Gingerbread man i.e. 2.2 Android OS is still not ready for a primetime launch. Motorola Droid 2 will thus be launched with the Froyo on August 23. This has given enough time to test the Droid 2 with the 2.2. update. So far, Droid 2 is being tested on 2.1 version. This will come as a relief to all the mobile users who have to do the update manually every time it becomes available.

Lets and wait and watch how the Motorola Droid 2 turns out to be. For more information on its release date, keep reading this space.

Are the two Motorola phones really that similar in functioning or is there a basic difference that sets them apart from each other? This is the question that we would try to find out by comparing the two Motorola phones i.e. Droid 2 and Droid

Motorola Droid 2 no doubt will present a much better picture to Droid users and is expected to win the hearts of Droid lovers all over the world. All that is remain to be seen is its official launch which will happen soon!

Motorola Droid 2 can be called an improved version of droid. Motorola has taken special pains to rectify the discrepancies present in the earlier model. One would be delighted to find the D pad buttons being replaced with the QWERTY keyboard. The exterior of the phone is just like the previous Motorola Droid with the only exception of a shiny top bezel ion the upper half of the mobile.

Droid 2 features the latest Android OS i.e. 2.1. The upcoming 2.2. version will also find support in this mobile. Android operating system which is considered to be a very powerful OS created ripples with Motorola Droid and is expected to scale the same heights again and even more with the launch of Android 2.2 version.

Highlighting features of Droid 2
• 1Ghz processor OMAP core
• 3.7 inch touch screen
• 512 mb RAM
• 5 mega pixel camera
• Internal memory 8 GB
• 8GB flash card
• Wi-fi

Will Droid 2 would be able to attract attention away from the iPhone 4 is the main question which will be answered with time!

Looks like Motorola doesn’t want to lose out on its excessive popularity gained recently due to their high tech smartphone Droid. The company has now launched its new phone called Motorola Droid X in lieu of the Apple’s iPhone 4. It is not the first time that both the corporate giants have come to loggerheads over mobile marketship. Interestingly, Droid was launched by Verizon, Google and Motorola to break the monopoly of Apple iPhones. This Droid X thus comes as a no surprise when Apple is gearing up for the release of iPhone!

Let’s take a look at this new offering by Droid

Motorola Droid X

This smart phone which runs on the popular and powerful Android 2.1 OS will also support the new Android 2.2 update once it comes out. This is in fact good news for all Android lovers! In addition, this would be the first Android phone ever to feature the DLNA software which allows you interoperability and connectivity with other devices. In fact one can just connect their mobiles with home theatres through HDMI ports in the phone.

Although some of its other specifications are modeled on the same line as iPhone 4. The biggest lies in their operating systems. The buzz is in the market is that Droid X might take over the mobile world when Android 2.2. update becomes available. Currently at 1.0 GHz this mobile provides exceptional speed and features! With the new update, this phone will surely rock!

Here are some other specifications of the Motorola Droid X
• Android 2.1. OS
• 1.0 GHZ processor
• 512 mb RAM
• 4.3 inch screen
• 854X480 pixels
• 720p HD video
• 8 mega pixel camera with dual LED flash
• Bluetooth
• DNLA
• Wi-fi
• Accelerometer
• Light sensor
• GPS
• 3G mobile hot spot tethering
• 3 microphones
• 8 GB internal memory
• 16GB or 32GB micro SD card
• 1570 mAh battery

In the conclusion one can say that Droid X has got all the factors to make it big in the Smartphone market. But to say that it is in altogether another league of iPhone 4, well, that would be too early to comment upon.

FIFA World Cup 2010 which kick started on June 11 of this year has really taken its fans into a tizzy. The world has come to a standstill with everyone going gaga over their favorite soccer teams and their corresponding matches. It is a shame that due to busy schedules many people miss out on the fun of these matches despite having access to television in their offices. Hello! Aren’t you forgetting something? This is the 21st century!!!! And you can totally use your cool mobiles to view soccer matches live and keep yourself updated on all the latest happening of FIFA World Cup 2010.

Smartphones like iPhones, Blackberry and Motorola Droid can be considered as the pioneers of mobile soccer applications. One can enjoy their favorite game on their mobile without any cost and check latest scores and matchers from anywhere round the world.

