Motorola XOOM

Still no ETA for Motorola XOOM upgrade in Canada

My own enquiries to its PR firm may have gone unanswered but Motorola Canada has posted a Facebook update in response to ongoing questions about when Canadians will see the XOOM Android updates. The Facebook post reads: We want you to know that we read your comments every day and understand your concerns about the XOOM update. We’ll let you […]

Verizon Wireless: Motorola XOOM 4G upgrade available in September

Verizon today revealed that it expects that 4G upgrades for the Motorola XOOM will be available as of September. Verizon Wireless spokeswoman Brenda Raney indicated that the update would require that customers ship their XOOM tablets to Motorola which will perform the upgrade. The process should take about six business days and will be available to 3G customers free of […]

Google Android 3.2 update begins rolling out to Motorola Wi-Fi XOOM

Motorola today began to push out the Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) update to Wi-Fi XOOM devices. The latest version includes a new screen-zooming feature that resizes phone apps so that they fit the tablet’s screen better and much-awaited support for the SD card slot. If rumours are true, it should also include support for 7-inch displays (although no such tablets are […]

Motorola begins pushing non-US Android 3.1 Motorola XOOM updates

Motorola today announced that it has begun to push out Android 3.1 updates outside of the United States. The announcement came from Motorola Europe via Facebook: The 3.1 update for Motorola XOOM outside the U.S. has started. Owners in Europe can expect updates over the next several weeks until the roll out is complete. The 3.1 update for non-U.S. devices, […]

OtterBox announces Defender case for Motorola XOOM

OtterBox today announced that its Defender case is now available for the Motorola XOOM. Like other Defender cases, it offers a high level of protection while still allowing full interaction with the tablet. It features a durable silicone skin outer layer and an inner layer consisting of a hi-impact polycarbonate shell and memory foam. A removable polycarbonate screen shield protects […]

Android 3.1 update coming to Canada’s Motorola XOOM in “next couple of months”

Motorola Canada today shed a bit of light on when Canadians can expect to see the Android 3.1 update for the Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi tablet. A Facebook post paints a picture that may test the patience of many: We know you are eager to update to Android 3.1 software. We are working with Google to make this happen as quickly […]

Motorola outlines Android 3.1 XOOM update plans

Motorola today revealed some new details about the upcoming Google Android 3.1 Honeycomb upgrade. As announced yesterday, the update will come with support for the new Android Market movie rentals service, full support for Adobe Flash Player 10.2, resizable widgets, support for USB-connected peripherals (such as keyboards, mice, game controllers, and digital cameras), expanded Bluetooth support, and simplified photo transfer […]

Motorola ATRIX and XOOM sales called ‘disappointing’

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It appears that all the early buzz and excitement around the Motorola ATRIX and Motorola XOOM is not translating into sales. Pacific Crest analyst James Faucette suggests that sales of both “have been disappointing.” The Motorola ATRIX may have been undermined by competition from the HTC Inspire 4G as well as the Apple 3GS and their lower price points. Meanwhile, […]