The Motorola DROID 2 is in the uncomfortable position of being in between the game changing Motorola DROID and the solid, underrated Motorola DROID 3. As the sequel to a model that merely started Androidmania, the Motorola DROID 2 had a lot to live up to.

If you own one, you should find an OTA update (v4.5.621) that will install some bug fixes, and comes in at 14MB. Some of the bugs being fixed includes one that turns on the phone without any interaction from the user and one that replicates thumbnails in message threads. After the update, users of the Motorola DROID 2 will be able to save purchased ringtones and use them.

How-to Update Instructions

Change-log:

Device Features

• Device is enabled with the Wireless Alerting System.

• A Google Security Patch has been added to improve security level.

• Fixed issue where the device may power ON without user interaction.

• Adjusted camera settings will be saved, even after the device is powered down.

• Resolved possible device resets while playing music.

• Reduced Out of Memory errors.

Email, Messaging & Data

• Improved ability to access and receive Gmail messages when the

• Mobile Hotspot is turned on.

• Addressed error that replicated thumbnails in message threads.

Applications & Widgets

• WAV files can be played from Visual Voice Mail.

• Purchased ringtones are now able to be downloaded, saved and used where appropriate.

Motorola schedule gave a broad Q2 target for the Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Motorola RAZR. Some users have reported that they have received a test update from Motorola, one was even kind enough to share the update with the rest of the droidrzr forums.

The update has a build version 6.14.75.XT912 and brings the Android version to 4.0.3. It will be available for all Motorola RAZR and RAZR MAXX units, as soon as the testing is complete.

The testing is done by select users members of the Motorola Feedback network to make sure everything will go smoothly with the public release. It is not clear how long this testing will take, but there is a possibility that users will be able to install the update through unofficial means.

Motorola has just publish its Android Ice Cream Sandwich products Upgrade schedule, to let its fan get some hope that the Update is coming on their way. The schedule tables has just been published on Motorola website and here is what we found:

US

In the US, we can see that XOOM Family Edition, ATRIX 2 and the ATRIX 4G MB860 will receive the update in the third quarter this year. Others like the DROID series, however, are still in the evaluation and planning stage.

Canada

In Canada the RAZR will get the update in Q2 but the ATRIX 4G will remain on Gingerbread.

Europe, Middle-East & Africa

Moving over to the EMEA region, the RAZR and XOOM Wi-Fi will be upgraded in Q2 and the XOOM 2 in Q3. ATRIX update is still being planned whereas the DEFY+ will remain on Gingerbread.

Asia Pacific

In Asia Pacific, The RAZR and the XOOM will receive the update in Q2 and the ATRIX 2 and XOOM 2 in Q3. The DEFY, DEFY+ and the older phones will not be upgraded.

Latin America & Mexico

Lastly, in Latin America and Mexico, RAZR and XOOM will be upgraded in Q2, ATRIX 2 and XOOM 2 in Q3 and the the update for ATRIX and MILESTONE 3 is still being planned. Again, no update for the DEFY.

Motorola launched a successor of its RAZR-like Gleam clamshell, simply called Gleam+. That plus is well deserved since the new device looks much better than the original Gleam model. Moreover, specs are also bumped up, though at its core Gleam+ remains a feature phone.

Speaking of specs, this fancy fella rocks a 2.8-inch WQVGA (240×400 pixels) internal display, external screen comprised of 144 LEDs, 2-megapixel camera with fixed focus, Bluetooth 2.1, FM radio, 3.5mm headset jack, and 50MB of built-in storage that is further expandable with microSD memory cards.

The Motorola Gleam+ will cost €99 off contract, when it hits the shelves in March. The clamshell will be available in silver and winter white.

The DROID RAZR MAXX is obviously selling like hot cupcakes these days with Verizon Wireless at one point listing the popular devices as out of stock.

However, the carrier and Motorola must have been working round the clock to fix this "injustice" and now the DROID RAZR MAXX is back with a small label that says "Will ship by 2/9." That is two days from now, so if you want the thicker version of the RAZR, you may still be able to get it by weekend or, worse case scenario, on Monday.

According to recent leaks, the latest iteration of Motorola Droid brand will be priced at $200 for those who sign a new two-year service agreement.

And now, we are hearing that the device will be available really soon; in fact, it will be here in less than a week. According to the latest report, it will be available in Verizon Store locations nationwide on February 10.

One of the more consistent rumors is that Samsung will announce the Galaxy Tab 11.6 Android ICS tablet.

The name suggests a 11.6-inch screen, but according to the rumors the tablet itself will not be much larger than the Tab 10.1. The screen will supposedly have a whopping WQXGA resolution (2560×1600).

If this is true, the Tab 11.6 will have 260ppi pixel density, which would be amazing for a tablet. Samsung have already shown a 10.1-inch WQXGA screen, so 11.6-inch WQXGA is right up their alley and will be competitive to the rumored high-res iPad 3. The new Exynos 5250 chipset supports just that resolution too. The chipset packs two Cortex-A15 cores running at 2.0GHz.

We previously reported that Motorola is facing intense pressure from users to unlock their devices, and it seems like the mobile giant may finally be giving in.

In a recent post on their official blog, Motorola announced that it will be shipping the unlockable RAZR sans warranty, as well as with post-purchase instructions on how to unlock/relock the device, locate build instructions, as well as access additional developer resources.

The Wi-Fi-only Motorola Xyboard tablets have been up for pre-order in the US for over two weeks. So if you pre-ordered one, it is on its way to you. Otherwise, you can just go and buy one now and prices are on the photo above.

These Xyboard tablets are basically just Droid Xyboard units sans the mobile data connectivity and without any Verizon branding. They were initially supposed to ship during the week of January 18 (so last week), but better late than never.

An ICS ROM for the GSM version of the Motorola RAZR has leaked online that gives a glimpse of what we could expect later during the year when it starts rolling out officially.

At first glance it looks almost stock but that is mostly because it is still in the developmental stage and there is a lot of work left to be done on it. only visible changes are a new lock screen that features four custom spots where you can drag the lock icon and the option to put the phone on silent or vibration, sorely missing from the stock ICS ROM. Also new is a camera app that is similar to the one on the current Gingerbread ROM for the RAZR.