Motorola Gallery on the Moto G 2015

Motorola Gallery is a simple, yet powerful photo viewer and editor, and it's already installed on your Moto G 2015.

Motorola has included their full-screen immersive gallery application in the Moto G 2015 software. While the Highlight Reel feature is not included (it's left for the more high-end devices) the app itself is still feature rich and offers most anything you would want from a photo gallery.

Let's dive in and take a look at how the Motorola Gallery app works.

 

Your Camera Roll and display options

 

Droid Turbo 2, Galaxy Note 5, S6 edge+ all headed to Verizon

While the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ are widely expected to be officially unveiled at the Unpacked event taking place on August 13, now a new leak is confirming their names. Furthermore, both phones are going to be sold by Verizon, perhaps unsurprisingly.

We know all this thanks to the image you can see below, which is purported to be an upcoming inventory listing from Costco.

Moto X Style and Moto G (3rd gen) hands-on

 

Introduction

The Moto X and Moto G are the names that brought Motorola back in the game, winning quite a lot of fans in the process. They have just reached their third generation and Motorola is sticking to its established formula for success - pure-Android approach, excellent handling and a nice little extra here and there.

Motorola managed to create a signature touch of its own, while staying as close to pure Google intentions as possible. This, combined with timely software updates has earned the company a number.

The Moto G is the device that redefined the idea of what is possible in the low-end price bracket. The first gen of the handset proved definitively that a budget-friendly phone can deliver solid smartphone experience without any major compromises.

Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) at a glance

• General: Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, quad-band UMTS/HSPA, 150 Mbps Cat.4 LTE
• Form factor: Touchscreen bar phone
• Dimensions: 141.5 x 70.7 x 11 mm, 149g.
• Display: 5.0" 16M colors 720 x 1280 pixels capacitive touchscreen IPS LCD display with Gorilla Glass 3 and ~294 ppi //todo check
• CPU: Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
• GPU: Adreno 306
• Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410
• RAM: 1/2GB
• OS: Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
• Memory: 8/16GB storage
• Cameras: Primary 13 megapixel auto-focus camera, HDR mode, panorama, geo-tagging, dual-LED, dual-tone flash; Secondary 5MP front-facing camera;
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, standard microUSB port, GPS receiver with A-GPS, GLONASS, 3.5mm audio jack
• Battery capacity: 2,470 mAh.

People have even higher expectations for the Moto X to deliver top-notch performance, stability and excellent handling, coupled with a clean Android experience. The lineup was initially best known for its unmatched customization options thanks to the Moto Maker, but with the last Nexus going for the less-than-mainstream 6" display size also became the go-to powerful pure Android for many.

Motorola threw in an interesting surprise this year, as the Moto X now has not one, but two successors - the Moto X Style and Moto X Play. The pair looks similar enough in terms of style and exterior, but hardware differences are pretty big and each has its own niche. While the Moto X Style is aiming for top-level performance, the X Play is all about battery life - a long-overdue response to all those that wanted to see the Maxx lineup go global.

Motorola Moto X Style at a glance:

• General: Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, six-band UMTS/HSPA, 300 Mbps Cat.6 LTE
• Form factor: Touchscreen bar phone
• Dimensions: 153.9 x 76.2 x 11.1 mm
• Display: 5.7" 16M-color 1440 x 2560 pixels capacitive touchscreen LCD display with Gorilla Glass 3 and ~520 ppi
• CPU: Dual-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A57 and Dual-core 1.44 GHz Cortex-A53
• GPU: Adreno 418
• Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808
• RAM: 3GB
• OS: Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
• Memory: 32/64GB storage
• Cameras: Primary 21 megapixel phase detection auto-focus camera, auto-HDR mode, panorama, geo-tagging, dual-LED dual-tone flash; 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps; Secondary 5MP front-facing camera with FullHD video capture and front--facing flash;
• Connectivity: Dual-band Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth 4.1 LE, standard microUSB port, GPS receiver with A-GPS, GLONASS, 3.5mm audio jack, NFC, wireless screen sharing (Miracast protocol)
• Other: Water repellant nano-coating (IP52 certified); Fast battery charging; Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Battery capacity: 3000 mAh.

To quickly outline the differences - Moto X Play comes with a smaller 5.5" 1080p screen and the mid-range Snapdragon 615 chipset. It also sports a larger 3,630mAh battery, which combined with the less demanding screen and internals should make it last a whole lot longer. And, of course the Moto X Play is $100 cheaper, which makes the performance downgrade much easier to live with.

