Motorola’s next flagship phone could be codenamed ‘Calisto’
Chances are that the next flagship phone released by Motorola later this year will be called the Moto X. Everything about the device has been unknown, but we may now know its codename. Last month, Indian import/export site Zauba appeared to have come in contact with a Motorola device codenamed ‘Calisto’. It was flown out of Canada and into India.
There was not any information attached to Calisto except for a price converting to about $464, an amount that only makes sense for the next Moto X. Motorola’s two other phones, the Moto G and Moto E, cost far less than that. The latter also saw its latest version hit the market just a few months ago. So it looks like the next Moto X is indeed Calisto.
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Moto 360 5.1.1 update delayed due to performance issues
You can lay off checking for updates on your Moto 360 for the time being. A tweet from Motorola Mobility has revealed that the long-awaited Android Wear 5.1.1 update isn’t yet ready for prime time.
“@davidcstevens_ Performance is not quite there yet. We’re working with Google to ensure the software works great on #Moto360. Thanks.“
This is pretty disappointing considering that 5.1.1 for smartwatches was announced back in April, and that several devices have been updated already, including the original LG G Watch. But at least Motorola provided some insight and has not remained silent.
I have to question whether the performance issues stem from Motorola’s decision to use the aged TI OMAP 3 chipset for the Moto 360, while other manufacturers were going for the newer Snapdragon 400.
Android Wear 5.1.1 brings some significant updates, such as always-on apps and Wifi support.
Hopefully with Google’s help Motorola can quickly get the update up to speed and on our wrists.
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Android Wear 5.1.1 update for the Moto 360 delayed due to performance complications
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If you own a Moto 360 and you’ve been wondering where the Android Wear 5.1.1 update for the Moto 360 is, here’s your answer: Motorola has taken to its Twitter account to formally admit that the update for the Moto 360 is “not quite there yet”. The tweet seems to imply that there are some teething issues with the new update on Motorola’s hardware which the manufacturer is keen to resolve, with Google‘s help, before releasing it into the wild.
@davidcstevens_ Performance is not quite there yet. We’re working with Google to ensure the software works great on #Moto360. Thanks.
— Motorola Mobility (@Motorola) June 3, 2015
We can’t say we’re not disappointed, particularly seeing as most of the other Android Wear devices are getting their updates now. But at the same time, you have to applaud Motorola for not just rushing out the update with known issues and actually making it work first. Hopefully we’ll be seeing some progress before the end of the month.
What do you think about Motorola delaying the Android Wear 5.1.1 update for the Moto 360? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Twitter via Droid-life
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Motorola delays Moto 360 software update because it’s “not quite there yet”
The software update hitting Android Wear devices around the world has yet to make it to the Moto 360. Motorola does have a reason for that. An owner of the smartwatch concerned with the software update’s status asked the company what was going on. The company responded on Twitter by saying that “performance is not quite there yet.” However, Motorola is actively working with Google to ensure the update arrives soon without any bugs.
@davidcstevens_ Performance is not quite there yet. We’re working with Google to ensure the software works great on #Moto360. Thanks.
— Motorola Mobility (@Motorola) June 3, 2015
Another job well done by Motorola for being so transparent.
Source: Motorola (Twitter)
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Motorola says performance issues are delaying the Moto 360’s Android Wear 5.1.1 update
Motorola’s Moto 360 still has yet to receive the big update to Android Wear 5.1.1, and apparently that’s for good reason. According to a recent tweet sent out by Motorola Mobility in response to a curious 360 owner, the update still isn’t ready for the Wear device because of performance issues. No specifics were called out in the tweet, so we’re not quite sure what exactly is holding Motorola back from unleashing the update.
@davidcstevens_ Performance is not quite there yet. We’re working with Google to ensure the software works great on #Moto360. Thanks.
— Motorola Mobility (@Motorola) June 3, 2015
Of course, many owners will be upset that their devices haven’t gotten the update, but it’s good that Motorola is working with Google to fix the issues before sending it out to the masses.
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For those unaware, Android Wear 5.1.1 brings many new features, including the ability to set always-on applications, new gestures for scrolling through Google Now cards, and a much more refined contacts/app menu. The update also brings Wi-Fi support, allowing compatible devices to receive notifications, as long as your watch and your phone are both connected to a Wi-Fi network. This update is the biggest one since Android Wear’s inception, so hopefully Motorola can get things sorted out in a timely fashion.
16GB Moto X (2014) for $299 outright, via Best Buy
The next Moto X is likely just a few months away, but that doesn’t mean the Moto X (2nd gen) isn’t still worth picking up. This is even more the case right now, as Best Buy is offering the 16GB model off-contract for just $299 for AT&T and Verizon customers.
While there continues to be an increasing number of solid mid-rangers in the sub-$300 price segment, and even the flagship-level OnePlus One, the Moto X is a hell of a handset for those that want a near-stock Android experience and would rather stick to a more recognized OEM like Motorola. The only bad news here is that buyers of the Moto X aren’t getting Moto Maker customization, as the phone is only being offered at this price in black.
For those that need a refresher, the Moto X (2014) features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 with 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, a 5.2-inch 1080p display, a 13MP main cam, 2MP front cam, a 2300 mAh battery, and is fully upgradeable to Android Lollipop. For more details on the Moto X (2014), be sure to check out our full review.
