This press release came down on Friday, but I wanted some time to digest the lengthy press release because there’s more than just Android on a E-Ink display in this release.

First, the headline is that MOTO Development Group has the first example of Android running on a E-Ink display.

E-Ink displays are like the displays that run the Amazon Kindle.  They are low power, black and white screens for the moment.  Imagine having a color version of this with a touchscreen layer on top.  You could probably gain some battery life with these screens or at the very least have a Android powered eReader.

Also in the press release is this little tasty tidbit:

MOTO labs is working towards customized solutions that employ not only Android but Ubuntu, Linux, and Adobe AIR platforms for custom web-connected application development. We are actively extending our multi-touch and gestural interfaces expertise to these platforms. MOTO is also developing prototypes for better remote management of connected devices with a range of approaches from Mac & PC based device management applications to over-the- air wireless firmware and software updates. Stay tuned to labs.moto.com for more on this thread.

So what are they getting at?  Is Moto working on a Mid?  What about the Adobe Air thing?  Maybe a mobile phone that runs Air applications?  It’s anyone’s guess.  Make sure to keep checking the site for more details.  I certainly will.

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Joel is a system admin for a local college in Columbus, OH. While he loves Linux and tends to use it more than anything else, he will stoop to running closed source if it is the best tool for the job. His techno passions are Linux, Android, netbooks, GPS, podcasting and Amateur Radio.
  • http://androidcommunity.com/ Chris Davies

    Hey Joel, I'm not sure this is actually Motorola – I think it's a dev group unconnected to them.

    But it's still impressive :)



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