Motorola, keeping up with their philosophy of ‘innovation’ to meet customers requirements, has now started a pilot project that provides an after-sale service to customers at their doorstep, in Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida. This service has been called – the Moto Xpress.
The Moto Xpress is a home pick up and drop service, that caters to your needs whether you are at home or in the office. This service is expected to rectify software and accessory issues, on the spot, within an hour while hardware issues can be resolved in about 5 working days. Furthermore, the service comes at the pocket-friendly rate of Rs. 199 per service.
One can avail of the Moto Xpress’ services by dialling the service booking number, that is, 011-41717124. Once your request has been registered, the staff service will notify a trained Motorola representative, who will reach you as soon as possible.
Currently, Motorola has over 160 service centres across the country, a Bangalore Moto Care Service & Experience Center, a Moto Help App that allows you a direct access to customer care executive and now, in addition to this, Motorola has the Moto Xpress, which will be functional starting this week.
Motorola has just launched the long-awaited Moto G. And like many other competitive handsets around, Moto G, too, has seen its fair share of rumours and leaks.The device is available in two variants and will be available on Flipkart by midnight, today.
The device boasts of a 5-inch 720p display with 1280×720-pixel resolution and 294ppi. It is powered by a 1.4GHz Quad core CPU and the processor has been upgraded from Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 to Qualcomm Snapdragon 410, along with an Adreno306 GPU. It is juiced by a 2,470 mAh battery that can last roughly up to a day. The handset is available in two variants- 8GB storage with 1GB RAM and 16GB storage with 2GB RAM.
Camera specifications include a 13MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, Field of view (FOV) up to 76 degrees. The 5MP front camera consists of a f/2.2 aperture and Field v (FOV) 72 degrees Display flash with fixed focus.
We have pitted the Moto G against the smartphones in the similar price bracket. Let us see how it fared.
As we can see above, Yu Yureka Plus is apparently leading the way to be the first choice of the market due to the same, or better specs in each category at a much cheaper price. But, Moto G should not be undervalued in this race. We think that by adding features like being waterproof for up to 3 feet for 30 minutes, or just shaking the handset for the camera to start automatically, should take the Moto G (Gen 3) a step forward. And, how can we forget the choice between 10 different coloured shell covers and 5 flip covers that leave us spoiled for choice.
Read more about the Hands On of the Moto G 3rd Gen here
Watch the video of iGyaan’s founder Bharat Nagpal in conversation with Motorola India’s General Manager, Amit Boni below.
Motorola has finally released the Moto G (Gen 3). The new phone has been in the news for quite a few months, thanks to the leaks made by retailers and sources. The Moto G (Gen 2) was a hit, like its predecessor but will be discontinued from today because the company is confident that the new Moto G (Gen 3) will perform well.
Let’s see how the Moto G (Gen 3) performs against its predecessor, the Moto G (Gen 2)
Specifications
Moto G (Gen 2)
Moto G (Gen 3)
Display
5 inches, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
5 inches, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution
HD, 1280 x 720 pixels
HD, 1280×720 pixels
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410
Processor
1.2 GHz Quad-core
1.4 Ghz Quad Core
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 306
RAM
1GB
1GB/2GB
Storage
8GB
8GB/16GB
Expandable Upto
32 GB
32 GB
Rear Camera
8MP
13MP
Front Camera
2MP
5MP
Video
720p HD, 30 fps
1080p HD video, 30 fps
Battery
2070 mAh
2470 mAh
Operating System
Android OS, v4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to v5.0 (Lollipop)
Motorola has made some notable improvements in the new Moto G (Gen 3), such as increasing the battery life, upgrading the rear camera and making Android Lollipop the default OS, compatible with 4G networks.
To begin with, the 2015 Moto G comes in two variants – the 8GB storage + 1GB RAM and the 16GB + 2GB – while the former is for casual users, the latter has been aimed towards gamers. The new Moto G has a bigger battery than its predecessor due to the phone supporting 4G network. Given the current 4G scenario in the country, Motorola has made the smart move to include 4G capability.
