Here are the videos you don’t want to miss this week – September 26, 2015
We’re just now wrapping up yet another busy week in the Android world. As we get ready for Google to unveil the new Nexus devices in the next couple days, we thought it would be a good idea to catch you up on some of the best Android-related videos of the week.
Both the new Moto 360 and Huawei Watch showed up on our doorstep, and we’ve wasted no time unboxing and giving you our first impressions on both devices. We’ve also published our full reviews of the Huawei Mate S and BLU Vivo Air LTE, and brought you some handy tips and tricks for your brand new Samsung Galaxy Note 5.
Without any further ado, here are the videos you don’t want to miss this week.
Unboxings
Motorola Moto 360 (2nd Gen.) unboxing and first look
Motorola created one of the best looking Android Wear smartwatches with last year’s Moto 360. How does this new one compare? Josh unboxes and gives us his first impressions on the Moto 360 (2nd Gen).
Huawei Watch unboxing and first look
The second-gen Moto 360 is quite the attractive device, but it looks like it has some big competition. Don’t miss Josh’s unboxing of the Huawei Watch.
Reviews
Huawei Mate S review
Just recently unveiled at IFA 2015, Huawei’s Mate S boasts some impressive specs and features. Does Huawei have another hit on its hands? Check out Gary’s review to learn more.
BLU Vivo Air LTE review
BLU has proven itself time and time again in the mid-range smartphone market, but the company’s Vivo Air LTE has some quirks you should know about. Don’t miss Bailey’s full review.
Tips and tricks
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 – 5 tips and tricks
Want some advice on how to use your new Galaxy Note 5? Josh is here to give you five tips and tricks for the Samsung Galaxy Note 5.
How to…
Make your own Google Cardboard headset
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With the launch of Google Cardboard, VR is making its way to the masses. Here’s how to assemble your very own Cardboard headset.
The latest in VR
New Samsung Gear VR reaction at Oculus Connect
Samsung just recently unveiled a new Gear VR headset. Josh got the chance to try it out, and he’s here to give you his reaction.
Oculus Touch demo reaction at Oculus Connect
Want some more information on the new Oculus Touch controller for the Rift? Josh will walk you through the basics.
Android Apps Weekly
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Free music, cheap apps, FIFA 16 and Eternity Warriors 4 – you don’t want to miss Joe’s newest episode of Android Apps Weekly!
Moto X Pure Edition review
As hard as it is to believe, we’re at that time of year where we’re playing with another new flagship smartphone from Motorola. For 2015 we’re looking at the Moto X Pure Edition, or the company’s most powerful Android to date.
Before heading into the review I figured it’s worth talking about the Moto X and where it fits in the world of Android. Although Motorola offers most of its handsets via carriers in standard color options, the Moto X can be built to order. Indeed, the Moto X Pure Edition, and some of its predecessors are sold direct to consumer and without a contract.
Like Google does with the Nexus, the Moto X Pure Edition is an unlocked smartphone which means it can be paired with most wireless providers. Also, like the Nexus family, this one is sold at a price that is a few hundred dollars less than its competitors. Prices for the Moto X Pure Edition start at $400; most top-tier phones are around $650 at launch.
For the second year in a row, Motorola offers the device via its Moto Maker tool, which allows for seemingly endless customization. Present again are the (four, textured) leather and (four) wood backs as well as a refreshed color palette of soft-grip backs. Choosing a premium material results in a slight price bump of $25.
The Moto X has grown each year.
Toss in customized metal accents and a choice of black or white around front and you have a phone that is uniquely yours. In other words, there’s a very low chance that you’ll ever run into someone in person who has the same configuration.
Design
As it did for last year’s model, Motorola has opted to increase the size of its top-tier handset. What started out in 2013 as a very pocketable 4.7-inch display has grown to a 5.7-inch experience that plays on the same field as the Galaxy Note 5. And, whereas the first generation was a pleasure to use with one hand, this year’s model is rather cumbersome to operate in that manner.
For our customized Moto X Pure we went with White and Silver for the front with Lime on the back. The accent color we selected was Metallic Royal Blue. You’ll find the accent color around the rear camera lens on the speakers.
