Earlier today, Verizon Wireless and Motorola announced their newest smartphone, the Droid 3, is available for purchase online. Boasting features such as a dual-core 1GHZ processor, an 8 megapixel camera, Android OS 2.3, a sliding QWERTY keyboard, Flash 10 and a 4 inch qHD display this may be Motorola’s biggest beast ever. Mirror Mode will allow users to share media, including 1080p HD video captured on the phone, on televisions equipped with HDMI. The manufacturer claims the phone will be the thinnest QWERTY capable phone and even includes a front facing camera for chatting and photos.

Motorola has built the Droid 3 with personal and business customers in mind with the bells and whistles that casual users want but also including professional services as well. GOTO Meeting, Citrix Receiver, QuickOffice, and more will allow the power user to keep up with the fast paced demands of corporate life without being stuck in an office. The Droid 3 will be a 3G phone, not LTE though. You can buy the phone online now or in store around July 14th. Hit the jump to see the full press release and peep some more pics of the beauty.

Verizon Wireless Introduces the Next Generation Droid Delivering Power and Performance: The Droid 3 by Motorola

July 07, 2011

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – July 7, 2011 – Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI), today announced the new Android™-powered DROID 3 by Motorola, a global smartphone that delivers power for work and play without making compromises.

DROID 3 by Motorola is the world’s thinnest full QWERTY smartphone, and still delivers the power of a dual-core 1 GHz processor for fast multi-tasking. Customers can take stunning photos with the 8-megapixel camera or capture the moment in 1080p HD video. Equipped with Android 2.3, the DROID 3 by Motorola features a brilliant 4-inch qHD display, a roomy 5-row QWERTY keyboard and 3G Mobile Hotspot capabilities, with the ability to connect up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices. DROID 3 by Motorola delivers the power needed to conquer the day whether customers are at home, work or somewhere in between.

Additional features:

• Powered by Android™ 2.3 Gingerbread
• Mirror mode allows you to view and share photos, videos and movies on a larger TV via HDMI output (requires HDMI cable)
• Global ready, allowing customers to enjoy wireless voice and data service in more than 200 countries, including more than 125 with 3G speeds
• Enterprise ready with advanced security policies, device and SD card encryption, complex password support, remote data wipe of device and SD card; document and presentation viewing and editing with Quickoffice^®
• Citrix^® GoToMeeting^® for Android, gives users the ability to attend online meetings while on-the-go, and Citrix Receiver^® for Android, a universal software client that allows companies to deliver corporate apps, desktops and data to any corporate- or employee-owned device
• ESP smart dock technology for a tailored experience based on whether DROID 3 is docked in home, office or car settings
• Adobe^® Flash^® Player 10
• Front-facing camera for still shots and video chat
• Video playback in 1080p HD in mirror mode

Pricing and availability:

• DROID 3 by Motorola is now available online at www.verizonwireless.com, and will be available in Verizon Wireless Communication Stores by July 14 for $199.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.
• Customers that purchase a DROID 3 will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan and a smartphone data package. New Verizon Wireless customers will have the option of smartphone plans starting at $30 for 2GB of data. Current Verizon Wireless smartphone customers who are upgrading their smartphone can keep their current data plan.

For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 104 million total wireless connections, including more than 88 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com.

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