Motorola Mobility names Rick Osterloh as new President, COO
Motorola Mobility has announced Rick Osterloh as the new President and COO. Osterloh is stepping into the role of former CEO Dennis Woodside who is now the COO of Dropbox. Hopefully Osterloh can steer Motorola into the right direction especially after the acquisition from Lenovo.
Below is a snippet from Motorola’s blog:
Since his return, Rick’s had a key role in the company’s reinvigoration. He’s been a guiding visionary on the entire product front and a passionate advocate for our philosophy to focus everything we do on the consumer experience.
I believe that Rick’s appointment provides the focused leadership and business continuity needed to steer the organization into the future, and I look forward to continuing in my role as Google liaison and advisor to Motorola through the transition period supporting Rick.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Rosenberg
Source: Motorola
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Moto X successor tipped as ‘Moto X+1′
There must be some seriously extensive research findings that says people gravitate toward products with “one” in the name. According to oft-reliable Twitter leak source evleaks, the successor to the Moto X smartphone will be known as the Moto X+1. What’s more, the device is said to be “coming soon”. It’s unclear at this stage whether this is a code name or whether it might be the actual product name. We also would not be surprised if this was simply a way for Motorola to market and promote the device ahead of launch.
Motorola Moto X + 1: coming soon pic.twitter.com/7c8Gy16rdl
— @evleaks (@evleaks) April 6, 2014
We should expect to see the new device debut later this year, perhaps in tandem with the Moto 360 smartwatch.
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Leak points to a certain ‘Moto X + 1′ coming soon; could this be the Moto X Successor?
There have been several rumours linked to Motorola for some time now; these rumours include a smartwatch, a successor to the Moto X, and a possible phablet device. We of course know that the smartwatch is going to be a reality, to be released as the Moto 360, however we have heard precious little about either of the other rumours. Well, the latest leak from @evleaks looks like it could allude to either of these rumours, referring to a device called the ‘Moto X + 1‘ which is ‘coming soon’.
It’s hard to tell exactly whether ‘Moto X + 1′ more closely refers to the Moto X successor or the Motorola phablet (or if the name is even final), but if I had to guess, I’d say the ‘Moto X + 1′ is more likely a phablet device, very similar to the Moto X but in a larger body (+1 inch screen size perhaps?). Other than that, it’s very hard to speculate on what this device will turn out to be so we’ll have to keep an eye open for any relevant news.
From the comments on @evleaks’ tweet, it looks like most people disapprove of the name ‘Moto X + 1′; what do you think about this naming scheme? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Twitter via TalkAndroid
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Motorola gives the Moto X and Moto G a new boot animation as a April Fool’s Day Treat
April Fool’s Day is typically a day of tricks and misdirection, so it’s nice to see Motorola give its own take on the day of tricksters by giving us a nice little treat instead. For owners of the Moto X and Moto G, you may have noticed your Motorola Boot Services app was updated earlier today, partly because Android devices are now all required to display “Powered by Android” in their boot animations, but also partly because Motorola wanted to include a cute little boot animation. Check out the video below, courtesy of TalkAndroid:
As you can see, apart from the new “Powered by Android” logo, the boot animation features some of the most elusive myths in human history, a UFO, the Loch Ness Monster and of course, Bigfoot. With Samsung and HTC’s attempts at April Fool’s jokes ending awkwardly similar, it’s nice to see an Android manufacturer take a slightly different route and reward their customers with something more tangible and enjoyable.
We should be seeing lots more from other companies as April Fool’s Day continues to dawn in other parts of the world, but what is your favourite April Fool’s effort so far? Let us know what you think in the comments.
Source: TalkAndroid
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Republic Wireless adds 32GB Moto X, Moto Maker option
Last year, Republic Wireless released the Moto X, and we will see the Moto G in few days as well. But Republic Wireless is not stopping there, as they just announced that they are now offering the Moto Maker support as well, and we told you how does it feel to use it. Beginning on April 1 at noon, customers will be able to customize their Moto X from Republic Wireless.
First 2,000 customers to register at (Motorola.com/WoodYouBelieveIt), will receive a promo code, which will allow them to get a free upgrade to a wood back for their Moto X. The customized Moto X will start from $349.99 for the 16GB model and $399.99 for the 32GB model. Also, the wood backs are available in Walnut, Bamboo, Ebony, and Teak wood finishes and it will cost you $25. However, Republic Wireless will continue to carry the plain black or white 16GB Moto X units for $299 plus tax.
Are you among the first 2000 customers? Let us know in the comment box below.
Source: RW
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Study finds LG the fastest growing Android brand in United States
A recent report from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech finds that LG is the fastest growing Android handset brand in the United States. The data, which was collected in a three month period ending in February 2014, shows LG has topped 8 percent market share in the United States, putting it in third place. What’s the reason for the recent growth? Probably something to do with the Nexus 4, Nexus 5, and the G2. After a string of low-tier and mid-range devices in the first few years, LG has quietly become a serious contender in the Android space.
