Category: Motorola

Moto X gets Android 4.4 KitKat via OTA update

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Motorola has surprisingly updated the Moto X to Android 4.4 really quick and the OTA update just showed up on our AT&T unit which we have been happily using in India.The Android 4.4 KitKat update for the MotoX is about 326MB in size and bears the version number 140.44.5.en.US. The update was pretty straight forward and came in as a Over the Air update and installation took about 20 mins to complete. Motorola had already started rolling out the update for the Verizon version.

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Moto X gets Android 4.4 KitKat on Verizon before Nexus 4 OTA

moto-x-unboxing-11As if Moto G wasn’t enough of an indication that Google and its subsidiary Motorola are working closely, today the company announced that its Flagship product – Moto X will be getting an update to Android 4.4 KitKat. This is only for Verizon Wireless customers who have bought the Moto X, but it still is way ahead of the KitKat OTA update that has been evading the Nexus devices so far. The Moto X is a neat little device that runs on stock Android, with a couple of hardware related enhancements like the always listening Google Now and the fact that it is now getting all the Android 4.4 KitKat goodness is a nice gesture from Google/Motorola.

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Does the Moto G lack the WiFi Hotspot feature ?

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We were all excited about the Motorola Moto G which is a $179 unlocked Android device with some really impressive specs for a phone in that price band. It is even coming soon to India as early as Jan 2014. But today something caught our attention on twitter. While responding to a user’s query , Motorola’s official account did mention that that the Moto G does not have the WiFi hotspot feature ! Now this is interesting because the Moto G runs on pretty much stock Android with no custom skin . But Google did disable WiFi hotspot in the Nexus 7 3G 2012 edition so this is not something totally new.  This might be a move to prevent backlash from American carriers as they would require a tethering plan for the same. But the device itself costs only $179 without a contract so paying a premium for a tethering plan does not make any sense.

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Dual SIM Moto G heading to India in 2014

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The Moto G announcement last evening was a pleasant surprise where the erstwhile smartphone giant showed off a compelling new entry level product. The Moto G brings mid range specifications coupled with solid build quality and Motorola’s reliability at an unprecedented price point. The Android 4.3 running handset will get an upgrade to Kit Kat (Android 4.4) by January 2014. During the launch it was confirmed that the handset will be making it over to India. Continue reading “Dual SIM Moto G heading to India in 2014”

Motorola Moto G Hands On

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Hands on with the Motorola Moto G

If you’re looking for a cheap Android smartphone, you’ll probably be looking at Samsung and Sony or a cheaper player like Micromax and Huawei. The only problem is – cheap Android phones are usually low spec and definitely not fast. Until now.

Google-owned Motorola introduced the Moto G, a budget Android smartphone with a BIG difference – it has a low cost price tag with excellent specs that definitely beat the best available from other manufacturers.

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Motorola Moto G India Launch in early Jan 2014

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Motorola just officially announced the Moto G at an event in Sao Paulo in Brazil and also holding a satellite event in London where we should be getting our hands on the Moto G shortly. The company has also confirmed that the Moto G is indeed coming to India as soon as January 2014. The device is priced at an aggressive $179 price  for a 8GB unlocked version in the US without any contract of any sort. The 16GB version costs just $20 more at  $199. The India pricing is not yet available but we expect it to be announced closer to launch and hopefully under Rs.12500 which is probably one of the cheapest Android phones from an international handset maker.

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Motorola Moto G with 4.5-inch HD display, quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor announced, starts at $179

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Motorola has finally announced the Moto G, the company’s latest budget smartphone as they promised. It has a 4.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) edge-to-edge display at 329 ppi with Corning Gorilla Glass protection, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon processor and run on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) with upgrade to Android 4.4 (KitKat) soon. It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with 720p HD video recording and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. It has a water resistant coating both on outside and inside for complete protection. Continue reading “Motorola Moto G with 4.5-inch HD display, quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor announced, starts at $179”

Motorola Moto G press images surface, listings reveal price

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Motorola recently announced an event on November 13th for the Moto G launch. The phone appeared on the Amazon UK and Tesco listing before it was pulled. Specifications of the Moto G surfaced last week, according to the rumors, the Moto G is expected to pack a 4.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) edge-to-edge display at 329 ppi with Corning Gorilla Glass protection, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon processor and run on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). The phone has also appeared on GFXBench as Motorola XT1032 which runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). Continue reading “Motorola Moto G press images surface, listings reveal price”

Motorola Moto G launch event set for November 13th, coming to India?

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Motorola has officially announced that the Moto G, the company’s new mid-range Android smartphone would be unveiled on November 13th, after some rumors. In a tweet Motorola Mobility says, “Time to say hola, olá, g’day, hallo, bonjour, namastē, hello to #MotoG” which includes greetings in several languages in different parts of the world such as Spanish, Portuguese, Australian, German, French, Hindi and English. The Motorola Moto X that was launched back in August is only available in the U.S. Looks like Motorola is planning to launch this mid-range smartphone in other markets where the Moto X is not available. Continue reading “Motorola Moto G launch event set for November 13th, coming to India?”

Motorola Moto G detailed specifications surface, 4.5-inch 720p display and quad-core Snapdragon processor

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Motorola Moto G surfaced online last week, thanks to @evleaks, now GSMArena has got hold of detailed specifications and the price of the phone. Earlier rumor hinted at a 4.7-inch 720p display and a 1.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro CPU, the new leak reveals that the smartphone would feature a 4.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) edge-to-edge display at 329 ppi with Corning Gorilla Glass protection, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon processor and run on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). It is expected to feature a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, 720p HD video recording at 30fps and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. Looking at these specifications, this looks like a mid-range smartphone. Continue reading “Motorola Moto G detailed specifications surface, 4.5-inch 720p display and quad-core Snapdragon processor”

Motorola announces Project Ara, an open hardware platform to create customizable smartphones

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Motorola has announced Project Ara that is aimed at developing a phone platform that is modular, open, customizable. The project that is similar to Phonebloks is led by Motorola’s Advanced Technology and Projects group, which is an open hardware platform for creating highly modular smartphones. The design for Project Ara consists of an endoskeleton (endo) and modules. The endo is the structural frame that holds all the modules in place and the module can differ from a application processor to a new display, keyboard, an extra battery or anything. Continue reading “Motorola announces Project Ara, an open hardware platform to create customizable smartphones”

LG G2 vs Motorola Moto X Hands-on

LG announced their flagship smartphone, G2, nearly a month back and the Moto X was announced just before it and is already available while the LG G2 is yet to be available. LG G2 is equipped with top of the shelf features like a monstrous Quad-core Snapdragon 800 SoC and a Full HD 1080p display while the Moto X is a lot more subtle with a dual-core processor and a 720p display. Check out a quick comparison video of the two just right below.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 vs Moto X hands on comparison

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The Samsung Galaxy Note 3, launched at IFA received much attention mainly for its extensive customization options apart from the top end specifications. These options mainly deal with the back covers, ranging from metal to false stitched leather, and literally anything can be done with respect to the back cover. Guess which other device offers similar or even better customization? You guessed right, it’s the Moto X. One of the few devices in the world that can come with a wooden back, the Moto X is the Googlorola company’s only ticket back to being credible. With increasing competition and their top end specs, can the decidedly mid specced phone match up against the Note 3? We try to find out in a quick comparison video –

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