Verizon and Sprint customers have already received a software update to improve the camera features (along with a few other updates) of their Moto X smartphone . It is now available to AT&T customers as well. AnandTech describes the update as “nothing short of the biggest I’ve ever seen come across in an OTA update.” Benefits include improved exposure in outdoor […]
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Moto X MotoMaker coming to Verizon on November 11?
One of the most compelling features about the Moto X is the fact that it can be customized in over 2000 ways with Motorola’s Motomaker and a choice of backplate and front plate colours, seven accents for the side power and volume buttons and lens ring, power-on greetings and custom wallpapers. Unfortunately, it has only been available to AT&T customers […]
Motorola opens office in Kitchener-Waterloo
The Kitchener-Waterloo area, often called the Silicon Valley of the North, is home to BlackBerry and its fortunes are closely tied to the those of the beleaguered technology company. It is widely expected that a significant portion of the upcoming 4,500 layoffs will affect those working and living in the area. At the same time, BlackBerry is not the only […]
Video: Latest Motorola “Lazy Phone” ad tackles navigation
Motorola is back with another video in its “Lazy Phone” ad campaign. This one focuses on the challenges and dangers of not having Motorola’s Touchless Controls when you’re driving and trying to find a gas station before you run out of fuel. It’s never been easier to get where you’re going because Moto X lets you navigate without ever touching […]
Video: Latest Motorola “Lazy phone” ad looks at customization
Motorola is having some fun with its latest ad campaign called “Lazy phone.” After having showcased its Touchless control, Active Display and Quick Capture features in the first three videos, it turned its attention at how the company is changing how we customize our phones with the Moto X. This video focuses on the “Before” scenario. Design a Moto X […]
Motorola to use MotoMaker for upcoming tablet?
The Motorola Xoom line of tablets may be dead but it appears that Motorola is getting ready to return to the tablet market. Asked about such a move by Engadget, company CEO Dennis Woodside would onlysay, “That’s something we are working on, but [there’s] nothing specific to talk about right now.” With Motorola having pinned its hope on customization with […]
Moto X shipments from U.S. plant top 100,000 a week
Much of the Moto X advertising, including a series of ‘Lazy phone’ ads, focuses on some of its unique features such as Touchless control, Active Display and Quick Capture. But Motorola is also playing up the fact that the Moto X is “Assembled in the USA” with shipments coming out of the company’s manufacturing plant in Texas. Motorola CEO Dennis […]
Video: Motorola Moto X “Lazy phone” ads
Motorola has released a series of three “Lazy phone” video ads that focus on three key characteristics that distinguish the Moto X from most smartphones: Touchless control, Active Display and Quick Capture. Each ad focuses on how easy the Moto X makes a particular action when compared to the series of gestures and screen taps needed on other phones. Tired […]