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Moto X Release Date on All Carriers AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile and US Cellular

July 30, 2013 By David Crozier Leave a Comment

With the Moto X finally been released, the focus has now shifted to what the smartphone will ultimately cost when it hits streets on it’s release date on August 1. Towards that, preparations are already on to ensure the Moto X gets as much exposure as is possible by launching the device on all major carriers in the US. This in spite of the special relationship that Motorola shares with Verizon with which it has recently launched the next generation of Droid Ultra, Droid Maxx and the Droid Mini smartphones in the US all of which will be exclusive to Verizon.

Meanwhile, as the availability of the Moto X from AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and US Cellular stands confirmed, there already are reports of a Moto X variant for T-Mobile having successfully made it past FCC regulations. Also, just like the other big three carriers, T-Mobile too will be offering the smartphone on 4G LTE. As of now, there has been no word about the price of the device or any special installment scheme that T-Mobile will have on offer though according to a rumor, it is expected that on a regular contract of two years, Moto X will be offered completely free. The same source also point out the device will be there for the taking for just $200 without the contract obligations. Another source by the name ‘C Technology’ that has built a solid reputation of delivering behind the scenes information is claiming the 16 GB Moto X will be priced $299 while the same with 32 GB will cost $349 unlocked. That such a pricing strategy, if it indeed is true can give the Moto X an edge over its competitors is all too obvious.

Others in the fray that are likely to feel the heat the most from the aggressive Moto X pricing include iPhone 5, HTC One, and Galaxy S4, the top three leading smartphone devices in the US right now. This in spite of the fact that the Moto X Phone does not feature the top of the line specs. The Motorola device will likely feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual core chip, 2 GB of RAM, a 720p 4.3 – 4.5 inch display upfront, Android Jelly Bean version 4.2 along with a solid rear camera to appeal to the shutter bugs out there.

Moto X Phone Release Date Set to be Unveiled on August 1 by Google, Motorola

July 21, 2013 By David Crozier Leave a Comment

The much awaited Moto X device has finally been announced to hit store shelves on the 1^st of August. Media invites is already being served and the venue has been chosen to be New York. The reason why we can be so sure of the 1^st August being the eventual release day of Motorola’s brand new smartphone is that ‘Moto X’ is splashed bang in the middle of the invite.

We have already had a healthy dose of leaks to make us aware of what to expect on that day. Among the things that we are already aware of the new smartphone offering from Motorola include specs that can be termed quite modest, which again should go well with the supposedly affordable price tag that smartphone is believed to come with. Upfront, it will be a 720p display and not 1080p that has almost become a norm as of now. On the other side of it, it will be a dual core chip powering the device which again can be considered a step down from the quad core chips that most of the front line smartphone now come powered with. Of course the trade-off here could be a much improved battery life, something that is already rumored to better the current trend by a significant margin.

Also included will be a 10 mp camera with enough tech bits built into it to ensure motion blur is reduced to just the minimum, leading to high quality pictures being taken. Also, there will be the plastic cladding which already stands confirmed though the promised additional casings remains a secret as of now. Motorola has already stated one of the USPs of the Moto X device will be its wide customizing options which includes casing of various colors as well as of various materials, including some made of wood as well.

The Moto X sis expected to make it to the consumer’s end by late August.

Motorola X Phone Photo Leaked Eric Schmidt Caught Using Moto X Device Hints at Possible Release

July 13, 2013 By David Crozier Leave a Comment

Photographs of Google Chairman Eric Schmidt talking on a Moto X phone has made its way to the web and is the clearest image to have been received to date of the device. There have been numerous images of the Moto X but none as clear as this one. This photograph has been preceded by a video which has been posted by Robert Scoble. The video depicts an artist performing a song who is being photographed by a spectator using the Moto X in a black version.

