A few weeks ago Motorola launched a teaser site briefly showing the Motorola DEVOUR with MotoBLUR and that it would be shown at some point during the big game. Then Verizon made an announcement that the device would be made avaliable for sale next month. While watching the Super Bowl tonight, sure enough there was a TV ad for the Motorola DEVOUR with MotoBLUR featuring Megan Fox in a bathtub. She uses the phone to stay in-touch with her friends and sends everyone a picture of her in the bath.

Let us know what you think about the TV ad in the comment section below!
source: Motorola and YouTube

When we last reported on the Motorola MOTOSPLIT, we told you that it was a high end device that had a landscape layouit with two “split” halves of a QWERTY keyboard that unfolded like the Nokia 6820 to create a whole keyboard. However, new info from a tipster for Android Community is passing along a different story. According to this source, under the finger-friendly cut outs is a low resolution monochrome touchscreen, one for each side of the keyboard. The legend of each key changes depending on the layout and the application being used. They keyboard can be pulled from side to side for typing on a surface and a kickstand angles the phone for typing in this manner. Pulling the keyboard to the left reveals a standard landscape QWERTY and there also is a layout for a dial pad. As for the specs, the MOTOSPLIT is said to be borrowing heavily from the BACKFLIP with the same processor and everything else under the hood is expecxted to be just like the latter. The info goes to add that the phone should be offered on AT&T with a 3Q later. For those who have seen the Samsung Alias2 in action, the dynamic keyboard changes the legend on each key depending on if you have opened the phone in lanscape or portait mode, and also depends on the application you are using. Imagine having a QWERTY keyboard when you need one and then it changes to a dial pad when called for (no pun intended). Add Android and the MOTOSPLIT sounds like an interesting concept.

One last note. Engadget is questioning the specs under the reasoning that the BACKFLIP processor is too old school and that every 2010 produced midrange phone from here on out will use the same model as in the Motorola DEVOUR, the Qualcomm MSM 7227 or 7627. The proof will be in the pudding, as they say.
source: AndroidCommunity via EngadgetMobile

The Nexus One isn’t going to be the only HTC Android 2.1 phone for Verizon Wireless after images of the HTC Incredible were leaked. There were already some rumored information regarding this handset, but it looks like they’re pretty much dead on; based on the surfaced images provided by pocketnow. Although it sports a red paint job in the rear, it does pack a lot of similarities under the hood – features include a Snapdragon processor, 256MB of RAM, 3.5” to 3.7” WVGA AMOLED touchscreen, dual LED flash, and the Sense UI. Just like what we’ve seen with RIM’s offerings, the HTC Incredible also sports an optical mouse towards the bottom of the handset as opposed to the usual trackball we’ve seen. Customers have plenty to look forward to with Verizon when it comes to candybar HTC devices running Android – they’re already got one of the best priced Android phones with the HTC DROID Eris and will soon have the Nexus One. It’s really difficult to see this handset go toe-to-toe with the with another high-end Android phone at the same time – we’ll see what Big Red plans on doing with the Incredible when the Nexus One is coming up on the horizon as well.
source: pocketnow

Linus Torvalds is known for starting the development of the Linux kernel. Not a cellphone buff, Torvalds says that they are irritating and disturbing. Still, he just bought a Nexus One when he read about the recent pinch to zoom upgrade. That was the straw that broke the camel’s back and removed any hesitation that Linus had about purchasing a handset. Having a phone that runs Linux appeals to the Finnish software engineer who, besides the N-One, also owned a China-only Motorola Linux phone. He thinks that the N-One is a winner. The man who was the mastermind behind the Linux kernel also owned the G1 when it was first launched, but prefers the Nexus One because it is thinner and lighter than the G1. The latter was used mostly to play solitaire and Galaga on long flights.
source: Linus’Blog via AndroidandMe

If you have ever wondered what goes on in the process of coming up with the concept, designing, manufacturing and distributing a sizzling hot new smartphone, you need to check out this series of 5 videos. The package has been put together by Google and documents the story of the Nexus One. Among the different videos are Concept and Design, Display and 3D Framework, Testing, Manafacturing and Nexus One: Day one. Each day, another video in the series will be released. You can subscribe to the Official Google Nexus One YouTube page from this link. Two videos are currently available, including the first episode, Concept and Design, that is presented below.
source: YouTube via AndroidandMe

