Republic Wireless Now Offering New Pricing Option

Feb. 27, 2013  Kristine Mulford

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Martin Cooper Honored by National Academy of Engineering (NAE)

Feb. 21, 2013  Kristine Mulford

Martin Cooper and fellow engineers Joel Engel, Richard Frenkiel, Thomas Haug, and Yoshihisa Okumura were recognized for their individual contributions from the 1950s to the 1980s toward the development of the world’s cellular networks.

On April 3, 1973, Cooper cemented his place in history by becoming the first person to successfully make a handheld cellphone call in public. At the time, Cooper was general manager of Motorola's Communications Systems Division and leader of a team of engineers that had been working on mobile communication technologies. Standing on Sixth Avenue in New York City, before going into a press conference, Cooper famously placed this groundbreaking call using a Motorola DynaTAC – a device that weighed 2.2 lbs., had 35 minutes of talk-time and a battery life of 20 minutes, all of which was revolutionary at the time.

Widely regarded as the Nobel Prize for engineering, the Charles Stark Draper Prize was established and endowed by Draper Laboratory in 1988 to honor its founder, Dr. Charles Stark Draper, who pioneered inertial navigation. The award recognizes those who have contributed to the advancement of engineering and aims to help improve public awareness of the importance of engineering and technology.

For a limited time: Get $50 in Google Play Credit When You Purchase a New Motorola Smartphone

Feb. 19, 2013  Kristine Mulford

How It Works:

Option 1 - Mail in rebate:
1. Purchase any eligible Motorola Smartphone in store or online
2. Download and fill out the rebate form
3. Mail the form and proof of purchase to:

Motorola Offer 959-2
$50 Google Play Offer Code
P.O. Box 750095
El Paso, TX 88575-0095

Option 2 - Products available for purchase on Motorola.com will be automatically submitted for the $50 Google Play™ promotional credit.

Android™ 4.1 Jelly Bean rolling out to Motorola ELECTRIFY M

Feb. 12, 2013  Kristine Mulford

The latest Android upgrading system is here for ELECTRIFY M and it's packed with new features and apps, like Google Now, Voice Search and better notifications. So no matter what life throws your way, your phone helps you stay one step ahead.

• Google Now – Get notifications generated automatically and in real-time even before you ask. Now your ELECTRIFY M can deliver sports scores, stock updates, weather reports and traffic updates so you have all the information you want even before you’ve had your morning coffee.
• Voice Search - Ask a question and get back the answer you’re looking for, ranging from “When is the next bus?” to “Where can I find a great Mexican restaurant?” You’ll either get a spoken response back or search results that answer your query.
• Better Notifications – You should be able to call or text someone back right from your missed call notification. With Android™ 4.1 Jelly Bean you have the ability to do that and more. When you get a reminder about a meeting you can either tap once to snooze or even email participants to say you’re running late.

DROID RAZR M Goes Platinum

Feb. 05, 2013  Kristine Mulford

Hit a high note this season with the DROID RAZR M from Motorola now in platinum. Whether you’re texting, watching videos, or playing with your favorite games and apps, it’s all much easier to do on a DROID RAZR M by Motorola. You get a vibrant, high-resolution super amoled 4.3 “ display combined with solid construction and materials such as Dupont Kevlar®, Corning® Gorilla Glass®, and inside and out water-repellent nanocoating.. With all these features, it's time to go platinum.

Make Valentine’s Day Pretty ‘M Pink

Jan. 24, 2013  Kristine Mulford

This Valentine’s Day, forget the flowers and chocolates. Treat your sweetheart – or yourself! - to DROID RAZR M by Motorola now available in pink. A big-screen smartphone that fits right in the palm of your hand, DROID RAZR M by Motorola is the perfect gift for those who want to brighten up the most romantic day of the year. Starting today, the pink DROID RAZR M by Motorola will be available for a sweet $49.99 at Verizon Wireless stores and at Motorola.com while supplies last.

With a 4.3–inch edge-to-edge Super AMOLED display, you can watch your favorite romantic comedy, devour the pages of a steamy bestseller and browse for weekend getaways on Chrome™ for Android – all without squinting. And, because it’s built from the toughest materials around, you don’t have to worry about the heartbreak that comes from scratches or dings.

DROID RAZR M by Motorola also keeps things simple with interactive, swipe-by-swipe tutorials that walk you through the setup and help customize your phone the way you want it – no instruction manual required. While DROID RAZR M’s battery will keep you going all day, you’ll also get SMARTACTIONS™ battery saving rules too, letting you squeeze even more from every single loving charge.

