Motorola’s New Year’s resolution is to sell more smartphones, drops unlocked Moto X to $400
It’s no secret that Motorola’s flagship Moto X hasn’t been a tremendous hit with consumers, and with considerable inventory likely building up, it’s time to move some product. Google’s smartphone arm is kicking off the new year with some aggressive new pricing. The base configured Moto X will now run you $400 without a contract or carrier affiliation, while the much-anticipated wood flavor now commands a cool $500. Moto Maker pricing remains at $100 with a new AT&T, Sprint or Verizon contract, if a two-year agreement is how you like to roll.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Google
Source: Motorola
Moto G coming soon to Verizon Wireless?
Motorola recently revealed the budget version of the Moto X, known as the Moto G. It’s a decent device and it was made available in November by Motorola it self, as it could be purchased from their official site. Now it seems Moto G will be launched by one of the largest US mobile phone network – Verizon Wireless. A Google+ user known as Josue Joseph, who apparently works at Best Buy, shared a picture of a Moto G in Verizon retail packaging.
Also the guys says that “it looks like it is going for $100″ , however no words on the release date. So it seems that Best Buy is getting their shelves ready, and we might see the Verizon Moto G – without any contract – with in a matter of days.
Are you looking forward to grab one?
Source: G+
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Pre-Paid Verizon Moto G packaging appears, just a $100??
The Motorola Moto G is an extremely attractive device. The price is set perfectly for consumers who want something that is nice, fast and affordable. Judging from what we have heard and seen from around the G+ universe, it is being received very well. It really is a big win for Motorola. With the device already being sold for a $179 base price, it is hard not to get one ‘just because,’ but what if it was less?
A recent image has surfaced on G+ from Josue Joseph that shows a no contract prepaid packaged Moto G blister package stamped with Verizon. While we don’t have ‘official’ confirmation or announcement from Verizon, it is pretty clear that it is coming. Josue notes that the price “looks like” just $100 off-contract. Making it even more attractive. If Verizon does pull down the Moto G off-contract for $100, we can see it flying off the shelves in a hurry. Heck, even I would be forced to get one ‘just because’ at that price.
Source: Josue G+
Via: 9to5Google
Win a Motorola Moto G [12 Days of Giveaways]
Readers have three days to enter to win the unlocked smartphone
We’re down to the final two days of our 12 Days of Giveaways and we are ending the month/year with a bang! That’s right, today’s prize is a brand new Moto G smartphone from Motorola. We’re are only too excited that we get to award this guy to one of you lucky readers!
Prize #1 Moto G
For real, we’re going to give someone a brand new, unlocked Moto G smartphone. We’ve been incredibly pleased with our review unit (review coming soon!) and think you’ll be excited to get your hands on the phone, too. NOTE: We will let this one run for three days to give folks a chance to enter around the New Year’s Eve holiday! Winner will be drawn on January 2, 2014.
Prize #2 Bundled Goodies
The second thing we’re hooking you up with is a prize bundle that includes an Anker Astro Mini, Kensington TPU case for Galaxy S4, and an iHome BT speaker. The Anker provides 3000mAh worth of juice in an ultra-portable lipstick-sized container. As for the Kensington TPU case, it’s It’s more than enough to juice up your phone! The latter is a Bluetooth speaker to listen to music, podcasts, or movies on when connected to your Android or smartphone. As an added bonus, it also connects via NFC!
Learn more about Anker or follow them on Facebook!
Learn more about Kensington or follow them on Facebook and Twitter!
Learn more about iHome or follow them on Facebook and Twitter!
Prize #3 Practical Meter
This guy’s a clever inline USB-meter that shows you how quickly your USB device is charging. It is compatible with any USB charging port, including portable solar panels, your home PC, laptop, and/or any charging accessory you have.
Learn more about The PowerPot or follow them on Facebook and Twitter!
Daily Prizes
Oh… don’t forget we’re also giving out Google Play credits over the remainder of the month. On some days we’ll randomly pick someone to win $10, others will be $25 and higher!
How to Enter
We’re going to keep this short and simple. To enter today’s contest all you need to do is leave a comment below! We’ll let this run for 24 hours and then randomly select the winner(s).
Win Google Play Credits!
To enter to win one of the Google Play credits all you need to do is share the following on your social media platform of choice: “I want to win Google Play Credits, AndroidGuys! http://goo.gl/dGQhG6 #12DaysAndroid”
Yes, you can share over Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Google+. Yes, you can enter as often as you like.
Finer details
This post will be updated with the name(s) and we’ll reach out via the comments as well. Also, be sure to keep an eye on the 12 Days of Giveaways page where we’ll keep a running tally of prizes and winners.
Note that we’ll give each winner a 24 hour window to respond. Should the winner not reply in time, we’ll re-draw and announce a new name. Be sure to check back!
Here’s the rub: We’re limiting this contest to U.S. residents only. Yes, we know it sucks – we hate doing it. Also, you can only win one prize per household. If you happen to win a Google Play Credit as well, then so be it!
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Motorola Moto G Coming To India Early January
Motorola took to Twitter and announced that the Moto G will be available in India at the beginning of January 2014. We knew that India and other countries would be seeing the Moto G eventually but this is the first confirming timeline as to when that will happen. No word on other countries and release dates as of yet. There is no word on pricing of the Moto G in India but Softpedia reports that it should be running Android 4.4 Kit-Kat, which is always a plus. The Moto G has received great praise among the tech media for its affordability and cost. So to our Indian readers, keep your eyes peeled for Moto G to hit your carriers soon. Hit the link for source.
