New Company, New Innovations: Motorola Mobility Announces Faster Connections with 4G, Including the World's Most Powerful Smartphone and the First True Android Tablet

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CES -- Today Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI), announced a diverse range of powerful mobile devices, from the first tablet running Android™ 3.0 Honeycomb to the world's most powerful smartphone -- giving consumers new ways to stay connected to their personal and business lives.

The devices incorporate unprecedented computing power and performance with innovative designs and software to provide today's highly mobile consumers with an unmatched level of connectivity to the information and contacts they need on the go and at home. They also demonstrate Motorola Mobility's commitment to developing intuitive technology to help simplify, connect and enrich people's lives.

On the heels of becoming a newly independent company, Motorola Mobility showcases a portfolio of devices this week at the 2011 International CES show in Las Vegas (Booth No. 8644, Central Hall).  

"Motorola is bringing new, game-changing technologies to the marketplace that will enable consumers to do more with their mobile devices," said Sanjay Jha, chairman and chief executive officer, Motorola Mobility. "We're innovating across the board – not just in smartphones – as we revolutionize mobile computing with experiences that push the limits of what you thought was possible with your mobile device."

Motorola Mobility's new device lineup builds on the company's established Android leadership that saw the company introduce an industry-best 23 Android smartphones in 2010. The strong 2011 product portfolio delivers even more flexible mobile experiences for work, home and play.

Motorola ATRIX™: The World's Most Powerful Smartphone

Motorola ATRIX is the world's most powerful smartphone with a dual-core processor that is the fastest yet offered in a mobile phone.  Motorola ATRIX is designed to essentially become a user's primary digital hub to create, edit and interact with documents, media and content. This is facilitated by Motorola's webtop application and incredible new accessory docks, such as the Laptop Dock, that provide users with a larger screen, keyboard and trackpad enabling them to have an enhanced and more interactive computer-like experience with their devices.

• A 1GHz dual-core processor capable of opening web pages twice as fast as most other smartphones, rendering games faster and displaying HD video on big-screen TVs
• A full 1 GB of RAM for twice the RAM of most smartphones to deliver effortless multi-tasking, such as watching a movie while receiving and responding to email
• The world's first qHD pentile display for a smartphone, offering high resolution and 24-bit color, making it easier to read indoors and outdoors
• Front- and rear-facing cameras and the ability to record in HD
• Convenient biometric fingerprint reader for easily unlocking your phone while providing extra security
• Up to 48GB of storage (16GB internal and optional 32GB MicroSD card) – enough to store thousands of songs, photos and movies

The Motorola ATRIX will be available in the United States from AT&T in Q1 2011 and available in other markets later this year.  

Motorola XOOM™: Motorola's First Tablet Featuring Android 3.0 Honeycomb

Motorola XOOM redefines the tablet device category by providing more ways to have fun, connect with friends and stay productive on the go. Motorola XOOM is the first device to incorporate Android™ 3.0 Honeycomb, Google's powerful new operating system developed from the ground up specifically for tablets. Boasting a best-in-class dual core processor, the stylishly thin Motorola XOOM offers a ground-breaking mobile computing experience.

It is the first tablet to connect to the new Google Mobile Innovation service offering books, music and movies – anytime, anywhere – and all in HD optimized for Motorola XOOM's 10.1-inch widescreen (16:9).

• High-definition (1280x800) 10.1-inch widescreen (16:9) display, perfect for watching HD video in landscape mode and narrow enough for convenient two-handed on-screen typing in portrait mode
• The smallest 10.1-inch tablet available, yet delivers 51 percent more video than the leading competitor relative to the front of the device
• Unique dock options allow HD content streaming to TV and easy connection to PC accessories like mouse and keyboard devices
• Includes a fully functioning HD camcorder and a 5MP camera to view and edit videos and photos immediately
• 4G LTE upgradable

Motorola is also working to jump start the ecosystem expansion that will result from the launch of Motorola XOOM with a new version of the Android OS. Motorola has been collaborating closely with innovative application partners across a variety of categories, including gaming, entertainment, and business productivity, to optimize their applications for this new category of mobile computing devices.

The Next Generation of Smartphones That Keep Life Balanced

Motorola CLIQ 2 allows users to play hard and work hard, combining Android software and MOTOBLUR social connectivity with the addition of new business-ready functionality.

