Moto G For Verizon Leaked Without Carrier’s Branding

Moto G For Verizon Leaked Without Carriers BrandingBack in November, Motorola took the wraps off the Moto G which shared the customizability of the Moto X, except that the device would be a low-end product that is aimed at those looking for a smartphone on the cheap and not worry too much about hardware specs, and with it priced at $179, we find that hard to argue with. The handset is expected to see a launch in Q1 2014 on Verizon’s prepaid network and thanks to a recent image that has been leaked by @evleaks, we can see the device in the image above the interestingly enough seems to be missing Verizon’s branding on it.

We’re sure this is good news to would-be Moto G customers who might not necessarily appreciate having the Verizon brand stamped all over the handset, which can be quite an eyesore, not to mention could decrease its resale value as well. In any case for those who might have forgotten, the Moto G is a 4.5” HD Android smartphone from Motorola, which packs a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor under its hood with 8GB of onboard storage, and will be accompanied by a 5MP rear-facing camera and will run on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. There will also be a 16GB model that will be priced slightly higher at $199, with both models customizable in terms of its backplate.

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    Motorola Teases Moto X Wooden Backplate As Coming Soon

    Motorola Teases Moto X Wooden Backplate As Coming SoonIf there was ever a good reason to get the Moto X, apart from it’s pretty nifty always-listening feature, it would be its customization which would allow users to choose a wooden backplate for the device. Unfortunately due to whatever reasons, Motorola has delayed the release of the wooden backplates, although recently leaked photos would suggest that they are on the way. Well according to a recent tweet by Motorola (which oddly enough has since been deleted for whatever reason), they too are teasing that the wooden backplate options are on the way, with the image above accompanying the tweet, along with the message, “Put this DIY project on hold. Trust us.”

    Still no word on when we will be seeing the release of the wooden backplate, but hopefully we will be able to expect it by the end of the year. Customers are expected to be able to choose from a handful of different wood types, depending on the their preference, especially since different woods might feel different and will also look different due to the grain. If the previous reports are true, those looking to get their hands on the wooden backplate can expect to pay an extra $50 for it, compared to the other customization options which are free.

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    Verizon Droid MAXX Available For $12.49 On Contract

    Verizon Droid MAXX Available For $12.49 On Contract

    Sharing the same specifications as the Droid Ultra, Motorola launched the Droid MAXX earlier this year. It has a 5 inch Super AMOLED 1,280x720p display, 10 megapixel rear camera, a 1.7GHz dualcore processor coupled with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. The biggest selling point of this smartphone is its massive 3,500mAh battery which according to the company is good for 48 hours of use after a single charge. If all this has enticed you to pick one up, Amazon is the way to go as the retailer is offering it for $12.49 with a two year contract.

    There’s a caveat though to this deal. Only those subscribers who are willing to sign a new two year contract with Verizon will be able to purchase the Droid MAXX for $12.49 up front. Existing Verizon subscribers who want to upgrade their device will have to pay $99.99. Customers who don’t want to get attached to a service plan have the option to pay the entire cost up front, off contract the Droid MAXX costs $679.99 from Amazon. If you really are enticed by the discounted price and have made up your mind to purchase the smartphone, it would serve your own interest to check out our review of the Motorola Droid MAXX, we have paid special attention to the battery life claims.

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    Motorola Touchless Control App Update Unlocks Your Phone With But A Spoken Word

    Motorola Touchless Control App Update Unlocks Your Phone With But A Spoken WordThey say that a spoken word can be extremely powerful, although it is also understood that a curse which has no place will not fall on anyone. Some people follow the school of thought of speaking things into reality, but why not let technology ensure that this happens every time, all the time? Motorola has recently introduced a new update to its Touchless Control app over on Google Play, which would ensure that your smartphone will be more versatile even when it is in a locked state, as extra Google Now commands should now be able to jive with your smartphone when it is idle and locked.

    You will be able to unlock your PIN simply by speaking it out, and Touchless Control will do all the rest. A new tone is also introduced when you say “OK Google Now.” Apparently, this particular update does seem to be made available only to devices that have Android 4.4 KitKat as the operating system of choice, which pretty much rules out the recent DROID family, at least until Motorola and Verizon do something to remedy that situation soon. Speaking out your PIN is fine and dandy by me, but it seems to be a function that is worth using only in private, coming in most handy when you drive and need to concentrate on the road.

