Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2013 AOL Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ <![CDATA[Motorola phases out Webtop, points to a Lapdock-shy world]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/07/motorola-phases-out-webtop-points-to-a-lapdock-shy-world/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/07/motorola-phases-out-webtop-points-to-a-lapdock-shy-world/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/07/motorola-phases-out-webtop-points-to-a-lapdock-shy-world/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Motorola phases out Webtop, points at a Lapdockshy world

When Motorola launched its Webtop concept alongside the original Atrix 4G, it had grand visions of replacing our PCs with a smartphone, a Lapdock and some optimism for a mobile-focused future. Most of us don't appear to have shared that rose-tinted view, as Motorola has confirmed that devices from the Photon Q 4G LTE and Droid RAZR M onward don't carry Webtop and won't get it in the future. The firm is blunt in explaining the cut and says that "adoption has not been strong enough" -- we just weren't buying those desktop- and laptop-oriented docks in the large numbers Motorola would need to devote further attention. As CNET explains, the move isn't surprising in light of Google's cost cutting as well as an initial $500 Lapdock price that likely chilled any momentum, even after prices dropped to as little as $200 in the Atrix 2 era. We'd also point to a market that still favors budget laptops and tablets: when $400 will get you an entirely separate Transformer Pad TF300, albeit without a keyboard, it's hard to justify buying what amounts to an empty shell. At least we'll still have our PadFone to keep us company while you read the full statement below.

Motorola's Webtop app helps users extend their smartphone experience to larger screens. While consumers around the world have adopted Webtop and the concept spurred a lot of innovation in the industry, the adoption has not been strong enough to justify continued resources being allocated to developing Webtop on future devices. We have also seen development of the Android operating system focus on the inclusion of more desktoplike features. Beginning with Photon Q and Droid Razr M/Droid Razr HD/Droid Razr Maxx HD, we will no longer be including Webtop on our products moving forward.

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]]> accessoriesaccessoryandroidatrixatrix 4gAtrix4gcellphonecellphonesdockdocksdroid razr mDroidRazrMgooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidlapdockminipostmobilemobilepostcrossmobilepostminimotorolamotorola atrixmotorola atrix 4gmotorola droid razr mmotorola photon q 4g lteMotorolaAtrixMotorolaAtrix4gMotorolaDroidRazrMMotorolaPhotonQ4gLteperipheralsphoton q 4g ltePhotonQ4gLtesmartphonesmartphoneswebtop Sun, 07 Oct 2012 13:20:00 -0400 21|20343571 <![CDATA[Purported Motorola Dinara press shot slips out, carries a whiff of Atrix 3]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/08/motorola-dinara-press-shot-slips-and-hints-atrix-3/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/08/motorola-dinara-press-shot-slips-and-hints-atrix-3/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/08/motorola-dinara-press-shot-slips-and-hints-atrix-3/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Purported Motorola Dinara press shot slips out, carries a whiff of Atrix 3

We're taking this with a big block of salt, but we may have just had our first real peek at the Motorola Dinara's American form. A claimed press shot has the possibly Snapdragon S4-powered Android 4.0 phone carrying a fairly plain shell, but also sporting a 720p display and an all-touch interface borrowed from Motorola's recent Chinese introductions. The tip to The Verge hasn't produced any shocks, including the mention of LTE and preloaded AT&T apps, although the badging does give us some room for skepticism: AT&T rarely if ever leaves its three-letter name out of phone branding, and that front camera position is slightly odd. As long as no wool has been pulled over eyes, however, the Dinara could be a candidate for another Atrix sequel that keeps Motorola on Big Blue.

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]]> 4g4g lte4gLteandroidandroid 4.0android 4.0 ice cream sandwichAndroid4.0Android4.0IceCreamSandwichatrixatrix 3Atrix3attcellphonecellphonesdinaragoogleIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichltemobilepostcrossmotorolamotorola atrixmotorola atrix 3MotorolaAtrixMotorolaAtrix3qinaraqualcommqualcomm snapdragonqualcomm snapdragon s4QualcommSnapdragonQualcommSnapdragonS4smartphonesmartphonessnapdragonsnapdragon s4SnapdragonS4 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:29:00 -0400 21|20254665 <![CDATA[How an AT&T smartphone comes to life: behind the scenes (part two)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/17/how-an-atandt-smartphone-comes-to-life-behind-the-scenes-part-tw/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/17/how-an-atandt-smartphone-comes-to-life-behind-the-scenes-part-tw/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/17/how-an-atandt-smartphone-comes-to-life-behind-the-scenes-part-tw/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments By now, you're probably getting a pretty good idea at what goes into the development of a groundbreaking smartphone. In part one we followed the development of the Motorola Atrix 4G, discussing the process of how AT&T decided upon a design and collaborated with Moto to get the ball rolling. Now, we conclude the series by covering the intense testing process, getting the device prepared for launch and updating the phones after they're released.

