Guess it’s a good thing I just upgraded to the MyTouch Slide and got rid of the Motorola Cliq. Looks like Motorola decided to delay the release of 2.1 for the Cliq. It was scheduled for release in Q2 of 2010, and there is no current estimated release ETA. Apparently they are “working hard to optimize it”. Sorry Cliq owners, no Eclair love for a while, I really feel for you having to rock 1.5 for so long.
[Motorola Support via Android Community]
In case you haven’t seen it already, here’s the current Motorola rollout schedule for Android 2.1 upgrades. The screenshot speaks for itself, but to recap, the Droid is already running 2.1, most other phones should be getting it before the middle of summer, but BackFlip owners will have to wait till Fall. And even more sour news for DEXT and Devour users. But at least we know where Motorola stands. The information is subject to change, hit the link for the latest info on Motorola Android upgrade plans.
[Motorola]
Here’s a juicy little tidbit courtesy of Boy Genius. Take it for what it’s worth, but don’t complain if the info’s not accurate. But the Motorola CLIQ, still running the now antiquated 1.5 should be getting the 2.1 treatment sometime next month. Hopefully we’ll hear something official from T-Mobile in the next couple of weeks, our fingers are crossed. Thoughts?
You’re looking at a chat transcription between a Cliq owner and what appears to be a Motorola rep about 1.6 coming to the Cliq. The rumor seems that it’s in development and should be released next month. Of course, with no official announcement, it’s still in the rumors section. Seems about time for an update, or is Motorola hoping everyone forgot about the Cliq when the Droid came out?
Thanks Rezzenonne for the tip!
It’s already out there that the CLIQ will be $199 for new and old T-Mobile customer signing a 2 year contract. But many of us, myself included, are only halfway through their contract, and will have to pay more to get a new CLIQ. Well, the guys over at AndroidAndMe asked T-Mobile about non contract pricing, as well as when the preorders start shipping and here’s the answers they got:
1. How much is the Cliq for current customers who do not meet the upgrade eligibility requirements?
The CLIQ will be available for $199.99 with a two year service agreement. Additional pricing levels vary based on the customer’s tenure, but these pricing levels are less expensive than purchasing a new phone without a two year contract. In the case of the CLIQ, the no-contract price is $449.99.
2. Will pre-sale Cliqs begin shipping on October 19, 2009?
T-Mobile customers who purchase a CLIQ during the pre-sale period will receive their device within days of when the order is received. Orders will be processed right away and depending on when the device is purchased, customers could receive their CLIQ just days after Oct. 19.
So there you have it folks. The sooner you order, the sooner you’ll get your CLIQ. And as T-Mobile is known to do, if you’re halfway through your contract, or a longtime customer, they usually can offer you better than full price, on the web or in stores. Now we just have to wait 17 more days…
Yeah, so what we’re a little late on this announcement. But the T-Mobile website is live with a countdown to the preorder date of October 19th, just over 18 days left. Pricing is $199 when signing a new 2 year contract, so it looks like Boy Genius called this one first, when every other blog was shouting it was going to be free on contract. The CLIQ will be available in stores starting November 2nd. As an added bonus, T-Mobile is running a little contest where you can win a free CLIQ and some sort of vacation, I’d almost rather have the phone.
T-Mobile customers and potential buyers, are you excited? Is this your next smart phone?
And in case you’ve been under a rock, here’s some gratuitous shots and a spec sheet:
- Networks: GSM Quad-band phone capable of global roaming (850/900/1800/1900 MHz); UMTS tri-band global 3G (900/1700/2100 MHz); GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA 1.8 Mbit/s/HSDPA 3.6 Mbit/s/HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s
- Display: 3.10 inches HVGA screen, 320 x 480 pixels, Color, TFT
- Camera: 5 megapixels with AF
- Operating system: Google Android MOTOBLUR
- Input: 5-way navigation, Capacitive touch screen, QWERTY keyboard, Virtual keyboard
- CPU: 528MHz MSM7201A
- Memory: 256MB
- Memory card: microSD/microSDHC
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth 2.0, 3.5mm HeadPhone Jack
- Misc: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WAV, AMR
- Media: MPEG4, 3GP, H.263, H.264
- Form factor: Slide-out
- Battery: 1400mAh
- Talk Time: 6 hours (360 mins)
- Standby Time: 324 hours (14 days)
- Dimensions: 4.49 x 2.28 x 0.62 inches (114 x 58 x 16 mm)
- Weight: 5.75 oz (163 g)
[T-Mobile]
I’m sure many of you have already seen it. But for those of you that haven’t, I recommend you read BGR’s preview of the Motorola CLIQ. Overall, it throws out some very good info about the phone and it’s software. A few negative points here and there, which may or may not be attributed to preproduction software and/or hardware. I’m hoping the final version does have these things fixed, because I’m very excited about the Moto CLIQ. I would like more info on the battery life though. It was a major drawback on the T-Mobile G1, and could potentially cripple the potential of the CLIQ. I wouldn’t say the review is negative, BGR is always very objective. Hit the read link for all the goodies and plenty of pictures.
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Last.fm, Yahoo Mail (for those that still use it), Digg, Gizmodo, Gawker, Mint, MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, Travel Channel, MTV and Amazon’s MP3 Store, QuickOffice, Telenav, as well as the normal array of Google apps, and much more are preloaded on the Moto CLIQ. A lot of these apps are already on the Android platform and I personally use some of them. But is this really more incentive to buy the Motorola CLIQ or an indication of the type of consumer market they are shooting for? And a return to the mid 90′s preinstall bloatware that many PC manufacturers got into. It doesn’t really impress me, since most of the apps that are new will be available to other phones in time. But don’t get me wrong, the CLIQ is a great handset, and probably my next Android purchase. And granted, many of these apps probably contribute to Motorola’s MOTOBLUR experience. I just don’t see a point to loading all these apps on the phone, taking up space. That’s the purpose of the Android market, let the consumer decide what they want to use. Or if you must, go the T-Mobile route and have an app package with recommended applications.
Does anyone desire the Motorola CLIQ more knowing it comes preloaded with these apps?
[Read] [via Phandroid]
T-Mobile has lowered the price of the T-Mobile G1 down to $129.99 to make room for the new Motorola CLIQ hitting the shelves soon. But you can still grab it for only $97.77 over at Amazon. The G1 is still a great phone, and until the CLIQ, Sholes, or Samsung InstinctQ show their faces, it’s still the only full QWERTY Android phone available.
[via Phandroid]
Announced nearly 2 weeks ago, this T-Mobile promo material clearly shows the Motorola CLIQ preorder date is set for October 19th. At nearly a month from now it seems like forever to wait. And the rumored November 11th launch date is 3 more weeks to wait. But for T-Mobile’s third Android phone, and it’s second featuring a full QWERTY keyboard, waiting is a small price to pay.
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