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What do you think, is the Moto X (2nd gen) worth picking up at this price? Or would you rather pick up a budget-friendly offering like the OnePlus One, Asus Zenfone 2, Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3, or the Huawei P8 Lite? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Motorola Moto X 3rd-gen further leaked in video
Lenovo owned Motorola is ready to launch the next generation of its popular device Moto X. Rumors about Moto X successor have been there for a while now. But recently a image and proposed specification list has been leaked and claims to stem from Motorola insider .
The leaked image shows the wooden back, which is always a plus point and video by TotalTech showing the purported specification of the new gen Moto X.
As the video suggests, the Moto X is to come with 5.64 inch QHD (1440 x 2560) resulting in a screen density of 564ppi. The phone is supposed to have 3GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage with no confirmation on whether it has a micro-SD card slot.
The next-gen Moto X is supposed to be running the latest version of Android Lollipop (5.1.1) with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processor. The all new Moto X is reported to have all the premium back option that were previously available as well as new mysterious back options.
Ideally, I would like to see a Snapdragon 810 processor, an option of 128GB storage (especially if there is no micro-SD card slot), 3GB of RAM and 3200mAh of battery.
What do you people have on your mind? What specifications do you wanna see on your future phone? Feel free to write about them in the comment section down below.
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Motorola, AT&T apologize for not bringing KitKat to the Atrix HD with special offers
We regret to inform the remaining Motorola Atrix HD owners in the United States that their handsets will not receive an update to KitKat. Motorola and AT&T announced on Tuesday that the software update would never arrive. Instead, the two companies are presenting special offers to Atrix HD owners.
Motorola will sell those effected by the disappointment a Moto X Pure Edition for $299 and a Whisper Bluetooth headset for $49. The savings, if purchasing both, reaches more than $200. Atrix HD owners must complete a form for Motorola with contact and device information by June 30 and use their promotional code by July 15.
Source: David Schuster (Google+), Motorola
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Motorola offers ATRIX HD customers Moto X discount for lack of KitKat update
As a show of good faith, Motorola is offering ATRIX HD smartphone owners a $100 discount to put towards the purchase of a new Moto X Pure Edition, after the handset failed to receive a promised update to Android KitKat.
Motorola’s David Schuster took to Google+ to make amends for the situation. The offer means that disgruntled customers can grab a new Moto X Pure Edition for $399. The company is also offering the Motorola Whisper Bluetooth headset for $49 along with the Sol Tracks for $99.
Originally, ATRIX HD owners on the AT&T network were promised an update to KitKat a long time ago, but AT&T and Motorola were unable to follow through on their promise.
Given the ATRIX HD’s age and lack of updates, I’d be surprised if many users were still actively using the phone. Unfortunately, a clause on the offer webpage states that customers must still have an active AT&T line with the phone, so you can’t nab yourself the discount on a Moto X if the handset has been sat at the bottom of your old gadget draw.
Customers have until Tuesday June 30th to fill out the form for their discount code and then the ability to apply their code will expire on Wednesday July 15th, which isn’t necessarily a lot of time. If you want to grab your discounted Moto X, you have to fill out this form to receive your promotional code for use on Motorola’s website.
Of course, the ATRIX HD isn’t the only smartphone to have seen promised updates fail to materialize, but the company’s gesture might appease a few of the remaining ATRIX HD owners. Is anyone out there planning to capitalize on Motorola’s peace offering?
Galaxy Note 4 beats iPhone 6 for customer satisfaction
Owners of the Galaxy Note 4 are the most satisfied consumers according to a new survey conducted by the American Satisfaction Index (ACSI). The latest survey from ACSI reveals that the Galaxy Note 4 tops the chart with 86% customer satisfaction while the Galaxy Note 3 comes joint second with the iPhone 6 Plus, Galaxy S5 and iPhone 6.
The survey shows that customers using the Galaxy Note 4 – which was released in October last year – are the most satisfied and despite the handset being several months old, it still ticks all the boxes for customers. Interestingly, the top six positions in the survey are taken by either Samsung or Apple and these two companies top the list for manufacturers.
Looking past the top of the list, both Samsung and Apple still dominate but Motorola, HTC and LG all feature on the list as well. The omission of any Sony devices from the top of the satisfaction survey suggests that Sony’s devices – which are not widely available in the US – don’t satisfy customers as much as its rivals do. Given that Sony’s smartphone sales performance has been dwindling over the past 12 to 18 months, the satisfaction survey reveals that the company has a lot to do to keep the key US market satisfied.
Looking at the list of manufacturers, the swing between Samsung and Apple – resulting in both companies tying for the top spot – could be due to less than stellar Galaxy S5 sales and Apple finally delivering the bigger screen its customers have been asking for.
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Motorola‘s third spot shows that the company’s handsets – and in particular the Moto X, which can be customised to your specification through Moto Maker – offer the package that customers are looking for. BlackBerry‘s sales figures have also been steadily declining over the past few years but the company’s customers are the fourth most satisfied in the US.
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Moving past the top four and HTC and Nokia may not have sold as many devices as their rivals but they came fifth and sixth in the list respectively: for HTC at least it shows that customers certainly do enjoy its HTC One range and for Nokia, it shows that despite Windows Phone being a much smaller OS than Android and iOS, its customers are certainly satisfied.
It’s worth noting that none of the latest flagships – the LG G4, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge and HTC One M9 – had been released to the market when the survey was conducted, hence why they do not make an appearance on the smartphone list. The next survey will reveal whether Samsung’s switch in design with its latest smartphones will deliver higher satisfaction than Apple’s handsets.
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