• The 3.7-inch display, faster processor and preloaded applications such as BLOCKBUSTER® ONDEMAND and Amazon Kindle deliver a compelling entertainment experience
• Customizable sets of homescreens for work, home and weekend life provide easy access to the applications, shortcuts and widgets when they are most needed
• Increased business functionality includes robust calendar capabilities, corporate directory access and advanced security features

Contacts, login information, email and social networking messages are kept securely on the MOTOBLUR secure server, allowing consumers to remotely locate and wipe their phone if it is ever lost or stolen.

Offered in a titanium hue with a smoke gray finish, Motorola CLIQ 2 with MOTOBLUR will be available exclusively to T-Mobile USA customers on Jan. 19 at T-Mobile retail stores, select dealers and online at http://www.t-mobile.com.  To view images, please visit here.

Motorola DROID™ BIONIC, the sleekly designed Android-based smartphone with LTE, delivers a mobile Internet experience that's up to 10 times faster than 3G, meaning consumers can stream their favorite music and the latest TV shows with an unparalleled quality experience.  

• A dual core processor with each core running at 1GHz, delivering up to two GHz of processing power and 512 MB RAM deliver a mobile Internet experience that's up to 10 times faster than 3G
• Multiplayer gaming capabilities allow consumers to challenge friends to live peer-to-peer gaming, viewed through the device's 4.3-inch qHD quality screen
• With the device's front-facing VGA web cam and See What I See video feature, consumers can share experiences – either via Wi-Fi or 4G LTE – with family, friends and co-workers wherever they are. A rear-facing 8-megapixel camera also allows consumers to capture their favorite pictures and videos

For additional information, please visit www.mediacenter.motorola.com.

About Motorola Mobility

Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI) fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, please visit motorola.com/mobility.

MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo and MOTOBLUR are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. DROID is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. and its related companies. All other product and service names are the property of their respective owners. © 2010 Motorola Mobility, Inc. All rights reserved.

Android and Android Market are trademarks of Google, Inc.

Motorola XOOM: Partner Quotes

Adobe

"We are excited about full web browsing on the Motorola XOOM through its support for Flash and HTML content," said Danny Winokur, vice president, Flash Runtime at Adobe. "Our partnership with Motorola continues to grow with the introduction of these innovative devices, and we look forward to seeing our developers bring rich, new content experiences to them using our suite of tools."

Conde Nast

"Conde Nast is excited to utilize the advanced form factor of the Motorola XOOM to bring our popular magazines to readers," said Charles H. Townsend, CEO.  "In addition, our all access everywhere model means that our subscribers, in addition to their XOOM, can also enjoy content from the web or in print."

Fuze Box

"Fuze Box delivers a multi-platform, real-time visual collaboration service uniquely architected for the Motorola XOOM and Honeycomb," said Ritesh Bansal, CTO. "The high quality video conferencing experience we are able to deliver will allow for more interactive, efficient meetings and ultimately greater productivity."

Guild Software

"The Android gaming space is being taken to a new level with the introduction of the Motorola XOOM with Honeycomb," said John Bergman, CEO. "Guild Software has chosen the Android platform for Vendetta Online because of the fantastic performance and capabilities now available, making us confident in the experience we are delivering to end users."

Quickoffice

"With the Motorola XOOM, Quickoffice is launching a brand new user interface which takes advantage of our SmartTouch™ technology and the bigger screen," said Gregg Fiddes, senior vice president, Sales and Business Development. "Business users also have the option to connect to an even larger screen through HDMI and efficiently access and manage all of their materials, making editing documents on-the-go easier than ever."

Glu

"Glu is excited to bring Gun Bros to the Motorola XOOM," said Niccolo de Masi, president and CEO. "Thanks to the advanced components of this device, we are able to provide advanced high resolution graphics and effects, much faster frame rates, and real-time updates, all of which truly enhances the player experience."

MLB.com

"With the Motorola XOOM and Honeycomb, MLB.com can offer access to up-to-the-moment baseball action with a robust array of statistics and news information," said Adam Ritter, senior vice president, Wireless. "In addition, we are able to deliver a new widget that delivers a seamless interface for fans to follow their favorite teams and players every day."

Trendy Entertainment

"Trendy Entertainment is excited to bring Dungeon Defenders to a new level with Honeycomb and the Motorola XOOM," said Agapitus Lye, CEO.  "This version of the Android OS has allowed us to extend the 3D resolution and complexity of the game, resulting in a more feature-rich experience for players."

WeatherBug

"WeatherBug is proud to offer a rich feature set with the Motorola XOOM, making use of its robust graphics capabilities and pinpoint accuracy for delivering live, local weather conditions and detailed visualization,"  said Chris Brozenick, vice president of Consumer Products.

SOURCE Motorola Mobility, Inc.

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