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]]> atrix 4gAtrix4gattbehind the scenesBehindTheScenesdesigndevelopmentevoraexclusivelapdockmobilepostcrossmotorolamotorola atrixmotorola atrix 4gmotorola evoramotorola lapdockmotorola virgilMotorolaAtrixMotorolaAtrix4gMotorolaEvoraMotorolaLapdockMotorolaVirgilphone designPhoneDesignproduct managerProductManagervideovirgil Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:30:00 -0500 21|20096088 <![CDATA[ITT unveils GhostRider encryption device capable of securing US Army smartphones]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/11/itt-unveils-ghostrider-encryption-device-capable-of-securing-us/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/11/itt-unveils-ghostrider-encryption-device-capable-of-securing-us/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/11/itt-unveils-ghostrider-encryption-device-capable-of-securing-us/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
That may look like a Motorola Atrix Dell Venue, but it's actually something known as the GhostRider -- a new encryption device that could go a long way toward securing the Army's smartphones. Developed by defense company ITT, this revamped handset would allow military personnel to transmit secure text messages and phone calls over the Army's network, even if they're out on the battlefield. All they'd have to do is place their personal phones next to the GhostRider, tap and hold its touchscreen to activate the security features and begin texting away. When another GhostRider user receives an SMS, he or she would have to enter a pass code before reading it. The phone's security mechanisms, meanwhile, have been certified by the cryptographers at the NSA, which would certainly help justify its $1,500 price tag. The handset's display, meanwhile, looks awfully similar to the Army's Nett Warrior platform -- an Android-based OS that features a host of mapping functions designed explicitly for war zones. Officials unveiled the latest incarnation of Nett Warrior at the recent Association of the US Army gala in DC, though the platform's creators are still looking for the appropriate commercial device to host it -- unless, of course, GhostRider's software replaces it altogether. "We think Nett Warrior should be something like this," ITT vice president Richard Takahashi told Wired. "This can be the smart device." March past the break for more information, in ITT's jargon-laced PR.

Update: Thanks to readers who spotted it's a Venue rather than an Atrix. Our eyes must have been temporarily scrambled by the enemy. Just to be clear -- it's not the handset that's different, only the peripheral.

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]]> androidcallcontractcryptodefenseencryptionencryption deviceEncryptionDeviceghostriderittmappingmilitarymotorolamotorola atrixMotorolaAtrixnational security agencyNationalSecurityAgencynett warriorNettWarriorNSAoperating systemOperatingSystemOSpasscodephonephone callPhoneCallsecuritysmartphonesoldierTextingUIus armyUsArmywarwar zonewargadgetWarZone Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:22:00 -0400 21|20078400 <![CDATA[Skype 2.5 for Android brings video calls to 14 new devices, including Honeycomb tablets]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/29/skype-2-5-for-android-brings-video-calls-to-14-new-devices-incl/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/29/skype-2-5-for-android-brings-video-calls-to-14-new-devices-incl/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/29/skype-2-5-for-android-brings-video-calls-to-14-new-devices-incl/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Skype Video Calling ...And then there were 41.

Oh, sorry, we're talking about Android devices here. Specifically ones that support video calling over Skype. With the update to version 2.5, the VoIP service has tacked on another 14 Goog-powered gadgets to its list of officially supported handsets and tablets. Yes, that's right, we said tablets. In addition to bringing support to phones like the Atrix, Bionic and Nexus One, Skype is inviting the Xoom, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Acer's Iconia to the party. We've even received reports that video calls are working on other Honeycomb slates like the ASUS Transformer. You'll find the full list of officially supported devices in the PR after the break.

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]]> acer iconiaAcerIconiaandroidandroid 3.0Android3.0atrixatrix 4gAtrix4gbionicgalaxy tab 10.1GalaxyTab10.1googlehoneycombiconiamotorola atrixmotorola atrix 4gmotorola bionicmotorola xoomMotorolaAtrixMotorolaAtrix4gMotorolaBionicMotorolaXoomnexus oneNexusOnesamsung nexus oneSamsungNexusOneskypeskype 2.5Skype2.5video callingVideoCallingvoipxoom Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:18:00 -0400 21|20069546 <![CDATA[Motorola's Atrix 2 (Edison) flaunts qHD display, hands-on reveals no PenTile matrix]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/23/motorolas-atrix-2-edison-flaunts-qhd-display-hands-on-reveal/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/23/motorolas-atrix-2-edison-flaunts-qhd-display-hands-on-reveal/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/23/motorolas-atrix-2-edison-flaunts-qhd-display-hands-on-reveal/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments It seems that Motorola's successor to the original Atrix has emerged in the streets of Chicago prior to being officially unveiled by AT&T. The crew at The Verge recently scored some hands-on time with the device, and in the process, cleared up much of the speculation regarding Ma Bell's upcoming Atrix 2 -- also known as the Edison. First, we know the device will indeed have a qHD display, although unlike Moto's other 960 x 540 screens, this one discards the PenTile matrix and features properly proportioned sub-pixels, which delivers crisper text in the process. Additionally, there's now further evidence that the handset will not be a member of AT&T's LTE lineup, and thus will be limited to its HSPA+ network. Notably, this revision adds a shutter button along the right edge of the handset, although like the Photon, it's only a single-stage mechanism, which is quite a bummer. Similar to the Bionic, it features a dual-core 1GHz TI OMAP CPU and delivers comparable benchmarks in the process. Looks like it'll be a fine contender for battle with the biggies from Samsung and Apple, eh?

