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Moto G5S Plus Colour Options Leaked

After launching its flagship device of the year – the Moto Z2 Force, Motorola is all geared up for unveiling another upgraded version of the Moto G5 Plus. Both, Moto X4 and the Moto G5S Plus were expected to be announced on July 25, but instead Motorola chose to launch just the Moto Z2 Force.

The rumors about the yet to be launched Moto G5S Plus don’t seem to end. An image revealing the Moto G5S Plus’ design and colour options have been leaked:

Here’s the full color pallette. pic.twitter.com/oVpGpp8l8E

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) July 31, 2017

According to the recent update, the upcoming Moto G5S Plus will be available in three colours – Pink, Grey and Silver. The smartphone is said to sport a dual rear camera setup, featuring two 13 MP sensors — one RGB and one monochrome. The dual rear cameras will be loaded with features like DSLR bokeh, background replacement and selective black and white filtering. The front camera is expected to be an 8 MP sensor with an LED flash, an upgrade to the usual 5 MP front shooter in most of Motorola’s devices.

Recollecting all the rumors, the Moto G5S Plus is reported to have an aluminium shell and will be powered by the Snapdragon 625 processor. The G5S Plus is likely to feature a 5.5 inch full HD display with 4GB of RAM and 64 GB of onboard storage. The smartphone is set to run Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box and is expected to feature a fingerprint scanner, selfie camera with LED flash and Dolby Atmos Audio support.

The Moto G5S Plus is expected to carry a price tag of 330 Euros, approximately Rs. 25,000, however, may launch in India at a much lower price. Motorola is keeping mum regarding the release date of the Moto G5s Plus. Hopefully, it won’t be long before we go hands on.

July 31, 2017
Motorola Will Launch The Moto Z2 Force on 25 July

According to reports, Motorola is sending out press invites for a scheduled event on 25 July. This event is rumored to be for the launch of Moto Z2 Force in US. The invite also included a poster with broken glass and the words “shatter your expectations” written across it, hinting at the shatter proof screen in the yet to be launched Moto Z2 Force.

The Moto Z2 Force is rumored to feature a 5.5-inch QHD Shatter Shield display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560, quite similar to the original Moto Z force.It has also been rumored that the Z2 Force will be equipped with the Snapdragon 835 processor, 4 GB RAM and uptown 128 GB of storage.

The Moto Z2 Force is expected to have 12MP dual lens rear camera and 5MP front-facing camera with dual-tone LED flash. A leak suggested that the new Z2 Force will be similar in build to the Moto Z2 Play with the exception to the dual lens camera in the latest Z2 Force. According to various leaks, it has also been anticipated that Motorola might decide to bring back the 3.5mm headphone jack missing in the earlier Moto Z.

According to previous leaks Moto will not launch a non-shattersheild variant of the Moto Z2 Force, so, there will be only one model of the phone available for sale.

July 13, 2017
Motorola Moto C Plus To Launch in India 19th June

Motorola has confirmed via invite that the company will launch their budget Moto C Plus in India on the 19th of June. The Phone which is expected to launch under the Rs. 10000 price was launched back in May in other markets and will make it’s way to India in June.

Motorola Moto C Plus runs a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737 processor and has 2GB of RAM along with 16GB of internal storage. The Motorola Moto C Plus has an 8-megapixel camera plus a 2-megapixel front camera.

The Motorola Moto C Plus announced in May is a single SIM (GSM) smartphone, however, the Indian variant may be launched with dual-SIM capability along with MicroSD card expandability.

The Motorola Moto C Plus runs Android 7 Nougat and is powered by a 4000mAh removable and user replaceable battery. Motorola has a whole host of phones to launch this year, with the Moto E4 and E4 Plus, Moto X4 and Moto Z2/ Z2 force to yet be launched, the Moto Z2 Play was recently launched in India.

June 14, 2017
Motorola Canada: The Next Bold Motorola Phone to Launch On 1st June

Motorola Canada has tweeted that the company will be launching their next “bold phone” on the 1st of June. While it isn’t clear whether the phone will be launched in just Canada or other parts of the world, the tweet shows a colorful GIF.

Guess what?! We’re announcing the next bold phone from Motorola on June 1st. pic.twitter.com/SCyEkNtPza

— Motorola Canada (@Moto_CAN) May 30, 2017

What phone exactly will launch is unclear, as rumors for the next generation of both Moto Z and Moto X phones have been lingering. We also saw leaked images of the Box of the Moto Z2 Play recently.

