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Motorola Droid 2Verizon is pushing out an OTA update for you Droid 2 users out there in the States.

Changelog for update Version.2.2.20.A955.Verizon.en.US/BP: BP_C_01.09.05P is as follows:

Improvements:

  • Enabled text and picture message scrolling.
  • Streamlined set up of Visual Voice Mail feature.
  • Improved contact sync with Corporate Exchange categories
  • and groups.
  • View accurate contact pictures when reviewing Recent Call Log.

Motorola Droid 2

Motorola just announced update schedules for their phones running Android.

Europe:

  • Motorola Milestone – Android 2.2 updates planned to start in Q4
  • Motorola Backflip – no upgrade to Android 2.1
  • Motorola Dext – no upgrade to Android 2.1

Hit View Post to see update schedules for the US, Canada, Asia-Pasific, Latin America and Mexico.


Verizon Motorola Droid

Motorola Droid users have started receiving Android 2.2 as an OTA update.

Build Number for this Froyo update is FRG01B.


Nokia Siemens Networks logo

Nokia Siemens Networks today announced that they have bought Motorola’s wireless network business for 1.2 billion USD.

Hit View Post to see the press release.


Verizon is currently pushing an OTA update for the DROID Incredible. The update will not bring Android 2.2 on board, but for instance Skype, 720p video recording, mobile hotspot functionality and a new boot-up animation is added by this update, so you could actually call it a big update.


Pocketnow tested out the noise cancellation features on both the Motorola Droid X and the Apple iPhone 4. In the video above you can see the Droid X test, and after the break the iPhone 4 test.

Hit View Post to see the test conducted on an iPhone 4.


Motorola Backflip

AT&T is pushing software update 13.37 to Motorola Backflip users. The update can be obtained OTA, via 3G or WiFi.

This update doesn’t bring you Android 2.1 yet, but improves the following features.

Changelog:

Improved Text Messaging General improvements to text messaging – especially for longer message threads.
Improved Display Color and clarity improvements to the display.
Camera Correction Repairs random occurrence of camera application quitting while in use.
Bluetooth Improvements Better audio and connectivity to Bluetooth headsets.
Removes Size Restrictions for Ringtones Ringtone files no longer have size restrictions.
Improved Network Connection Improves overall connection to the 3G network.
Better Performance of Android Market™ Applications Improves performance of downloaded applications from the Android Market™.
Improved Stability Additional device stability reduces occurrence of unresponsiveness and/or programs quitting unexpectedly.
Improved Battery Life Improves battery performance when battery is fully drained and charging.
Improved Streaming Audio & Video Playback Repairs rare instances of streaming audio and video interruptions that have resulted in device powering off-and-on.

Read more: Motorola Support


A massive leak hit the internet earlier today, revealing a roadmap of what will be released in the UK during the rest of the year. All the big manufacturers appear on this list, with models both unannounced and announced models. The models are organized depending on when it is scheduled to be released.

July:

  • Nokia E5-00 - A phone that is already announced, but now we got a due date for it. This phone will have the same form factor as the E71 and E72. Full Specs of the Nokia E5-00 here.
  • Sony Ericsson W20 - Walkman series brought to this generation of phones. A small phone that merges connectivity and music.
  • Samsung i5500 – Feature wise a Corby/Genoa, but running Google’s Android operating system. 2MP camera, WiFi and A-GPS.

August:

  • Nokia X6 8GB - Nokia has announced this phone, but now we have a scheduled time for it also. Exactly the same as its bigger brother, the Nokia X6 16GB. Full Specs for the Nokia X6 8GB here.
  • BlackBerry Curve 9300 – Something between the Curve 8520 and Bold 9700. Mid-priced, 3.2MP camera and full QWERTY keyboard.

September:

  • Nokia X2 – Candybar music phone with 2.2″ screen, 5MP camera and microSD card slot. Full Specs for Nokia X2 here.
  • Sony Ericsson Hazel – Announced last year. 5MP camera with the Sony Ericsson added features (face and smile detection etc.), A-GPS, FM-radio, WiFi and support for microSD cards up to 16GB. Full Specs for Sony Ericsson Hazel here.

October:

  • HTC Vision - This is the device that leaked only a few days ago. Basically, this looks like a Desire but with a QWERTY-slider. Read more about it here.
  • HTC Ace – Nothing has been said about this before.
  • Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (aka. Shakira) – Has been announced. Fits in between the Xperia X10 and X10 mini. 3MP camera, 3.5mm audio jack, A-GPS and heavy integration of social media. Full specs for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 here.
  • Nokia N8 – THE Nokia product for the fall. The first Symbian^3 capable device to be released by Nokia. 12MP camera, HD video, 3.5″ touch screen, HDMI-out, 3.5mm audio jack, 16GB internal memory, microSD card slot, WiFi and A-GPS. Full specs for the Nokia N8 here.
  • Sony Ericsson Yendo – Second new Walkman series device. This thing brings a touchscreen to the walkman series. 2.6″ touch screen, 2MP camera, FM-radio, 3.5mm audio jack and microSD card slot. Full specs for the Sony Ericsson Yendo here.

November:

  • HTC Gold – First Windows Phone 7 phone from HTC. For the time being, we got nothing else on this.
  • Nokia E7 – Symbian^3 on board, 4″ AMOLED touch screen, full QWERTY. Maybe a retake on the N97? ~N8 with a QWERTY keyboard?
  • Samsung I8700 Cetus - No specs on this, but something between the S8500 and I9000. Maybe even Windows Phone 7 on board?

Some really interesting phones we have there. Personally I’m excited about the HTC Gold, and the Nokia E7. Let’s see how this list turns out in the end :) Happy waiting!