The latest photograph has been posted by Gary who is the director of operations at Insider Images. The twitter post from Gary has the #sunvalley13 hash tag, which belongs to the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference. In case if you are not too aware of it, the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference is a premier tech event where personalities of the likes of Tim Cook and Mark Zuckerberg are counted among the attendees.

There have been numerous leaked images of the Moto X and the latest photograph confirms these speculations till now. There is nothing official yet about the device. The only difference that can be noticed is the placement of the speaker, which in this latest photograph shows it to the right of the camera, while the leaked photographs till now showed it to the left of the camera.

Motorola had mentioned that the launch would be in the summer, and there is Verizon who have indicated August 23 to be the date the Moto X would be available with them. If that be so, Motorola would have to announce the device very soon.

There are other photographs from Corriere depicting the event where the Moto X handset can be seen from different angles.

Motorola X Phone – Rogers Canada May Have Exclusive On the Moto X

July 6, 2013 By David Crozier Leave a Comment

An internal screen shot from the Canadian service provider, Rogers shows that they will have exclusivity over the upcoming Motorola X Phone. The screenshot also reveals that the device will launch in that country in the middle of August. However, one is also not yet sure whether the Canadian service provider will have exclusive right over the Moto X device, something that does seem quite unlikely.

Or it might even have some form of Roger’s device, something of the sort of a special color or such that will identify the device exclusively with the service provider. Apart from a special shade of the back plate, there might even be some feature addition to the device that might only be for the provider. While it is quite difficult to imagine Motorola giving away the exclusivity of their much hyped smartphone to a lone Canadian carrier, they might as well be very comfortable with it.

Coming to the smartphone’s intended pricing, rumors claim it could be around the $299 mark. But what is interesting about this device is the marketing strategy being adopted and is pushed towards Premium Mindset Youth. Although the specifications aren’t something to drool upon, but the device is still a lot more than a child’s game. Interesting news about the device is its date of launch. Usually U.S. markets gets the device before Canada, so if the mid of August theory holds value, then one can expect to see the Moto X Phone making its US debut quite soon. The 11th of July release date will surely be watch keenly as we might have the answers to all our queries on that day. No matter what the case, Canadians can keep an eye for the Nexus 4 too which is heading their way soon.

Motorola X Phone Release Date Rumored To Be Announced on August 1

July 1, 2013 By David Crozier Leave a Comment

The year has witnessed big names in the mobile market launching their own version of a premium smartphone device. Motorola though has been conspicuously missing from all the action so far and the closest that we can associate the company with doing something in the smartphone segment is the launch of a mystery device of which nothing much is known for sure. The elusive device has been referred to in tech circles as the Motorola X Phone or just X Phone or even Moto X. the latter is also reminiscent of Motorola’s earlier smartphone ventures.

We have been constantly being fed with leaks, rumors and speculation of the X Phone since the beginning of the year and has only caught on tempo with the passage of time. However, what is becoming increasingly clear is that the Motorola X Phone has to be out this year and that too pretty soon if Motorola wishes to remain in the reckoning. Leaks and rumors indicate the most probable date of release of the Motorola wonder is going be the 1 st of August this year.

A design studio by the name B.A. Bakken shows some photographs of the probable Motorola phone. The images that the design studio shows makes it appear that the Motorola X would be a completely new concept in the market. Such innovative and visually fresh would be the gadget that it would well be saying goodbye to the old concept that has come to be in the mobile gadgets scene. Perhaps this explains the ‘Good bye Moto’ slogan that Motorola has been resorting to off late.

Coming to the specs of the Motorola X Phone, word on the street is that it won’t be a new revolutionary product. Rather, it would pack in pretty ordinary internals but hopes to undercut the competition in othe ways. Towards that, a dual core Snapdragon S4 processor and a 720p display is being talked of as probable feature set of the upcoming device. That it does not even match up to the best in class premium handsets currently available is all too obvious. However, where the Motorola X is speculated to make its distinct mark is going to be the camera that comes on the Motorola X and the level of customization that can be done to the set. A highly efficient battery leading to an extra long backup time could be another big plus for the device.