Recently only Blast Applications or BLAP launched iGoals application for iPhone users on the occasion of FIFA WORLD Cup 2010. This application features

• Video highlights of game scores
• FIFA World Cup 2010 news and information

iGoals although new for iPhone is not the only application launched by BLAP. The company’s first two and most quite popular soccer applications still remain to be iGoals Italy and iGoals USA. These two along with other 30 mobile soccer applications are dedicated to world cup by BLAP. Incidentally iGoals Italy and iGoals USA are functional on all Android phones including Motorola Droid.

There are some other soccer applications of mobile phones which one can have a look at

For Blackberry- Tbilisoft Team
For Droid-iGoals Italy, iGoals USA
For iPhone- There are a whole lot of soccer applications and games available which enhances your iPhone experience by manifolds.

• RS 2009 Soccer
• EA Sports FIFA 2010
• Penalty World Cup
• Master Kick
• Soccer Head 2 Head
• 2ON2 Soccer
• Soccer Kickoff
• Soccer Juggleball
• Fuzzball
• iBaller
• Myfootball
• English Premier League Live
• TUV player
• Soccer Manager
• ESPN 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP
• World Football Live
• AP 2010 World Coverage

And many more!

Mobile VOIP is a term which is slowly gaining popularity in the telecommunications circuit. It is one such technology which will bring forth the joy of cross country calling to an altogether new level. VOIP or Voice over Internet Protocol uses the medium of internet for the transmission of voice date from one corner to another thus enabling telephonic conversation. It is relatively a cheaper method of calling which saves you much on international calling rates.
Companies like Skype and Truphone have made millions using this technology.

Earlier this technology was restricted to just landlines and PC but now it has moved over to your mobile handsets as well. This would enable you to stay connected with your loved ones all the time and also enjoy unique features of VOIP. What more, it would save you oodles of cost! However, this cost effectiveness of Mobile VOIP is something which was making the mobile carriers reluctant to adapt it. It would mean loss of revenues for many operators. But they have slowly risen to the growing popularity of VOIP in mobile phones. One cannot remain ignorant to the need of customers for long. With smart phones like iPhone, Droid, Sprint EVO etc. that make use of 3G and 4G technology ruling the mobile market, VOIP is indeed a much better option than WI-FI.

The future of Mobile VOIP looks bright as predicted by the Juniper Research. According to this report mobile VOIP users will increase by manifolds by the year 2012.

The major findings of the research were

•Mobile VOIP in developed markets will steadily rise due to the increasing demand for global networking for professional as well social purposes.
•Mobile VOIP in developing markets will rise even more than in developed markets due to the heavy traffic volume generated by migrant workers.
•Alliance formed between the traditional operators and Mobile VOIP providers would work best in the future.

Next time you find a Mobile VOIP enabled phone then just grab hold of it. It is the future!

is this how google tablet will look?

Gadget freaks all over the world have been speculating over this issue-whether or not Google is going to launch its own tablet in competition to Apple’s hugely successful Ipad. The rumors have become more strife since the confirmatory statement made by the Verizon Wireless CEO, Lowell Mcadam in a recent interview. The CEO gave indication about the development of an Android powered tablet computer in partnership with Google.

The liaison between Verizon, Google and Android was last seen in Motorola’s ace phone Droid which successfully implemented the Android operating system. Incidentally, Droid too was launched to break the monopoly of Apple’s iPhone series. Given the success of this liaison, there is a very negligible chance of the corporate giants not repeating their winning formula again in the form of 3G Google Android Tablet. This growing partnership between Verizon and Google also finds base in the fact that Verizon is the largest wireless carrier of U.S.

There have been no confirmations or details released about the launch, manufacture, applications, design or any other specification. However, speculations are being rife over this upcoming gadget from Google. Right from its look to its updated applications, everything is being discussed and argued over. But one thing is for sure, if Google wants to walk neck to neck with Ipad it would surely have to work on following areas

• Streaming video options
• E-reader solutions
• Touch friendly OS skin
• Flash and air support

Although the biggest difference between Google Android Tablet computer and Apple Ipad will still be their operating system and the consequent application changes. Google follows an open source platform in the form of Android as compared to the more rigid operating system of Apple. Google allows more freedom to users with third party download and support for Adobe Flash. Incidentally, Ipad has been condemned on these two points only.

Since the unavailability of any other details and release date for Android run Google Tablet on Verizon, there is minuscule amount of uncertainty about the development of such a tablet in the near future. All one can do right now is wait and watch for this revolutionary gadget to arrive in the market!