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]]> androidandroid 2.3Android2.3atrixatrix 2Atrix2attedisongingerbreadhspaHSPA PLUSHspaPlusmobilepostcrossmotorolamotorola atrixmotorola atrix 2MotorolaAtrixMotorolaAtrix2qhdsmartphonesmartphonestexas instrumentsTexasInstrumentstiti omapTiOmap Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:46:00 -0400 21|20050264 <![CDATA[UK Advertising Authority smacks Motorola for misleading Atrix advert (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/uk-advertising-authority-smacks-motorola-for-misleading-atrix-ad/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/uk-advertising-authority-smacks-motorola-for-misleading-atrix-ad/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/uk-advertising-authority-smacks-motorola-for-misleading-atrix-ad/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Oh dear. Remember Motorola's advert claiming the Atrix was the "world's most powerful smartphone?" Well it's now been banned in the UK by the Advertising Standards Authority. Viewers complained about the misleading phrase as the Galaxy S II has a faster 1.2 GHz processor, compared to Atrix's 1GHz. Moto said it meant "powerful" in the sense it could drive various devices -- the ASA didn't agree, since the phrase was read out over the final shot in the advert, where the phone appears in isolation. It ruled that as such, the advert was misleading and can only reappear on UK TV with the contentious phrase removed. Armchair adjudicators can decide for themselves in the video after the break.

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]]> AdAdsAdvertAdvertising Standards AuthorityAdvertisingStandardsAuthorityASABanBannedBanned AdsBannedAdsmobilepostcrossMotorolaMotorola AtrixMotorola Atrix 4GMotorola Atrix 4G Banned AdvertMotorolaAtrixMotorolaAtrix4gMotorolaAtrix4gBannedAdvertvideo Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:12:00 -0400 21|20025534 <![CDATA[Refresh Roundup: week of August 8, 2011]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/14/refresh-roundup-week-of-august-8-2011/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/14/refresh-roundup-week-of-august-8-2011/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/14/refresh-roundup-week-of-august-8-2011/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging to get updated. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery from the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

Official Android updates
  • Acer took to its Facebook page in Malaysia to announce that the Honeycomb 3.2 OTA update for the Iconia Tab A500 has been delayed until August 25. [via Phandroid]
  • The LG G-Slate is starting to receive Honeycomb 3.1. [via AndroidCentral]
  • We've also heard the HTC Flyer's on the receiving end of a 2.3.4 bump in Germany. [via HTC Inside (translated)]
  • Motorola's announced that Honeycomb 3.1 has arrived on the Xoom in Europe, after several months of waiting. [via ITProPortal]
  • Tomorrow, Sprint's pushing out a maintenance fix known as RD.00.02 for the Motorola Titanium. From a leaked screenshot, the main "enhancement" is correcting a bug that kept users from dialing from a meeting on the Exchange calendar. [via SprintFeed]
  • Android 2.3.4 is making its way to unbranded HTC Sensation units in Europe this week as an OTA update, and will likely spread to carrier-branded devices over the next couple weeks. [via Phandroid]
  • Both Bell and Virgin Mobile Canada are rolling out Gingerbread to its Galaxy S Vibrant. The download is available to any of its users by accessing Samsung Kies. [via MobileSyrup]
  • HTC began pushing Gingerbread to the Inspire 4G on Monday. If you still haven't received your update OTA yet, instructions can be found on how to do it manually via its website. [Thanks, Brian]
  • Are you an HTC Desire owner that's been eagerly awaiting Gingerbread? It's here now, but the manufacturer isn't going to push it out OTA -- rather, you'll need to do it on your own, so head to the via for a video tutorial on how to do it step-by-step. [via PocketNow]
  • T-Mobile has announced that its OTA Gingerbread rollout for the G2x is now officially over. If you missed your opportunity, you may still download it using the LG updater tool. [via TmoNews]
  • This is definitely a rumor, but an HTC support rep apparently emailed a concerned Incredible user to assure them that Gingerbread was still indeed in the plans for the year-old device. No timeframe was given, however. [via Phandroid]
  • AT&T took to its Twitter account to state that the Infuse 4G is on track to receive Gingerbread sometime this month. [via AndroidCentral]
Unofficial Android updates / custom ROMs / misc. hackery
  • We heard last week that the Motorola Photon 4G had been rooted, but it required the use of the phone's fancy (and expensive) HD dock. This obstacle has since been removed, and you can root your brand new phone without it. [via AndroidCentral]
  • Speaking of the Photon 4G, a System Boot File (SBF) is now available for the device. The SBF is a backup that comes in handy if something goes awry and your phone ends up getting bricked. By using the SBF, your phone will be restored back to its original factory defaults. [via SprintFeed]
  • A dev preview of CyanogenMod 7 for the HTC Sensation 4G is now being shown at a YouTube near you.
  • Did someone say CyanogenMod 7? Well, this week also witnessed a user updating their Motorola Triumph to Android 2.3.5, but almost nothing works properly on it; since the kernel source hasn't been released for it yet, the update isn't quite up to par. CM7 is also said to be coming to the Motorola Atrix 4G and LG Optimus 3D soon as well. [via Phandroid]
Other platforms
  • The tools used to flash Windows Phone Mango's RTM version has been leaked, and you can find instructions on how to get it on this XDA thread. Remember that you do this at your own risk. [via WMPowerUser]
  • A few rumors circulated the web this week that Mango would be released on September 1. WP7's own Joe Belfiore was the one responsible for shooting down that rumor via Twitter. [via WMPowerUser]

