Keen eyes have spotted the addition of Chromecast to the ranks of Motorola accessories sold direct by Motorola itself today. What does this mean for Motorola’s connection to Google – other than the fact that they are wholly owned by Google at this point in history? Maybe a whole lot, maybe nothing new at all. […]
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Most Moto X customers are likely waiting patiently for Android 4.4 KitKat update to drop. Google has already released the update for its Nexus devices, whereas other OEMs are expected to follow suit soon. Given Motorola’s relationship with Google, its wholly owned by the latter, one might expect Motorola’s recent devices to receive the update sooner rather than later. While it has already been said that Android 4.4 for Moto X is going to be released in the coming weeks, it seems that Verizon tends to push out the update within a few weeks as well. Apparently Big Red has started soak test process for Android 4.4 Moto X update.
“Soak test” is basically a fancy term for beta test, a few users are selected by Verizon and Motorola who receive the update prior to everyone else and report back to the companies if they find any bugs or issues. A leaked screenshot point toward the possibility that the soak tests being conducted are indeed for the Android 4.4 Moto X update, which brings KitKat goodness to Motorola’s flagship. No word has been received as yet if the other carriers that offer the Moto X have begun their own processes as yet to test out Android 4.4 prior to its release. Soak tests usually take a few weeks, after which we should hopefully see a release. No official release timeframe is available at this point in time. [Image via AndroidPolice]
Verizon Begins Soak Test Process For Moto X Android 4.4 Update [Rumor] original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Back when Motorola first announced the Moto X, they also stated that the device would be limited to the US market for now. Given that the device is pretty unique in terms of how it can be customized, along with some of its features, safe to say there were plenty of users in overseas markets who were looking for a way to get their hands on the device. Well the good news is that it looks like the Moto X could make its way to other parts of the world in the future, although for now nothing has been confirmed yet.
This is according to an interview with TechRadar, where Motorola’s Senior Marketing Director, Marcus Frost, stated that there was a possibility of the Moto X heading to the EMEA region. Frost did not confirm a time when the device would launch, if at all, but simply stated that the company was curious about the region and how the Moto X would fare, saying, “The reception of Moto X has been fantastic and we’re continuously perusing opportunities in the EMEA region, so really watch this space.” Once again this is not a confirmation, but it’s still somewhat exciting news for our friends over in the EMEA region who were looking forward to getting their hands on the device.
Moto X Hinted For Possible EMEA Release In The Future original content from Ubergizmo. 
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The Moto G has gone on pre-order today for select areas in Europe and the UK today, less than 24 hours after it was introduced to the world by Motorola at a special Brazil-based event. Sao Paulo is indeed one of the other areas where the Moto G, a budget-minded smartphone, is seeing pre-sales, while […]
Just the other day Verizon announced that they would be dropping the price of the Moto X handset to a mere $99.99 on contract. Well it turns out that for whatever reason, Verizon has decided to discount the Moto X even further and if you were to hit up Verizon’s website, you’d be able to get your hands on the device for an even more affordable $49.99. This offer is apparently via the Moto Maker website as well and the $50 discount will be done when you are reaching the checkout section, so don’t worry if it still lists the price at $99.99!
Like we said we don’t know why Verizon is discounting the Moto X shortly after its first price cut. It has been speculated that perhaps the poor sales of the Moto X could have been the reason behind this price cut, with Motorola not selling as many units as they had intended, perhaps a reduction in price would entice users further. When the handset was first announced, it came with a price tag which was surprisingly high for a handset with its specs, although given its unique features and almost-stock Android, we guess Motorola was hoping that would have been enough to justify its price. In any case with the device priced at $49.99 with a new 2-year contract, will you be picking up the handset for yourself?
Verizon’s Moto X Dropped To $49.99 On Contract original content from Ubergizmo. 
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There’s little argument over where Motorola is aiming with the Moto G. Having already made a mark in the United States with the Moto X in its customizable, hands-free mode-toting, multi-carrier subsidized form, this generation’s hero phone for Motorola goes international with a taste the budget-friendly. This device works with a 4.5-inch LCD display at […]
Owners of a number of Motorola’s Android devices, including the Droid Mini, Droid Ultra, Droid Maxx and Moto X, have been anticipating the arrival of Android 4.4 KitKat ever since their intentions to upgrade these devices was learned earlier this month. For the Moto X, specifically, it looks like the wait shouldn’t be too long according to a Motorola’s CEO. (more…)
Moto X Android 4.4 KitKat Update Coming In ‘Matter Of Weeks’ original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Today the Motorola follow-up to the Moto X has been made official in the Moto G. This device works with a parred-down collection of specifications compared to the Moto X, bringing a lowered price-tag to match. The Moto G works with a 4.5-inch 720p LCD display, a 1.2GHz quad-core processor (Qualcomm Snapdragon 400) under the […]
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