Suffice it say, we did suffer from some decision paralysis when it came to picking our combination. There were just too many designs to choose from and each looked classier or cooler than the next. Taking ours out of the box we were immediately impressed with the phone and found our color configuration mirrored that of the website. The green and blue colors were very accurate.
The first thing we noticed was simply how big the Moto X Pure Edition felt in hand. The general dimensions are in line with the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 but the curved back gives it some extra thickness. Exact measurements will tell you this isn’t the case but it feels about twice as thick as the Samsung phone. Does it feel chubby or thick? No, but it’s just enough to make the one-hand operation more of a task than a convenience.
The soft-grip back is a nice touch and the texture adds a bit of character to the phone. But, do note that it also makes the Moto X Pure Edition a little more “slick” or slippery in hand. 
Motorola does include one of their protective bumpers in the box (ours was clear) however it adds a smidge of width to the experience. The bumper does protect the edges of the phone while, at the same time, letting you show off the color and character of your custom design.
As much as I enjoy the blue accent, I feel like Motorola could have included a little more. The volume rocker and power button would look great and really pop on the outer edge. Nevertheless, the speaker grille stands out nicely and the back simply looks cool. I wager to guess that just about any accent color would complement your front and back designs.
The Moto X Pure Edition is also considered a water-repellent phone. While it won’t allow for dips in the pool the nano-coating protects you from life’s splashes. Rain and accidental spills aren’t going to present a problem with this phone like they might for another brand.
Other items worth pointing out are the inclusion of front-facing stereo speakers and a microSD expansion card slot. New to the family this year, we’re stoked Motorola added both features.
Display
Coming it at 5.7-inches, the screen resolution for the Moto X Pure Edition is 2560 x 1440 pixels, or 520 pixels per inch. It keeps pace with other flagship models of the day and is up from last year’s 1920 x 1080 pixel (5.2-inch) screen. Motorola opted to switch from AMOLED to LCD for this model but most users won’t know the difference in the technologies. You’ll still get your Moto Display feature (see below) and the picture is as crisp as other models which offer the same resolution.
We didn’t notice it right away but the screen isn’t as dark black when you get your notifications. When we compared it to the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ we saw that the black was more in line with a really dark grey. On its own, however, it doesn’t have this effect. The general, day-to-day stuff didn’t bother us, especially when we spend most of our time with the phone in daylight conditions.
Along these lines we noticed what felt like an ever-so-slight washed out appearance to colors – but only when we held it up to another phone. And, really, discussing it makes it sound worse than it really is.
The photo you see here is the phone on its highest brightness in a full sunny sky. You can definitely use it outdoors and without too much hassle.
Camera
One of the things I love most about the cameras in Moto X models is its intention. Specifically, I really appreciate that no matter what I am doing, I can twist the phone twice to open the camera. Moreover, I like the simple approach to snapping pictures and moving right along. The problem I ran into in the past, is that the software was more impressive in theory than in practice.
No matter how innovative or effective the camera app was, I didn’t always love the photos. It didn’t help that the simple “tap anywhere on the screen” to capture resulted in a lot of blurry or unwanted images. Ultimately, I resorted to third party apps for the camera in the previous two Moto X models. That has not been the case for this year’s device.
The Moto X Pure Edition lets users take photos in either 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratios with resolution up to 21-megapixels. Yes, the same mechanics are at play here so I am getting the occasional picture of the inside of my hand.
“There’s just something really cool and convenient about waving your hand over the display for notifications.“
It’s hard to argue with the quality of the photos taken with the Moto X Pure Edition, particularly when you consider the price. You get plenty of detail in the pictures and colors are accurate. Low-light is sometimes a crap shoot with varying results, but it’s a more impressive camera than in previous models.
As for video, the phone provides up to 4K video but you’ll want to add a microSD card and steady the camera on something. But, even the 1080p stuff looks sharp when we played back on a TV. Sound could definitely be better, but it’s not outright terrible. We’ll still use this for social media videos and for times where we don’t have a proper camera with us.