Motorola seems to be on point when it comes to refreshing their device lineups, and now with both the Moto Z phones and Moto X phones due for update it could be either or both in this cycle.

June 1, 2017
Motorola is Confident That They Would have Caught The Note 7 Battery Flaw

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 held the better half of 2016’s news headlines thanks to faulty batteries and a large outcry from the consumers and the media. However, not all companies feel that the battery issues that Samsung dealt with would have been something of an issue in their production.

During the launch of the HTC U11, the company showed off it’s extensive testing around each and every aspect of production, in which batteries were one of the biggest under scrutiny.

Motorola’s Battery engineer,Russ Gyenes, with 25 years of experience at the company under his belt claims that the 8 point check is something that all battery manufacturers and users should have already had.

“I looked at that eight-point check,” he said. “Why wasn’t this being done by them in the past” .

Motorola has been making smartphones for many years, including the first smartphone which used a battery. The company talked about it’s many battery protocols and how it ensures not only at the testing stage but at each stage of production, including design and manufacture that the batteries comply with the outcome expected from the finished product.

The company’s 118 question audit with each manufacturer of their batteries ensures that the batteries comply to standards set not only by various battery regulatory authorities around the world but with Motorola’s own strict compliance rules. If any of those fail the whole process is stopped at a very early stage so it can be rectified. “It is a showstopper” claimed Russ, “Batteries simply should not fail any audits”.

Russ Gyenes, has been trying to convince Motorola to talk about their battery technology to the consumer, but clearly the interest to do the same was not there prior to the Samsung incident.

May 25, 2017
Motorola Ditches Some of its Bloatware with the Latest Android Upgrade
Motorola is removing bloatware in a big way, keeping its current lineup of smartphones something special for Android enthusiasts. The company plans to keep the phones light and clean without stuffing them with their own software and application. In an attempt to make the phones more Android pure, Motorola has announced which of its devices will be getting the Marshmallow upgrade and also announced that it would be deleting a few of its own software.

Specifically, Motorola will be removing in-house apps and services like Moto Assist, Motorola Migrate and the Motorola Connect (Chrome extension) and won’t preload them onto devices anymore.

Here’s why this is a good thing – Bloatware takes up a lot of storage space and resources. The extra weight causes slower upgrade process. Many OEMs have taken advantage of Android’s wide scope of applications and have generally stuffed their phones with applications that not only take up space but also don’t particularly enhance user experience since most of the apps are hardly ever used.

Motorola senior VP of software engineering Seang Chau understands why the company doesn’t need to add bloatware to its phone – because if users want an extra application, they can download it from the Google Play, that likely does better than what OEMs offer.

“The release of a new Android version is a great time to take a fresh look at our signature Moto Enhancements to ensure we’re complementing Android (not competing with it),” Motorola explains. “Both of these products were valuable in their time but the world has moved on and they no longer add enough value to justify taking up space in your device.”

This is how Motorola is finding acceptance among Android fans. Not many companies out there would accept that their own services don’t actually improve the overall user experience. Motorola has come to stand out as one of the very best Android OEMs when it comes to not taking up storage space and resources with its own applications.

For existing Motorola users, here’s a full list of devices that will be getting the upgrade to Android 6.0 Marshmallow with the deleted bloatware:
- 2015 Moto X Pure Edition (3rd gen)
- 2015 Moto X Style (3rd gen)
- 2015 Moto X Play
- 2015 Moto G (3rd gen)
- 2014 Moto X Pure Edition in the US (2nd gen)
- 2014 Moto X in Latin America, Europe and Asia² (2nd gen)
- 2014 Moto G and Moto G with 4G LTE² (2nd gen)
- DROID Turbo
- 2014 Moto MAXX
- 2014 Moto Turbo
- Nexus 6
The company will be releasing more information on the timing of these phone upgrades in the coming weeks.
October 3, 2015

Spec Battle: Moto X Play vs OnePlus 2

Motorola launched the Moto X Play in India today. The smartphone packs in a lot for a starting price of Rs 18,499 for the 16 GB variant.

The Moto X Play boasts of features that are sure to excite the masses. With a 21 MP camera, 3630 mAh battery, and expandable memory up to 128 GB, the Moto X Play is definitely worth its price. Other features include a 5.5 inch screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Snapdragon 615, and an Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU.

