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When Google killed off the Android Market and replaced it with the Google Play Store, not every device was happy about it. In fact, some Motorola devices refused to link to the new Google Play Store in protest of Google’s heinous crime. Google acted fast and deployed the update police to force Motorola devices into submission. Thanks to the latest Google Play Store update 3.4.7, your Motorola app drawer store link will now work, forcing you to bust out that heartfelt eulogy you had prepared for the Android Market and say goodbye.

R.I.P Android Market


When HTC unveiled their future lineup of top-tier smartphones at Mobile World Congress, they heavily boasted about the phone’s camera. They claimed it would rival any digital camera and that it would deliver a camera experience in a way never seen on phones before. They made a pretty big deal over their new ImageSense software as well as the custom ImageChip, f/2.0 lens, HDR technology, and super fast capture. The incessant hype led to a wave of praise and anticipation. Users instantly began dreaming of the professional headshot profiles they’d be posting to Facebook. Kidding aside, they did make it sound awesome, and when they posted a set of pictures from the HTC One X to Facebook, it validated our praise.


We have some good news for owners of the Motorola DROID 2 Global on Verizon: you have an update! It’s nothing as exciting as Ice Cream Sandwich, but it does take care of some pesky bugs, including the “out of memory” errors some of you may have experienced. The update began rolling out OTA last night and should make it to your device sometime today. To check for the update manually, simply go to Settings > About Phone > System Update. If you still don’t see anything, just sit tight as it’s on the way.


Archos may be a month late on their promise to update their G9 tablets to Android 4.0 but it’s here now and they’re still ahead of many top manufacturers. Archos has begun rolling out Ice Cream Sandwich to their G9 lineup and if you’re the proud owner of a G9 7 or 10-inch tablet, you can expect to receive Android 4.0 in an OTA update soon.


If you were looking forward to the major update that was supposed to hit the MOTOACTV today, you’re going to have to wait a couple extra days. The update which will bring 40 new activities along with a few other features is now on for Friday March 9th and hopefully this time it will actually happen. We’re assuming Motorola delayed the update due to a certain Apple event that pretty much occupied everyone’s day today. Thankfully Moto didn’t leave us completely empty handed; a video is now up on Youtube showcasing the new features for all you fitness freaks to sweat over. Give the video a look and occupy yourself with some sit-ups until the update hits this Friday.

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