The first generation Moto X, Moto G, and Moto E phones will all upgrade directly to Android 5.1
Waiting for that Lollipop update on your first generation Moto X, Moto E, or Moto G? Well, bad news is that the standard Lollipop 5.0 update isn’t happening. The good news? Motorola’s skipping 5.0 completely and updating those three devices to Android 5.1. It makes sense for Motorola to do this instead of wasting a ton of effort getting the phones upgraded to an already obsolete OS.
While Motorola is definitely working on making those updates happen, no word on when it’ll happen. Hopefully sooner, rather than later, but we’ll keep you updated as we hear more.
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First Gen Moto X, E and G with LTE will be updated straight to Android 5.1 Lollipop
If you own either the Moto X (1st Gen.), Moto E (1st Gen.) or Moto G with LTE (1st Gen.), you may be wondering where your Android 5.0 Lollipop update is. According to Motorola’s senior director of software product management, your devices won’t get the update, but they will get something better. In a Google+ post from earlier today, Moto’s David Schuster explained that given the improvements Google made in the most recent version of Android, Motorola is skipping the 5.0 update altogether and will update each device straight to Android 5.1.
From David Schuster:
As some of you might know, we’ve been testing Lollipop 5.0.2 upgrades on Moto X (1st Gen), Moto E (1st Gen) and Moto G with 4G LTE (1st Gen) in several regions. In parallel we have started testing Lollipop 5.1 which was recently released by Google. Given the improvements in Lollipop 5.1, we have decided to move all efforts to upgrade these devices directly from KitKat to Lollipop 5.1.
Schuster didn’t mention when the updates would begin rolling out to these devices, but we’re now sure that the company is testing it.
We know many of you may be irritated that your devices have yet to receive this big update, but this isn’t the first time we’ve heard about companies holding off until everything was perfect for users. Most notably, HTC was one of the first companies to delay the Android 5.0 update to the One M7 and M8 due to a number of issues in the first release of Lollipop. It may be difficult to wait, but this is definitely for the best.
If we get word that Android 5.1 is beginning to roll out to these devices, we’ll be sure to let you know right away.
[Deal] Score a Moto X for just $359.99 for the next 23 hours
For the next 23-hours, Motorola is offering all customers $140 off a Moto X (2014) if they purchase a 32GB model through Moto Maker. This means you can pick one up for $359.99. That, coupled with 30% off all accessories and free shipping, makes this a deal not to be missed.
Just in case you need a refresher on its specifications, this Moto X packs a 5.2-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, a 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 chipset, 2GB of RAM, an Adreno 330 GPU, a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 2,300 mAh battery.
The promotion will expire tomorrow, Thursday, April 2, at 10:59am CST — so if you want to pick up a Moto X, best act fast.
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Motorola could have Red Leather version of the Moto X in the works
Motorola has taken to social media to tease the arrival of a new product in a Red Leather variant. The company is simply asking which your favorite red leather accessory is. The company then says that they have something in the works for us fans.
Knowing that the company has no devices in the pipeline until the Fall at least, it’s safe to assume that this is a new color variant of an existing device. We’ve seen Motorola launch a unique football leather version of the Moto X, so this could be something similar.
The Moto X is already available in leather variants, but the red option isn’t available. So this inclusion will certainly spice up the Moto X lineup which is barely getting any attention with newer and more powerful smartphones reaching the markets.
What do you think Motorola is trying to tease here? Sound off below.
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Motorola’s Rick Osterloh says no fingerprint scanner on next Moto X and no e-ink on next Moto 360
Motorola was one of the first companies to slap a fingerprint scanner on a smartphone, but they are reluctant to do it now. The original Atrix from 2011 had one, but Motorola President Rick Osterloh says the technology is still too inconsistent for their devices.
Osterloh thinks it’s just as fast to tap your finger to unlock a device as it is to swipe for a fingerprint. He also said that when the reader fails, the customer is turned off and that “All of the fingerprint readers are unreliable.” That’s pretty bold when you consider that Apple’s Touch ID works very well, Of course, it remains to be seen how well Samsung’s new touch sensor on the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge work in everyday life, but early reports are that it’s pretty promising.
As to the Moto 360, it was heralded as the best of the best for smartwatches for a while, but new offerings from Huawei and LG are changing that. Even Pebble is stepping up their game with the Pebble Time Steel. How does Motorola plan to stay at the top? Osterloh said that they will invest heavily in software and experiences. One such app is Moto Body, which helps users with fitness and diet tracking. They will also bring Moto Maker customizations to the Moto 360 by the end of March. Lastly, don’t expect an e-ink version of the Moto 360 anytime soon. Just get rid of the flat tire and give me an Always On display with proper battery life, and all we be well.
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HTC One M9 vs. Motorola Moto X
Motorola’s latest Moto X flagship has been on the market for a few months now, and while the price has dropped, it is still an amazing phone that uses metal materials found on the One M9, and is just as speedy despite it’s older Snapdragon 801 chip. In terms of hardware, the One M9 has the edge over the Moto X in basically every way. You can expect much better battery, camera, and system performance in the One M9. The Moto X does have heavy customization options in terms of hardware, which is a huge selling point for many who wish to have a leather or wood back with their name’s engraved on them.
