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.

Apple iPhone 5s vs. Motorola Droid Ultra - Video Comparison

The newest Apple iPhone 5s and the Motorola Droid Ultra are two great smartphones on Verizon's lineup. They are are priced at $200 with a two-year contract, and making a choice between the two hard to make. With the iPhone 5s you get a good performer with the brand new iOS 7.0, while the highly customizable Android experience on the Droid Ultra along with features like Active Display and Touchless Control make it quite appealing to use.

LG G2 vs. Motorola DROID Ultra - Video Comparison

The LG G2 and the Motorola DROID Ultra are both priced at $200 on contract through Verizon. They are both very capable devices, making the choice between the two a hard one. Check out the following video comparison between the two handsets and see how they stack up against one another.

Motorola Moto X vs. Motorola DROID Ultra - Video Comparison

The DROID lineup on Verizon is headed by the Motorola DROID Ultra which is a premium device in every aspect. However the manufacturer also introduced the Motorola Moto X on the same carrier at the same on-contract price with very similar features and performance making our choice harder. If you prefer the slightly larger display and the Kevlar finish, the DROID Ultra is the way to go. But the Motorola does feel easier to handle and will feature the Moto Maker phone customization later this year on Verizon.

Motorola DROID Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S4 - Video Comparison

Are you in the market for a new Android smartphone? If you are looking for a device running a close-to-stock Android experience, with the added bonus of the Motorola extras (active display, touchless controls, droid zap), excellent call quality, and constructed out of Kevlar, the Motorola DROID Ultra may be for you. One the other hand if you are looking for a full 1080p display, a quad-core processor, higher quality camera, microSD expansion, and a replaceable battery, you'll probably be more content with the Samsung Galaxy S4.

Motorola Droid Ultra - Video Review

The Motorola Droid Ultra costs $199.99 with a 2 year contract on Verizon. The device features a 5.0 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 Ultra runs a near stock Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean experience, while still offering some extra “Motorola perks” such as the Active Display, Touchless Controls, and Motorola Assist. Since the DROID Ultra has a Kevlar body, it should hold-up better than other plastic-polymer based phones, though keep in mind that the glossy back will always look smudged with fingerprints.

Motorola DROID Ultra - Hands On Videos

The Motorola DROID Ultra was announced today as one of the newest members of Verizon's DROID family and offers an all-round flagship experience in an incredibly thin body. The DROID Ultra features a 5.0 inch AMOLED 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 7.18 mm thin body has a Gorilla Glass display in front and a glossy rear instead of the Kevlar design, but we still have a sturdy well designed device with a premium feel.

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.