Here’s a general look at both these phones

Motorola Droid

It is touted as the second best phone in the market after the iPhones. In fact, Droid has been launched in collaboration with Verizon and Google who too have been looking for a revamp of their image. The selling feature and highlight of this phone is its powerful Android 2.0 operating system. In addition, you get an enhanced facilitation of social networking sites, advanced Google navigation map and attractive design. Droid’s exterior boast of glass and metallic finish with thin gold lines working round its body. The strong QWERTY touchpad below the glass body renders you a PC like quality.

Here are some of the highlights of Motorola Droid phone
• 3.7 inch, 854 X 480 display screen
• 267 ppi pixel density
• 5 megapixel camera with LED flash
• Micro USB port
• ARM Cortex A8 CPU [600 MHz]
• 720 X 480 resolution video recording
• Facial recognition in camera
• Quick contact [ connectivity through email, phone, sms, facebook]
• Universal inbox for multiple gmail and other email accounts
• 256 MB RAM
• 512 MBA ROM
• Excellent font rendering
• 1400 Mah battery

Microsoft Kin

Microsoft Kin series come in two models- Microsoft Kin One and Microsoft Kin Two. Aimed at social media needs of customers all over the globe, it provides you applications like LOOP, SPOT, and STUDIO which offer multiple sharing and updates of status messages, sms, photos, videos, location etc. While Kin One is ideal for those who favour a small phone, Kin Two presents the bulkier version of Microsoft phones. Nicknamed aptly as turtle pink and pure, both Kin One and Kin Two offer great compatibility with Verizon which has exclusive rights for the phone in U.S.

Here are some of the highlighting features of these phones
• Kin One-Turtle Pink, Kin Two- Pure
• Kin One- 5.0 megapixel camera with LED flash, Kin Two-8.0 megapixel camera with LED flash
• Kin One- SD video recording, Kin Two-HD video recording
• Kin One- 4GB internal memory, Kin Two- 8 GB internal memory
• Built in FM, QWERTY keypad, emoticons, Bing search

Both Microsoft and Motorola have proved their mettle in the past and with the introduction of these new phones they are ready to take on the Apple iPhones with aplomb. Droid has already built a loyal fan following for itself in a short duration and Microsoft Kin is expected to create a ripple too over time!

Both Microsoft Kin One and Microsoft Kin Two feature QWERTY keypad and QVGA touch screen display. The built in FM and Zune media player enhances its competitiveness by manifolds. Also, exclusively for MAC users there is an application for downloading music from your music system into the phone. While Kin One posses a 5 megapixel camera, Kin Two presents a 8 megapixel camera. Both of them come with LED flash attached. The internal memory built in both the pink slider phones is also commendable with 4GB in Kin One and 8 GB in Kin Two. Same goes for the recording as well, wherein standard video recording is available for Kin One and HD video recording for Kin Two.

Microsoft has also introduced three new social medial friendly applications i.e. Loop, Spot, Studio.

Loop- It provides an interlink connection with facebook, twitter and myspace under just one place.

Spot- It provides sandbox sharing of text messages, photos, videos, location and even status updates with all your friends.

Studio- It is a cloud based service that backs up the text messages, contacts, photos, videos, call history etc to the cloud server in an automated version.

Microsoft Kin One is quite tiny in size as compared to the Microsoft Kin Two who is bulky with a wide screen display that gives you a full QWERTY keypad experience. All in all, the new Microsoft Phones are here to stay!

Motorola Droid Apps – Tools & Utilities:

• Astro File Manager on allows you to manage the SD card through your phone
• Linda File Manager enables get an in-depth look at and manage files both on the device and the SD card
• TasKiller lets you close (kill) your running applications in one click, Switch between apps and have unlimited ignored apps in your
• Advanced Task Killer: Droid often leaves the applications running in the background even when you quit them. This can really slow up the systems and also reduce your battery life. Advanced Task Killer (Free download from the Android Market) kills all the background applications with one click and frees up your system.
• Flashlight

Motorola Droid Apps – Locale:

Allows you set your profile based on where you are, using the GPS.

