Rick Osterloh Archives

We’re Getting Another Google Pixel This Year in the “Premium” Category

Kellen March 3, 2017 160

Just in case you had any doubts about the future of Google's newly introduced line of premium Pixel devices, Google senior VP of hardware, Rick Osterloh, has put them to bed. During a quick chat with the crew at AndroidPit, Osterloh confirmed that they'll be...

Former Motorola Boss, Rick Osterloh, Heads to Google to Oversee Nexus Program, Other Hardware

Kellen April 28, 2016 84

According to a report out of Recode, it didn't take long for former Motorola boss, Rick Osterloh, to find a sweet new gig. Osterloh, after fleeing Motorola just last month, has landed at Google as a new senior vice president who will head up a new hardware...

Rick Osterloh Exits Motorola Amid Lenovo Leadership Changes

Tim March 18, 2016 92

Rick Osterloh, Motorola's President, is exiting the company amid broad changes at Lenovo's leadership level. Osterloh was in charge of Motorola after Dennis Woodside stepped down and left for Dropbox, with Osterloh being the one to oversee the company's...

Jony Ive Thinks Moto Maker is Cop Out for Hardware Designers, Motorola Fires Back

Tim February 18, 2015 211

No one around here has ever questioned Jony Ive's ability to make something look nice. Sure, iOS is filled with rainbow colors and semi-transparent shading up the yin yang, but the dude knows design. In a recent interview with The New Yorker, however, Jony had...

Motorola is Now a Lenovo Company, Acquisition is Complete

Kellen October 30, 2014 169

It's official as of midnight last night - Motorola is now a Lenovo company. The companies both announced that the acquisition is complete at a total purchase price of $2.91 billion. With the acquisition, Lenovo is now laying claim to the "3rd largest"...

Motorola Announces Rick Osterloh as New COO (Updated)

Kellen April 9, 2014 14

Motorola, in a blog post that has since been pulled, announced today that Rick Osterloh has been named President and COO of the company. Up until today, Osterloh was most recently the SVP of Product for the company, which means he helped lead the charge for...

Miss Motorola’s Press Event at MWC? Don’t Worry, You Can Watch the Replay Now

Tim March 4, 2014 68

Last week, Motorola held a 30 minute event in Barcelona at MWC, where three Moto executives sat down and answered questions about the company's future, success, and acquisition by Lenovo. The event was not streamed for the masses, so we know there are plenty...

Motorola Confirms New Moto X Coming Late Summer, Smartwatch This Year Too

Kellen February 25, 2014 262

During a Q&A with a panel of Motorola executives at Mobile World Congress, Motorola executives confirmed that a new Moto X will arrive "late" summer 2014 and that they are working on a new smartwatch that will arrive this year. The panel features Rich...