Motorola Moto X Play at a glance

• General: Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, five-band UMTS/HSPA, 150 Mbps Cat.4 LTE
• Form factor: Touchscreen bar phone
• Dimensions: 148 x 75 x 10.9 mm
• Display: 5.5" 16M-color 1080 x 1920 pixels capacitive touchscreen LCD display with Gorilla Glass 3 and ~403 ppi
• CPU: Quad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 and quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
• GPU: Adreno 405
• Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615
• RAM: 2GB
• OS: Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
• Memory: 32/64GB storage
• Cameras: Primary 21 megapixel auto-focus camera, auto-HDR mode, panorama, geo-tagging, dual-LED dual-tone flash; 1080p@30fps; Secondary 5MP front-facing camera with FullHD video capture;
• Connectivity: Dual-band Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth 4.1 LE, standard microUSB port, GPS receiver with A-GPS, GLONASS, 3.5mm audio jack, NFC, wireless screen sharing (Miracast protocol)
• Other: Water repellant nano-coating (IP52 certified); Fast battery charging; Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Battery capacity: 3630 mAh 
  
  
  
  
  
  Join us on the next two pages as we take the Moto G (3rd gen) and Moto X Style for a spin. Unfortunately, the Moto X Play wasn't present at the announcement event, so we couldn't spend any quality time with it. 
  
  
  Few phones have managed to leave such a lasting impression in the mobile world in recent years, as the original Moto G. The budget smartphone redefined what can be achieved in a budget-friendly Android phone and sparked a whole new wave of devices, offering advanced functionality in and affordable package.
  
  
  
  
  The original Moto G took markets by storm back in 2013 and the first part of 2014 (in the UK it singlehandedly put Motorola on the map), but it also made quite a few competitors reconsider their approach to the market segment and the second-gen faced far tougher competition.
  
  That's why the second Moto G had a far tougher time replicating the success of its predecessor. Still, bringing a larger, 5.0-inch screen and a microSD card slot, it managed to further solidify Motorola's reputation as a king of the budget segment.We also saw LTE and dual-SIM variants, which extended the appeal of the lineup in certain markets.
  
  
  
  
  So is this going to be another step in the right direction or will Motorola's golden run end? On the surface, changes brought by the Moto G (3rd gen) aren't that many but most of the key areas have seen improvements.
  
  The old Snapdragon 400, which has powered the lineup through two versions, has been swapped for the 64-bit Snapdragon 410. The new SoC might not run at higher speed or have more cores than its predecessor, but its 64-bit nature lets it take full advantage of Android Lollipop and the new ART virtual machine.
  
  The CPU architecture is new too, and we already saw that alone brings a notable performance boost. The GPU upgrade on the other hand is rather small - from the Adreno 305 to the Adreno 306 and as leaked benchmarks showed the performance is more or less unchanged.
  
  As previously rumored, The Moto G finally got a RAM boost. The higher end version, which also comes with 16GB of onboard storage now has 2GB of RAM. That should notably improve multitasking and performance with heavier apps. Sadly, the smaller 8GB version is still stuck on 1GB RAM.
  
  Yet another change is the camera setup. This has been an area of constant improvement for the Moto G - from 5MP is the first iteration, to 8MP in the second and now all the way up to 13MP. This is actually the same sensor found inside the Nexus 6 and while the Google purebred is not quite the best shooter in the market, its camera should easily be among the best in this particular price range. We got to take a few shots with it and upon first inspection, quality looks really promising. Still, we are going to save our comments for the full review once we get the unit in our office.
  
  Finally, Motorola has thrown in a bigger 2,470 mAh battery, so hopefully it will offer even better power autonomy than its predecessor. It's worth mentioning though that it's not all upgrades - there is now only one loudspeaker on the device, which is a step back. For what it's worth though, the phone still sound pretty loud.
  
  After handling it for a bit, we can say that the Moto G (3rd gen) feels very similar to its predecessor, which is by no means a bad thing. That special Motorola vibe we talked about earlier is still present, even though the exterior is slightly changed. The signature pair of bars above and below the 5.0-inch 720p screen are present, although with a different, more subtle styling. In fact, the whole front side seems somewhat cleaner than the second generation and reminiscent of the first one, with all the sensors neatly aligned beside the earpiece.
  
  The back is where most of the visual changes have occurred. The texture on the removable back cover feels identical, but the camera module has been redesigned and definitely stands out from the rest of the body. The flash is no longer round, which is natural, considering that it is dual-LED and dual-tone.
  
  There is no nasty, protruding camera bump and the signature logo dimple is safe in its place, just where any avid Motorola fan would want it to be. Last, but definitely not least, the Moto G now has an IPX7 rating for water protection. This means that the phone can handle up to 30 minutes of submersion in 3 meters of fresh water.
  
  

  Moto X Style in various styles

  One of the signature features of the Moto X Style is the vast customization available through Moto Maker. We managed to browse a wide variety of options for the phone. Here are just a few shots and we can only imagine this will be the tip of the Moto Maker iceberg.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Moto G (3rd gen) will be in stores in the UK on July 29

The Moto G (3rd gen) is due to finally be made official at a special event tomorrow. That, however, doesn't mean we don't already know almost everything there is to know about it, thanks to a myriad of leaks and rumors we've seen over the past few weeks.

