Motorola partners with Jonathan Adler for limited-edition Moto X Pure collection
There will be new designs to choose from for the Motorola Moto X Pure over the coming holiday season. Motorola today announced it will soon offer a limited-edition collection of designs from Jonathan Adler.
The collection will be available for pre-order at Motorola.com/JonathanAdler starting next week, on November 24. The week after, on December 3, the collection will formally go on sale with a price tag of $474.99 (32GB).
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Apple’s share of smartphone operating profit share rose to 94% this year
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We’ve previously heard of the dire state of Android manufacturers slowly losing all their profit margin in an increasingly competitive smartphone industry, but we had no idea it was this bad – or how badly Apple is beating everyone. According to Canaccord Genuity, Apple’s share of global smartphone operating profit share has risen to 94% in Q3 2015, a jump from 85% the same time last year. Perhaps the more depressing news from this analysis is that Samsung, the last remaining Android manufacturer to be making any kind of profit margin, has now decreased its share to 11%, a far cry from its 42% just two years ago.
As you can see, plenty of manufacturer’s profit margin have dipped to 0%, with some even incurring losses for every device made a la Microsoft and Lenovo/Motorola. Going forward, it’s not clear how some manufacturers will be able to increase their profit margin with how things are progressing, but presumably the hope is that devices start to get cheaper with more focus on usability and user experience over sheer performance.
What do you think about the smartphone operating profit share across all manufacturers? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Canaccord Genuity via Phone Arena, Apple Insider
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Droid Turbo 2 review: What it lacks in style, it makes up for in power
Verizon’s line of Droid phones just celebrated its sixth birthday, and what better way to celebrate than by releasing the best device to ever bear the Droid title? I jokingly called Motorola’s Droid Turbo 2 “a Moto X Pure on steroids,” but there’s no denying it packs even more power than its predecessor into a body that’s built to take a beating. Throw in a battery rated for 48 hours and we should be left with a phone that will make Moto X owners rue the day they whipped out their credit cards, right? Turns out, the answer’s a little more complicated.Slideshow-341298
New Motorola ad campaign explores your PhoneLove
Motorola is launching a new ad campaign for their smartphones, including the Motorola Moto X Pure Edition and Motorola DROID Turbo 2, based on the premise people really love their phones. As part of the campaign, Motorola has enlisted the help of Ashton Kutcher to conduct a series of experiments to see just how far people will go in their relationship with their mobile device.
In the social experiments, Kutcher and the team supporting him put unwitting participants in the position of choosing between their phone and themselves. The goal is to show them that they care a lot more about their smartphones than they may think. Any ad campaign would not be effective if it did not also help highlight the superiority of a product versus the competition and Motorola has covered that base as well. In one experiment, where users try to refrain from touching their phones for as long as possible. Motorola and Kutcher point out the hands free benefits of a Moto X Pure Edition. Another video, in which participants are tricked into thinking their devices are destroyed in a drop to a block of stone, highlights the new shatterproof screen of the DROID Turbo 2.
The first two videos in the new #PhoneLove campaign are now available on YouTube and you can check them out below. Motorola says more “experiments” from Kutcher will be forthcoming.
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Moto X Pure Edition to gain T-Mobile band 12 support with upcoming Marshmallow update
Last Thursday, we reported that Motorola had entered the initial development stages of the much-anticipated Android 6.0 update for a handful of its latest devices. Today, however, David Schuster, VP of Product Sales and Operations at Motorola, revealed that this upgrade is more than just a standard factory one. It will, in fact, transport compatibility for a new LTE band to one of the Lenovo-owned company’s smartphones.
Owners of the Moto X Pure Edition can expect to see support for T-Mobile’s 4G service (band 12) introduced when the update starts rolling out over the course of the “next few weeks”. Unfortunately, there’s no word on whether Wi-Fi Calling is included, but we suspect it will be seeing as it’s one of T-Mo’s core services, which attracts many customers.
So there you have it, folks. If you’re a T-Mobile customer who is undecided on whether to pick up a Moto X Pure Edition or not, this might just sway you. It’s a great phone that we’d advise you check out, but it’s certainly not for everyone. If you’re not a fan of high-end internals in a cheap, but durable frame, you’d best steer clear. If its something you’d don’t mind, though, then this is the device for you.
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Android 5.1 update out now for Sprint’s Moto X 2013
If you own a Moto X 2013 on Sprint, you will be happy to know that Android 5.1 is coming your way. The software version is LPA23.12-39.10, and should be available now.
Of course, Android 5.1 brings Material Design, quick settings changes, device protection, and a Stagefright exploit fix.
The update was released a few days ago, with many users just seeing it now. If you haven’t received it yet, head to your settings, about phone, and check for the update.
Source: Sprint
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Cricket Wireless starts holiday pricing with select phones
Through January 7, Cricket Wireless customers can purchase select phones for a reduced price. The carrier announced today that phones from Samsung, LG, ZTE, LG, and Motorola are part of its holidays deals kickoff.
Every deal can be grabbed both online and at Cricket Wireless stores.
- Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime: $29.99 after $50 mail-in rebate and $20 instant discount
- LG G Stylo: $49.99 after $50 mail-in rebate and $50 instant discount
- ZTE Overture 2: Free after $40 mail-in rebate
- LG Risio: Free after $30 mail-in rebate
- Motorola Moto E: Free after $50 mail-in rebate
- Nokia Lumia 635: Free after $20 mail-in rebate
If you’ve been wanting to switch carriers, Cricket Wireless might be a good fit. Cricket Wireless, which is owned and operated by AT&T, has plans of all types. Pricing ranges from $35-$60 per month.
Cricket Wireless Techs the Halls with Incredible Holiday Shopping Deals and Savings on the Season’s Hottest Smartphones
ATLANTA, Nov. 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Starting today, Cricket Wireless is giving holiday shoppers something to smile about by offering the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime and LG G Stylo for $29.99 and $49.99, respectively, and select 4G LTE smartphones for free* — after a mail-in rebate Cricket Visa Promotion card**, when you bring your number to Cricket, and activate a new smartphone plan. Offers are available online or at more than 3,800 Cricket Wireless stores nationwide.
Shoppers can get more bang for their buck at Cricket this holiday season with affordable pricing on the hottest smartphones out there. For bargain hunters seeking the best deals without compromising style, Cricket has smartphones to make even the pickiest gift recipient on the list one very happy camper. From sleek styles and slim designs to powerful cameras and high-quality screens, Cricket has the ultimate gift selection at an affordable reach.
Holiday Offers and Price Reductions for Customers Bringing Their Numbers to Cricket
Device
Price
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime™
$29.99 after $50 mail-in rebate Cricket Visa Promotion Card and $20 instant discount
LG G Stylo™
$49.99 after $50 mail-in rebate Cricket Visa Promotion Card and $50 instant discount
ZTE Overture™ 2
FREE after $40 mail-in rebate Cricket Visa Promotion Card (pre-rebate price $39.99)
LG Risio™
FREE after $30 mail-in rebate Cricket Visa Promotion card (pre-rebate price $29.99)
Motorola Moto E
FREE after $50 mail-in rebate Cricket Visa Promotion Card (pre-rebate price $49.99)
Nokia Lumia 635
FREE after $20 mail-in rebate Cricket Visa Promotion Card (pre-rebate price $19.99)
“With extreme discounts on our most popular smartphones, Cricket is providing holiday shoppers with the tech they crave at affordable prices,” said Janna Ducich, vice president and chief marketing officer, Cricket Wireless. “Our service plans with taxes and fees already included and our 4G LTE nationwide network make it easy to bring joy to friends and loved ones at this special time of year.”
Cricket offers more than just great phones at great prices:
- Customers on the Smart ($50/mo) and Pro ($60/mo) plans can enjoy calls to, from, and between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada at no additional charge
- Unlimited international texting to 38 countries included in Smart and Pro plans at no additional charge
- Plans starting at $35/mo after $5 Auto Pay credit
- Taxes and fees included in the price of the plans – no surprises
- More 4G LTE coverage nationwide than T- Mobile, MetroPCS, Sprint, and Boost
- International calling features for countries like Brazil, Honduras, Costa Rica, Columbia, and more for customers on Smart and Pro plans!
Plus, the whole family can celebrate the holiday season by adding eligible lines to their account and saving up to $100/mo with Cricket’s Group Save discount ***. The more the merrier.
About the New Cricket Wireless
Cricket is bringing consumers more value with a simple, friendly, and reliable nationwide wireless experience with no annual contract. The power of Cricket is our nationwide 4G LTE network that covers more than 310 million people; easy and affordable plans prices that include taxes and fees – no surprises; and a great selection of phones customers love. Cricket, Something to Smile About. To check out the new Cricket or find a store near you, visit www.cricketwireless.com. And connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cricketnation and Twitter at www.twitter.com/cricketnation.
Cricket is a subsidiary of AT&T Inc. Coverage not available everywhere. © 2015 Cricket Wireless LLC. All rights reserved. Cricket and the Cricket logo are trademarks under license to Cricket Wireless LLC.
* Phone Offers: End 01/07/16. While supplies last. After mail-in rebate (w/in 8 wks). Porting number & 2 qual. plan (min. $40/mo.) svc payments w/in 45 days req’d. Excludes ports from AT&T. Phone price and tax due at sale. Void in CT, RI, and Miami-Dade County, FL.
** Cricket VISA Promotion Card: issued by MetaBank®, member FDIC, or CenterState Bank of Florida, NA pursuant to license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Must mail in rebate form by 2/6/16. Card not redeemable for cash, valid for 150 days after issuance and may be used to pay for your Cricket wireless services. Fees, charges & restr’s apply. See store for offer details.
*** Group Save: Eligible lines of service req’d. Discount applies to lines 2-5. Price & discount per line varies. Not available with auto pay credit.