Customers would be wiser only after August 1 to get the real picture of the device.

Moto X Release Date – Leaks Tip August 1st Release

June 28, 2013 By Mary Duncan 1 Comment

After being left to linger in the shadows for quite some time, Motorola X is finally showing itself to the world on August 1^st. Rumors about the release date come from Phonearena, which published an official photo of the device along with a few hardware specs. Sources are also citing leaked promotional materials featuring mockups of the device and the date.

The leaked promotional materials are said to be those of designer B.A. Bakken, who is probably designing an ad campaign for the smartphone. The materials feature mockups of the handset with the slogan “Goodbye Motto” alongside the date August 1^st. It is causing many to assume that Motorola is bidding farewell to its Razr and welcoming the all-new Moto X.

The photo of the Moto X phone shows a fantastic handset that, at first glance, depicts its capability to compete with top-line devices. The device is expected to feature a 1.7GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, and 4.7-inch 720p display. It will run on the latest version of Android operating system and feature a great 10MP rear camera and a 2MP front camera. Other possible features include a sturdy build, appreciable battery life and high level of customization.

Among the touted features, the Moto X will come with a robust “contextual awareness” feature. At the All Things D at D11 summit held in May, Motorola Mobility CEO Dennis Woodside said that Moto X Phone will enter the smartphone market by October 2013. He also touted Motorola’s adeptness in coping with ultra-low power sensors like the gyroscope and accelerometer and keeping them on, so as to enable the device to identify various usage states, such as identifying whether it is in or outside your pocket.

Despite Motorola’s lengthy absence, industry and fans chose to believe that Motorola is planning on big things and have been waiting with excitement.

Motorola X Phone To Release in Q3 – Check out the rumored Specs

June 20, 2013 By Micheal Baptiste Leave a Comment

Motorola X is estimated to be released in Q3 this year. Fans are anticipating a unique range of features in Moto X that would let it win against Galaxy S4, iPhone 5S and HTC One.

Biostamp Electronic Sticker is reported to be an innovative spec of the Motorola X Phone. Regarded as a security implantation for Moto X, it is composed of silicon and possesses sensors, antennae, electrical circuits, all of which bend in motion with the wearer’s physique. The functionality of this electrical circuit is quite similar to that of NFC chips, which may also be utilized for organizing electronic passwords.

One of the primary specs of Moto X Phone is its improved sensors. Sensors are efficient to detect the environment in which you are carrying the phone. If you are carrying the phone in your car, it will automatically switch to a driving mode. Acid powered authentication pill present in the core of the wearer lets an 18-bit digital signal conveyed to your mobile device.

The Motorola X Phone is also being considered more durable. One of the most beneficial features is its durable hardware. Alike old models of Motorola, the Motorola X Phone also possesses dust-proof, waterproof, scratch-proof and shock-proof coatings. Reports also reveal that Moto X will feature 4000 mAh battery to keep the phone active throughout the day without having to charge it multiple times.

There are contrasting rumors regarding the price of this flagship. However, Woodside hinted towards $600 to be the price tag of this Moto beast. Woodside also claimed that Moto is set to organize things differently with ‘low price and high quality devices’. The device is also being rumored to possess 10 MP camera, 1.7 GHz dual-core processor, Krait 400 Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core CPU.

Motorola X Phone Set For Year End Release – Specs and Features not yet know

June 4, 2013 By Nicholas Anderton Leave a Comment

Moto X Phone is the next device to look forward to from Motorola. This would come after the Droid RAZR M, the Droid RAZR HD and Maxx HD models were released in the market recently by Motorola. These gadgets also run on the Android platform but have very minimal frills to it. Motorola would take on cloaking the Moto X phone as well and would serve as the company’s new flagship device.