For something considered as a slight upgrade to an existing model, T-Mobile has finally come out to confirm the existence of the myTouch 3G 1.2. It wasn’t too long ago when we heard about the black version of the original going out of stock on T-Mobile’s web site – it seems like inventory levels of the black version were limited and anticipating for the rollout of the myTouch 3G “refresh”. One of the other variants, the myTouch 3G Fender Limited Edition is doing well when it comes to sales; it’s currently sold out because of “high demand” and limited quantity. The refreshed version will include the obvious 3.5mm headset jack and may have more in common with the Fender Edition. The best part of it, from what TmoNews’s tipster reports, is that it will also include 256MB of RAM – the same as the Fender Limited Edition.
source: TmoNews

Whoa! Slow down there. Better reread that headline. That’s launch with an “a”, not lunch with a “u”. Besides, Sony Ericsson is planning on sending the Xperia X10 on some overseas missions to gather intelligence before it gets launched in the U.S. For example, by the end of this current quarter, the X10 is expected to be released in Holland for 599 EUROS or the equivalent of $817 U.S. Dollars. And while the handset will be launched with Android 1.6, the Sony Ericsson Product Blog says that the device is upgradeable, and in a long interview on Dutch site Tweakers, the joint venture’s Harold deKort answered about 80 questions on the X10 included giving out some hints of a possible upgrade. When asked about an upgrade to 2.0 or 2.1, he says, “The upgrade to a higher version will be combined with adding new functionality of the Xperia X10. Such as we see a new upgrade release of the X10 and the planning of a new release, we currently have no further information.” Ok, at least he didn’t shoot it down totally. deKort confirmed that the Xperia X10 will be launched as a unitouch device and that it might stay that way. So you pinch-to-zoom fanatics better look elsewhere.
source: Tweakers , SonyEricssonProduct LaunchBlog via Engadget

The latest Android phone to take the platform’s spotlight took a slightly different approach when it comes to the general operating model on selling a phone. Google’s very own flagship handset, the Nexus One, may seem a bit modest when Google reported selling 80,000 units sold in January – that may not be the most impressive numbers for a highly prized phone, but there is an undercover blockbuster lurking behind those figures. Motorola or Apple may not look at those numbers as being considered imposing right now, but they soon may start to raise concern when sales for the handset have been steady and decently strong. Since its release, Google sold 20,000 Nexus One Android phones during its first week and have been pumping out approximately the same amount per week so far. The most impressive figures will come as Google anticipates the launch of the handset on Verizon; which of course has the largest base of customers out of all the domestic wireless carrier. Put in the rumors about a 3G enabled version for AT&T – you’ve got yourself a recipe for some devastating numbers down the road. As Google learns from its mistakes during the whole process of launching their first handset, we know their support for the handset will continue to grow and improve – making the experience for consumers a bit more tolerable to swallow.
source: Wall Street Journal via IntoMobile

Ten dollars might have no place when you’re shopping in wireless carrier stores for one of the latest smartphones out there – they usually would come in around the $100 to $200 mark depending on which one you choose. Well look no further because $10 can reel you in one fine catch in the form of the Motorola CLIQ. Wirefly is making this usually $199 priced smartphone available for new customers signing a two year contract for only $10. Of course you’ll have to pay the $35 activation fee, but that doesn’t kick in until you get your first bill – plus that’s pretty much the norm wherever you go. Another reason to go with it is that shipping is free as well. So if you’ve been waiting until now to get yourself into the Android game, you may want to check out the ultra savings that Wirefly can get you on the Motorola CLIQ.
source: Wirefly via CNET

If you’ve been in the market to buy an Acer Liquid Android phone, then you’re probably struggling to find outlets where you can readily find the smartphone available. The world’s number two computer vendor was really impressed with its Android phone – causing the manufacturer to say that stronger than expected sales of the phone have led to shortages of the device. Gianfranco Lanci, president of the Taipei-based company, said that “Liquid is doing much better than our expectation. This is why we’re a little bit short of supply.” First unveiled in October, it competes with other Android models available in the market and plans to see smartphone sales total between 2 million to 3 million units this year; this includes Windows Mobile phones as well. By the end of this current quarter alone, Acer plans on shipping out at least 250,000 Liquid handsets compared with the initial expectations of 150,000 to 200,000. Jim Wong, president of Acer’s IT Products division said on January 22 that they plan on making a second Android smartphone this quarter. Although no US carriers have decided to bring along the Acer Liquid to their lineups, Acer could’ve really gotten a leg up if they were able to get into stores.
source: Business Week