We've gotten the specs on several occasions (though certain things are still a mystery, for example how much RAM the base model will have), leaked renders, leaked hands-on images, as well as pricing information.

One thing that hasn't been talked about much is when exactly you'll be able to buy the Moto G (3rd gen). A leak from South America from a while back implied that it would go on sale on the day of its unveiling - namely, tomorrow. But that was it.

Now from the UK comes an image that's purported to be from the operator Three. It apparently contains a stock update communication sent by the operator to its employees.

As you can see, the Moto G is said to be launching on July 29, with stock of the device being sent to Three stores in advance of that, so there will be plenty of units to go around on the big day.

Keep in mind that this date could only apply to the UK. Other places may in fact get the Moto G a day earlier, while others still might wait for it some more.

This leaked image also tells us that Three will have Moto Maker vouchers for the new Moto G in stock on the same day. This means you'll get one of those vouchers from a Three store, then go online and configure your Moto G as you like it through Motorola's Moto Maker customization service, which will be available for a mid-range offering for the first time.

Furthermore, 200 Three shops will receive Moto Maker POS tablets, which are meant to demo the features of this service.

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Moto G 2015 LTE gets outed in spy shots, reveals 64-bit Snapdragon 410 chipset

Moto G 2015 LTE

The unveiling date for the third generation of the phone that defined value-for-money before the Chinese makers took off, is fast approaching, and with it the Moto G 2015 leaks. What we have now, courtesy of an insider tweet, is not some render or grainy corner shot, but actual pictures of the device's prototype, and it looks exactly like the shots we've seen so far, with a metal plate on the back, and a patterned grippable back cover.

That's not all that has leaked in the pics below, though, as the guy has powered the phone, and shown some of the system info menu, indicating that this is indeed the third generation Moto G LTE, with the internal coding XT1542. The phone will apparently be running on a 64-bit Snapdragon 410, which many entry level handsets utilize now, and the amount of RAM tipped ranges from 1 GB to 2 GB, with this LTE version probably sporting the higher amount. 

We are likely also looking at a 5" 720p display, and a pair of front-facing speakers, but the biggest upgrade is expected to be in the camera department, with a 5 MP front camera, and a generous 13 MP rear shooter with dual LED flash, as pictured.

Moto G 2015 LTE prototype

 

Upcoming Motorola Devices: Leaked Image Shows Back Panels Of Moto X 2015, Moto G 2015, Droid, Droid Mini

Pictured above, Motorola President Rick Osterloh. Motorola is reportedly releasing four new devices. Reuters/Jim Young

Motorola has been making news since the start of this year with a ton of devices set for release. A new leak of images reportedly shows panels of the Moto X 2015, Moto G 2015, Motorola Droid and Droid Mini.

Tipster HelloMotoHK has uploaded an image to his Facebook account showing the rear panels of four new devices from Motorola. Going by the image, the four devices will feature one common aspect: the silver-hued metallic part encircling the rear-facing camera unit, LED flash and the Motorola logo. The image also clearly shows the patterned backs of the Droid and Droid Mini smartphones, which looks like a sporty version, says Phone Arena.  Interested readers can check out the image on HelloMotoHK’s Facebook account.

The up and coming phones, which are specific to Verizon, have reportedly been approved by the FCC. Therefore, it’s only a matter of time before we hear the official Moto X, G and Droid release dates.

The mid-range Moto G 2015 will reportedly be compatible with the Motorola MotoMaker website, says Phone Arena. Potential buyers will be able to customize their device prior to purchasing it. The Moto X series of handsets is currently the only device accepted by the MotoMaker website.

According to GSM Arena, the smartphone will feature a wallet-friendly 5.0-inch display, helped by 720-pixel resolution. The phone will come powered by a 64-bit Snapdragon 410 chip and backed by 1 GB of RAM. Other key features include 8 GB of built-in storage capacity and a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera. Readers should note that Motorola has not confirmed the specifications and features thus far.

What do you think of the Motorola lineup for 2015? Do you think the company is releasing too many devices in the second half of the year? Will the MotoMaker compatibility make you purchase the Moto G 2015? Feel free to leave a comment.

Lollipop rollout for 2014 Moto G, Moto X gets official

Earlier today, a source apparently had information about the update to Android 5.0 Lollipop already rolling out to unlocked Moto G (2014) units. Shortly after, we heard that this was in fact nothing more than a 'soak test', and not an actual widespread rollout.

Motorola Droid Turbo is official with 5.2-inch QHD display

At a joint event today, Verizon and Motorola announced the Droid Turbo. The phone runs on the Verizon XLTE network and features a 5.2" Super AMOLED QHD display with a pixel density of 565ppi.

