Also on Friday, Verizon Wireless will create a first-of-its-kind interactive experience in New York City called, “DROID Does Times Square.” This experience will let callers control two of Times Square’s largest digital billboards – the NASDAQ and Reuters signs - using only voice commands. Beginning Nov. 6, Internet fans worldwide can also view the experience in real-time by visiting www.droiddoes.com/timessquare.

DROID by Motorola will be available for $199.99 with a new two-year customer agreement after a $100 mail-in rebate.

Although there is no different on the hardware specs and design, Mobile Review’s Eldar Murtazin has spotted some changes on the built in software. First the Motorola Milestone has got mutitouch support while the US version Motorola Droid do not have this activated. You can use the multitouch for zooming in web browser and photo viewer. Secondly the Google Maps Navigation will not be supported in Motorola Milestone. Motorola will pre-install its own MOTONAV software for turn-by-turn navigation and it will only be available for 60-days trial.

You can expect to see the official Motorola Milestone announcement soon. Mean while check out the hands on video by Eldar Murtazin below

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[via gsmarena / slashgear]

While the Motorola Droid going on sale from November 6th, the Motorola Milestone for GSM network is said to be available from November 9th next week. Expect to see an official announcement soon this week. As for now, check out SlashGear hands on report and first impressions and highlights on the Motorola Droid.

[via slashgear]

While the Google Maps Navigation service is free to use, bear in mind that you would need a constant data connection to retrieve the mapping data off from the Google server when you are using it.

[via Android Community]

This new feature comes with everything you’d expect to find in a GPS navigation system, like 3D views, turn-by-turn voice guidance and automatic rerouting. But unlike most navigation systems, Google Maps Navigation was built from the ground up to take advantage of your phone’s Internet connection.

Here are seven features that are possible because Google Maps Navigation is connected to the Internet:

The most recent map and business data
When you use Google Maps Navigation, your phone automatically gets the most up-to-date maps and business listings from Google Maps — you never need to buy map upgrades or update your device. And this data is continuously improving, thanks to users who report maps issues and businesses who activate their listings with Google Local Business Center.

Search in plain English
Google Maps Navigation brings the speed, power and simplicity of Google search to your car. If you don’t know the address you’re looking for, don’t worry. Simply enter the name of a business, a landmark or just about anything into the search box, and Google will find it for you. Then press “Navigate”, and you’re on your way.

Search by voice
Typing on a phone can be difficult, especially in the car, so with Google Maps Navigation, you can say your destination instead. Hold down the search button to activate voice search, then tell your phone what you want to do (like “Navigate to Pike Place in Seattle”), and navigation will start automatically.

Traffic view
Google Maps Navigation gets live traffic data over the Internet. A traffic indicator light in the corner of the screen glows green, yellow or red, depending on the current traffic conditions along your route. If there’s a jam ahead of you, you’ll know. To get more details, tap the light to zoom out to an aerial view showing traffic speeds and incidents ahead. And if the traffic doesn’t look good, you can choose an alternate route.

Search along route
For those times when you’re already on the road and need to find a business, Google Maps Navigation searches along your route to give you results that won’t take you far from your path. You can search for a specific business by name or by type, or you can turn on popular layers, such as gas stations, restaurants or parking.

Satellite view
Google Maps Navigation uses the same satellite imagery as Google Maps on the desktop to help you get to your destination. Turn on the satellite layer for a high-resolution, 3D view of your upcoming route. Besides looking cool, satellite view can help you make sense of complicated maneuvers.

Street View
If you want to know what your next turn looks like, double-tap the map to zoom into Street View, which shows the turn as you’ll see it, with your route overlaid. And since locating an address can sometimes be tricky, we’ll show you a picture of your destination as you approach the end of your route, so you’ll know exactly what to look for.

We’ve just finished a sit-down session with Verizon, Motorola and Google to discuss the first Android 2.0 smartphone of the year, the Verizon DROID by Motorola, and this is certainly one very impressive smartphone. It’s far too early for our full review, but check out some live photos and first impressions after the cut.

[via slashgear]

DROID by Motorola will be available in the United States on Friday, Nov. 6, for $199.99 with a new two-year customer agreement after a $100 mail-in rebate. Verizon Wireless is also bundling the Droid by Motorola with a 16GB microSD card for your file storage.

Full Droid by Motorola Specifications:

• Talk Time: 385 mins/6.4 hours
• Standby Time: 270 hours/11.25 days
• Capacitive Touch; Full Qwerty Side Slider
• Band/Modes: 800/1900, CDMA EVDO rev A
• Android 2.0
• Weight: 169 g / 6 oz
• Dimensions: 60.00 (x) x 115.80 (y) x 13.70 (z) mm
• Webkit HTML5 based browser; Flash 10 ready
• Battery: 1400 mAh
• Bluetooth v2.1+EDR, 3.5mm Headset jack, USB 2.0 HS
• Display: 3.7”, 480×854 WVGA
• 5.0 megapixel camera, AutoFocus, dual LED Flash and image stablization
• 16GB card included in phone, Up to 32GB microSD expandable
• aGPS, sGPS
• 802.11b/g, 3-axis accelerometer

The Motorola Droid / Sholes used the same processor as iPhone 3GS and Palm Pre, the TI OMAP3430 CPU has made it one of the fastest Android devices to date, according to BGR. The capacitive touch screen is good and “amazing”, and its hardware keyboard is usable although it might be revised on the final prototype. The retail packaging of Droid will also include a docking station for convenient usb connection.

Orange is offering the DEXT free to customers who take out a £34.26 per month, 24 month contract. The package includes 900 any network call minutes, unlimited texts, Orange Maps as well as inclusive anytime internet browsing so users can make the most of their mobile experience.

pecifications:

• Qualcomm MSM7201A 528 MHz
• QWERTY side Slider
• WCDMA 900/1700/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
• HSDPA 7.2 Mbps (Category 7/8), EDGE Class 12, GPRS Class 12
• GPS
• Android 1.5
• Weight: 163.00 g; 5.7 oz
• Dimensions: 58 x 114 x 15.6 mm; 2.28 x 4.49 x 0.61 in
• Battery: 1420 mAh
• Bluetooth
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• Wi Fi
• Display: 320 x 480 pixels (w x h)
• 5 megapixel camera, auto-focus
• microSD card slot

Other than its rugged protection feature, the Motorola Barrage comes with a 2 megapixel camera, dual speaker and supports Verizon Wireless’ Push to Talk service that leverages the company’s Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) Revision A (Rev. A) network.

The Motorola Barrage is available online now for $129.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. It will reach Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning Nov. 16. A non-camera version of the phone will be available on Oct. 21.

Specifications:

• Bands/Modes: CDMA 800/1900, Digital Dual Mode (1x, EVDO rev A)
• Weight: 120g/4.2oz
• Dimensions: 55 x 96 x 24 mm
• Battery; 1170mAH standard with support for 1800mAH for extended
• Connectivity: Micro USB Full Speed; 2.5mm “universal” headset jack; Bluetooth5: 2.1 + EDR
• Display: 2.2” 176×220 up to 262k TFT (Main) + 1.66” 120×160 CLI
• Camera: 2 MP FF, 8x Optical Zoom / (Non-Camera version also available)
• Memory: 256MB (internal), optional External MicroSD Card memory up to 16GB
• Address Book: Up to 1000 entries