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Motorola officially announced the successors of the Milestone dubbed the Milestone 2. It’s similar as the previous Milestone with the exception of improved and redesigned keys.

There’re some exciting parts about the Milestone 2 – It features 3.7-inch 854 x 480 touchscreen, Android 2.2, 5-megapixel camera, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a 1GHz processor, WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth and a microSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone socket, 8GB of integrated storage and a bundled 8GB memory card. The exciting part is that the device will be supporting Flash 10.1. There are no information on the Milestone 2 price. Check out more pictures of the Motorola Milestone on SlashGear.

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Press Release:

Motorola MILESTONE™ 2 Gives You More for all your Smartphone Needs
September 01, 2010

BASINGSTOKE, September 1, 2010 –– Motorola today introduced MILESTONE™ 2 enhanced with MOTOBLUR™. The Android™ 2.2 device offers more speed, more connectivity, more messaging, more storage, more web with Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1, more multimedia and more personalisation than the original award-winning MILESTONE.

The powerhouse device features a 1Ghz processor, allowing users to sift through their content quickly, even when running multiple applications simultaneously or a number of open web browser pages. Respond to e-mails or texts quickly with an improved and more spacious QWERTY keyboard including larger keys and better tactility for easier typing. MILESTONE 2 also acts as a 3G mobile hotspot1 to connect up to five WiFi® enabled devices, so you turn practically anywhere into a hive of productivity.

“MILESTONE 2 offers more power, more speed, with an improved keyboard, so users can send, access and share information even quicker than before to manage their work and personal life,” said Alain Mutricy, senior vice president, portfolio and device product management, Motorola Mobility. “This introduction not only reaffirms our commitment to innovate on Android but offers consumers the leading edge features they crave including fast web browsing, messaging, application downloads and multimedia.”

MILESTONE 2 also features the latest version of Motorola’s unique solution, MOTOBLUR, which makes it even easier to manage all of your emails, messages and social updates in one easy place with the additions of filtering, resizable widgets, added corporate security and a versatile battery manager.

Further enhancements to the original MILESTONE include 720p HD video capture and playback allowing you to capture life’s moments in crystal clear detail, whilst the Adobe Flash Player 10.1 allows mobile users to experience millions of rich websites the way they were meant to be seen, including rich video and gaming content, and you can share all of your multimedia with DLNA compatible devices. The experience is rounded off with a connected music player delivering lyrics to your songs, additional artist news and information, as well as integrated social applications for sharing and giving recommendations. Users will have plenty of room for their content with up to 8GB internal memory and an 8GB microSD card inbox, expandable to 32GB.

A suite of Google™ mobile applications including Google Search™, Google Maps™, Gmail™ and YouTube™ are also integrated onto the device. Plus you have access to Android Market™ which has more than 70,000 applications.

Smart Accessories

The device ships with an 8GB micro SD card and wired headset, and owners can also download free the Motorola Media Link software that makes transferring your music and other multimedia from computer to phone even easier.

Make the most of Motorola’s MILESTONE 2 at home, in the car or at the office with the optional smart accessories:

The car cradle is ready for the road. Simply drop in your MILESTONE 2 or original MILESTONE and it automatically turns into car mode. This gives one-touch access to your favourite in-car applications, including your handsfree calling contacts, your music, internet radio, podcasts, Google Maps™ with Navigation™ and more. Plug, play, drive and charge your MILESTONE 2 with the rapid in car charger that plugs into your cradle
The multimedia station is a stylish dock for your MILESTONE 2 or original MILESTONE. When docked, your phone automatically changes to desktop mode showing alarm clock and favourite multimedia applications such as a slide show of pictures. Desktop mode can be personalised allowing you to show the applications you want, all whilst charging your device.
Key MILESTONE 2 features include:

1Ghz processor now with 802.11n support
3G mobile hotspot – connect up to five other Wi-Fi devices
Latest version of MOTOBLUR
Adobe Flash Player 10.1
Multi-touch, pinch to zoom, double tap zoom
720p HD video capture and playback
5MP imager with dual LED flash
Up to 40GB of memory
3.5mm audio jack
Enterprise Exchange support
Improved design; more spacious QWERTY keyboard including larger keys and better tactility
DLNA / WiFi / Bluetooth® 2.1 connectivity
Additional functionality and apps include:

Full suite of the Google applications: Google Search, Google Maps with Latitude and Street View, Gmail, YouTube, and Google Talk™
Unified Google and Exchange Contacts
Navigation: GPS, Google Maps, E-Compass Latitude
Email Support: IMAP/POP3, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Corporate Sync, Push Email
Quick Office document viewer
IM Support: Google Talk
Calendar: Exchange, Calendar
Availability

MILESTONE 2 will be available in Europe beginning Q4 2010.

[via slashgear]

Motorola is pushing their devices in smartphone market. They have starts to pushing the next generation of Motorola Milestone, the Milestone 2 and now they also announcing the coming of the Motorola DEFY. Apparently, the device is made so its dust proof, a scratch proof glass screen, and water resistant.