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Win a Motorola Sliver 2 Bluetooth headset [12 Days of Giveaways]
We’re back for the second half of our 12 Days of Giveaways promotion and things are certainly about to heat up. Starting today and hitting over the remainder of the year we’ll be giving out some more awesome stuff, including an NVIDIA Shield, Nexus 5, and Moto G!
Prize #1 Motorola Sliver 2 Bluetooth headset
Today’s first is a Motorola Sliver 2 Bluetooth headset. Details include an adjustable stem, CystalTalk tri-mic, and a portable charing case. Super portable, very light, and totally built of quality materials, it’s got great sound and excellent range.
Learn more about Motorola or follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
Prize #2 Bundled Goodies
The second prize we’re hooking you up with is an Anker Astro 6000mah battery pack and an iHome BT Speaker. The former is slim, lightweight backup power supply good enough to juice your Android up a few times over; the latter is a Bluetooth speaker to listen to music, podcasts, or movies on when connected to your Android or smartphone. As an added bonus, it also connects via NFC!
Learn more about Anker or follow them on Facebook and Twitter!
Learn more about iHome or follow them on Facebook and Twitter!
Prize #3
The third prize we’re awarding to a random winner, is a pair of iHome Wireless BT Earbuds.
Daily Prizes
Oh… don’t forget we’re also giving out Google Play credits over the remainder of the month. On some days we’ll randomly pick someone to win $10, others will be $25 and higher!
How to Enter
We’re going to keep this short and simple. To enter today’s contest all you need to do is leave a comment below! We’ll let this run for 24 hours and then randomly select the winner(s).
Win Google Play Credits!
To enter to win one of the Google Play credits all you need to do is share the following on your social media platform of choice: “I want to win Google Play Credits, AndroidGuys! http://goo.gl/dGQhG6 #12DaysAndroid”
Yes, you can share over Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Google+. Yes, you can enter as often as you like.
Finer details
This post will be updated with the name(s) and we’ll reach out via the comments as well. Also, be sure to keep an eye on the 12 Days of Giveaways page where we’ll keep a running tally of prizes and winners.
Note that we’ll give each winner a 24 hour window to respond. Should the winner not reply in time, we’ll re-draw and announce a new name. Be sure to check back!
Here’s the rub: We’re limiting this contest to U.S. residents only. Yes, we know it sucks – we hate doing it. Also, you can only win one prize per household. If you happen to win a Google Play Credit as well, then so be it!
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Galaxy Note Pro?!?! Moto X Introduces Interactive Print Ads! – The ManDroid Show
It is Friday, and there was almost no ManDroid Show today. Had some difficulties this morning, then had a pain in the neck…literally. But I reshot the show, and it is finally up for you all to see. Galaxy Note Pro is looking to be a real thing. Motorola is trying a different kind of marketing campaign for the Moto X that should turn some heads. Bringing technology to that paper stuff. Enjoy the show!
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Motorola offering 50% off contract price or $150 off no contract price for Moto X
The limited time promotion sees the Moto X drastically discounted once again
Motorola is offering 50% off the contract price or $150 off the no contract price of the Moto X smartphone. To take advantage of the deal you will need to act fast; the registration will close at 8PM EST on December 21st or while quantities last. That last part may prove to be the catch as the previous discounts of the Moto X were snatched up in a matter of minutes – twice.
Exclusive to Today Show viewers, you will have the option for either 50% off the 2 yr contract price *OR* $150 off the no contract price for ATT,Sprint,T-Mobile and Verizon.
As an extra bonus, you’ll also get 50% off an accessory as well! (Note: Moto X with Bamboo is excluded from this offer).
If you’re interested in picking up a Moto X (as you should be), head to Motorola’s website for Today Show Viewers. Once there, sign using the promo code of “todayshow50″ and fill out the rest of the form. Your discount code should arrive shortly where you can then create your Moto X at the Moto Maker website.
The no contract version of Moto X is available on Verizon, Sprint, ATT and T-Mobile.
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Moto G gets KitKat, improved camera features in the US
Given that Motorola’s budget-friendly Moto G launched just last month, you would have figured the mid-range smartphone would have packed some KitKat. Sadly, it did not, but Mountain View’s hardware arm began rolling out Android 4.4.2 to select owners today. If you purchased your Moto G from Amazon or on Motorola.com in the US, it’s time to snag that update. Devices sold through carriers and in other regions will get some love “soon.” The company’s also offering up the same camera update that hit Moto X devices last week, enabling tap to focus and expose, locked exposure for panoramas and support for additional languages. Those camera enhancements will also be making their way to Droid Mini, Maxx and Ultra.
Filed under: Cellphones, Google
Source: Motorola
Check Out the Moto X Interactive Print Ad [Video]
The boys over at Motorola has a new ad campaign in store for their Moto X, and it is sure to turn some heads. The video below shows off Motorola’s new interactive print ad, that will allow users to design their Moto X right there on the page. Yes, it sounds a little too futuristic, but Motorola seems to have achieve this feet.
The ad will show up in this January’s Wired Magazine issue. You will be able to turn to the page the ad is on, then chose a back color you want for the Moto X with numerous color options that will be placed on the bottom of the page. There are no specifics on how this interactive print works, but they do show a pull tab to get the whole process going.
Now even though this new ad will appear in January’s Wired issue, you might have to do some searching for it. Mashable reported that the ad will only appear in about a quarter of the magazines out there, most likely due to how expensive the ad is. So check it out in action below. Let us know what you think about it.
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