The other factors which make the Moto X phone a device to discuss is that its makers intend to assemble the device in the United States and not in Asia which has emerged as the destination of choice for almost all manufacturing activity. All major companies including Apple, HP, Dell and so on get their devices assembled in Asia owning to the cheap labor on offer in these parts.

In fact, it is Texas where the manufacturing of the Moto X phone is already underway as informed by Dennis Woodside, CEO of Motorola while speaking to All Things D. While outsourcing the manufacturing of such devices to outside countries is being resorted to due to lower labor cost in the Asian region, it also involves the company’s inability to innovate as quickly as it would have otherwise wished to. By having the device manufactured in the US itself will enable Motorola to ‘innovate and iterate’ faster.

He also informed that Motorola is going to commence the project this August and are hiring 2000 employees for the same. Given these bits of information from such a reliable source, the device can be expected to be unveiled in October with the actual release happening in November or December.

Other interesting features of the device would be the Motorola custom UI running above the Android platform. It is going to have support for Qualcomm’s LTE network. The display and the camera technology would be based on the latest available in the market.

The Moto X would have to compete in the market against the likes of Galaxy S4 from Samsung, the HTC One and also the LG Nexus 4 from Google itself. There would also be the iPhone 5S and iPhone 6 vying for the market share alongside the Moto X.

Motorola X Phone Release Date Rumors to Feature Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean

May 31, 2013 By Micheal Baptiste Leave a Comment

Rumors regarding the new Motorola X Phone do not show any signs of cooling down. There have been different rumors regarding this upcoming flagship of Motorola and few images have been leaked as well. But recently an upsetting rumor hit the forums that said that Google has abandoned its project of Android v5.0 Key Lime Pie with Motorola X Phone, which hopefully will not tend to be true.

Motorola X Phone’s key attraction was Google’s newest and to-be-released Android version. But reportedly Google has shifted the project to a second thought. Even if it is true, Motorola X Phone may release much before Google’s launch of new Android version. Possibly, if not Key Lime Pie, the phone will run on Android v.4.1 or v.4.2.

A tipster has released a leaked image of Motorola X Phone, which shows the device’s settings menu. The image also indicates that X Phone will possess a spec dubbed as ‘Droid Blast’ that seems to provide new ways of sharing photos and videos between flagships utilizing gestures. Sources reveal that X Phone will be launched in two different models, one of which will be similar to RAZR M model of Verizon.

The other rumored pattern of Motorola X Phone would feature 4.8 inches HD display, run on Android Jelly Bean v.4.2.2 and possess 2GB of RAM. Many Motorola fans are expecting the flagship to be unveiled at next I/O conference of Google.

All these rumors seem quite reasonable. Rumors surrounding the Motorola X Phone might come true but nothing can be confirmed unless some official statement is released by the manufacturer itself.

There are also rumors about the new carrier of Motorola X Phone. Sources suggest that Verizon will be carrying the device from July. Fans need to await confirmation from either the carrier or the American tech itself.

iPhone 5S, Galaxy S4, Galaxy Mega, Galaxy Note 3, Motorola X, etc Smartphones in the offing for 2013

May 19, 2013 By Brandi McCants 2 Comments

The year 2013 has kicked off a golden period for the smartphone industry. The first quarter of the year witnessed the release of some impressive devices, such as Sony Xperia Z, Samsung Galaxy S3, HTC One, BlackBerry Z10 and iPhone 5. Well, the rest of the year has another line of impressive devices, including new arrivals and successors of best-sellers. Some of the much-talked-of devices are discussed below.

Apple iPhone 5S

The iPhone 5S is expected to feature the same 4-inch display as its predecessor, but its enhanced camera capability, processor and fingerprint sensor will make it stand out. The next iteration is likely to retain much of the design features of iPhone 5, such as the 4-inch display, aluminum back and 4G LTE capability.