• ConnectBot: ConnectBot is an open-source Secure Shell client.  It can manage simultaneous SSH sessions, create secure tunnels, and copy/paste between other applications. This client allows you to connect to Secure Shell servers that mostly run on UNIX-based servers.
• Remote RDP A Remote Desktop Protocol client can remotely control your PC. Features including: Copy/Paste text between local and remote, attaching you SD Card to remote computer, playing music.
• AndFTP [FTP/SFTP/FTPS client]
• Android-VNC-Viewer [VNC Viewer]
• Gmote [Media Remote for your computer]
• Wheres My Droid [Helps you locate a lost phone]
• SnapIt [OCR, Image to Text tool ]
• Torrent-Fu [Really nice uTorrent/Transmission remote client. Alternatively Transdroid has support for more torrent clients, but it is not as good]
• Barcode reader [Versatile tool for installing apps with QR codes and scanning CD's/movies for use in torrent-fu]
• AndroZip, the Motorola Droid app for zip file management (functionality: delete, copy, move, rename, prop.; Supports: ZIP, RAR, 7Z / 7Zip (max dict 6 MB), TAR/TGZ, BZ2, GZIP) You can open files, attach to gmail..
• Share Your Board [Interesting whiteboard capture utility. Does perspective correction and text enhancement]

Motorola Droid Apps – Social / Communication

• Google Voice: This application integrates nicely with the droid phone. However, it does not integrate that nicely with SMS.
• Meebo IM OR ebuddy [Alternate IM Apps]
• NewsRob: The first Android news reader that has offline capabilities and synchronizes with Google Reader.
• Twidroid: Motorola Droid Application that supports your Twitter account. You can even set an icon to display in the Notification bar to keep you apprised of tweets, replies, and/or direct messages.
• Handcent SMS: It is a Nice SMS App which can do speech-to-text. However the application is a bit slow

• Twidget Lite: This is a widget that gives you quick and easy access to your Twitter account, including showing the latest and greatest tweet on one of your home screens.
• Twitpic: Moto Droid app for posting pics on twitter

Motorola Droid Apps – Multimedia

• Last.fm: Droid application for streaming Music Client
• Meridian Player Evolve OR MixZing Music Player: Advanced Video/Music player; allows you to search lyrics, subtitle, gesture, ID3 edit, rating, extra info etc.
• Midomi: A cool android application that identifies the tune if you hold the phone close to a speaker or even sing or hum the melody.
• Simple Last.fm Scrobbler OR Scrobble Droid: This application tracks the music which you listen to & sends this information to Last.fm. Last.fm then uses this information to make recommendations you or even create a playlist for you.
• DoggCatcher OR Google Listen: The Moto Droid podcasts application
• TunesRemote [iTunes Remote]
• TV.com
• Photoshop.com: Photoshop application on the droid
• LapseDroid: The timelapse software application for the droid
• Ringdroid snips your songs so you can use just the part you want as ringtone OR notification
• Qik
• Pandora
• FxCamera [Camera app with neat filters]
• Video Player, application to watch videos on the Droid

Other Droid apps

• Dolphin Browser [Replacement Browser]
• Astrid [Awesome To-Do List]
• WeatherBug OR The Weather Channel
• FBReader [eBook Reader]
• VirtualSheep for Android
• Google Sky Map
• aDyno: Droid application that allow you to use the phone as a dynamometer and performance timer. Calculate spped, mile times, peak HP and acceleration, power curves, G-Meter and a lot more
• Shopsavvy OR CompareEverywhere : is the price comparison application on the Motorola droid
• SMS popup: Gets your home screen to tell you when you have a text message, email or a voice msg., other than at the very top in that little white box
• Percent Off: a price calculator for application for calculating sale price of items on sale.
• Tip Big: Simplest tip calculator droid application.
• Tip Rate is a rate based tip calculator. This tool suggests a tip amount based on answer to several qualities of service questions.
• Things to Remember application that stores information often used but not often remembered.
• RoadRules Study Guide a study guide application for people studying to become license drivers.
• Immigration Civics Study Guide a study guide Motorola droid application for people studying to become citizens of the United States. This guide covers the New Naturalization Test – Civics Exam.
• Unit Cost application calculates unit price of items bases on size. It can be used to calculate compare items of different size to determine the better deal.
• Size Chart – Christmas Edition application that stores different clothing sizes for the people on your gift list. This app stores shirt, shoe, suit, pants, coat, bra, and dress sizes.

Widgets / Homescreen

• OneWeekCalendar
• Anycut
• Screens
• Quick Settings
• tCalendar

Guitar

• TabDroid Pro
• Robotic Guitarist
• Tuner – gStrings

Games apps on Motorola Droid

• Robo Defense FREE
• Tadoku
• Space Physics Lite
• Nesoid Lite
• GameBoid Lite
• FRG Lite
• Angband [The roguelike]
• Super Mario

To buy the Droid & its accessories, click below:

Motorola Droid Accessories

Motorola Droid

A thanks to Tyler Bishop for framework of this post