give us the option of a smartphone that doesn't need to be strategically placed into a coma every now and again to last more than a morning on a charge. Read More >
Featured comment by Udimion:
"My RAZR doesn't fair too badly without the extended Maxx battery. Having been off charge this morning at 7 and nearly 9 hours into it I'm at 70% with ..." More »
Last week we reported that Nokia, Motorola and RIM were squaring up to Apple over a disagreement about the future of nano-SIM cards. Now, Apple is proposing that its patented design could be used for free, by anyone—dependent on one, rather large, condition. Read More >
Steve Jobs was once quoted as saying he'd go to "thermonuclear war" against patent-infringing Android makers. Now that Jobs is gone, however, Apple appears to be ready to negotiate with Motorola and Samsung. Read More >
Featured comment by Darrell Jones:
"I hope money won't lose it's value at that time as my patent on Food replication will only just be starting to pay off." More »
A US judge has told Motorola to give Apple details concerning the development of Google's Android OS, along with more information covering the recently approved purchase of Motorola Mobility by the search giant. Read More >
Oh patent wars, is there any mellow you can't harsh? A German court just ruled in Apple's favour on a patent that could, theoretically, force Moto to destroy a bunch of its devices. My crystal ball says that won't happen. Read More >
Motorola’s taking the Android voice assistant fight to Apple with a series of totally unbiased videos showing Android kicking Siri’s arse. Read More >
Featured comment by Delphininis:
"Not Shown: The Scotsman smashing his phone to pieces after repeating the same damn command 40 times without success!" More »
When Google announced it was to acquire Motorola, it was obvious it wanted patents but unclear how Android and Motorola would interact in the future. According to Andy Rubin, who heads up Android, there's going to be zero communication. Read More >
Featured comment by tracdoor:
"Motorola: the makers of the worlds ugliest smartphones
They could at least employ people to make their phones look better. They have a great opport..." More »
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