Motorola now offering DROID MAXX Developer Edition smartphone

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Motorola Verizon DROID MAXX Developer Edition Credit:Motorola / iTech Post

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Motorola is now offering the Verizon DROID MAXX Developer Edition for $649.99 through its online store. The smartphone ships with an unlocked bootloader that will allow users to easily customize the handset.

The company just started selling the Moto X Developer Edition for Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. Motorola is now offering its other flagship smartphone as a Developer Edition device, the Verizon DROID MAXX. Unlike the Moto X, however, the DROID MAXX is only available on Verizon. This should not come as a surprise since the DROID brand is an exclusive partnership between Motorola and Verizon.

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The DROID MAXX Developer Edition uses the same popular Kevlar body found on the original DROID MAXX, but includes the words Developer Edition etched into its back. The device ships with an unlocked bootloader, which will make it easy to install custom ROMs and kernels. The use of custom ROMs is extremely popular with Android users, as it allows you to flash different software to your smartphone that can dramatically change and enhance the device to your liking.

The DROID MAXX includes many of the features found in the Moto X, including touchless controls, which allow you to control your smartphone and perform different tasks by using your voice even while your handset is asleep. It also uses the same wrist gesture action to launch its camera. One of its best features can be found in its battery, a 3,500 mAh unit that provides up to 48 hours of usage.

The DROID MAXX features a 5-inch Super AMOLED HD display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 and runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. It is powered by Motorola's X8 Mobile Computing System, which uses a 1.7GHz dual-core processor, a quad-core graphics processing unit (GPU), and 2GB of RAM to ensure a snappy user experience.

It has 32GB of internal storage, a 10-megapixel rear camera with 1080p HD recording, and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat. Its wireless connectivity options include a 4G LTE radio, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, NFC. The smartphone also has wireless charging capabilities out of the box - no need to purchase an extra back cover to gain this feature (you will need to use a compatible charging pad, however).

You can order the Verizon DROID MAXX from Motorola now for $649.99.

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Amazon offering Sprint HTC One for a penny

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Sprint HTC One Amazon Deal Credit:Amazon / iTech Post

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Amazon is offering the Sprint HTC One for the very low price of a penny with a 2-year contract. This offer is a limited time promotion and marks the lowest price ever.

The HTC One is one of the best smartphones to be released in 2013. It has the perfect combination of high-quality hardware coupled with excellent software. The smartphone's case has been designed using an aluminum unibody enclosure that makes the HTC One feel great in the hand, while also making it stylish and durable. Audiophiles have praised the handset for the built in Beats Audio and dual-front facing stereo speakers, which make what many claim to be the best-sounding smartphone currently on the market.

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Amazon is offering the Sprint HTC One for $0.01 for a limited time (it does not specify for how long) when signing a new 2-year contract. This is also the lowest price the HTC One has ever been sold for.

The Sprint HTC One features an anodized aluminum unibody enclosure and sports a 4.7-inch Super LCD 3 Full HD (1080p) scratch-resistant display. The handset is powered by a 1.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor and runs Android 4.1.2 and HTC Sense 5.0 with BlinkFeed. It includes 32GB of internal storage and has 2GB of RAM.

Its camera capabilities include an HTC UltraPixel rear camera with HTC Zoe support and dedicated HTC ImageChip, 88 wide-angle lens with HDR capability, as well as 1080p video recording on both its front and rear cameras. The HTC One is also the first smartphone to boast dual front-facing stereo speakers with HTC BoomSound, which also includes built-in amplifiers with Beats Audio. In terms of wireless connectivity, the HTC One features a 4G LTE radio, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, and GPS. The handset also comes with an infrared universal remote control with program guide and a 2,300mAh battery.

You can order the Sprint HTC One for $0.01 when signing a new 2-year contract. Amazon is also throwing in free two-day shipping with the order.

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