Motorola has changed the processor from Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 to Snapdragon 410. Both processors are known to perform in a similar manner, so the users shouldn’t feel any difference between the Moto G (Gen 2) and the new Moto G. With display, Motorola has gone for the “If it ain’t broke, then why fix it” philosophy. The display is the same as Moto G (Gen 2), keeping the same 5 inch HD display with 720p resolution.
The rear and front camera of the Moto G (Gen 3) get an update. The new Moto G has a 13MP rear camera as compared to its predecessor’s 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera, as compared to the Gen 2’s 2MP front snapper.
According to Motorola, the Moto G (Gen 3) will be available for a price of Rs. 11,999 (8GB) and Rs. 12,999 (16GB) at Flipkart from midnight tonight. Although the processor has been upgraded, along with the camera and 4G support has been added, we will only find out when we review the product.
Watch the unboxing and hands on with the new Moto G (Gen 3) here:
After weeks of speculations and leaks, Motorola has finally launched the new Moto G (Gen 3) today. The device will be available on Flipkart from midnight today priced starting at Rs. 11,999. From the first look, Motorola has made some notable improvements in the phone, such as an increased battery life, upgrading the rear camera, and has made Android Lollipop the default OS that will be compatible with 4G network.
The phone comes with a dual USB port charger, a mini USB cable for charging and data transfer purpose and the usual documents containing warranty card and user manual. Similarly designed to the previous generation Moto G, the phone’s back panel has a nice finish. The power and volume button is located on the right side of the phone.
The Moto G (Gen 3) has the same display as its predecessor, a 5 inch HD display with 720p resolution. For a mid-range phone that this was, Motorola could have included a full HD display, but surprisingly didn’t. The processor has been upgraded from Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 to Qualcomm Snapdragon 410. However, the user won’t notice any major difference since it’s a known fact that the two processors perform quite similarly.
Knowing the current 4G scenario in India, Motorola has wisely included 4G support in the Moto G (Gen 3). Perhaps this also explains the need for a bigger battery, which has been upped from 2070 mAh to 2470 mAh. The phone will be available in two variants – the 8GB storage + 1GB RAM and the 16GB storage + 2GB RAM. While the former is meant for casual users, the latter has been aimed towards gamers.
The new Moto G gets a 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera. The rear camera comes with Dual LED CCT Flash. The flash can be activated and deactivated by chopping the phone twice. The feature has been added after the company noted that people were wasting time by trying to access the flashlight from the camera.
Moving over, the 2015 Moto G has been certified IPx7, which means that the phone can stay submerged under 1m of water for 30 minutes. The IPx7 certification helps in country like India, where people often get frustrated due to rains damaging the inside of their phones. The phone can be customised using shell colours available in 10 different colours and flip colours available in five different colours. These back panels have rubber seals which ensure that the phone’s IPx7 certification stays intact.
Watch the full unboxing and hands on video here:
Check out the specifications for the Moto G (Gen 3):
Motorola announced the launch of its new smartphone the Moto G (Gen 3) today. The phone is part of the Moto G series, which became a huge success in India when its first installment released in November 2013. Their mantra is to give their user the pure Android experience, priced reasonably.
For the launch of Moto G (Gen 3), iGyaan’s founder Bharat Nagpal sat down with Motorola India’s General Manager, Amit Boni for an exclusive interview.
Watch the full interview here:
The unique feature about the Moto G (Gen 3) is that it is one of the few exclusive devices with a waterproof system supported by an IPX7 software. Hence, it can stay in three feet of water for up to 30 minutes. Apart from that, the phone caters to regular smartphone users and claims to be sturdy.
It comes with the Android Lollipop 5.1.1, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) processor with 1.4 GHz quad-core CPU, Adreno 306 with 400 MHz GPU.
The display boasts of a 5-inch, 720p HD (1280 x 720), 294 ppi with a battery of 2,470 mAh, mixed usage up to 24 hours. It provides a 4G LTE network connection with a rear camera of up to13MP f/2.0, Field of view (FOV) 76 degree, and a front camera of 5 MP f/2.2, Field v (FOV) 72 degrees Display flash with fixed focus.
