Stemming from yesterday’s report that Verizon does indeed have plans this summer to update the RAZR and RAZR MAXX, Rezound, and the DROID 4 to feature global capabilities, a reader running newly leaked Ice Cream Sandwich firmware on the RAZR has basically proved just that. From what we gather, when the device receives the official ICS OTA, it will bring along the global features. When exactly can we expect it? Well, according to Motorola’s update timeline, we’re looking at a very vague “Q2 of 2012.”

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We first reported this news on Friday, but Verizon has confirmed today that the DROID RAZR, RAZR MAXX, HTC Rezound, and DROID 4 will all receive updates this summer to bring them global roaming capabilities. After the update is released, all 4 of these devices will have voice service in more than 220 countries and data in more than 205:

This summer, Verizon Wireless will be updating the following 4G LTE smartphones for global use.

HTC Rezound
DROID RAZR by Motorola
DROID RAZR MAXX by Motorola
DROID 4 by Motorola

Customers will see a notification on their device when the software update is available for their device. After the software update, customers will be able to take their smartphone overseas and use voice service in more than 220 countries and receive data in more than 205 countries.

No time frame other than “summer” was given, but with Ice Cream Sandwich updates on the way to all of the devices listed, we wouldn’t be surprised if it was included with them. Plus, now that stores have been asked to print new display lists that reference these new global features, it can’t be long.

Back at CES, Verizon told us that select 4G LTE devices like the LG Spectrum and DROID 4 would eventually become “global” phones thanks to international radios embedded deep inside. According to our sources, there may be more than just those two devices and the change to make them global could be happening very soon. As you can see in the info sheet for the HTC Rezound that is on display, it has a new “global feature” on the way that will give it access to use in an additional 185 countries. They aren’t stopping there though, as stores are being told to print out new info sheets for the RAZR and DROID 4 as well that include similar notes for global features.

Your LTE smartphone will soon be a world traveler.

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If you have had your eye on when the blue DROID RAZR would be making its way to the masses, then today is your day. Starting now, you can head into select Verizon stores and pick yourself up a new blue 16GB DROID RAZR for a reported $150 on a new two year contract. The device will be made available in all Big Red stores on May 17 and also online. As far as we know, there aren’t plans for this blue color to make its way onto the MAXX any time soon, so if this is the color you have been waiting for, no 3300mAh battery for you.

Is this the color of DROID you’ve been looking for?

Back in early March, our sources told us to expect a blue DROID RAZR and sure enough, it should be here by May 17. Verizon has the phone loaded up in internal systems at a price of $149 on 2-year contract. This is the 16GB model, which simply means that Big Red won’t be supplying you with a microSD card to help keep the price low. As far as we know, there aren’t plans for this blue color to make its way onto the MAXX any time soon, so if this is the color you have been waiting for, no 3300mAh battery for you.

We now have regular grey, white, purple, and blue, along with special edition versions in red and black.

I’d ask that you discuss, but Disqus (who powers are comments) and their system is down across the entire globe.

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This isn’t the first time that one of our readers spotted a DROID RAZR with magical on-screen navigation keys and Ice Cream Sandwich, but when it happens during a professionally made video from the makers of the device that are promoting it in a contest, we had to point it out again. Come on, Motorola! Spank that cohort of yours in Brazil already. Spank ‘em. 

“Droid Does,” the campaign that started it all has been reignited this morning by Verizon to show off their current lineup of DROID phones, the RAZR, RAZR MAXX and DROID 4. Things are a bit different this time around though. What was once robotic arms, ninja women, bike chase scenes, and futuristic science fiction has now become an outlet for smiles, feature highlighting, and uses for real world situations. Enter the new world of “Droid Does” where actual humans are involved. Has been a while since we had one of these, so I’d love to know what you think.