Verizon Wireless confirms the Motorola DROID 2

For the first time, Verizon Wireless has officially acknowledged the upcoming Motorola DROID 2.

Verizon Wireless has publicly acknowledged the Motorola DROID 2 for the first time.

An official spokesperson for the nation's top carrier mentioned the still-unannounced Android phone in a note posted moments ago. The note was published on the official Verizon Wireless New York City Metro-area Twitter account.

In the "tweet", Verizon Wireless links to an article on a cell phone enthusiast blog discussing Android 2.2 benchmark tests performed with the Motorola DROID 2:

RT @Droid_Updatez: Motorola DROID 2 scores outstanding in Android 2.2 benchmark test http://ow.ly/2jQhD

VZW DROID 2 Tweet

While the Motorola DROID 2 still has not been officially announced, this represents the first time Verizon Wireless, the phone's eventual carrier, has referred to the phone publicly.

The DROID 2 will replace the Motorola DROID in Verizon Wireless' lineup and is expected to feature a 1GHz processor, a 5-megapixel camera and an improved QWERTY keypad.

An official release date and pricing for the Motorola DROID 2 are still unknown.

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