Software
One of the key selling points in the Moto X line is that it’s a nearly stock Android software experience. What this means to customers is that it’s not loaded with a bunch of apps and services that you’re likely to ignore. And, perhaps more importantly, it means timely software updates to pick up the latest from Google. It’s as close to a Nexus phone as you’ll get.
This is not to say Motorola doesn’t put its own touch on the phone. Indeed, there are a couple of apps designed to enhance the user experience. Do they? You bet! On the other hand, there are a few Google apps that were left off for this year’s model: Google+, Google Play Books, Games, Newsstand, and Keep are among those that didn’t make the cut.
Whenever we switch from using a Moto X to another brand the first thing we miss is the Moto Display. It’s one of our favorite innovations in smartphones and is something we’d love to see employed elsewhere. But, for now, it helps to make Motorola’s flagship device all the more appealing.
If you’re not familiar with Moto Display, it’s the feature that lets users simply wave a hand over the screen to see notifications. Maybe you just wanna glance at the time and aren’t wearing a watch. Same thing. Swipe the hand a few inches over the phone and it pops right up.
Other software features present include Moto Assist which lets you customize actions based on location or activities. Chop twice for flashlight does just that – chop your phone like you would on an invisible cutting board and the phone vibrates twice and turns on the flashlight. Do it again to turn off. Also present is the twist twice for camera launching and Moto Gallery.
Battery
At 3000mAh, the battery promises “all-day” usage with some left over. Is that the case? For us, in the first few weeks, yes.
We tend to hit the phones with a lot in the first few days as we add our apps, change settings, and generally explore the device. Over time things settle a bit, but the early days are more demanding. So far we have been impressed with the battery.
While a lot of people complain about capacities and length of use, on aspect is often overlooked. How long does it take to charge the phone or get it to where we have breathing room for the rest of the night? The Moto X Pure Edition has TurboPower charging which promises 10 hours of battery life in only 15 minutes of charging.
Even if you do find the battery dropping down toward the end of the work day, the commute home should be all it takes to get you back on track. Juice it up while you eat dinner and you’re ready for a full night on the town.
Conclusion
The Moto X Pure is a solid device any way you slice it. The specs are as impressive as you fill in most of 2015’s top smartphones, but at a fraction of the price. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor and 3GB RAM are more than enough for average users.
Heavy users expect to be blown away by every new smartphone release. If it were up to some, there would be no entry-level or mid-range device. Sadly, the mentality is all too often, “If you’re not pushing the envelope on all fronts then you’re doing it wrong.”
If you’re the type to scoff at a phone because it doesn’t employ the most cutting-edge processor, you should look elsewhere. But, if you’re the type who cares about having a powerful phone that handles anything you’ll throw at it for the next year or two, you would be wise to start here.
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Motorola continues to impress us with its X line of phones. We love the idea of customization picking a phone that speaks directly to us. We love the $400 price tag. We love the stripped-down Android software experience.
Is this a flawless phone? No. We do find it a tad bigger than we’d like for a daily driver. The soft-grip is more slippery than we expected. The screen is sharp, but when compared to other models, isn’t quite as vibrant. And, if you’re looking for wireless charging, you won’t find it here. However, in trying to find negatives, some of them are personal preference and not design flaws or actual shortcomings.
While you might find other upstart and hungry companies treading into the $400 flagship space, you’re not going to beat Motorola at this game.
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Deal: Unlocked 64GB Nexus 6 just $369.99 from Expansys
Last year’s Motorola-made Nexus 6 is big in more than just sheer size alone: A clear departure from the more budget-friendly ways of the LG Nexus 4 and 5, the device marked a return to the high-priced days of the original three. On the proverbial eve of the pending pair of products set to hit next week, the Nexus 6 has seen quite a fair share of discounts.
Today is perhaps the best yet, as Expansys is offering the unlocked 64GB model for just $369.99 with free shipping available. Interested shoppers should be aware that the device is currently listed as “stock not in local warehouse” so there may be some delay associated with the purchase arriving at your door.
Expansys itself seems to be offering deals on the Nexus 6 on several of its international sites as well, as here in Japan there is currently an offer of additional discounts when 5 or more units are purchased at one time, and just last week a separate promotion was held for customers in Japan who Tweeted the device. Interested customers outside the USA may want to check their local online storefront for potential sales.
