When the ultra slim Motorola RAZR was launched in Malaysia, Motorola mentions that it will be upgraded to the latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Originally planned for Q2 2012, we have yet to see anything from them until now.

In Greece, a RAZR owner had a problem with his device and has sent it in for repairs. When he got his unit back, he noticed something really different and looks like the service centre had flashed the unfinalised version of its upcoming ICS software. When questioned, Motorola and the telco that did the repairs refuse to reveal any details of the upgrade.

Looking at things, we might be expecting Motorola to roll out the upgrade pretty soon and version 4.0.4 is rather new that’s currently running on the Galaxy S III. Today, the 7.1mm Motorola RAZR is still the slimmest device you can get locally and it is now going for RM1699.

Head after the break for screenshots of the new RAZR ICS software.

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Looking for a reasonably priced Android smartphone with decent performance and built quality? Then you should consider giving Motorola a try. The under-marketed brand (here in Malaysia) has dropped the pricing for its three most popular smartphones.

The sexy RAZR is now RM1,699 from RM1,999. We’ve been using the RAZR for a while now and it just gets better and better with each firmware update. Motorola has also significantly improved the camera performance with the latest firmware update. Built-quality is top drawer and despite the ultra-thin form-factor the RAZR is tough as nails. We can attest to this having dropped the device from various heights on a variety of surfaces – including ultra-abrasive tarmac – numerous times. If you are not one to go with the Galaxy S II crowd, the RAZR is definitely worth a look especially now with the reduced pricing.

The Atrix 2 and robust Defy+ have their pricing revised as well and honestly there’s a lot to like with the pair, it’s just that Motorola Malaysia is not marketing the devices as much as they should.

The Atrix 2 is now RM1,399 from RM1,599, it features a 4.3-inch 960×540 pixels display, 1Ghz dual-core processor, 8MP rear camera with 1080p video, 21mbps HSPA+ connectivity and a 1785mAh battery.

The all-weather Motorola Defy+ is now RM899 from RM1,099 with a 1Ghz single-core processor, 512MB RAM, 3.7-inch display with 854×480 pixel resolution and a 1,700mAh battery

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Even before the Motorola RAZR was launched here, Motorola has hinted that its Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade is on the way sometime early 2012.

Now Motorola has updated their roll out listing and Motorola RAZR owners in Asia Pacific can expect to receive the update in Q2 this year. Also joining the list is the Motorola Atrix 2 which will be getting it slightly later in Q3.

Hopefully Motorola software upgrade is on schedule and doesn’t play hide and seek like the Samsung Galaxy S II. Hit the source link for the full details.

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It looks like we can all stop wondering if the white Motorola RAZR will be coming to Malaysia or not, as local device retailer, IMCC confirms that the device will indeed be available in Malaysia soon.

IMCC’s announced the availability of the white Motorola RAZR on its Facebook page but didn’t mention a specific date as to when it will be available but expect to see the device in stores in a couple of weeks, maybe earlier. Also expect the price to remain unchanged from the standard black edition at RM1,999 RRP.

In terms of specs, the white RAZR is identical to the black one with a 4.3-inch 960×540 Super AMOLED screen, 1.2Ghz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, 8MP rear camera with 1080p video and a 1.3MP front camera with 720p video.

In black or white, the Motorola RAZR is currently our pick for the sexiest Android right now.

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Motorola fans in Singapore will have something special to celebrate this Valentine’s Day as white version of the Motorola RAZR is expected to hit stores this February 14. Aside from the colour, the white RAZR is identical to the black RAZR featuring a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED screen with 960×540 pixel resolution, 1.2Ghz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, 8MP rear camera with 1080p video and a 1.3MP front camera with 720p video.

The trademark Kevlar back plate remains in its natural black and dark grey colour which is something some people like and others don’t. Apart from the white version, the RAZR also comes in a rather attractive purple hue as well but we doubt that that version will be coming to these parts.

With the white version of the RAZR available in Singapore very soon will Malaysians have the prospect to purchase one here? We don’t have a definitive answer but the RAZR has been enjoying brisk sales in Malaysia and it is probably one of the more successful Motorola models in the country. Add to that the fact that white gadgets are always popular amongst consumers nowadays and you have a recipe for another market success in the form of the white Motorola RAZR. We see it that way, the question is does Motorola Malaysia share the same view. If they do, then you can expect the white RAZR to be here soon. If they don’t, then we’re all stuck with black.

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The Woz says his favourite Android phone at the moment is not the Galaxy Nexus but the Motorola DROID RAZR. That was probably what inspired Motorola to do this video comparing Siri with Google Voice Actions.

Biased, maybe, but sill worth a look.

What’s also worth a look is this article from The Daily Beast about what Steve (Wozniak) thinks about Android. Here’s an excerpt about what he thinks about Siri.

Then there’s Siri, Apple’s new voice-recognition software. Woz says he’s been using Siri for a long time and used to love it when it was an independent application created for the iPhone.

But ever since Apple bought Siri and built the software into the iPhone 4S, it doesn’t work as well as it used to.

“I used to ask Siri, ‘What are the five biggest lakes in California?’ and it would come back with the answer. Now it just misses. It gives me real estate listings. I used to ask, ‘What are the prime numbers greater than 87?’ and it would answer. Now instead of getting prime numbers, I get listings for prime rib, or prime real estate,” Woz says.

Worse, a lot of the time Siri says it can’t make a connection to the back-end servers that power the system. “With the iPhone 4 I could press a button and call my wife. Now on the 4S I can only do that when Siri can connect over the Internet. But many times it can’t connect. I’ve never had Android come back and say, ‘I can’t connect over the Internet.’”

