The technology behind PhoneBloks may not be available for some time yet but the concept has received an amazing response since it was first introduced in early September. The video garnered a million views in the first 24 hours alone and has since gained nearly a million supporters through its original ThunderClap campaign. An update video confirms that Phonebloks is […]
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Moto G briefly shows up on Motorola website
The Moto G first turned up last week on a US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) application. Now it has made a brief appearance on the Motorola website. It was spotted by Droid-Life who also managed to capture a screenshot before it disappeared again. The link led to www.moto-g.com, a website that does not appear ready for prime time just yet. […]
Motorola unveils Ara open hardware platform for modular phones
Do you remember the Phonebloks modular smartphone concept that would allow users to swap out and customize their smartphones with various component modules? It looked very interesting but seemed impractical. Perhaps not, says Motorola. Its own Advanced Technology and Projects group has been working on project Ara, its own take on the modular phone concept. Ara is billed as “a […]
What is the Moto G that Motorola just trademarked?
If a US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) application is any indication, Motorola is working on something called the Moto G. Exactly what it is remains as a mystery as the USPTO filing reveals only that it could be any number of things: “Mobile phones, smartphones and accessories therefor, namely battery chargers, adapters and removable covers.” Let’s have a bit […]
Motorola Moto X “coming soon” to Fido
It would appear that Rogers exclusive grip on the Motorola Moto X may be letting up just a little. Fido today tweeted that the Moto X is headed its way. OK, Google Now! The Moto X, a powerful LTE Android smartphone is coming to Fido soon! — Fido (@Fidomobile) October 16, 2013 The Moto X launched back on August 23. […]
Motorola Motomaker headed to Best Buy in U.S.?
There is another sign today that Motorola is getting ready to expand its Motomaker program beyond its current exclusive with AT&T. Following rumours that Verizon customers would get access to Moto X customization on November 11 comes a report that Best Buy will soon also be able to offer its customers the same. According to an “inside source,” PhoneArena suggests […]
Motorola planning 6.3-inch phablet and DROID Ultra followup?
It looks like details about some of Motorola’s next devices are starting to emerge. While many expect the Motorola DVX, a cheaper variant of the Moto X to be its next device, it now looks like a DROID Ultra followup as well as a 6.3-inch phablet are also in the pipeline. Set to succeed the DROID Ultra launched by Verizon […]
Rogers Moto X software update now rolling out
There is good news for Rogers owners of the Motorola X. The software update that has already rolled out to several U.S. carriers is now being pushed out north of the border. Not surprisingly, the update, bearing version number 139.12.36.en.CA, is the same update with these following key improvements: Improved photos (colour accuracy, exposure, focus speed) Increased accuracy of Touchless […]