Google has officially stated that the Android One program is launching in the United States, and Moto X4 is the first phone in that program. Moto X4 is also to be available via something called Project Fi (Google’s carrier MVNO network).So, how is buying Moto X4 in Android One project any different from buyint it normally? Well, it does change a few things about the phone’s software and availability:– first, Motorola’s UI overlay is removed, its place taken by a Pixel-like overlay,– second, as one of the aspects of Android One program is making phones more ...
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Turns out Moto G4 Plus will get Android Oreo after all
Long story short, when Motorola listed its devices that would receive an OS update to Android 8.0 Oreo, Moto G4 Plus was not among them. It was somewhat confusing, since Moto G4 Plus was a relatively new and successful device, but okay, Motorola is weird like that. Today it turns out that Moto G4 Plus will get the update after all. Motorola took to its blog to share the news. The company has not shared the exact date of the update, only stating it ”will take some time”. Hey, better late than never, ...
Motorola confirms Android Oreo update for Moto X4, G5 and Z lines
It is always nice to get some confirmation from Motorola, seeing how fickle this company is with their phone’s updates. Sometimes an old budget device gets an update to the newest OS, sometimes a relatively new device does not – you never know with those guys. At least this time we do know something, and from the horse’s mouth no less. According to Motorola, these are the phones that most certainly will have their operating systems updated to Android 8.0 Oreo:– Moto G5,– Moto G5 Plus,– Moto G5S,– Moto G5S Plus,– Moto Z,– Moto Z ...
Motorola is working on its own Android One brand phone
According to a leak from Evan Blass, Motorola joined forces with Google and the two companies are now working on an Android One Motorola smartphone. Blass does not know anything about the phone’s specifications, but it does look pretty much exacly the same as Moto X4, so… the only thing Blass knows for more or less sure is that this phone will be released in the USA.This is not the first time we have heard about the Android One device. Earliers rumours regarding that device are from January, when we heard about Google looking for a phone producer to make Android One phone for US ...
Will Motorola Moto X4 come out on September 2nd?
We have been led on and burned by Motorola more than once. First, we have been told that Moto X4 will be coming out on June 30th; then the release date was set to be August 24th; THEN a rumour leaked, stating that the phone will reach store shelves in 4th quarter of the year. Well, NOW we have a new launch date, and one that is pretty close, too. Philippine division of Motorola will organize an event on September 2nd. It does not really matter what the event will be about (we do knot that a famous Philippine actor couple, the so-called ”Jadine” will participate). What matters is ...
New Moto X4 pictures leaked online
It is just two days until the Moto X4 release, and we have received exacly two new pictures of the device to sharpen our appetite with (the other picture can be seen here). While it is suspected that the pictures present live phones, it cannot be ruled out that these are just well made dummy phones.So, just in case you have forgotten, here is what we know about the Moto X4 so far:– Snapdragon 630 CPU,– 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM / 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM in Asia,– dual camera setup, 12mpx + 8mpx, f/2.2 aperture, 16mpx selfie shooter,– 3000mAh battery,– Android 7.0 Nougat ...
Official specs and images of Moto X4
Leaks and rumours are good, but nothing beats solid, official information straight from developers. Creators of Moto X4 have just provided us with official images of their device, along with the phone’s complete specification.Moto X4 specs:– 5.2′ display, 1080p,– Snapdragon 630 CPU,– Adreno 508 GPU,– 3GB ROM and 32GB RAM in Europe, North and South Americas; 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM in Pacific Asia,– dual 12mpx & 8mpx main camera, 16mpx selfie shooter, f/2.0, dual autofocus, 120-degree field of vew, bokeh,– 3000mAh battery, ...
Moto Z2 Force is now out int he US
After being available for pre-order for some time, Moto Z2 Force now goes on sale in the United States of America. The handest in two colour variants, black and grey, is available at every major US carrier, all of which will sell the phone for roughly $720. Unlocked version of the phone is not available yet and we do not know when, if ever, it will be. If you want to turn your Moto Z2 Force into a tool of photography, you can also buy a now-available Moto 360 Camera Mod for $300. Tweet Vote ...
Motorola’s Gamepad Mod will soon be out for pre-order as a Verizon exclusive
Moto Gamepad is one of the mods most recently released for the Moto Z smartphone. What is its purpose? Well, it is pretty straightforward – you clip it onto the phone and turn it into a gaming controller. Gamepad mod provides two analog sticks, shoulder and ABXY buttons and D-pad, which makes it similiar to an XBox controller. Mod houses a 1050mAh battery which is said to be enough for eight hours of constant playing.Device will be available for pre-order any day now. It will reach store shelves on August 25th, where it will cost $79.99. ...
Evan Blass leaks newest Moto X4 pictures
Wow. Turns out Evan Blass CAN sometimes be wrong! Last month, @evleaks shared a leaked render of the Moto X4 device, back then still known as Moto X (2017). New render followed at the end of July. Now, on August 4th, Mr. Blass not only shares new picture of the device, but also admits that earlier leaks were either outdated or simply wrong. Astonishing. Of course everyone understands (I hope) that it is human to make mistakes and that Evan Blass is still our top leakster.Anyway, you can see the new pictures above. Catches aren’t of top quality, but just enough for us to read the ...