Moto G 3rd Gen. press images and specs listed on Swiss retailer site

We’re mere days from the official introduction of the third generation of the Moto G series, and the device is popping up around the web in increasingly revealing leaks.

Just a few hours ago, Swiss retailer Digitec put up a listing for the Moto G 3^rd Gen., complete with high quality press images showing the black and white versions of the device. The listing, which has been pulled down since news of it broke on German website Giga.de, appears to confirm some of the specs that have been associated with the new Moto G over the past months.

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The images confirm that Motorola is going for a slightly more upscale design, with a finely textured back and a metallic-looking insert down the middle of the phone’s back. Only the black and white versions were listed, though if @evleaks has it right, Motorola is about to expand the availability of the Moto Maker customization program to the Moto G.

The specs included in the listing are a 5-inch Full HD display, 2GB of RAM, a quad-core processor clocked at 1.7GHz with an Adreno 405 GPU (likely a Snapdragon 610), Cat. 4 LTE, and 8GB of storage (expandable). Some of the listed specs could be placeholders, but they generally fit the bill for what we expect to be a solid mid-ranger with a killer price tag.

All will be revealed in less than a week, but now that we (think we) know all the key details about the Moto G, what do you think about it?

Moto G (2015) leak reveals IPX7 rating

The Motorola Moto G 2015 is fast turning into one of the industry’s worst kept secret and thanks to several leaks, we thought we already knew everything there was to know about Motorola’s next handset. It turns out that Motorola still has a surprise in store for us with newly leaked photos revealing that the Moto G 2015 will be Ingress rated.

The leaked photos reveal that the Moto G (2015) will come with an IPx7 Ingress rating, which means you should be able to use it up to 1 metre underwater for up to 30 minutes. Given that the handset is likely to cost between $150 and $200, any form of durability rating will definitely increase the appeal of the smartphone. The handset is also likely to be customisable through the Moto Maker service allowing you to make it truly unique to you.

Thanks to many other leaks, we know most of the specs that Motorola are likely to include with the Moto G (2015). The key specs include what is likely to be a 5-inch HD display (720p, not 1080p sadly), a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor with 2GB RAM and two storage options – 16GB and 32GB – which are likely to be expandable. On the back, the Moto G (2015) is expected to sport a 13MP rear camera with a 5MP front facing snapper and 2470 mAh also making it onboard.

Motorola is holding an event in London and New York City on July 28th where the company is expected to unveil the Moto G (2015) and based on the invite, it could be joined by the Moto X (2015). Whatever Motorola do announce, we’ll be there to bring you the information as it happens so stay tuned and we’ll reveal everything you need to know about this year’s Moto G in a week’s time!

2nd-gen Motorola Moto Hint: improved battery life, fit and price tag

Alongside the Moto X (2014) and Moto G (2014), Motorola unveiled a tiny Bluetooth-powered earbud called the Hint. This earpiece allows you to take phone calls, control your smartphone with voice actions and much more. If you’ve been waiting for a refresh on the original model, today is your day. It looks like Motorola has quietly outed the second-generation Moto Hint, and it’s already available for purchase from Best Buy.

Google+ user Josue Joseph already scored some hands-on time with the new model, which is shown in the photos above. According to the listing on Best Buy’s website, the new Moto Hint features an “improved fit” and “advanced voice control” features, though we’re not exactly sure what those are at the moment. The design of the device looks almost identical to the 2014 model, but apparently fits even better in the ear. It also comes with a battery that can last up to 17 hours on a single charge (up from 10 hours), which is definitely a welcome feature to the headset.

The new model also sports a special wind-canceling technology, Bluetooth 3.0 and EDR technology, and a cheaper price tag at $129.99. The original Hint launched at $149.99, which many users argued was too much for the headset.

Motorola is holding events in New York City and London on July 28th, so we should hear more about the new Moto Hint when that rolls around. You can already purchase the new model from Best Buy for the cheaper price tag, though it should be noted that Motorola is offering the first-generation device for just $79.99. The new model is also listed on Sprint’s website as the “Moto Hint Plus”, though you can’t buy it from the carrier quite yet.

If you’re interested, head to the link below to pick one up for yourself. And be sure to let us know – are you planning to purchase this new model?

• Buy the new Moto Hint from Best Buy for $129.99