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    Moto G camera updated to bring additional quality control

    One of the finer points in Motorola breaking their camera software free from the basic Android build is their ability to update it swiftly, as they’ve done this week with the Moto G. What we’re seeing is an update to the app through the Google Play app store which brings on manual control of focus […]

    Talk about excuses: US orders of Motorola’s Moto G are delayed due to severe weather conditions.

    Talk about excuses: US orders of Motorola’s Moto G are delayed due to severe weather conditions. So blame the snow, right?

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    Moto Maker Will Be Launched In Latin America Next Year

    Moto Maker Will Be Launched In Latin America Next Year

    Alongside the Moto X smartphone, Motorola also launched its online smartphone customization studio called Moto Maker. Through the studio, customers can put an endless array of personal touches on their device, such as custom engravings and paint jobs. It was initially exclusive to AT&T subscribers before finally being opened up to all major U.S. carriers. At this point in time, Moto Maker is only available for customers in the U.S., however the company does have plans of expanding it beyond the States. Motorola CEO Dennis Woodside has said that Moto Maker is going to be expanded to several countries in Latin America next year.

    Latin America is going to be the first international destination for Moto Maker because the Moto X is already being sold there and due to the fact that its sales are quite strong there. However, the full range of customization options will only be offered to customers located in Brazil and Argentina, as the company has some component facilities located in those countries. Customers in other parts of Latin America are likely to have fewer customization options, but hey, something is better than nothing at all. Woodside also hinted at the possibility of Moto Maker being expanded into Europe, though he didn’t offer a timeframe of when that might happen.

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    Motorola Unveils Holiday Boot Screen Animation For Moto X And Moto G

    ‘Tis the season to be jolly, tra-la-la-la-la! Do you feel so? Perhaps you need nudge in the right direction, and the folks over at Motorola might just have the right kind of tonic for you. They have recently introduced an update on the quiet to not only the Motorola Moto X, but the Motorola Moto G as well. This update will not be able to deliver performance enhancements or better memory management to your respective smartphones, but what you will get is a holiday-centric boot screen animation.

    Basically, you will find the animation as shown on the video whenever you boot up your smartphone, allowing you to enjoy the sights of animals and snow and Christmas trees. Do bear in mind that the handset in question will need to run on Android 4.4 KitKat at the very least, or you can take the alternative of installing the Motorola Boot Services app from the Google Play Store, where it will also update the boot animation. This particular holiday boot animation is tipped to remain until January 6th, and after that, Motorola will switch back the boot animation to normal. Would you like to see other smartphone manufacturers also do the same to get you into the holiday mood?

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    ​Moto G Review: The Best Cheap Phone, But Still a Cheap Phone

    ​Moto G Review: The Best Cheap Phone, But Still a Cheap Phone

    Cheap smartphones—we mean really cheap, off-contract smartphones—are terrible. They’re tormented by horrid, pixilated screens, they’re slower than your grandma, and they feel like they’re held together by Scotch tape. The $180 (off-contract!) Moto G is none of those things. It definitely has significant shortcomings, but put simply, you can’t get a better cheap phone.

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    Motorola Releases Active Display Update To Fix Lock Screen Lag Bug

    Motorola Releases Active Display Update To Fix Lock Screen Lag Bug

    Motorola’s Active Display made it to the Google Play Store a couple of months ago. The feature makes it much more easier for users to keep up with notifications on their Motorola smartphones, they don’t have to wake up the screen or push any buttons to see if they have missed any notifications. Information appears on the screen by itself, quietly, so users can easily catch up with what they have missed or simply see what the time is. Today Motorola has released an update for Active Display which fixes the lock screen lag bug that had been irking quite a lot of users.

    Users were experiencing lag of a couple of seconds when swiping up or down from Active Display screen, the update simply takes care of that bug. The app isn’t compatible with all Motorola Android smartphones, its exclusive to those that are running on Android 4.4 KitKat and have AMOLED displays. The Moto X, Droid MAxx and Droid Ultra fall under this category. If you’re planning to pick up a new Moto X today as Motorola is going to run its $150 off deal once again, you’ll have an Active Display update waiting when you finally receive the device. Moto X has already been upgraded to Android 4.4 KitKat.

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