It’s taken about 6 months, but Motorola is finally starting to offer XOOM tablet owners the free 4G upgrade the company promised when it launched the tablet in February. Initially the XOOM shipped with a 3G radio for use on Verizon’s mobile broadband network, but Motorola said it would offer free upgrades within a few […]
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Motorola XOOM 4G LTE upgrades kick off with pilot program
Like so many tablets that have hit retail shelves this year, the Motorola XOOM launched in a slightly unfinished state. Updates have been rolling out, of course. Back in July a software update allowed owners of the Motorola XOOM to finally make use of the tablet’s microSD card expansion slot. Around the same time, a key […]
Apple is also trying to stop Motorola XOOM sales in Europe
Yesterday a German court ordered Samsung to stop selling the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android tablet in that country, and the ruling could stop Galaxy Tab sales in almost all European Union countries — at least until Samsung appeals or Apple’s lawsuit goes to trial. But it looks like Apple isn’t just going after Samsung […]
Verizon preparing to launch Android 3.2 for the Motorola XOOM 3G
It’s been almost a month since Motorola started pushing out an Android 3.2 software update for the WiFi-only version of the XOOM tablet. Now it looks like Verizon is getting ready to follow suit with the 3G version of Motorola’s flagship tablet. The company has posted an update on its support page for the XOOM […]
Motorola: About 690,000 XOOM tablets shipped
Motorola has shipped about 690 thousand XOOM tablets since launching the device in February. The company released its financial results for the latest quarter today and announced that 440 thousand tablets had shipped during the period. Add that to the 250 thousand units that Motorola shipped during the previous quarter, and it looks like […]
Motorola XOOM 4G upgrade coming… in September
Motorola managed to launch the first tablet to run Google Android 3.0 Honeycomb way back in February… but the company won’t be offering the finishing touch for another few months. When the Motorola XOOM shipped there were two things missing: a working SDHC card slot, and a 4G LTE radio. While the tablet had a […]
Deals of the Day (7-25-11)
Verizon Wireless has knocked $100 off the price of a Motorola XOOM tablet with 3G wireless. That means you can now pick up a 3G XOOM for the same price as a WiFi-only model… assuming you’re willing to sign up for a 3 year contract. Still, that’s probably the best price you’re going to find […]
Deals of the Day (Refurb Motorola XOOM for $400)
The Motorola XOOM is one of the best Android tablets around, but it’s also one of the most expensive. Motorola recently dropped the base price of a WiFi-only model from $599 to $499 which certainly makes the tablet a bit more approachable. But now Woot has gone a step further by offering a refurbished model […]
How to install and root Android 3.2 on the Motorola XOOM
Motorola began rolling out an over-the-air software update for the Motorola XOOM tablet today. It brings Google Android 3.2 Honeycomb and it finally fixes the bug that prevented the microSD card slot on the tablet from functioning properly. But if you don’t feel like waiting for Motorola to send you an update, it’s possible to […]
Motorola XOOM 4G LTE upgrade clears the FCC
There are two updates Motorola promised when launching the XOOM tablet in February. First, the microSD card slot would eventually work. Second, the company would offer a free upgrade which would allow users to send in their 3G capable tablets to receive a 4G LTE modem. The first promise is finally starting to come true. […]
Motorola XOOM gets Android 3.2 update, SD card support comes along for the ride
Motorola has begun rolling out a software update which brings Android 3.2 to the Motorola XOOM tablet. Right now it looks like the only folks that are able being prompted to install the update are the proud owners of XOOM WiFi tablets. If you’ve got a Verizon 3G model you may have to wait a […]
Motorola XOOM WiFi tablet is now priced at $499
The Motorola XOOM was the first tablet to hit the streets running Google Android Honeycomb a few months ago. But it’s also one of the most expensive Android tablets available. A 3G model will set you back $799, and up until recently a WiFi-only model cost a whopping $599. Compare that with the Asus Eee […]