The phone will be available in two variants – the 8GB storage + 1GB RAM and the 16GB storage + 2GB RAM. Both variants are expandable upto 32GB.
A more detailed specification is given below:
Check out the specifications and our hands on video for the Moto G (Gen 3):
The smartphone will be able on Flipkart tonight onwards, at midnight and you can expect to have various offers on Flipkart and Mintra, thanks to this collaboration. The 8GB version priced at Rs.11,999 and the 16GB at Rs.12,999. According to the company, the Moto G (Gen 3) has been custom made for the Indian monsoon season and for day to day users. It may not be the perfect phone for gamers, but with a price of Rs. 11,999/12,999 and the upgraded specifications, the Moto G Gen 3 should be up for a good start.
The Moto G (Gen 2) will be discontinued on Flipkart from today and you have the option of exchanging your old Moto E and G (Gen 2) phones, for the new Moto G (Gen 3), which you will get a heavy discount for. So do give it a good thought.
Motorola is expected to launch two of its anticipated products today in New Delhi, New York, London & San Francisco, simultaneously. By the look of their invitation that reads “Your relationship status is about to change”, signed, ” XGX Moto”, it seems like they are going to launch the Moto X (Gen 3) and the budget-friendly Moto G (Gen 3) smartphones. There are added rumours that Motorola will also launch a new product, for which there seems to be barely any information, called the Moto 360 (Gen 2)
Although, most of the specs for the Moto G (Gen 3) are available, Flipkart accidentally leaked the 8GB white Moto G (Gen 3) priced at Rs 11, 999. Below are the rumoured specifications for the Moto G (Gen 3):
Specification
Moto G (Gen 3)
Display
5 “(12.7 cm) TFT, Gorilla Glass
Resolution
1080 x 1920 HD
Chipset
NA
Processor
MSM8916 1.4 Ghz Quadcore
GPU
NA
RAM
1GB
Storage
8 GB
Expandability
32 GB
Rear Camera
13 MP
Rear Camera Video
1080p
Front Camera
5MP
Front Camera Video
NA
Battery
Non-removable Li-ion 2470 mAh battery
Operating System
Android 5.1 Lollipop
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0, A2DP, LE,
GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100, LTE band 1 (2100),
3 (1800), 7 (2600), 20 (800)
Miscellaneous
Fingerprint sensor
Price
Rs.11, 999
Apart from this, the Moto G (Gen 3) is also rumoured to be waterproof!
The Moto X (Gen 3), however is a better kept secret and the price of the product, due to the launch today, is still unknown. However, the speculated specifications of the phone are rumoured to be as follows:
– Fast battery charging: 60% in 30 min (Quick Charge 2.0)
– Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
– MP3/AAC+/WAV/WMA player
– MP4/H.264/WMV player
– Photo/video editor
– Document viewer
Colours
Black, White
The third product, which is being highly anticipated, is Motorola’s smartwatch Moto 360 (Gen 2). Although, it is rumoured to be releasing today, there have been leaks about it that revealed the Moto 360 (Gen 2) to be like the Moto 360 in design but slimmer. The Moto 360 (Gen 2) is rumoured to have inserts where the watchband is supposed to be, rather than arms and the physical button seems to be placed in the center, as displayed in the leaked pictures .
Image Source: Weibo
Despite leaked images and information, the Motorola devices still seem to be creating a buzz. According to sources, the launch date has been set for today at 3:30pm (New Delhi). With the launch of the OnePlus 2 this morning, it is to be seen whether the Motorola devices will be able to stand the competition.
With just a little over 24 hours left for the launch of the Moto G (Gen 3), Motorola India has decided to stream the event live on its YouTube channel. It’s interesting though, given that the company has not admitted that it will launch the new Moto G/Moto X.
