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If you are agree with the almost 49% of those who participated in Nokia’s online poll that prefer a phone with a QWERTY keyboard then you’ll be happy to learn the newest Sprint phone Motorola Photon Q 4G will sport a five-line tactile QWERTY keyboard. The phone is also loaded with tons of high-end features such as 1.5GHz dual-core processor, runs the latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS, has a spacious 4.3-inch touchscreen and an NFC chip. As expected, it also features rear-facing 8-megapixel camera that can also shoot 1080p HD video and a front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera. Plus it’s easy to store photos and videos on the phone’s 8GB of onboard memory. The Photon Q 4G will work around the globe and on Sprint’s 4G LTE network. While the phone will be available next week, you can reserve a Motorola Photon Q 4G now.

Are you happy to see another smartphone that features a tactile QWERTY keyboard? Let us know in the comments below.

June is Safe Driving Month and there are still a few days left. We’re giving away the next generation of the Motorola Roadster 2 Handsfree In-Car Speakerphone to help drivers keep their hands on the wheel while driving. The universal (works with most Bluetooth phones) accessory lets you stream music and calls through the built-in speakerphone or the car stereo. In addition to many of the features found in the previous version, this model will also work with the new Motorola Car Finder app that automatically marks where the car has been parked and then can provide walking or driving directions to help you return to the car.

In honor of Safe Driving Month we’re giving you a chance to win a Motorola Roadster 2. All you need to enter is follow LetsTalk on Twitter and retweet: Win a MOTOROLA ROADSTER 2 Bluetooth! #MOTOLT

Note: Only one entry per person per day through Twitter. The giveaway has just begun and ends Sunday, June 30th at 11:59pm Pacific Time. So, be sure to spread the word on Twitter.

In March, we found out which Motorola phones will be updated to Android Ice Cream sandwich. Starting today owners of Verizon’s DROID RAZR and the DROID RAZR MAXX should start receiving an over-the-air update that will include Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS and the ability to use the phone when traveling overseas. If you plan on using the former feature abroad just be sure to get an international plan. There will be a few other enhancements as well including some improvements to the voice input technology. To learn more about the upgrade, visit Verizon’s News Center.

This week owners of the Motorola Xoom will start receiving the update to Google’s Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS. The update will feature apps management, an improved photo editor, and speech-to-text technology.

Wondering when or if you’re Verizon Android device will be getting the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update? Check out Verizon’s list of products scheduled to get the upgrade.

At the end of last year, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus became the first phone to ship in the United States running Android 4.0. Dubbed Ice Cream Sandwich, this is the OS that bridges the gap between Android tablets and smartphones. Since its debut people have wanted to know if and when the latest OS would be arriving on their Android smartphone. Thanks to the Verizon’s News Center Updates, we now know which Verizon 4G LTE phones should be getting the latest OS. Although, there’s no word on when the update will be arriving, here’s the list of phones scheduled to get the update:

• DROID 4 by Motorola
• DROID BIONIC by Motorola
• DROID Incredible 2 by HTC
• DROID RAZR by Motorola
• DROID XYBOARD 8.2 by Motorola
• DROID XYBOARD 10.1 by Motorola
• HTC Rezound
• HTC Rhyme
• HTC ThunderBolt
• Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
• Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7
• Spectrum by LG

This Sunday Hollywood stars and starlets will be hitting the red carpet to attend the 84th Academy Awards. Before the festivities begin there’s the big question of what went into the gift bags for the nominees? Well, among the many items included, select nominees (Best Actress/Actor, Best Supporting Actress/Actor, and Best Director) will get a special “red carpet” edition of the DROID RAZR MAXX by Motorola. As one might think the Android smartphone is bathed in red. Aside from the color change, the phone sports the same specs including an 8-megapixel camera than can record 1080p HD video, a vibrant 4.3-inch display, and impressive battery life.

At CES last month, we had a chance to check out the DROID 4 by Motorola when it was announced. This is one of the few high-end Android phones on the market to sport a slide-out tactile QWERTY keyboard. It's also loaded with tons of other features including a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, and a front-facing camera that can also record 720p HD video, while the rear-facing 8-megapixel camera can capture 1080p HD video. It works with Verizon's 4G LTE network and will be upgradeable to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The DROID 4 by Motorola is available now and you can get a closer look at it in the video below.

Check out LetsTalk's Facebook page for a special offer for the DROID 4 that 's only available for a limited time.

The DROID RAZR MAXX by Motorola works with Verizon's super-fast 4G LTE service. It also sports a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, a rear-facing 8-megapixel camera that can also record 1080p HD video, and a front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera that can capture 720p HD video. Although it runs Android 2.3.5 it will be upgradeable to Android 4.0 Ice Cream sandwich. Get a closer look at the phone and see what comes in the box by watching the video below.

In this edition, we discuss the DROID MAXX by Motorola, the Kyocera Duramax and Sprint's affordable ZTE Optic Android tablet. Plus learn more about how your cell phone could be useful during Super Bowl 2012.

Last month, we gave away two Motorola MOTOACTV GPS Fitness Trackers. To enter the contest, you had to visit LetsTalk’s Facebook page, select the “Win A Prize” tab and fill out the entry form.

The Giveaway is now closed and the winners have been selected. So join us in congratulating the winners: Sally O’Neil and Ella Kociuba.

At CES, Verizon announced a few additions to its DROID family of smartphones. Among them was the DROID RAZR™ MAXX™ by Motorola, a relatively thin (8.9mm) DROID with long battery life (so it should easily last a full day before needing a charge). There’s also Smart Actions that can be turned on and created to optimize battery life even longer. The Android 2.3.5 (it will be upgraded to 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich) smartphone sports a dual-core 1.2GHz processor, a rear-facing 8–megapixel camera with flash, front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera that can record 720p HD video, and a micro-HDMI port so video captured on the phone can be easily viewed on an HDTV. The DROID MAXX by Motorola will be available with Verizon service this week.