We were pondering Motorola's [LapDock][3] widget just recenty, after seeing a similar Phone-becomes-PC concept based on [Ubuntu][4]. Now, due to some happy coincidence, a video has appeared on _YouTube_ claiming to show a leaked update to LapDock's accompanying software -- Webtop 3.0 beta. This version is shown running off the [Droid RAZR][5] rather than an [Atrix][6], and it's now based on ICS with a customized version of the stock browser instead of Firefox. There's a lot that's right about turning a smartphone into the engine of a more PC-like experience, especially as docking accessories [get cheaper][3], so hopefully this is evidence that Motorola's software people really are about to try something new.
[Continue reading _Motorola Webtop 3.0 beta captured on video, running off Droid RAZR with ICS_][2]
[Motorola Webtop 3.0 beta captured on video, running off Droid RAZR with ICS][2] originally appeared on [Engadget][7] on Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:12:00 EDT. Please see our [terms for use of feeds][8].
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