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]]> 3d4ga500aceracer a500acer iconia tabacer iconia tab a500AcerA500AcerIconiaTabAcerIconiaTabA500androidandroid 2.3.4android 3.1android 3.2android updatesAndroid2.3.4Android3.1Android3.2AndroidUpdatesattbellbell canadaBellCanadacm7cyanogenmodcyanogenmod 7Cyanogenmod7desirefirmwarefirmware updatesFirmwareUpdatesg slateg2xgalaxy sGalaxySgingerbreadGSlatehoneycombhoneycomb 3.1honeycomb 3.2Honeycomb3.1Honeycomb3.2hspahspa+htchtc desirehtc incrediblehtc inspire 4ghtc sensation 4gHtcDesireHtcIncredibleHtcInspire4gHtcSensation4giconiaiconia tab a500IconiaTabA500incredibleinfuseinfuse 4gInfuse4ginspireinspire 4gInspire4gkiesleakleakedleakslglg g slatelg g-slatelg g2xlg optimus 3dlg updater toolLgG-slateLgG2xLgGSlateLgOptimus3dLgUpdaterToolmangomango rtmMangoRtmmanual updateManualUpdatemobilemotorolamotorola atrixmotorola atrix 4gmotorola photon 4gmotorola xoomMotorolaAtrixMotorolaAtrix4gMotorolaPhoton4gMotorolaXoomoptimus 3dOptimus3dotaota updateOtaUpdatephotonphoton 4gPhoton4grefreshrefresh roundupRefreshRounduprounduprrrtmsamsungsamsung galaxy s vibrantsamsung infusesamsung infuse 4gsamsung kiesSamsungGalaxySVibrantSamsungInfuseSamsungInfuse4gSamsungKiessensationsensation 4gSensation4gsoftwaresoftware updatesoftware updatesSoftwareUpdateSoftwareUpdatessprintt-mot-mobilet-mobile g-slatet-mobile g2xT-mobileG-slateT-mobileG2xtmovibrantvirginvirgin mobilevirgin mobile canadaVirginMobileVirginMobileCanadawimaxwp7wp7.5xoomxoom ukXoomUk Sun, 14 Aug 2011 10:00:00 -0400 21|20010859 <![CDATA[Motorola Atrix sequel gets candid with the camera, heading for AT&T?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/motorola-atrix-sequel-gets-candid-with-the-camera-heading-for-a/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/motorola-atrix-sequel-gets-candid-with-the-camera-heading-for-a/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/motorola-atrix-sequel-gets-candid-with-the-camera-heading-for-a/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments With all of the hype building for the Droid Bionic's arrival, we can't say we were expecting to see an unannounced Motorola device receive love from the camera instead. But sure 'nuff, we beheld our gadget-lusting eyes on a handset that's likely AT&T-bound in the near future -- the carrier's logo is flaunted on the front, at least -- and may even be the next-gen Atrix 4G. Sporting a coincidentally similar design to its supposed predecessor, we only know of a few specs so far: the mystery device offers an 8 megapixel camera with 1080p video capture, HDMI connectivity, Moto's new Blur UI replacement and a curved display similar to the Nexus S -- though this time there's no fingerprint scanner onboard. It looks and sounds great, but let's just hope that this one really is the "world's most powerful" smartphone. The gallery below shows the device in all its glory.

Gallery: Motorola Atrix successor

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]]> 8 megapixel8Megapixelandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3atrixatrix 2Atrix2attfingerprint scannerFingerprintScannergingerbreadmotoblurmotorolamotorola atrixmotorola atrix 2MotorolaAtrixMotorolaAtrix2nexus sNexusSsamsung nexus sSamsungNexusSunannouncedunconfirmedunnamed Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:04:00 -0400 21|20003034 <![CDATA[Netflix app on Android updated to work on 24 models including Galaxy S, Droid 3 (update: tablets too!)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/20/netflix-app-on-android-updated-to-work-on-24-models-including-ga/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/20/netflix-app-on-android-updated-to-work-on-24-models-including-ga/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/20/netflix-app-on-android-updated-to-work-on-24-models-including-ga/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments The number of Android devices officially compatible with the Netflix streaming app has more than doubled in v2.3, growing from 9 to 24. Last night the description was updated with a new list of devices but the actual updated APK only started pushing this afternoon, bringing Netflix not only to the Lenovo tablet announced last night but also to the Droid 3, HTC Thunderbolt, Motorola Atrix, several Galaxy S phones including the Epic 4G and Fascinate and more. Fragmentation is clearly still an issue for DRM'd apps like this and Hulu Plus, but at least now there's a growing number of recent superphones supported instead of sitting on the sidelines. We've got the updated list of devices after the break, hit the source link to download the app from the Android Market.

Update: As multiple commenters have noted, sideloading the Netflix APK will still work for devices that haven't yet made the list. We were able to confirm the app works fine on the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Motorola Xoom, however we're hearing it's not up and running on the Tegra 2-based Transformer just yet. Itching for some Watch Instantly on your Honeycomb tablet? Check XDA-Developers for a download link.

Update 2: Alex wrote in to let us know that things are now operational on the Transformer, too. Check out xda-developers for the details.