For those in need of a spec-reminder of the Lollipop-lavished love:
Nexus 6 Specs
| CPU/GPU | Snapdragon 805, Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 450 / Adreno 420 |
| Display | 5.96-inch, 2560 x 1440 |
| RAM | 3GB |
| Memory | 32/64GB |
| Battery | 3220 mAh, Wireless charging, Turbo Charge: 15 minutes for 6 hours of power |
| Camera | rear 13MP OIS, Dual LED flash, f 2.0, front 2MP |
| Connectivity | WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS / GLONASS, NFC, Bluetooth® v 4.0 (LE) |
| Network North America | GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHznCDMA Band Class: 0/1/10nWCDMA Bands: 1/2/4/5/8nLTE Bands: 2/3/4/5/7/12/13/17/25/26/29/41nCA DL Bands: B2-B13, B2-B17, B2-29, B4-B5, B4-B13, B4-B17, B4-B29n |
| Network International | GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHznWCDMA Bands: 1/2/4/5/6/8/9/19nLTE Bands: 1/3/5/7/8/9/19/20/28/41nCA DL: B3-B5, B3-B8n |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| OS | Android 5.0 Lollipop |
| Dimensions and Weight | 82.98 mm x 159.26 mm x 10.06 mm, 184 grams |
All those interested in purchasing the fantastic phablet should do so as quickly as possible, as there is no telling when the sale may end, or when supplies may be exhausted. Still, those who are eager for the prospects of even greater deals may wish to remain seated until later in the year when additional price cuts may be offered up.
More details emerge on Motorola’s upcoming Droid Turbo 2
The Droid Turbo 2 will be the successor to the original Motorola Droid Turbo. A new report from Phandroid says the new handset will include Moto Maker support for further customizing and a large capacity battery like its predecessor.
Motorola Droid Turbo 2 rumors and leaks are beginning to spread now that the Moto X Style has launched. According to recent leaks, the handset has code-name ‘Bounce,’ and leaks from @upleaks gave us some specs to expect beginning with a a 5.4-inch OLED display. Allegedly, the screen will be shatter-proof and feature a Quad-HD resolution. We are likely looking at the Snapdragon 810 chipset, 3GB of RAM, a 21MP rear-facing camera, a 5MP selfie camera and storage options beginning at 32GB. And of course, the large battery capacity that the Droid Turbo lineup is known for. Phandroid indicates this will be a 3,760mAh one. On top of this, users will get to further express themselves using Motorola’s customization tool called Moto Maker. Users can customize textures, colors, skins, engravings and more. It’s still unknown whether the handset will run Google’s new Android 6.0 out of the box. But time will tell.
The handset is expected to launch as a Verizon exclusive just like the Droid Turbo before it. We could see the handset announced on October 15, with a possible launch date of October 29. Anyone excited?
Via: Phandroid
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64GB Motorola Nexus 6 on sale for just $369.99 through Expansys USA
That’s right, folks. Motorola’s 64GB Nexus 6 is on sale for just $369.99 through online retailer Expansys USA, indicating that a handful of new Nexus devices is just over the horizon.
The Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X is expected to be unveiled on September 29 at an event in San Francisco. That said, the Nexus 6 has been on sale quite a bit from different avenues, and it’s probably because retailers are trying to get rid of as much stock as possible to make way for the new devices.
This is a drastic price cut considering that the Nexus 6 when it first launched costed a whopping $699. Another important thing to keep in mind is that, despite the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P being on the way, the Motorola Nexus 6 is still an amazing smartphone. If you don’t mind not having the latest and greatest, this is a perfect device at such a low price point.
Anyone picking one up?
source: Expansys USA
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Moto Hint (updated version) Review
Motorola has been in the communications game for awhile. From radios to cell phones, there is probably no form of communication Motorola hasn’t delved into. This includes Bluetooth earpieces, which they’ve been making since they became popular. With their recent focus on design and ease of use for their consumer products, the Moto Hint was a natural extension for Motorola. The Moto Hint seeks to provide a minimal design while providing tons of functionality. Let’s see if its up to the task.
