The Android Invasion!

[Justin24]

I am tempted to pre-order the Evo 3D

[Justin24]

Well I broke down and upgraded to the EVO 3D and holy crap it is awesome!!! In order to see it in 3D click watch on youtube, since this version thats posted will not show the actual 3D version

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgQbUhk9rhc

[KhanadaRhodes]

finally able to upgrade to gingerbread on my phone. i've played around with it on others' phones, but it'll be awesome to have it on mine now.

[Headache in a Suitcase]

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA and LIBERTYVILLE, IL – AUGUST 15, 2011 – Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) and Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MMI) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Google will acquire Motorola Mobility for $40.00 per share in cash, or a total of about $12.5 billion, a premium of 63% to the closing price of Motorola Mobility shares on Friday, August 12, 2011. The transaction was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies.

The acquisition of Motorola Mobility, a dedicated Android partner, will enable Google to supercharge the Android ecosystem and will enhance competition in mobile computing. Motorola Mobility will remain a licensee of Android and Android will remain open. Google will run Motorola Mobility as a separate business.

Larry Page, CEO of Google, said, “Motorola Mobility’s total commitment to Android has created a natural fit for our two companies. Together, we will create amazing user experiences that supercharge the entire Android ecosystem for the benefit of consumers, partners and developers. I look forward to welcoming Motorolans to our family of Googlers.”

Sanjay Jha, CEO of Motorola Mobility, said, “This transaction offers significant value for Motorola Mobility’s stockholders and provides compelling new opportunities for our employees, customers, and partners around the world. We have shared a productive partnership with Google to advance the Android platform, and now through this combination we will be able to do even more to innovate and deliver outstanding mobility solutions across our mobile devices and home businesses.”

Andy Rubin, Senior Vice President of Mobile at Google, said, “We expect that this combination will enable us to break new ground for the Android ecosystem. However, our vision for Android is unchanged and Google remains firmly committed to Android as an open platform and a vibrant open source community. We will continue to work with all of our valued Android partners to develop and distribute innovative Android-powered devices.”

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals in the US, the European Union and other jurisdictions, and the approval of Motorola Mobility’s stockholders. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2011 or early 2012.

wowzers

[KhanadaRhodes]

goodbye moto

[Justin24]

This is all good news

[Bonogirl777]

I'm getting my Droid X2 tomorrow!

[bono_212]

I've always enjoyed Motorola phones, but they really didn't have a clue what they were doing with Android. This is going to be effing sick.

[Justin24]

Pretty much the main reason Google is buying Motorola's cell division is for their 25,000 patents to stave off the troll whore Apple.

[deep]

Reviews on the new Droid Bionic on Verizon are pretty impressive.

Because I have decent 4G serice in my area,
I think I should leave my second gen iPhone and go Droid.

I can not see why the iPhone 5 would be better, with no 4 G.

[trojanchick99]

I'm going to hold out for the HTC Vigor. I've become attached to HTC Sense. Vigor should be out in November and I'm eligible for my last NE2 upgrade in December. Perfect timing.

[deep]

I work in an office with over 100 people

and everyone is reeeeeeeeally happy with their smart phone.

When I ask them, what ever Droid they have they just go on and on about how amazing it is. And the iPhoners are just as bad if not worse.

I think once one graduates from a a clam phone to a decent smart phone thay are just as happy as a baby in a bucket of shit.

The Droid people all swear by their manufactorer and their carriers, too.

The only people that are not ga ga,
are the Crackberries and the Palm Treo hold outs.

[coolian2]

everyone is going to spruik what they've got. it makes the money they spent on it less painful.


meanwhile, i'm really trying to win an iphone at work. if i win that and miss my usual bonus, i don't give a shit, as the iphone is worth more on trade me than my bonus will ever be.

[Justin24]

I heard really good things about the Droid Bionic. Did you get it Deep? I know when it was released yesterday costco had an amazing deal. You get the phone, an extra battery, dock charger, screen protectors, car dock and some other items.

I like sense. I have the Evo 3D which is an awesome phone.

[Globo14]

I've got an HTC Aria. Little phone, but I love it. Didn't want a massive phone which barely fits into my pocket. Wish I had a physical keyboard, but can't have everything.

Android is so awesome, I love it. I thought HTC Sense was the shit, but I eventually downloaded a new internet, messaging, and launcher app. I love having a phone that truly is unique to me.

[deep]

Originally Posted by Justin24

I heard really good things about the Droid Bionic. Did you get it Deep? I know when it was released yesterday costco had an amazing deal. You get the phone, an extra battery, dock charger, screen protectors, car dock and some other items.

I like sense. I have the Evo 3D which is an awesome phone.

no, still evaluating

I heard about the Costco deal.

[Headache in a Suitcase]

i'm debating whether or not to jump on the bionic now or wait for the nexus/prime/whatever they're calling it in october...

my original droidx has done me incredibly well... first on just the stock OS and then finally rooting it and playing with different ROMs and launchers and all that jazz... but i'm getting to the point where i'm ready to jump on board the 4G bandwagon, especially considering that verizon is letting me stay grandfathered in on the unlimited data. i figure i better take advantage of that while i can because eventually they'll cut that off for 4G

[Justin24]

Next month the HTC Vigor (Incredible HD) comes out. 1.5ghz dual core processor, 32gb sd card included, 720p display. You also get Dr. Dre Beats earbuds and the Incredible HD has Dr.Dre's Beats integrated HD Audio Experience.

[trojanchick99]

That is likely to be my next phone. I'm due for an upgrade in December and I really love my current HTC phone but would like a 4G phone. I'm so over wanting an iPhone.

[Justin24]

hey you all in the Android community should check out www.mycolorscreen.com for ideas on customizing your phone to your liking. Really cool site. It's invite only though and I have two invites left if anyone wants one. If you do pm me.