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]]> 2.3androidatrixattepic 4gEpic4gfascinatefroyogalaxy sgalaxy s 4gGalaxySGalaxyS4ggooglehtc thunderboltHtcThunderboltlenovomotorola atrixMotorolaAtrixnetflixsamsungsprinttabletthunderboltwatch instantlyWatchInstantly Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:46:00 -0400 21|19995347 <![CDATA[International Atrix unlocked bootloader uncovered, hackers around the globe rejoice]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/14/international-atrix-unlocked-bootloader-uncovered-hackers-aroun/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/14/international-atrix-unlocked-bootloader-uncovered-hackers-aroun/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/14/international-atrix-unlocked-bootloader-uncovered-hackers-aroun/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Atrix Unlocked Bootloader That Atrix unlocked bootloader that leaked last month had one nagging limitation -- it was only for the AT&T version of Motorola's dual-core device. Now, thanks to the tireless folks who haunt the XDA forums, all of our international friends rockin' the laptop-dockable handset will soon be free of Moto's chains. Project Cheesecake, as the quest was known, has dug up files from a forthcoming Orange UK firmware upgrade that can be applied to any Atrix across the globe. That means even our impatient neighbors to the north on Bell will be able to get in on the unlocking action early. If you can't wait for Motorola to officially get the update out the door, just keep an eye out at the source and more coverage links. The devs are doing some final testing to ensure it doesn't brick phones and creating localized builds, so you're just gonna have to wait a tiny bit longer.

[Thanks, Guillermo]

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]]> atrixatrix 4gAtrix4gbootloaderleakleakedleaksmotomotorolamotorola atrixmotorola atrix 4gMotorolaAtrixMotorolaAtrix4gorange ukOrangeUkproject cheesecakeProjectCheesecakeunlocked bootloaderUnlockedBootloader Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:47:00 -0400 21|19991129 <![CDATA[Atrix 4G available for $100 from AT&T, just 50 bucks per Tegra 2 core]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/07/atrix-4g-available-for-100-from-atandt-just-50-bucks-per-tegra-2/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/07/atrix-4g-available-for-100-from-atandt-just-50-bucks-per-tegra-2/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/07/atrix-4g-available-for-100-from-atandt-just-50-bucks-per-tegra-2/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments We're not going to mince words, the Motorola Atrix has a number of urgent software issues that make it tough to recommend, but at least AT&T is pricing the Blur-saddled smartphone into the realm of reason. As of right now, the dual-core Tegra 2 device can be purchased for $99.99 when signing a two-year agreement with Ma Bell. Its qHD display resolution, 1GB of RAM and 14.4Mbps HSPA+ capabilities are still pretty much top notch, so if you can figure out a way to make peace with Motorola's software, now might be the time to strike.

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]]> atrixatrix 4gAtrix4gattcheaperdiscountmotorolamotorola atrixMotorolaAtrixpricepricingsaletegra 2Tegra2 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 03:33:00 -0400 21|19960208 <![CDATA[Motorola's Atrix Certificate Updater remedies its mobile banking blunder]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/29/motorolas-atrix-certificate-updater-remedies-its-mobile-banking/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/29/motorolas-atrix-certificate-updater-remedies-its-mobile-banking/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/29/motorolas-atrix-certificate-updater-remedies-its-mobile-banking/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments If you're an Atrix 4G user who has been reeling since your banking apps failed, go ahead and cancel that next therapist appointment -- thankfully for you, a permanent fix is now available in the Android Market. Motorola's Atrix Certificate Updater swaps the troublesome security signatures from v4.1.83 with versions that should play nicely alongside your mobile banking apps. If you're a sucker for punishment and want to restore the v4.1.83 certificates, the change can be reverted by relaunching Motorola's updater. With this misstep out of the way, you can enjoy the Memorial Day holiday and keep your financial life in order -- even while your bank's doors remain tightly locked.

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]]> 4.1.83american expressAmericanExpressandroidappappsatrixatrix 4gAtrix4gBank of AmericabankingBankOfAmericabankschasediscovermobileMotorolamotorola atrixmotorola atrix 4gMotorolaAtrixMotorolaAtrix4gsecurityssl Sun, 29 May 2011 19:09:00 -0400 21|19953143 <![CDATA[Motorola's Atrix 4G update 4.1.83 breaks the bank (literally)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/motorolas-atrix-4g-update-4-1-83-breaks-the-bank-literally/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/motorolas-atrix-4g-update-4-1-83-breaks-the-bank-literally/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/motorolas-atrix-4g-update-4-1-83-breaks-the-bank-literally/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Fans of mobile banking are discovering harsh surprises after updating their Atrix 4G to v4.1.83. Amongst the numerous improvements in this release (including the widely touted HSUPA fix), Motorola added new SSL certificates to the mix. While such a change would normally be inconsequential, many banking apps have stopped functioning with the new certificates in place -- a rude shock for anyone needing to deposit a paycheck. So far, Moto confirms that American Express, Bank of America, Chase and Discover are affected -- while Wells Fargo and Citibank's apps run just fine. Motorola plans to issue a workaround for affected users, but currently suggests that everyone access their financial institution through Android's web browser. Maybe it's just us, but this sounds like a fine opportunity to take the new Firefox 4 for a spin.

[Thanks, David]

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]]> 4.1.83american expressAmericanExpressandroidappappsatrixatrix 4gAtrix4gBank of AmericabankingBankOfAmericabankschasecitibankdiscovermobileMotorolamotorola atrixmotorola atrix 4gMotorolaAtrixMotorolaAtrix4gsecuritysslwells fargoWellsFargo Mon, 23 May 2011 23:11:00 -0400 21|19948095 <![CDATA[Screen Grabs: Atrix 4G cameos in Vampire Diaries, Klaus utilizes webtop for evil deeds]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/02/screen-grabs-atrix-4g-cameos-in-vampire-diaries-klaus-utilizes/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/02/screen-grabs-atrix-4g-cameos-in-vampire-diaries-klaus-utilizes/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/02/screen-grabs-atrix-4g-cameos-in-vampire-diaries-klaus-utilizes/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Screen Grabs chronicles the uses (and misuses) of real-world gadgets in today's movies and TV. Send in your sightings (with screen grab!) to screengrabs at engadget dot com.