Meanwhile, across the pond, Motorola is doing extremely well with the Moto G. Having grown from nearly zero market share to six percent, British buyers are snatching up the affordable Moto G.
The Moto G in Great Britain has attracted a very specific consumer profile. Almost half of owners are aged between 16 and 24, 83% are male and generally they come from lower income groups with 40% earning under £20,000.
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IRL: A closer look at the Moto G
I love low-cost smartphones that punch above their weight, like the Lumia 620. They’re proof you don’t need high-end hardware to get a full smartphone experience. As you might imagine, then, I was eager to try the Moto G. A modern quad-core processor, a 720p screen and an up-to-date version of Android for under $200 off-contract? In theory, that’s an astounding bargain. With that in mind, I’ve been testing a Moto G on Telus’ network here in Canada to see whether I could live with it instead of the flagship phones I’m used to.
For the most part, I’m impressed. After several weeks of use, it still feels like a mid-range device in budget phone’s clothing. The Moto G is well built, lasts for more than a full day on a charge and is very quick handling most day-to-day tasks. There are a few clues this isn’t a speed demon, most notably the modest 3D gaming performance, but it’s otherwise responsive. I don’t even mind the absence of LTE. Here in Ottawa, Telus’ 3G service gave me download speeds around 6 Mbps. That’s plenty of bandwidth for Instagram and Twitter.
I also appreciate Motorola’s commitment to software updates. The Moto G was one of the first devices to get Android 4.4 KitKat, and there have since been significant upgrades to Assist, Gallery and other key apps. Few of the entry-level handsets I’ve tried have received more than a handful of noteworthy updates during their lifetimes. Hopefully Motorola will keep up the pace — it’s great to have a cheap phone that’s constantly evolving.
It’s just a shame about the camera. Even after the KitKat refresh and a separate camera update, the Moto G’s photo quality is merely okay for the price. The sensor occasionally focuses on the wrong subject right as I’m taking the shot, and low light pictures often turn out blurry. The quality isn’t bad enough to keep me from recommending the device to friends, but I would suggest ponying up for the Nexus 5 if you care about imaging in a frugal, off-contract smartphone.
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The week’s best Android rumors: Motorola XPlay, Amazon Set-Top box, new Galaxy Tabs, and more
Motorola XPlay
Motorola are rumored to be launching their 6.3-inch phablet called the XPlay around Q3 2014. Reports indicate that Motorola have decided to drop the XPlay name, and may just be calling it the next Moto X. Specs are currently uncertain but speculation suggests the Moto XPlay will include a quad-core Snapdragon 800 CPU, 2GB RAM, and the Jelly Bean version of Android.
New Galaxy Tabs
Evidence has surfaced that suggests Samsung have dropped off a 10.1-inch Galaxy Tab to the FCC for approval to confirm recent reports that Samsung are working on a new tablet. The new device has a display diagonal size of 267.5 mm which equates to about 10.5 inches, with the device measuring about 9.7 inches by 6.94 inches. Further details are unknown at this point, but it seems Samsung are definitely working on a new tablet.
Amazon Set-Top Box
With Amazon’s media event scheduled for next week, there are rumours that Amazon may be preparing a launch of their own dedicated set-top box to rival the Apple TV and Google Chromecast. It is expected that the set-top box may come bundled with a game controller and hook into Amazon’s Android App Store to provide gaming capability. The form factor of the media device is still up for debate, but it is expected to mimic the Chromecast.
Android 4.3
A new version of Android is rumored to be arriving in short order, or so says a new report. It’s a minor one, to be sure, and seems to center around the camera features.
New Droid
Another member of the Droid family could debut later this year, according to new chatter. Said to have a larger screen, it could feature next-gen Kevlar materials and come under the name of Droid Quantum.
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New Droid expected in Q4, report says
Last time we heard something new from Motorola, it was regarding the Project Ara. We were expecting to see a new smartphone from Motorola either at the CES or MWC, but instead there was nothing from their side. Maybe Motorola is planning something huge behind the curtains? Now according to a new source on Weibo, Motorola is working on a new Droid and it will hit the market in the 4th quarter of the year.
The new Droid is said to have a larger screen ratio, as Motorola will be taking advantage of next-gen Kevlar materials, the area of the display itself will cover the most of the area of the front panel. Last time we heard about the new Droid, it was back in October 2013 when we heard about the Droid Quantum for the first time; said to be the successor of the Droid Ultra.
Lets take this rumor with a grain of salt because nothing is set on stone right now. Do you think Motorola will release a new Droid? Let us know in the comment box below.
Via: GforG
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Dell signs Android and Chrome royalty agreement with Microsoft
Dell has signed a patent-licensing deal with Microsoft which centers around the usage of Android and Chrome operating systems. Hardware maker Dell agrees to pay Microsoft for the integration of Google’s two platforms because Android employs some of Microsoft’s patents. This isn’t the first deal of its kind; plenty of other companies are doing the same with Microsoft. As for Motorola, however, that might not happen too soon. The Illinois-based company, which is now owned by Lenovo, contends their vast mobile patent library offsets any such scenario.
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