So, still a fan of the Moto X, or will you be hopping on an M9 as soon as it’s released?
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AT&T Moto X (2nd Generation) receiving Lollipop OTA now
If you’re on an AT&T plan and own a 2014-edition Motorola Moto X, you’ll be happy to know that Lollipop is rolling out now in an over-the-air (OTA) update. This update will bring your current version of Android to 5.0.2.
Motorola recommends that your device has at least a 50% charge and is connected to WiFi.
If you want to know what you can expect to see in your Android update, check out the source link below for Motorola’s synopsis of Lollipop.
Source: Motorola
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Moto G and Moto X receiving Android Lollipop in Canada
Motorola users in Canada are getting to take part in a sweet update, bringing them from Kitkat into the world of Lollipop. The update is currently available for users of the Moto G and the 2nd Gen Moto X on Virgin, TELUS, Koodo, Videotron, WIND, and unlocked devices. The Moto G is getting 5.0.2 specifically, and the Moto X is getting 5.0.1.
Now all Motorola has to do is get Lollipop out to the Moto X 1st Gen and the Moto E, which it seems to be in the process of doing. Motorola has an enormous wealth of information about the updates, so if you’re not quite sure how to use your new f=software, give its website a visit and learn how to better use your phone.
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President of Motorola counters Jony Ive’s criticism of Moto Maker
In a recent interview, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Design, Jony Ive, criticized Motorola’s Moto Maker program. Now, Ive didn’t exactly use the name Moto Maker, but he did elude to the program and asked for the company name to remain private in his interview. Specifically, Ive told the New Yorker magazine:
Their value proposition was, ‘Make it whatever you want’. You can choose whatever colour you want. And I believe that’s abdicating your responsibility as a designer.
Rick Osterloh, President of Motorola, caught wind of this interview and fired back:
Our belief is that the end user should be directly involved in the process of designing products. We’re making the entire product line accessible. And frankly, we’re taking a directly opposite approach to them [Apple].
Osterloh continues, this time commenting on Apple’s pricing and availability structure:
We do see a real dichotomy in this marketplace, where you’ve got people like Apple making so much money and charging such outrageous prices. We think that’s not the future. We believe the future is in offering similar experiences and great consumer choice at accessible prices. The mobile phone industry’s greatest failure is also its greatest opportunity: to make really good, affordable devices for people who don’t want to spend a lot of money. A great smartphone, and a great mobile internet experience, shouldn’t be an expensive luxury. It should be a simple choice for everyone.
Motorola offers thousands of different color, inscription, and boot animation variations on their Moto X handsets through the Moto Maker platform. And while Apple only offers a few different color choices and two different sizes for their most recent handset, the companies may not be too far off from one another. It should be noted that while their latest handset isn’t customizable at all, the new Apple Watch is set to launch with three different watch variations, multiple different sizes and numerous watch strap options.
And when it comes to pricing, obviously there’s a big difference in the way Motorola and Apple operate. But one thing is for certain: Apple’s pricing structure is working to their advantage, since the company just posted their largest profit in history. Even so, we still wouldn’t mind if the majority of companies adopted Motorola’s business structure – offering relatively affordable, customizable handsets – while not skimping on the premium features.
What’s your take on the exchange between Osterloh and Ive?
Motorola president states obvious: Apple charges too much
In a recent interview with the BBC, Motorola President Rick Osterloh took a moment to respond to criticism from Apple’s lead designer, Jony Ive. Ive, in an interview with the New Yorker, stated that the Moto-Maker allowed Motorola to abdicate its responsibility as a designer (note: Ive did not actually mention Motorola by name).
Osterloh told the BBC that Motorola believed in a different philosophy involving consumer engagement with the design process.
Ive’s full comment to the New Yorker was as follows: “Their value proposition was, ‘Make it whatever you want. You can choose whatever colour you want.’ And I believe that’s abdicating your responsibility as a designer.”
Osterloh did not take kindly to the assault on the Moto-Maker and fired back, “Our belief is that the end user should be directly involved in the process of designing products. We’re making the entire product line accessible. And frankly, we’re taking a directly opposite approach to them [Apple].”
The Motorola exec then went on to criticize Apple’s exorbitant pricing scheme for its devices: “We do see a real dichotomy in this marketplace, where you’ve got people like Apple making so much money and charging such outrageous prices. We think that’s not the future.”
Motorola’s budget devices, the Moto G and Moto E, and especially Motorola’s flagship, the Moto X, are all devices that offer feature-rich experiences to consumers at prices that fall well below that of Apple’s. Speaking of the Moto G and Moto E, Osterloh went on to say:
We believe the future is in offering similar experiences and great consumer choice at accessible prices.
The mobile phone industry’s greatest failure is also its greatest opportunity: to make really good, affordable devices for people who don’t want to spend a lot of money.
A great smartphone, and a great mobile internet experience, shouldn’t be an expensive luxury. It should be a simple choice for everyone.
Source: BBC
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