If Vampire Diaries holds any sway, the fantasy-drama based in "Mystic Falls, Virginia" suggests that vampire / werewolf hybrids clearly prefer Android superphones. In this screen grab, you'll find antagonist Klaus keeping tabs on his shape-shifting captive from the comfort of the Atrix 4G's 11.5-inch webtop. Fans of the ethereal series will note we've previously caught the troubled character, Jeremy, logging some time with LG's Quantum, but this marks the first attempt we've seen of a Motorola handset playing a supporting role in breaking a witch's curse.

[Thanks, Andrew]

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]]> atrixatrix 4gatrix hd dockatrix laptop dockAtrix4gAtrixHdDockAtrixLaptopDocklaptop dockLaptopDockMotorolamotorola atrixmotorola atrix 4gMotorolaAtrixMotorolaAtrix4gscreen grabsScreenGrabsvampire diariesVampireDiaries Mon, 02 May 2011 19:54:00 -0400 21|19929522 <![CDATA[AT&T brings HSUPA to Atrix 4G and Inspire 4G, one requires WiFi to download update]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/30/atandt-brings-hsupa-to-atrix-4g-and-inspire-4g-one-requires-wifi/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/30/atandt-brings-hsupa-to-atrix-4g-and-inspire-4g-one-requires-wifi/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/30/atandt-brings-hsupa-to-atrix-4g-and-inspire-4g-one-requires-wifi/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments If you're the somewhat-proud-but-feeling-throttled owner of a Motorola Atrix 4G or HTC Inspire 4G, your days of terribly slow uploads are nearly through -- following some preliminary tests, AT&T is rolling out updates that provide "increased potential data speed" to both HSPA+ handsets right on cue. The Inspire 4G's patch will also "make the email set up process much easier," while the Atrix 4G will actually get a pair of updates which will allegedly bring better Bluetooth headset compatibility, fingerprint reader performance and battery life (which is always a plus) as well as the questionable utility of turning the Atrix into an EDGE hotspot, and a bump to Android 2.2.2 to hopefully fix any lingering SMS routing bugs. Word of warning though, you'll need to throw your Atrix up on a WiFi network to obtain these goodies -- all the Gs in the world won't help you.

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]]> 4Gandroidandroid 2.2.2Android2.2.2AtrixAtrix 4GAtrix4gATTdatafirmware updateFirmwareUpdateHSPAHSPA+HSUPAHTCHTC Inspire 4GHtcInspire4gInspireInspire 4GInspire4gMotorolaMotorola AtrixMotorolaAtrixotaover the airOverTheAirsoftware updateSoftwareUpdatespeedupdateupgradeuploaduploads Sat, 30 Apr 2011 12:33:00 -0400 21|19928456 <![CDATA[Motorola tests update for Atrix 4G, includes HSUPA support]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/motorola-tests-update-for-atrix-4g-includes-hsupa-support/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/motorola-tests-update-for-atrix-4g-includes-hsupa-support/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/motorola-tests-update-for-atrix-4g-includes-hsupa-support/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Sure, AT&T set a self-imposed deadline for HSUPA support on the Atrix 4G, but it's waited until the last possible moment to turn in the completed assignment. Soon after hearing that a hack can flip the upload switch to "speedy", we learned that beta testers have been handed an over-the-air update to version 4.1.83. Motorola's site lists the changelog and vaguely mentions that the update brings "increased speed at which data can travel on the network." While such a statement implies the update will crank the HSUPA knob to 11, reports from testers are backing up the theory left, right, and center. Aside from the elephant in the room, the new update should bump the Atrix 4G to Android 2.2.2 and bring improvements to Wi-Fi, Skype, and email, along with a fix for the occasional frozen display bug. Of course without AT&T making this update widespread, and with only three days left in the month, it looks like we might have to dock points for tardiness. Follow the source link for all the nitty gritty details.

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]]> 4gandroidandroid 2.2android 2.2.2Android2.2Android2.2.2atrixatrix 4gAtrix4gattgoogleHSUPAmobilemotomotorolamotorola atrixmotorola atrix 4gMotorolaAtrixMotorolaAtrix4gOTAupdate Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:08:00 -0400 21|19926154 <![CDATA[Motorola Xoom and Atrix shipping to Latin America, get your Honeycomb on pre-order]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/motorola-xoom-and-atrix-shipping-to-latin-america-get-your-hone/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/motorola-xoom-and-atrix-shipping-to-latin-america-get-your-hone/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/motorola-xoom-and-atrix-shipping-to-latin-america-get-your-hone/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Gadget lovers in Latin America anxious to get their hands on Motorola's Xoom tablet and Atrix superphone can stop living vicariously through our reviews, as the creator of the Pageboy is bringing the turbocharged devices to Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. Though Moto insists these head-turners are now shipping, Droid Matters suggests we'll see delays in getting the Xoom to Brazil and Mexico, though if you're in Argentina, they've got the tablet for pre-order at $3599. Even if you can't get your hands on Honeycomb yet, perhaps poking around with a docked Atrix will satiate your gadget desires. PR after the break.