Motorola Droid Turbo leaks out in live photos

Motorola Droid Turbo leaks out in live photos

Motorola Droid Turbo for Verizon Wireless made yet another unscheduled appearance. This time around, the soon to be revealed Android powerhouse showed up in number of live photos.

Motorola Moto G with Android L update leaks on video

The Motorola Moto G started a little revolution in the affordable phone segment last year with its surprisingly affordable price. It was a device that took the specs of a typical mid-range Android smartphone, added a flavor of close to vanilla Android experience, and the price to bring commercial success to Motorola. One of the big promises of the Moto G launch was that it would get updated to newer versions of Android in a timely manner.

Motorola DROID Turbo User Guide leaks, reveals 3 hour Turbo charging

Ever since its rumored specs were passed along, there has been quite a buzz brewing for the Motorola DROID Turbo. And today, the beastly handset's alleged User Guide leaked, giving us a look at the phone in depth. The DROID Turbo is expected to feature a 5.2 inch display with a 1440 x 2560 resolution. According to the User Guide, the rear-camera is a 21MP shooter with dual LED flash, and there is a front-facing camera as well.

Moto G LTE (not the new model) will be launched by AT&T on October 10

AT&T today announced that it’s going to start selling the Moto G LTE on October 10. We’re not talking about the new Moto G here, but about the LTE variant of the original Moto G (first introduced last year). In case you’re wondering, the new Moto G doesn’t have an LTE version yet.

AT&T will offer the Motorola Moto G LTE for $179.99 off-contract. You can also choose to pay $7.50 monthly with AT&T Next18, or $9 monthly with AT&T Next12.

Motorola Moto X Review

1. Introduction

Reinventing itself last year, Motorola struck a chord in the Android community with the launch of its Moto X smartphone. It was a bold venture indeed, especially in light of the competition that it had to fight against in the space. Competing valiantly to stay relevant amidst the heavy spec’d devices that existed at the time, the Moto X proved that a good phone doesn’t need to conform to the preconceived notions of better, faster, and stronger. Rather, it

Motorola Moto 360 sold out in just a few hours

Motorola Moto 360, the iconic smartwatch, was launched shortly after the official Motorola event on September 5. The conference was held in Chicago and Motorola announced the second generation Moto X and Moto G, plus the launch of the long-awaited Moto 360 for $250.

As it turns out the Moto 360 stock was depleted in the next few hours after the launch. Both

Motorola will give you up to $300 for your old phone after you purchase the Moto X or Moto G

How would you like to receive a pre-paid Visa card from Motorola, worth as much as $300, for trading in an old handset? Motorola is offering this deal to those who purchase the Motorola Moto X or Motorola Moto G. First, you need to head over to the sourcelink, where you will type in the name of the phone you are trading in, and receive a quote from Motorola.

When you are seeking a quote from Motorola, you will be asked some questions about your trade. Is the device still working? Is there any liquid damage? Is the screen broken? A 16GB Apple

New Motorola Moto G appears in promo video before tomorrow's official announcement

Motorola is showcasing its new Moto G and Moto X+1 today behind closed doors, at a private event in Chicago, and it’s only tomorrow, September 5, when the company will unveil the two smartphones for the whole world to see. If you just can’t wait until tomorrow, a promo video of the new Moto G is now making the rounds. Originally posted by a retailer in Brazil, the video shows the Brazilian variant of the new Moto G. This doesn’t have LTE connectivity, instead offering support for two SIM cards.

New Moto X+1 images leak, confirm some design details

Two new images of the upcoming Moto X+1 have surfaced, courtesy of TK Tech News.

The latest images show the front and back of the phone. Along the front we see the loudspeaker below the display as on the Moto E but it's not sure if the one above the display is a second loudspeaker or just the earpiece. There are also the four sensors in the four corners of the phone

Moto X+1 with leather back caught on camera

We found out recently that one of the new options coming to the Moto Maker customizations is a leather backing for the Moto X+1. It is possible that denim is in the works as well, but that has not yet been confirmed. Now, we're getting our first look at what looks like an X+1 with a leather backing.

You can see the texture of the leather in the image, and it also looks

This is what the Moto X+1 will look like (and maybe the release date?)

If you have been following mobile news with any regularity over the past couple years, you will have come to know the name Evleaks, which time-after-time brought us reliable information; but, more often, Evleaks became synonymous with getting press renders of devices that hadn't been announced yet. Evleaks

Motorola confirms Moto X and G will get Android L

Android L is still in the developer preview phase but companies are already vowing to bring it to their devices. Motorola smartphones have mostly pure Android and get very timely updates now Moto customer support is claiming that the Moto X and Moto G will definitely be getting the L update. As for the entry-level Moto E the support team has no information yet.