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Motorola and Intel to hold September 18th event

Motorola today announced a joint event with Intel to take place on September 18th. As is often the case, the invitation and its tag line “Let us take you to the edge” shed little light on what could be announced. Back at CES, the two companies announced a new partnership focused on Intel-powered smartphones and tablets. At the time, Motorola […]

First Intel-powered smartphone to launch “later this week”

Intel yesterday announced its first-quarter earnings with revenues coming in at US$12.9 billion, operating income at US$3.8 billion, and net income at US$2.7 billion. On the investor call that followed, CEO Paul Otellini announced that the first Intel-based smartphone will launch “later this week.” As for who could introduce this first, there are a couple of likely suspects. It could […]

Motorola to unveil Intel Medfield-powered Android 4.0 smartphone at MWC?

A leaked image obtained by PocketNow suggests that Motorola and Intel could unveil an Intel Medfield smartphone at Mobile World Congress. The device could also be Motorola’s first smartphone to be powered by Android 4.0. The report adds that the device will run a new version of Motorola’s Motoblur user interface and will sport an instant-on camera capable of 15 […]

CES 2012: Intel and Motorola sign mobile partnership

Intel and Motorola yesterday announced a new partnership that will see Motorola develop Android devices powered by Intel Atom processors. The “multi-year, multi-device strategic relationship” will cover both smartphones and tablets. “When great silicon and software technology meets great mobile and design innovation, amazing things can happen,” said Intel President and CEO Paul Otellini. “Our long-term relationship with Motorola Mobility […]

LG to launch Intel-powered smartphone at CES 2012?

According to a report by the Korea Times, LG could unveil an Intel-powered smartphone at CES 2012. The device would run on Intel’s Medfield system-on-a-chip (SOC). “LG Electronics will produce Intel’s first Android smartphones that use Intel’s own mobile platform. The device will be shown at the CES,” said a top-ranking executive. Dominant in the PC market, Intel has struggled […]