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]]> androidargentinaatrixatrix 4gAtrix4gBrazilgooglehoneycombHoneycombTabletLatin AmericaLatinAmericaMexicomobileMotorolamotorola atrixmotorola xoomMotorolaAtrixMotorolaXoomsmartphonetabletxoom Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:50:00 -0400 21|19918115 <![CDATA[Motorola Atrix to launch exclusively with Orange UK in early May]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/18/motorola-atrix-to-be-an-orange-exclusive-in-uk-coming-early-may/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/18/motorola-atrix-to-be-an-orange-exclusive-in-uk-coming-early-may/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/18/motorola-atrix-to-be-an-orange-exclusive-in-uk-coming-early-may/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Just in time to duel with the Samsung Galaxy S II, Motorola's Atrix is crossing the Atlantic for an early May release in Orange livery. UK carrier Orange has proudly announced it'll be the "exclusive launch partner" for the Atrix in the UK, offering the dual-core handset for free on two-year contracts costing £35 per month or more. A Work and Play Kit that includes the phone's Multimedia Dock will be made available at a reduced £50 price to new customers buying the phone, or for free to existing Orange subscribers upgrading to the Atrix during May. Business customers on some of the more overpriced fully featured tariffs will also get the chance to snap up the Lapdock for free. Jump past the break for Orange's fulll press release or hit the source link to register your interest now.

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]]> androidatrixavailabilitybreaking newsbritaindatedual coredual-coreDualCoreexclusivitylaunchmotorolamotorola atrixMotorolaAtrixorangeorange ukOrangeUkpricingqhdreleasesmartphonetegra 2Tegra2ukunited kingdomUnitedKingdomvideo Mon, 18 Apr 2011 06:15:00 -0400 21|19916149 <![CDATA[HTC Sensation versus the rest of the dual-core world: smartphone spec sheet smackdown]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/15/htc-sensation-versus-the-rest-of-the-dual-core-world-smartphone/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/15/htc-sensation-versus-the-rest-of-the-dual-core-world-smartphone/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/15/htc-sensation-versus-the-rest-of-the-dual-core-world-smartphone/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments We got to feeling a bit curious about how exactly HTC's latest Android superphone, the Sensation 4G, stacks up against its fellow dual-core competition, so we did what every geek does in such situations, we compiled a chart. Included in this list are the finest and brightest Android handsets from each of the major manufacturers that have gone dual-core so far: the Galaxy S II, the Atrix 4G, the Optimus 2X / G2X, and HTC's own EVO 3D. As it turns out, there are quite a few commonalities among these phones (besides the benchmark-crushing performance). They all boast screens of either 4 or 4.3 inches in size, the minimum amount of RAM among them is 512MB, the smallest battery is 1500mAh, and yes, they all have front-facing video cameras. Basically, it's the future of smartphones, reduced to a stat sheet. As such, it must also come with the warning that specs aren't everything, and user experience will most often depend on the software available on each device and on the preferences of the human holding it. With that proviso fully digested, join us after the break for the data.

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]]> androidatrixatrix 4gAtrix4gbioniccomparisoncomponentsdroid bionicDroidBionicdual coredual-coreDualCoreevo 3dEvo3dexynosexynos 4210Exynos4210fightg2xgalaxy s iiGalaxySIihardwarehead-to-headhtchtc evo 3dhtc sensationHtcEvo3dHtcSensationipslg optimus 2xlg optimus 3dLgOptimus2xLgOptimus3dmotorolamotorola atrixmotorola atrix 4gMotorolaAtrixMotorolaAtrix4gMSM8260nvidiaomapomap4430optimus 2xoptimus 3dOptimus2xOptimus3dqualcommsamsungsensationsmartphonesspecspecificationspecificationsspecsstatssuper amoled plusSuperAmoledPlust-mobile g2xT-mobileG2xtegra 2Tegra2texas instrumentsTexasInstrumentstiversus Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:10:00 -0400 21|19913925 <![CDATA[Bell's Motorola Atrix also has HSUPA disabled, Canadians frown upon 400kbps uploads]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/18/bells-motorola-atrix-also-has-hsupa-disabled-canadians-frown-u/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/18/bells-motorola-atrix-also-has-hsupa-disabled-canadians-frown-u/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/18/bells-motorola-atrix-also-has-hsupa-disabled-canadians-frown-u/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments If you happen to reside just north of the American border, you might have heard that Canadian carrier Bell is now offering the Motorola Atrix from $169.95 on a three year commitment, all the way up to $599.95 sans contract. While this groovy smartphone is a welcomed addition for local Android fanatics, the early adopters have learned that -- much like its AT&T counterpart -- it lacks HSUPA. This is confirmed by xda-developers members who see a mere 400kpbs upload speed on their maple syrup-flavored Atrix, which is bad news for YouTube celebrities and the likes on Bell Mobility. Alas, we've yet to hear from the carrier regarding this issue, but let's just hope that the Atrix will be set free before Bell's headquarters gets taken over by furious green robots.