To watch the live event, you have to search #mymotobff live on YouTube and click on the event. The event was announced ten days ago through a media invite. The new Moto G has been in the news recently, for the amount of details leaked about it.
Just a few hours ago, Flipkart listed the details about the Moto G (Gen 3) only to remove it a few moments later. The listing included the price of the 8GB variant at Rs. 11,999 and various details that were previously leaked such as a 1.4GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, which is consistent with the reports that the phone will sport a 1.4GHz processor and a 13MP rear camera with dual-LED flash, a 5MP front camera, and a 2470 mAh battery.
With just a little over 24 hours left for the launch, it is better if we wait for Motorola to announce the phone and do not ruin the surprise, if there’s any surprise left at all.
Here’s the live stream that Motorola has launched:
We will also post the unboxing of the new Moto G and our review on iGyaan. So stay tuned.
Yu Televentures has launched the Yu Yureka Plus, the successor to Yu Yureka, priced at Rs. 9,999. The phone comes with a 5.5 inch FHD display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 615. Check our review of the new phone and find out whether it is worth your money.
According to a report, Amazon will launch its Prime service in India later this year. It is the membership program that offers unlimited free shipping on most deliveries with no minimum order size, unlimited backup for photos, access to streaming movies and music, free books from the Kindle Lending Library and more, for an annual fee.
In a bid to connect with their audience and to up their usage, Google has finally decided that it will be shutting down Google+ photos and making way for Google Photos by August 1st.
After announcing it in CES, Las Vegas, earlier this year, Sony has finally rolled out the Android TV in the Indian market at a starting price of Rs. 69,900.
Details about Micromax’s next ultra budget phone has been leaked. It will apparently be the next big thing since Canvas. The phone is expected to be below the 10k price bracket and will use a Snapdragon 615 processor.
Apple has posted its third quarterly results for 2015 and the company has performed better than the previous quarter, but apparently it wasn’t enough for the investors. Apple’s performance is based on the rise in iPhone sales and its increasing popularity in China.
Samsung has announced the launch of Galaxy Tab S2, which the company says is “the most immersive Samsung tablet to-date” . The Galaxy Tab S2 is available in two sizes – 9.7-inch and 8.0-inch.
Just a few days back we reported that the upcoming Moto G will be waterproof. A new promotional video for the Moto G has been leaked and confirms most of what we knew about the phone so far.
The Moto G (Gen 3) will boast of a 5-inch display and since it is referred to as HD, our guess is that the resolution will probably be 720p. The processor used will be a quad-core, but we don’t know which one since it hasn’t been mentioned. The phone will be water resistant for 30 minutes, as it has been certified IPx7. The battery will be large enough to power it around the clock.
The phone sports a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front camera. The device will run on Android Lollipop 5.1 and will offer expandable storage via MicroSD card upto 32 GB. The Moto G (Gen 3) can be customised using Motorola shells, like in the first Moto G. The dual SIM phone will support both 3G and 4G. There is no mention of the fingerprint sensor though, which is supposed to be an important feature.
At this point the video pretty much confirms many of the specs that the new Moto G was rumored to have. The video seems authentic since it uses the same design element that was used in the media invite sent for the July 28th event hosted by Motorola.
Just four days away, Motorola should be expected to give more teasers about the latest Moto G and Moto X.
Check out the spec table to see what we know about the phone so far.
Specification
Moto G (Gen 3)
Display
5 “(12.7 cm) TFT, Gorilla Glass
Resolution
1280 x 720 HD
Chipset
NA
Processor
MSM8916 1.4 Ghz Quadcore
GPU
NA
RAM
1 GB/2 GB
Storage
8 GB/16GB
Expandability
32 GB
Rear Camera
13 MP
Rear Camera Video
1080p
Front Camera
5MP
Front Camera Video
NA
Battery
Non-removable Li-ion 2470 mAh battery
Operating System
Android 5.1 Lollipop
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0, A2DP, LE,
GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100, LTE band 1 (2100),
3 (1800), 7 (2600), 20 (800)
Motorola has dropped the prices of Moto E (2nd gen) and Moto E (2nd gen) 4G by Rs.1,000 on Flipkart. The price drops by another Rs.1,000 if you exchange your old phone, although it is to be noted that the discount is available only on select handsets.
