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Surprising, yet welcome news about my Motorola Photon

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In July I finally upgraded to my first superphone – the dual core Motorola Photon 4G. Since my purchase, I have seen the price of this handset nosedive, as the company enjoys much greater success with the RAZR and other models. No matter, I love my Android 2.3 with customized user interface, perfect Google integration, and a host of apps for work and play. The thing is solid and reliable.

But, because of weak sales, I felt certain I would miss out on an ICS upgrade. And that would have been fine. I’d happily hang in there till 2013 and see what upgrades were available then. Now, however, I’m not so sure. Turns out, somehow, I’m on the list for Ice Cream Sandwich. I may have to wait till Fall, but, as I’ve said, this phone is pretty darn good just the way it is, so I don’t that’ll be a problem.

Finally, @Sprint announces the Photon 4G for July 31. I am so there.

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Good timing.  My contract is up right about the same time this phone comes out, and it’s just what I want.  Read the press release at Sprintfeed.  I was an early adopter of Android with the Hero two years ago and no the handset can hardly dial, it’s so bogged down.  I know the HTC Sense user interface is much beloved, but after two years with it, I’m really ready for a different look.  So it will be Motorola Blur for a while.  but in the meantime, bring on that dual core processor, front facing camera, 4.3 inch screen and a bunch of other goodies.  Will it be better than an iPhone 5 (or 4s)?  Probably not, but I’m committed to Android and it looks like the Photon 4G is moving right to the top of the heap.