Motorola Rokr Phone Ditching iTunes? [Update]
TGDaily reveals some FCC documents that a new Motorola Rokr (E6) phone will take a significant departure from current models.
The new phone is depicted in a black enclosure with a large touch screen and a "central track point" which resembles an iPod. In fact, the photos (photo 2) of the upcoming Motorola Rokr bears a surprising resemblance to our Apple phone artist rendition.
Beyond that, the Motorola Rokr is said to be dropping Apple's iTunes media player in favor of Real Networks' Real One player. This news comes amidst ongoing rumors of Apple's entry into the cell phone market.
Motorola has been the only cell phone manufacturer that has been licensed by Apple to play iTunes protected songs, but their first iTunes phones were met with poor reviews. It's uncertain if this news means that Motorola is planning on dropping iTunes support entirely or simply on certain models.
Update: The Motorola ROKR E3 also does not support iTunes, but is reportedly intended for international markets. The target market for the E6 mentioned above is not entirely clear. As well, the recently released Motorola Razr V3i does indeed support iTunes.
The new phone is depicted in a black enclosure with a large touch screen and a "central track point" which resembles an iPod. In fact, the photos (photo 2) of the upcoming Motorola Rokr bears a surprising resemblance to our Apple phone artist rendition.
Beyond that, the Motorola Rokr is said to be dropping Apple's iTunes media player in favor of Real Networks' Real One player. This news comes amidst ongoing rumors of Apple's entry into the cell phone market.
Motorola has been the only cell phone manufacturer that has been licensed by Apple to play iTunes protected songs, but their first iTunes phones were met with poor reviews. It's uncertain if this news means that Motorola is planning on dropping iTunes support entirely or simply on certain models.
Update: The Motorola ROKR E3 also does not support iTunes, but is reportedly intended for international markets. The target market for the E6 mentioned above is not entirely clear. As well, the recently released Motorola Razr V3i does indeed support iTunes.
Top Rated Comments
(View all)69 months ago
Motorola must know that Apple is coming up with a phone of their own. How else to explain going from iTunes to Real?
69 months ago
While the phones look alike, I don't think our sources were mistakenly describing the Motorola phone.
Not sure what that means, or if it was just a coincidence.
Could this be because of Apple not licensing iTunes to Motorola anymore? Could Motorola and Apple somehow be collaborting otherwise? Very interesting...
arn
Not sure what that means, or if it was just a coincidence.
Could this be because of Apple not licensing iTunes to Motorola anymore? Could Motorola and Apple somehow be collaborting otherwise? Very interesting...
arn
69 months ago
Looks like Apple has something big enough coming out that it'll wipe out its own iTunes phones.
69 months ago
The original ROKR phone with iTunes would have been the perfect design for the Real Networks service. It would have been a perfect match.
I would like to thank Motorola for making that phone and getting Apple to make their own phone.
I would like to thank Motorola for making that phone and getting Apple to make their own phone.
69 months ago
While the phones look alike, I don't think our sources were mistakenly describing the Motorola phone.
Not sure what that means, or if it was just a coincidence.
Could this be because of Apple no licensing iTunes to Motorola anymore? Could Motorola and Apple somehow be collaborting otherwise? Very interesting...
arn
i agree, this seems very interesting. i think that Motorola knows that Apple is coming out with a new phone soon, so that's why they are leaving itunes
69 months ago
Ditching iTunes for Real? Wow...
I haven't played with the iTunes Motorola phones much, but the UI didn't seem to make me run out and replace my Razr + Nano.
I haven't played with the iTunes Motorola phones much, but the UI didn't seem to make me run out and replace my Razr + Nano.
69 months ago
From my experience, Real Player sucks. They make you pay to view some of the videos and the player was quirky. No thanks. They can keep their Rustr or what ever they're calling it now.
69 months ago
Here's the Second Gen ROKR:
http://www.wirelessimports.com/ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=591
Here's the Third Gen ROKR:
http://www.wirelessimports.com/ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=624
The phone in question has to be at least the 4th Gen.
http://www.wirelessimports.com/ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=591
Here's the Third Gen ROKR:
http://www.wirelessimports.com/ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=624
The phone in question has to be at least the 4th Gen.
69 months ago
If it's true, if Apple is going to release an iPhone, I hope the do it within the next 30 days. I just upgraded to the Samsung T609, but like with any phone, I have 30 days to return it and downgrade back to my old one. And I'm not gonna lie, I would love an iPhone.
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