Motorola’s latest move comes just a week before it announces the latest Moto G and Moto X on July 28. In addition to that, it seems Motorola has been keeping track of its rival Xiaomi, which has slashed rates of its phones in the past two weeks.
The Moto E (Gen 2) 4G LTE, touts a 4.5-inch qHD (540×960p) screen and a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor as compared to the Snapdragon 200 processor of the Moto E(Gen 2) 3G model. The handsets features 1GB of RAM and 8GB of inbuilt storage capacity, expandable up to 32GB. A rear camera of 5MP is fitted onto Moto E (Gen 2) LTE, while the front has a 0.3MP shooter. Running on Android 5.0 Lollipop, the device comes with a 2390 mAh battery.
According to our very own Bharat Nagpal, the 2nd Gen Moto E is “a budget hero and gets better with an improved build and customizable options thanks to the new grip bands”.
A new set of images about the upcoming Moto X have leaked and reveal some new details that were missing in the previous leak. The new images have leaked on a Facebook page called Peru Android and while the authenticity of the images cannot be claimed, it still provides some interesting information. According to the images, the new Moto X will feature a front facing flash and a fingerprint sensor in a very unique position.
Source: Peru Android
Moto X (3rd Gen)
As you can see in the images above, Motorola has placed the flash in the top right corner of the phone. This is good news for selfie enthusiasts, who have to find a bright spot for every time they take a selfie. Moto X (3rd Gen) will reportedly come with a 5MP front camera, which means you can finally post the desired selfies you always wanted.
As far as fingerprint sensor is concerned, Peru Android says that Motorola has built it on the lower front speaker, which is an interesting choice. Unlike Apple and LG, both of which have created a dedicated button for the fingerprint sensor, Motorola has integrated the fingerprint sensor into a functional component.
Motorola will unveil the new Moto G and Moto X at an event on July 28. Till then, we will be on the lookout for any new details.
Instead of waiting for 28th July, Motorola should already unveil the specifications for the upcoming Moto G and Moto X.Yesterday, a retailer leaked the specifications for the Moto G (3rd Gen) and now a new set of images of the upcoming phone have been leaked, confirming what was reported in the earlier rumours.
As you can see in the above photograph, most of the details on the dummy unit already confirms what we saw in yesterday’s leak. The one detail that was left out yesterday was the IPx7 certification, which was rumored but never confirmed. The dummy unit confirms the certification, which means that the Moto G (3rd Gen) is water resistant and can survive after being submerged under 1m of water for 30 minutes.
The Moto G (3rd gen) has a 5 “(12.7 cm) TFT, Gorilla Glass display and is powered by Li-Ion 2470 mAh battery. The phone sports a rear 13 MP Dual Flash and a 5 MP front camera and can record full HD videos at 1080p resolution. The phone supports 4G LTE and has Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0. The device has been priced at EUR 199 (approximately Rs. 13,700). The details were leaked yesterday by Spanish e-commerce website fnac.
If the image wasn’t enough, Motorola India tweeted another clue yesterday:
While nothing has been made official from Motorola yet, we will know only next week on 28th July, when Motorola will announce the launch of the new Moto G and Moto X.
Specification
Moto G (Gen 3)
Display
5 “(12.7 cm) TFT, Gorilla Glass
Resolution
1080 x 1920 HD
Chipset
NA
Processor
MSM8916 1.4 Ghz Quadcore
GPU
NA
RAM
1GB
Storage
8 GB/16GB
Expandability
32 GB
Rear Camera
13 MP
Rear Camera Video
1080p
Front Camera
5MP
Front Camera Video
NA
Battery
Non-removable Li-ion 2470 mAh battery
Operating System
Android 5.1 Lollipop
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0, A2DP, LE,
GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100, LTE band 1 (2100),
3 (1800), 7 (2600), 20 (800)
For the past few weeks, Motorola has been trying to keep the details of its upcoming 3rd generation Moto G a secret but for some reason, they keep leaking out. Today, a fresh set of details about the Moto G (3rd gen) have been leaked by a retailer and (kind of) confirms most things about what we knew so far about the phone.