The Motorola DEFY come with a 3.7-inch touchscreen and 5-megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, Flash Lite, DLNA streaming support and access to the Android Market, twin microphones and their CrystalTalk PLUS DSP for some extreme noise reduction. Check out the press release for the Motorola DEFY.

BASINGSTOKE, September 1, 2010 – Motorola today announced DEFY™ enhanced with MOTOBLUR™. Motorola DEFY is a slim, pocketable Android™ smartphone that comes equipped with advanced Web-browsing capabilities and a 3.7″ high-resolution touch screen display that provides edge to edge views of your favorite photos, videos and websites.

“DEFY has been designed to handle everything that life throws your way,” said Alain Mutricy, senior vice president, portfolio and device product management, Motorola Mobility. “With all the features consumers expect in a smartphone, DEFY packs advanced web browsing, entertainment and messaging capabilities as well as a design that withstands the challenges of everyday life.”

Motorola DEFY is dust proof and water resistant protecting you from life’s little challenges like a sudden rain shower, spilt drink, or dropping your phone in the sand. It also features a large, resilient display that has outstanding protection against scratch damage. CrystalTalk® PLUS vanquishes noisy environments with two microphones which intelligently filter out background noise and amplify your voice so you don’t have to shout.

Motorola DEFY also features the latest version of Motorola’s unique solution, MOTOBLUR, which makes it even easier to manage all of your emails, messages and social updates in one easy place with the additions of filtering, resizable widgets, added corporate security and a versatile battery manager.

An Adobe® Flash® Lite® enabled browser and 3.7″ WVGA screen allow users to view more of the Web than standard browsers. Create your own entertainment with the 5-megapixel camera with flash, digital zoom and auto focus that lets users capture the best of their social life. DEFY is Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)-enabled to stream, store and share content with compatible devices around the home like HDTVs, game consoles and PCs.

The Connected Music Player brings song lyrics to your songs and enables you to discover, buy and download music, right from your phone. Choose from over 70,000 applications, widgets and games from Android Market™ and enjoy access to Google™ services including Google Search™, Google Maps™ and Gmail™.

Availability
DEFY will be available in Europe beginning Q4 2010.

[via slashgear]

Another great news for most of us. Apparently, a Twitter users has posted a video of the DROID X runs with Android 2.2 (Froyo), Sapphire AOSP 2.2 ROM. Although the DROID X has been rooted, unfortunately, it has not yet been loaded with a custom ROM because of the security measures that had been placed by Motorola.

This video is not telling much about how actually he did it, but it’s just showing that Sapphire AOSP 2.2 ROM actually works on the DROID X. It’s a 59 seconds video. Check out the video for yourself.

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[via boygeniusreport]

Not sure if your Motorola Android smartphone will be upgraded with Android 2.1 or Android 2.2? Motorola has announced its plan on the upgrading process, although it did not have a specific release date. Check out the device list table after the jump.

USA

• BACKFLIP (USA) Upgrade to Android 2.1 planned for Q3
• CLIQ (USA) Upgrade to Android 2.1 – testing in process, planned for late Q3/early Q4
• CLIQ XT (USA) Upgrade to Android 2.1 – testing in process, planned for late Q3/early Q4
• DEVOUR (USA) Will not have a software upgrade to Android 2.1
• DROID by Motorola (USA) Upgrade to Android 2.2 currently rolling out in phases
• DROID X by Motorola (USA) Upgrade to Android 2.2 planned for late summer.

Canada

• BACKFLIP (Canada) Upgrade to Android 2.1 under evaluation
• DEXT (Canada) Upgrade to Android 2.1 under evaluation
• MILESTONE (Canada) Upgrade to Android 2.2 under evaluation
• QUENCH (Canada) Upgrade to Android 2.1 under evaluation

Europe

• BACKFLIP (Europe) Will not have software upgrade to Android 2.1
• DEXT (Europe) Will not have software upgrade to Android 2.1
• MILESTONE (Europe) Initial rollout of upgrade to Android 2.2 planned for Q4

Asia-Pacific

• BACKFLIP (Asia-Pacific) Upgrade to Android 2.1 under evaluation
• DEXT (Asia-Pacific) Upgrade to Android 2.1 under evaluation
• MILESTONE (Asia-Pacific) Upgrade to Android 2.2 under evaluation
• QUENCH (Asia-Pacific) Upgrade to Android 2.1 under evaluation
• MILESTONE (Korea) Initial rollout of upgrade to Android 2.2 planned for Q4
• MOTOROI (Korea) Initial rollout of upgrade to Android 2.2 planned for Q4
• Titanium (Korea) Initial rollout of upgrade to Android 2.2 planned for Q4

Latin America and Mexico

• BACKFLIP (Latin America and Mexico) Will not have software upgrade to Android 2.1
• DEXT (Latin America and Mexico Will not have software upgrade to Android 2.1
• MILESTONE (Latin America and Mexico) Upgrade to Android 2.2 under evaluation

Good news for Cellular South Customers that were waiting to get the Milestone. It’s now available for $149.99 after rebate and two years contract.

Quick reminder about the specs. It features a 3.7-inch capacitive touchscreen, a slide-out QWERTY keypad, 5-megapixel camera, and a 550MHz Tl OMAP 3430 processor.

[via phonescoop]