Motorola DROID MAXX, DROID Mini and DROID Ultra receive Android 4.4.3 software update

According to Motorola senior director of software product management David Schuster,  the company will soon start rolling out Android 4.4.3 to the 2013 DROID handsets. That means that the Motorola DROID Ultra, Motorola DROID MAXX and Motorola DROID Mini will all skip Android 4.4.2 to receive the latest build of Android.

Motorola DROID Ultra, DROID MAXX and DROID Mini star Android 4.4.2 soak test

Motorola has reportedly started a soak test for the Android 4.4.2 update for owners of the Motorola DROID Ultra, Motorola DROID MAXX and Motorola DROID mini. To be invited for the soak test, you need to be a member of the Motorola Support Network, and promise to keep everything confidential.

Motorola DROID lineup receives camera update

The Motorola DROID Ultra, Motorola DROID Maxx and Motorola DROID mini are now receiving an OTA update which is aimed at improving the quality of photos captured by their rear cameras. The update was reported being piloted in a soak test and was deemed ready for the public according to a post by Punit Soni, VP of Product Management at Motorola Mobility.

Motorola DROID Mini - Video Review

The Motorola Droid mini which costs $99.99 on contract, is the most affordable among the latest Droid lineup of devices for Verizon. The device features a 4.3 inch touch display with a 720 by 1280 pixel resolution, 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 10 megapixel camera capable of 1080p HD video capture, a secondary 2 megapixel camera for video calls and is powered by a 1.7GHz dual-core X8 processor with 2GB of RAM.

The Droid mini is designed for those who aren't impressed by the ever growing size of smartphone displays and should fit comfortably into most hands. It is clear that Motorola has done a great job balancing form and functionality with this device.

Motorola DROID mini - Hands On Videos

The Motorola DROID mini was announced today as one of the newest members of Verizon's DROID family and offers an all-round mid range device which is still as powerful as its siblings. The DROID mini features a 4.3 inch touch display with a 720 by 1280 pixel resolution, 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 10 megapixel camera capable of 1080p HD video capture, a secondary 2 megapixel camera for video calls and is powered by a 1.7GHz dual-core processor with 2GB of RAM.

The DROID mini has the same Gorilla Glass protection on its display but has a glossy finish on its rear like the DROID Ultra which can attract fingerprints. Since it brings the same power as its siblings, the DROID mini is the perfect choice for someone looking for the latest DROID in a pocketable size.

Verizon announces DROID Ultra, DROID mini and DROID MAXX from Motorola

The Motorola DROID Ultra, Motorola DROID mini and Motorola DROID MAXX were announced today at a special event in New York. The DROID lineup will forever be known for the birthplace of the Android revolution, which has skyrocketed Google's mobile platform to the heights it is in today.

While the DROID lineup may not have the same appeal it once had, Motorola DROID devices are known for their build quality and battery life which the newest DROIDs continue to maintain.