Setup
Setup with the Moto Hint was simple enough. My biggest issue was I wanted to figure the device out for myself, so I assumed things instead of reading the instructions (insert joke about man’s pride here). So I could not figure out how to turn the stupid thing on. Well, turns out it doesn’t turn on until you place it in your ear, and then you are given prompts on how to pair the phone. Yeah, you bet I felt a little dumb.
So, already we have proof that this is meant to be as simple as possible, to the point that the device is telling you how to set it up.
Usage
If I had any gripes about the Moto Hint, its that remembering the various gestures and voice commands at first seems too much to handle. However, after using it for a few days, I realized once again that it is all meant to be natural and simple. Once I realized that, and after a few days of practice, I was a Moto Hint ninja in no time. So, my gripe no longer means anything.
The first aspect of the Moto Hint that needs learning is its charging cradle. At first I thought the best way to use it was to stick the Moto Hint inside whenever I didn’t have it in my ear. However, trying to take the device out of the cradle while your phone is ringing causes more fumbling than one would like. Really, the cradle is meant for storage (meaning, its a place to put it when you don’t want to use it at all) and charging the battery. See, the device is so small that its battery isn’t very large (we’re talkin’ 46 mAh here), giving approximately 3 hours of talk time. This is extended with the use of the cradle, which acts as a sort of external battery for the Moto Hint.
Anyways, so the idea is you either keep the Moto Hint in your ear all the time, or you place it on your desk, and then just stick it in your ear when you get a call, which will answer the call immediately. Once I started using this, it worked quite well. There’s a neat feature that uses the microphone on the Moto Hint to pass sounds around you through the Moto Hint into your ear, so that you’re not deaf on one side However, this takes a pretty significant hit on the battery, so it normally wasn’t worth it to use it for me.
The next aspect of the Moto Hint to learn were voice commands. Now, if you have a Moto X (or really, any phone that has a launch phrase for voice commands when the screen is off), you supposedly can use your custom launch phrase through the Moto Hint in order to give various commands, and really anything that Moto Voice or Google Now can do. However, I was not able to get this to work consistently, and instead found myself just tapping the Moto Hint, which activates Moto Voice, and then giving a command. Really, this isn’t that big of a deal, because tapping the Moto Hint takes all of a second. Still, it’d be nice to be completely hands free, especially while driving.
Probably one of the coolest parts of the Moto Hint is how unnoticeable it is when its in your ear due to its size. Most people didn’t even notice, and when they did, their reactions to it where pretty funny. I can’t tell you how often people tried to tell me I had something in my ear, as though I didn’t know.
Nevertheless, its minimalist design is great. It’s light, and even in its cradle, its easy to stick in your pocket and forget about it. Being able to pick it up and stick it in your ear for almost-instant usage is phenomenal, and the voice prompts always helped guide me in the direction I needed.
Sound Quality
Just because its small, the sound quality of calls on the Moto Hint was no compromise. Every conversation came through loud and clear, and at times was even better than my phone’s earpiece. Every time I asked, people said they could hear me great as well. In terms of sound, the Moto Hint made no significant impressions, but it worked well, which is what I expect of Bluetooth device such as this. In fact, it was good enough that I even tried listening to music and podcasts through it a couple of times, and that worked out well. Obviously it won’t last too long this way, but at least you can listen to something while walking between meetings or classes.
The Moto Hint is a wonderfully designed device whose size makes travel easy and use almost unnoticeable. Setup is easy, usage has a bit of a learning curve, but becomes more natural the more you use it, and sound quality is good. Likely the biggest thing to notice about the Moto Hint is its price tag: $130. So you have to ask yourself the question: is easy control, great design, and small size enough to make you want a Moto Hint?
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Motorola will now sell its products through additional retailers in India
Motorola partnered with Indian online retailer Flipkart to bring its devices to the Indian market. That exclusive partnership has come to an end, as Motorola today revealed that it would be also selling its products through Airtel brick-and-mortar stores along with two other online stores–Amazon India and Snapdeal.
Unfortunately, Motorola’s most recent and coveted devices won’t be available through any of these retailers just yet. There’ll only be a single handset available, the Moto E (2015) in 3G and 4G options, for now. It costs ₹5,999 ($91USD) or ₹6,999 ($106USD), respectively.