Samsung Galaxy S4

The Galaxy S4 shows off a 4.99-inch Super AMOLED display featuring a resolution of 1920 x1080 and an amazing pixel density of 441 ppi. Running on the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean platform, S4 flaunts a 13 MP rear camera and a 2.1 MP front camera. Galaxy S4 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 along with Krait 300 Cores and Power VR SGX 544 MP3 GPU. The high-end device features 2GB RAM and will be available in 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB versions with expandable memory via a microSD card.

Samsung Galaxy Mega

The Samsung Galaxy Mega range, poised to launch this year, includes the Mega 5.8 and Mega 6.3. The former will be part of the dual-sim range with a 5.8-inch qHD display having a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels. Powered by a 1.4 GHz processor and 1.5 GB RAM, Mega 5.8 features an 8 MP rear camera, 2 MP front camera and 2,600 mAh battery. Mega 6.3 features a 6.3-inch PLS screen, with the same camera and RAM specifications as Mega 5.8. It is powered by a 1.7 GHz dual core processor and has an impressive 3,200 mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3

With Samsung Galaxy Note 2 still retaining its peak demand for its Android OS, huge HD display and S Pen stylus, the Korean company is poised to release the Galaxy Note 3 around September. The new device is expected to feature a 5.99-inch 1080p Full HD screen, 13 MP camera and Samsung’s Exynos 5 Octa eight-core processor. Some fans are looking forward to a flexible unbreakable display as well.

HTC First (FB Phone)

HTC First, HTC’s Facebook phone, will come with new home screen – the Facebook Home – and a dedicated user interface. While the FB integration is its most-touted feature, other specifications seem to be standard. The phone features a 4.3-innch 1280 x 720 HD display, a 5 MP rear camera, a 1.6 MP front camera, 1 GB RAM, and 2,000 mAh battery. It is powered by a 1.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 dual core processor and Adreno 305 GPU.

Motorola X

Set to debut via Google’s sister concern Motorola, the X phone will flaunt a 4.7-inch Full HD display, 16 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera. Powered by a 2.3 GHz Nvidia 4i multi-core processor, the Motorola X will feature an Eye Scroll feature resembling Galaxy S4. There are strong expectations that the new device will run on Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie, the next iteration of Android OS. There are talks that Motorola X will come in more than 20 colors under the codename Ghost and will launch across all major U.S carriers. It might even replace Motorola’s Droid range.

BlackBerry Q10

Following the release of the all-touch BlackBerry Z10, RIM is set to release the BlackBerry Q10 featuring the classic QWERTY keypad. Sturdy and durable, the phone is powered by a dual core 1.5 GHz processor and 2 GB RAM. Highlights include the BlackBerry Balance, BBM, Remember, Hub and Peek facilitated by the BB10 platform.

Google Nexus 5

Google Nexus 5, the successor of LG Nexus 4, will feature a 5.2-inch full HD display, Nikon camera, and a 2.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor. The announcement of Nexus 5 is expected at Google I/O when the Internet giant will unveil the Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie. The OS is likely to be Android 4.3 Jelly Bean or Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie.

Nokia Lumia Catwalk

Nokia Lumia Catwalk will succeed Lumia 920, one of the best phones running on Windows Phone 8 OS. It is expected to feature a 4.5-inch HD display, 8.7 MP rear camera, 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor, 1 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage.

HTC Butterfly 2

HTC Butterfly 2, the successor of HTC Butterfly, is expected to feature a larger 1080p screen, an Ultrapixel camera, Sense 5, and a metal design. It may debut as the Droid DNA 2.

LG Optimus G2

Optimus G2, the successor of LG optimus G, features a 5.5-inch 1080p display, Qualcomm 800 processor and Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. It may not have any physical buttons.

Microsoft Surface

Building on the Surface tablet range, Microsoft’s Surface phone is currently in the test phase. It is expected to feature a 4.7 to 5-inch display and the Windows Phone 8 platform.