Additional features include:

Meet Santa’s Little Helper

Nov. 30, 2012  Danielle McNally

Give Kringle A Jingle! Motorola invites families to share their kids’ wish lists by calling or texting 925-25-SANTA

Submit your kids' holiday wish lists or a very merry holiday greeting by sending a text or leaving a voicemail on Santa’s personal number, 1-925-25-SANTA (72682). Messages left for Santa starting today through December 6 are also sweepstakes** entries for a chance to talk to Kris Kringle live during a video chat hosted at YouTube.com/Motorola using Google+ Hangout on Air. In addition, each day during the sweepstakes one lucky entry will win Santa’s smartphone of choice – DROID RAZR MAXX HD.

Tune in to Motorola’s YouTube^TM Channel on December 15 to catch the live broadcast of the Google+ Hangout.

Not only is it the easiest way to make sure Santa knows what your family wants this year, it’s also your chance to ask him questions you’ve always wanted to know.

• Do you always wear that outfit or just at Christmas?
• What do you look like without a beard?
• What kind of games do reindeer play anyway?
• Do you have a car or do you drive your sleigh everywhere?

Even those who don’t win can tune in on December 15th and watch Santa tackle the tough questions live.

DROID RAZR MAXX HD: Built For the Holidays

DROID RAZR MAXX HD isn’t just for Santa. Want to track down the closest mall for your holiday shopping? With the best of Google, you’ll be able to find the closest stores thanks to Google Maps. Want to call your relatives to wish them a Merry Christmas? With the long battery life of DROID RAZR MAXX HD, your phone will outlast even your chattiest aunt. Want to upload holiday greetings in an instant? 4G LTE speeds will make you wonder why you ever wasted all that time licking stamps.

Motorola Mobility Foundation Helps Santa Spread Cheer

The Motorola Mobility Foundation is also getting into the holiday spirit and spreading Christmas joy by making a holiday gift donation of $15,000 to families in need across the country.

**Promotion is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia, must be 18 years or older to enter. See http://moto.ly/santa for official details.

Motorola Supports Hurricane Relief Efforts

Nov. 02, 2012  Kristine Mulford

The Motorola Mobility Foundation has announced it will make a $100,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support hurricane relief efforts. The company will also be matching employee donations up to $25,000.

“Hurricane Sandy has left millions of people without the ability to communicate,” said Eileen Sweeney, director, Motorola Mobility Foundation. “With officials reporting it could be several days before power is restored to certain affected areas, we want to provide resources that help people connect with friends and family following the devastation from this extensive storm.”

Motorola Mobility encourages customers to join them in supporting the Red Cross. By texting REDCROSS to 90999, customers can donate $10 directly to American Red Cross. The donation will appear on customer’s monthly wireless bill.

Reviewers agree: Even with its compact size, DROID RAZR M by Motorola is larger than life

Sept. 19, 2012  Danielle McNally

DROID RAZR M by Motorola is the full-screen phone that puts the world in the palm of your hand. It gives you a gorgeous, edge-to-edge display, amazing performance and a sleek, compact design – all at a price that top tech reviewers love. Check out what they had to say:

Android Central – Andrew Vacca: “The M has earned itself a place among the best (and most unique) Android phones on the market today. Droid RAZR M offers stunning performance, a gorgeous display, and unmatched design for the ultra-cool price of $99 on contract.”

CNET – Brian Bennett: “Throw in this phone's gorgeous 4.3-inch AMOLED display, sleek styling, and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS, and you're looking at one of the best deals to hit Verizon in ages.” 09/07/2012

Gizmodo – Brent Rose: “This phone [has] got some of the fastest speeds I have ever seen come through 4G…three times faster than my cable internet, which makes me want to cry.”

Engadget – Joseph Volpe: “Need a daily driver that's going to get you through the day and then some? Well, pleased to meet [you] Droid RAZR M. And what a delight it is to finally test a compact phone that doesn't skimp on specs, but still manages to last through more than 24 hours of real-world use.”

LAPTOP Mag – Avram Piltch: “If you want an excellent user experience at a reasonable price, the RAZR M is your best choice on Verizon Wireless.”

PC Magazine – Alex Colon: “The Motorola Droid Razr M for Verizon Wireless is an excellent mix of design, performance, and price.”

SlashGear – Chris Burns: “You’ll find yourself enjoying the DROID RAZR M’s near-edge-to-edge display especially, with [its] bright, sharp, and colorful delivery - yours for the taking.”