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Moto X Style and Moto X (2014) now receiving Marshmallow in India and Brazil
According to Motorola’s David Schuster on Google+, the company has just begun rolling out the update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow to two of its devices in select regions. Motorola Moto X Style retail units in India and Brazil should be receiving the update starting today, as well as Moto X (2014) retail units in Brazil.
Pure Edition owners will have to wait
Full deployment for the update will proceed in stages over the next few weeks. Schuster also says Motorola has started the approval process for the Moto X Pure Edition, so U.S. users should expect an update to come to their devices in the next few weeks.
Motorola has provided a full changelog for the Moto X Style’s Android 6 update, giving users a good idea as to what they can expect. If you don’t have time to sift through the full changelog, users can expect to see notable features come to their devices such as Google Now on Tap, improved volume controls, a new memory manager, Doze mode to help improve standby time, improved text selection and much, much more.
See also: Android 6.0 Marshmallow updates roundup – November 12, 2015
Reading through the changelog is just part of the story. Be sure to check out Joe’s informative video explaining all the new features in Android 6.0 Marshmallow. We’ll of course keep you updated if we hear anything regarding the update for Pure Edition owners. If you reside in Brazil or India and happen to get the update, be sure to let us know what you think of it in the comment section below!
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Moto X Style and Moto X (2014) Android 6.0 Marshmallow updates heading to Brazil and India
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David Schuster has announced via his Google+ page that two Motorola devices are starting to see their official update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The 2015 Moto X Style, which some dub the 3rd generation Moto X, in both India and Brazil will start to see the update appear today and going forward. As for the 2014 Moto X, 2nd gen if you will, the lovely folks in Brazil will see the update too. The key highlights of the update were listed out as follows:
Here are a few of the new improvements and features in the Marshmallow upgrade:
– A new Memory Manager that lets you check memory usage of all your installed apps
– Volume controls have been greatly improved
– Do not disturb button has been added to the quick settings panel for easy access.
– System UI Tuner will appear in the settings menu at the very bottom once enabled. It provides a few simple UI tweaks.
– Google Now on Tap allows contextual information to be delivered based on content on your screen with a long press of the home key.
– Doze is a battery management feature that detects when your device is not in use and it will automatically go into a deep sleep state which saves your battery.
– App Standby reduces battery drain by putting seldom-used apps into a reduced activity state.
– Expandable Storage support allows for microSD cards to be used either in a portable storage or an internal storage mode. Portable storage allows your pictures, videos, audio and other media files to be stored. Internal storage allows both media storage along with apps and games but can not be used by other devices.
– RAM manager in settings which allows a consumer to view memory used by the system or an individual app over different time frames
– Automatic App backup not only backs up your apps but their associated data so when restored they will be the same as they were before
– Text selection has been improved
One can’t forget the addition on App Permissions, but really, Doze is probably one of the greatest new features wrapped inside Android 6.0. The full changelog of what to expect when your device sees the update can be found at Motorola Mobility. Those of you that haven’t see the update notification pop up just yet can always attempt to trigger it by heading to the Settings > About Phone > System Updates. Be sure you have well over 50% battery life, a solid Wi-Fi connection and some time to kill for it to download and install.
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Motorola is starting initial deployment of Android 6.0 Marshmallow upgrade for some of its devices
David Schuster, vice president of Product Sales and Operations at Motorola announced today that the company is starting the initial deployment of the Android 6.0 Marshmallow upgrade to the 2015 Moto x Style (3rd Gen) in both Brazil and India, as well as the 2014 Moto X (2nd Gen) in Brazil. The update will also roll out in the coming weeks to the 2015 Moto X Pure Edition.
Motorola’s David Schuster mentioned that the update will be automatically pushed and a notification will be sent to your phone when you are able to install the update.
He also gave a list of all the new features that come with the update. These include Doze mode, App standby, improved control of app permissions, App links, a new expandable storage option that lets you set your SD card as internal storage, Do not disturb mode, improved volume controls, Now on tap, Direct share, Moto display and Ambient display, Moto Assist, Motorola migrate, and attentive display.
Below is a more detailed list of the new features
A new Memory Manager that lets you check memory usage of all your installed apps
– Volume controls have been greatly improved
– Do not disturb button has been added to the quick settings panel for easy access.
– System UI Tuner will appear in the settings menu at the very bottom once enabled. It provides a few simple UI tweaks.
– Google Now on Tap allows contextual information to be delivered based on content on your screen with a long press of the home key.
– Doze is a battery management feature that detects when your device is not in use and it will automatically go into a deep sleep state which saves your battery.
– App Standby reduces battery drain by putting seldom-used apps into a reduced activity state.
– Expandable Storage support allows for microSD cards to be used either in a portable storage or an internal storage mode. Portable storage allows your pictures, videos, audio and other media files to be stored. Internal storage allows both media storage along with apps and games but can not be used by other devices.
– RAM manager in settings which allows a consumer to view memory used by the system or an individual app over different time frames
– Automatic App backup not only backs up your apps but their associated data so when restored they will be the same as they were before
– Text selection has been improved
Source: David Schuster (Google+)
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