[Thanks, Steve and @Shift3r]

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]]> atrixatrix 4gAtrix4gbellbell mobilityBellMobilitycanadacellphonehsupamobile phoneMobilePhonemotorolamotorola atrixMotorolaAtrixphonesmartphonespeed capspeed limitSpeedCapSpeedLimit Fri, 18 Mar 2011 06:34:00 -0400 21|19883721 <![CDATA[Motorola Atrix 4G gets the teardown treatment, fourth G nowhere to be found]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/22/motorola-atrix-4g-gets-the-teardown-treatment-fourth-g-nowhere/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/22/motorola-atrix-4g-gets-the-teardown-treatment-fourth-g-nowhere/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/22/motorola-atrix-4g-gets-the-teardown-treatment-fourth-g-nowhere/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments If our review of the Atrix left you hungering for more, you can now feast your eyes on the guts of Motorola's new Android powerhouse. Thanks to the folks at iFixit, its teardown reveals a familiar range of parts -- 16GB of NAND flash, 960x540 PenTile LCD, 1GB DDR2 RAM and that beast of a NVIDIA Tegra 2 CPU. What's more, is that the teardown brings to light some enticing news -- the glass panel is not glued to the LCD. This allows for the clumsy to not have to spend the extra dough if they crack the glass (which is usually affixed to the display). Hit the source link if you've got your Atrix and are ready to dismantle the thing yourself.

P.S. -- There is a Qualcomm MDM6200 HSPA+ chip inside the phone. The title is meant to be a joke in reference to misconceptions about 4G wireless technology. You can read about them here.

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]]> 4gandroidatrixatrix 4gatrix teardownAtrix4gAtrixTeardownifixitmoto atrixMotoAtrixmotorola atrixMotorolaAtrixsmartphonetear downteardowntoolstorn apartTornApart Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:02:00 -0500 21|19855169 <![CDATA[The Engadget Show - 018: GM's Micky Bly, Watson researcher David Gondek, EN-V demo, Atrix 4G]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/18/the-engadget-show-018-gms-micky-bly-watson-researcher-david/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/18/the-engadget-show-018-gms-micky-bly-watson-researcher-david/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/18/the-engadget-show-018-gms-micky-bly-watson-researcher-david/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Humans, allow us to present the latest episode of The Engadget Show -- you won't want to miss it. First up, Josh and Tim Stevens sit down with GM's chief electrical engineer Micky Bly for a frank conversation on the future of automotive technology, chatting about everything from networked vehicles (with a surprise visit from the unmistakable EN-V prototype), electric cars, advancing smartphone integration, and a world without stoplights. Then, Micky announces and demos Chevy's new MyLink infotainment system, in a world-first, Engadget Show-exclusive look at the new technology.

Fresh off a resounding victory over mankind, IBM's Watson researcher David Gondek joins Josh and Paul for a breakdown of Watson's Jeopardy domination and an in-depth conversation about machine-learning, artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, and the meaning of love. Last up, Josh, Paul, and Nilay bust out the Motorola Atrix 4G and break down the week in news, including Nokia's Windows Phone announcement, the rise of Honeycomb tablets, and everything worth talking about from Mobile World Congress.

This is one you absolutely should not miss. What are you waiting for? Watch it now! Hit up the video stream after the break or download the show in HD below!

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller
Special guests: Micky Bly, David Gondek
Produced and Directed by: Chad Mumm
Executive Producer: Joshua Fruhlinger
Edited by: Danny Madden
Music by: Note!
Visuals by: Batsly Adams
Opening titles by: Julien Nantiec


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]]> atrixbatsly adamsBatslyAdamschevroletdavid gondekDavidGondeken-vengadget showengadgetshowengadgetshowcastgmibmibm watsonIbmWatsonjeopardymicky blyMickyBlymobile world congress 2011MobileWorldCongress2011motorola atrixmotorola atrix 4gMotorolaAtrixMotorolaAtrix4gMWC 2011Mwc2011mylinknotepandorapowermatthe engadget showtheengadgetshowtheengadgetshowcastvideowatson Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:34:00 -0500 21|19850416 <![CDATA[Motorola Atrix 4G pre-orders begin at AT&T]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/13/motorola-atrix-4g-pre-orders-begin-at-atandt/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/13/motorola-atrix-4g-pre-orders-begin-at-atandt/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/13/motorola-atrix-4g-pre-orders-begin-at-atandt/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments March 6th is the official street date, but you can lay down your money for Motorola's modular smartphone right now, as the Atrix 4G and its suite of incredible Webtop docks are now available for pre-order. $200 buys you the biometric HSPA+ smartphone on a two-year contract, and it'll cost you an additional $300 to turn it into a portable netbook of sorts -- though as we feared, you'll need to pay $45 a month for the DataPro 4GB + Tethering data plan (on top of your phone bill) to actually use it on the go. Another bummer is that the HD Multimedia Dock (enabling desktop-like functionality) will run $130, a good bit more than we thought we'd see it for. All in all, the Atrix is looking like quite an investment, so perhaps you'd be best served waiting for our full review. But don't let us tell you what to do with your hard-earned dough!

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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]]> AtrixAtrix 4GAtrix4gATTdocklaptop dockLaptopDockMotorolaMotorola AtrixMotorola Atrix 4GMotorolaAtrixMotorolaAtrix4gmultimedia dockMultimediaDockpre-orderpre-orderspre-salespreorderpreorderspresalessmartphone Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:25:00 -0500 21|19841590 <![CDATA[Looking for our Motorola Atrix 4G review?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/looking-for-our-motorola-atrix-4g-review/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/looking-for-our-motorola-atrix-4g-review/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/looking-for-our-motorola-atrix-4g-review/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Hey there. Yes, you. If you're looking out for the Motorola Atrix 4G review, you can check it out right here!

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]]> androidandroid 2.2Android2.2atrixatrix 4gAtrix4gattfroyomotorolamotorola atrixmotorola atrix 4gMotorolaAtrixMotorolaAtrix4g Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:00:00 -0500 21|19836399