There’s no telling if the Moto X Play will be available through these additional retailers anytime soon, as Motorola hasn’t released any details on the matter. Hopefully it won’t be long before Indian consumers will be able to get their hands on the best from Motorola in more expanded availability, though.
In the meantime, those interested can buy the Moto X Play through Flipkart.
source: NDTV Gadgets
via: Android Central
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Get a 32GB Moto X Style from Unlocked-Mobiles in the UK
Tired of waiting on Motorola to to release the 16GB and 32GB Moto X Style variants? Good news, folks! Online retailer Unlocked-Mobiles is selling the 32GB version of the device for £359, translating to $557USD.
In contrast, the 32GB model starts at £399 from Motorola, with the 64GB version being a tad pricier at £434. The downside in buying from Unlocked-Mobiles is that you lose out on all the great customization from the Moto Maker, but if you don’t mind, you can get a black 32GB Moto X Style for less than Motorola’s advertised price.
If you can wait just a few more days, Unlocked-Mobiles will have the Moto X Style in white on September 27, giving customers another option as far as colors go.
Anyone picking up a Moto X Style from Unlocked-Mobiles?
source: Unlocked-Mobiles
via: Android Central
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Motorola expands in India, no longer exclusive to Flipkart
Buying a Motorola smartphone in India has required buying it from e-commerce retailer Flipkart but the Lenovo-owned company has today announced that it is expanding this reach. The company’s exclusive deal with Flipkart has ended and now Motorola devices can be purchased from selected Airtel stores alongside e-commerce giants Snapdeal and Amazon.
The Moto E 4G will be the first smartphone sold via selected Airtel stores, while ecommerce giants Amazon and Snapdeal will be offering the 3G and 4G versions of the Moto E from Friday.
Amit Boni, General Manager of Motorola Mobility India, said:
“Responding to growing demand from our consumers we have made a strategic move of increasing the availability of our portfolio across offline and multiple online shopping platforms. To start off, we will be available at select stores for our consumers to experience and purchase the device. Consumers are at the heart of whatever we do and we will leave no stone unturned to enhance their buying experiences.”
Earlier this month, Motorola announced that it had sold 5.6 million Motorola smartphones through partner Flipkart since the exclusive partnership began in February 2014. It’s likely that the company is aiming to replicate this success on a larger scale by offering Motorola devices through more sales channels and with devices like the Moto X Play also available in India, the company may yet achieve this.
Droid Turbo 2 details surface, including Moto Maker support
We have been teased with little drips of information about a successor to last year’s Droid Turbo lately and now a slew of new details about the Motorola Droid Turbo 2 have appeared.
The rumoured hardware seems ever so slightly ahead of the new Moto X Pure Edition. According to the source, the Motorola Droid Turbo 2 will feature a 5.43-inch QHD POLED display, which is said to be ‘Shatterproof’. The display will apparently be reinforced with metal edges to improve its strength, but it’s not clear how much extra protection this will offer.
The phone is expected to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor and 3GB of RAM. Customers will have a choice between 32GB or 64GB of internal memory, according to previous leaks. There is also mention of a 21 megapixel rear camera, 5 megapixel front facing camera, a large 3,760mAh battery, and wireless charging included as standard. These specifications are quite close to the rumors that have repeatedly appeared over the past few weeks.
See also: Droid Turbo 2 allegedly shown off in new leaked image
The other major bit of news is that the Droid Turbo 2 will be sold through Motorola’s Moto Maker website, meaning that there should be a range of customization options available for the smartphone. We can probably expect a range of back cases to be made available. This would be the first Droid branded phone to be sold through Moto Maker. The handset will also be sold through Verizon, as was the case with the original Droid Turbo.
To sweeten the deal, Motorola will also apparently be offering customers a free, 1-time design swap within 2 years of purchase, so customers can rejuvenate their phone with a new look when they are bored with their old case.
If this all sounds rather tempting to you, sources suggest that the handset may be announced on October 15th and could hit the shelves as early as October 29th. The high-end smartphone may launch outside of the US under the Motorola Moto X Force name.
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