The Android system also delivers better results, he says. “I have a lower success rate with Siri than I do with the voice built into the Android, and that bothers me,” Woz says. “I’ll be saying, over and over again in my car, ‘Call the Lark Creek Steak House,’ and I can’t get it done. Then I pick up my Android, say the same thing, and it’s done. Plus I get navigation. Android is way ahead on that.”

Full article here.

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Motorola unveiled three new devices at CES recently and all of them look promising.

First up we have the Droid RAZR that we’re all familiar with but this time decked in a very tasty metallic purple hue. The specs of the purple Droid RAZR remain the same as the standard black or white version. You get a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM and an 8MP 1080p camera at the back along with a 1.3MP front camera that shoots 720p videos as well. The specs are also the same as the RAZR we get here in Malaysia but unlike the US Droid RAZR, the RAZR in Malaysia, and other parts of the world, run on GSM not LTE.

Next, we have the Droid 4. Essentially the Droid 4 is a business-centric RAZR with a slide-out QWERTY. Again, in terms of specs, everything is the same as the Droid RAZR. The Droid 4 carries the same hardware as the RAZR except the Droid 4 does without the RAZR’s Kevlar backplate and adds on a slide-out keyboard. Motorola says the Droid 4 is currently the thinnest QWERTY smartphone in the market at just 12.9mm thin.

Finally we have the Droid RAZR Maxx featuring the same spec as the Droid RAZR but with a whopping 3,300mAh battery that’s good for 21 hours of talktime and 15 hours of continuous video playback or two and half days of continuous music playback (the standard RAZR packs a 1,780mAh battery). To accommodate the battery, the RAZR Maxx is slightly thicker at 8.99mm compared to the RAZR’s svelte 7.1mm body.

Overall, all three devices look good and it’d be nice if Motorola could make any one of these new devices available here but at the moment, that looks like it’s not going to happen which is sad because we’ve been using a Motorola RAZR for a few months now and there’s really not much to complain about.

Sure the camera and battery life can be better, and the UI skin may not be as comprehensive as HTC’s Sense or Samsung’s TouchWhiz but that doesn’t take away from the fact that the RAZR is a solid performer. It’s fast and responsive, and despite being not as polished as some of its competitors, the RAZR is still a contender and a solid phone with top notch hardware – a worthwhile alternative in our books.

Full specs of the new Motorola phones available here.

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Update: It seems that we have offended a few Nokia N8 enthusiasts out there with our findings. In pursuit of the truth, we want to set the record straight, and so we have a proposition for the N8 enthusiasts who’ve expressed their opinions about this post. We have a proposition for you. Is the Nokia N8 still the best camera phone out there? Let’s settle this once and for all. Head on over to after the jump for details.

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We’re just one week away from the launch of the iPhone 4S in Malaysia. Aside from an uprated processor that’s now dual-core and very chatty Siri, the biggest improvement on the new iPhone is its camera.

With a Sony-sourced 8MP backlit sensor and improved optics, Apple says the new camera on its latest iPhone offers performance that rivals most dedicated point-and-shoot cameras, but is this claim founded?

Naturally, we’re curious to find out ourselves if the camera on the iPhone 4S is as good as Apple claims it to be, and so we’ve assemble some of the best 8MP smartphone shooters we could get our hands on along with the 12MP Nokia N8 for good measure and went out on a photowalk; taking pictures and videos using these devices in various situations to find out which smartphone available in the market right now has the best camera overall.

We compare the iPhone 4S with the Samsung Galaxy Note, Galaxy S II, Motorola RAZR, Sony Ericsson Xperia ray and Nokia N8. Follow us to after the jump to see the sample shots and videos as well as our verdict on which smartphone has the best camera right now.

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Whenever a phone comes out, there are consumers that asked if it comes with white. These days, white is the new trend and often phone manufacturers release a white version later to give that exclusive/limited bragging rights for those that have waited.

Now in the US, Verizon has announced the white colour Motorola Droid RAZR which is perfect for the Christmas season. Looking at the pic, it isn’t a fully “white” model as one would expect. The only thing that’s white is the bezel and the frame that covers the back. The rest looks pretty much the same as the black version including that sexy black kevlar. Personally we rather go black for the RAZR.

For us folks in Malaysia, no idea if Motorola is going to do the same for the GSM version Motorola RAZR.

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Before we had the RAZR, Atrix and Defy, the Motorola Droid or known as the Motorola Milestone (GSM) here was an iconic android smart phone. After the first Milestone, there wasn’t really a high-end Motorola with a sliding keyboard in Malaysia. We had the Motorola Charm, Backflip and Flipout with QWERTY keyboards but came with mid-tier specs.

For those that are craving for a proper high-end Android smart phone with QWERTY keyboard, Motorola is about to release its 4th generation Droid. It features similar RAZR-like design, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 4.0″ qHD screen and a sliding 5 Row LED backlit keyboard. However unlike the Motorola RAZR, this QWERTY keyboard version has a back plate where it covers your microSD and micro SIM slots. This would be appealing for those that prefer to type on a proper keyboard instead of a capacitive screen.

With the sliding keyboard, it is thicker at 12.7mm and it weighs 178 grams. From the pics, it doesn’t get that sexy Kevlar back that’s found on the RAZR. The Droid 4, like the Droid RAZR is a 4G LTE smart phone which is exclusive to Verizon in the US. But hey, who knows they will release a “Milestone” version for GSM markets like Malaysia.

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