Verizon today announced the Motorola Droid X2, the successor to the popular Motorola Droid X. The Droid X2 will be released on May 26 and will be the first 1-GHz, dual-core phone in Verizon's lineup.
From the press photos, the Droid X2 looks nearly identical to its predecessor, even sporting what looks like the same case. But there are plenty of differences under the hood. In addition to its dual-core, 1-GHz processor, the Droid X2 will feature an HDMI out port, allowing users to view photos, video clips, and downloaded movies on a TV. It will also come enterprise-ready, with a number of built-in security and IT-grade policies.
The Droid X2's 4.3-inch touch-screen display will be scratch-reistant and anti-reflective, and the virtual QWERTY keyboard will feature SWYPE technology. Though the Droid X2 is not running on Verizon's new 4G LTE network, it has mobile hotspot capability, allowing users to share their 3G connection with up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices.
There's also an 8-megapixel camera that can capture HD video, as well a new Gallery app that allows users to view, tag, and post photos to social-networking sites directly from the app. And like most other Android phones, the Droid X2 will feature support for Google mobile services including Gmail, Google Maps, Google Search, and Google Talk. It also has access to the Android Market, which currently has over 200,000 apps.
The phone will be released running Android 2.2 Froyo, but an update to Android 2.3 Gingerbread is promised, though no date has been given.
The Droid X2 will be available for preorder online from Verizon beginning May 19. It will be available in stores and online May 26 for $199.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.