Spanish online retailer fnac has listed the details about the upcoming Moto G (3rd gen) on its website. The site details a comprehensive spec sheet for the Moto G. To begin with, it runs on a MSM8916 1.4 Ghz Quad Core processor with 1GB RAM. It sports a 5 “(12.7 cm) TFT, Gorilla Glass display and is powered by Li-Ion 2470 mAh battery. For now, the website has listed the 8GB variant, which can be expanded upto 32 GB.
The Moto G (3rd gen) sports a rear 13 MP Dual Flash and a 5 MP front camera. The phone can record full HD videos at 1080p resolution. The phone supports 4G LTE and has Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0. The device has been priced at EUR 199 (approximately Rs. 13,700).
While nothing has been made official from Motorola yet, we will know only next week on 28th July, when Motorola will announce the launch of the new Moto G and Moto X.
Specification
Moto G (Gen 3)
Display
5 “(12.7 cm) TFT, Gorilla Glass
Resolution
1080 x 1920 HD
Chipset
NA
Processor
MSM8916 1.4 Ghz Quadcore
GPU
NA
RAM
1GB
Storage
8 GB
Expandability
32 GB
Rear Camera
13 MP
Rear Camera Video
1080p
Front Camera
5MP
Front Camera Video
NA
Battery
Non-removable Li-ion 2470 mAh battery
Operating System
Android 5.1 Lollipop
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0, A2DP, LE,
GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100, LTE band 1 (2100),
3 (1800), 7 (2600), 20 (800)
Just two days ago, we reported a leak that showed off the next generation Moto G and Moto X by the Lenovo owned Motorola. Motorola India has sent a media invite for the 28th July, which could possibly be for the launch of Moto G (3rd Gen.) in India.
Though the invite doesn’t really say anything specific about the event, our guess is that the company could launch the next generation Moto G. The date, 28th July, corroborates with the earlier rumours we heard about the Moto G’s launch date.
According to the photos that leaked a few days ago, the new Moto G (3rd Gen) seems to have identical hardware Snapdragon 410, 2GB RAM and Android 5.1.1 out of the box. It will have 4G + dual SIM versions and is a IPX7 waterproof cell phone.
Motorola will offer the new Moto G with various options. The Moto G 8GB variant will come with 1GB of RAM whereas the Moto G 16GB variant will come with 2GB of RAM. The new Moto G will be equipped with a 13 MP main camera and a 5 MP front-facing camera. The company will reportedly also extend the Moto Maker to the Moto G.
What appears to be an accurate leak, shows off the next generation Moto G and Moto X by the Lenovo owned Motorola. The Moto X and Moto G for 2015 have been leaked before, but here you can see a lot more information.
The new Moto G (3rd Gen.) seems to have identical hardware Snapdragon 410, 2GB RAM and Android 5.1.1 out of the box. According to rumours the Moto g (3rd Gen.) will be released on July 28, it will have 4G + dual SIM versions. Moto g (3rd Gen.) is IPX7 waterproof cell phone.
The new Moto X will supposedly has a 5.64-inch QHD display, running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 chipset with 3GB of RAM, USB Type C port, 21GB of user available storage. A 16MP main camera with an f2.0 lens, a 5MP front camera and 3,280 mAh non removable battery. It will run Android 5.1.1 Lollipop out-of-the-box just like the new Moto G.
Motorola will this time offer up the Moto G with various options. The Moto G 8 GB variant will come with 1 GB of RAM whereas the Moto G 16 GB variant will come with 2 GB of RAM. The Moto G will be equipped with a 13 MP main camera and a 5 MP front-facing camera. The company will also extend the Moto Maker to the Moto G which was recently outed by notorious tipster @eveleaks.
