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Motorola Tao now the Droid for Verizon; device will not have MOTOBLUR

By Alan Friedman

Published: Oct 01, 2009, 12:50 PM

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Motorola Tao now the Droid for Verizon; device will not have MOTOBLUR

Motorola's Android device for Verizon has had so many name changes that it might rival Eve for multiple personalities. Today, BGR has received word from one of their tipsters that the actuakl name of the phone will be the Motorola Droid on Verizon Wireless. Expected to be introduced the week after next, the Droid will not run MOTOBLUR and will be a "with Google" model. As such, it will be the first Google Experience device to support Adobe Flash out of the box.

Verizon customers, does the lack of MOTORBLUR change your plans, or is the Droid still up there on your smartphone shopping list?

Motorola Tao Preliminary Specifications

source: BGR

$90

$210

$120 off (57%)

Mint Mobile is now allowing you to get whichever plan you like for either three, six, or 12 months for just $15/mo. If you go for the six-month unlimited service, for instance, you'll now have to pay just $90 upfront instead of $210.

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Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009, has witnessed and chronicled the transformative years of mobile technology. Owning iconic phones from the original iPhone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, he has seen smartphones evolve into a global phenomenon. Beyond smartphones, Alan has covered the emergence of tablets, smartwatches, and smart speakers.

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