When comparing it to the OnePlus 2 that was released last month, we found that the Moto X Play has a lot more going for it. Take a look at the specs yourself.

Specs	Moto X Play	OnePlus 2
Display	5.5 inch, Capacitive touchscreen, Corning Gorilla Glass 3	5.5-inch, LTPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, Corning Gorilla Glass
Resolution	1080 x 1920 pixels, 403 ppi	1080 x 1920 pixels, 401 ppi
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615	Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 v2.1
Processor	Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53	Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & Quad-core 2 GHz Cortex-A57
GPU	Adreno 405	Adreno 430
RAM	2 GB	3/4 GB
Storage	16 GB/ 32 GB	16 GB/ 64 GB
Camera	21 MP rear, auto-HDR, dual-LED flash	13 MP with OIS, laser autofocus, dual-LED flash
Expandability	MicroSD expandable up to 128 GB	N/A
Battery	3630 mAh battery	Non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band Bluetooth v4.0, Micro USB v2.0	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot Bluetooth v4.1, A2DP, Micro USB, Type-C reversible connector
OS	Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop)	Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop)
Price	18499 (16 GB), 19999 (32 GB)	22,999 (16 GB), Rs 24,999 (64 GB)

As we can see above, the Moto X Play offers a lot more for a lot less. In the camera and battery department, the Moto X Play has the OnePlus 2 beat, at least on paper. Added to this is the the Moto X Play’s microSD card that allows up to 128 GB more memory, whereas the OnePlus 2 does not. The OnePlus 2 received some flak for its non-removable battery, non-expandable storage, and a regular full-HD display. However, the OnePlus 2 comes with a Snapdragon 810 processor which is far superior than the 615 in Moto X Play. While the former delivers on performance, the latter promises experience.

Both handsets are designed for comfort and offer similar resolution. However, with the Moto X Play starting at a fairly low price of Rs 18,499, and offering a variety of changeable colored back covers, the appeal is greater. Which smartphone would you choose? Let us know in the comments below.

September 14, 2015

Motorola Releases the Moto X Play in India

The mid-range Moto X Play has finally arrived in India. Like other Motorola smartphones before, the X Play will be available exclusively on Flipkart starting at Rs 18,499. The Moto range for 2015 includes two variants, the Moto X Play and the Moto X Style which is scheduled to come out later this month.

While the X Style will focus on design, the X Play is built for experience. The Moto X Play will have a 21-megapixel primary camera with dual-LED flash, and a 5-megapixel front camera. The rear camera will have an auto-HDR mode, which means the camera will automatically adapt to the conditions so you won’t have to spend time adjusting the settings manually. The phone will come with a standard HD quality video with 1080p at 30fps.

What the Moto X Play boasts of is its 3630 mAh battery, which will give you plenty of juice between charges. Both the Moto X Play and the X Style will have a microSD slot expandable up to 128 GB. This is welcomed as many smartphones today refuse to come with an SD slot. Other features include a 5.5 inch screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Snapdragon 615, and an Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU.

In terms of value for money, we think the Moto X Play packs in a lot. The camera and battery life are its main attraction and is a good choice for those who like to play a lot of games on the go and still expect to have enough battery life for the rest of the day.

The design of the X Play is pretty solid with a textured back that has a rubbery finish, which feels comfortable in your hand. The back panel can be swapped for a different coloured one depending on your mood that day. The feisty phone will be available on Flipkart from midnight onwards so the wait isn’t long either.

Watch out for the Moto X Play hands on video and more information about it, today.

Specs

Display	5.5 inch, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution	1080 x 1920 pixels, 403 ppi
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615
Processor	Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU	Adreno 405
RAM	2 GB
Storage	16 GB/ 32 GB
OS	Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Camera	21 MP rear, auto-HDR, dual-LED flash5 MP front
Expandability	MicroSD, up to 128
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-bandBluetooth v4.0, Micro USB v2.0, Type-C reversible connector
Battery	3630 mAh battery
Price	18499 (16 GB), 19999 (32 GB)

September 14, 2015

Motorola Customers Can Now Get Repair Services at Their Doorstep

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.

August 4, 2015

Spec Battle: Moto G (3rd Gen) VS Yu Yureka Plus VS Xiaomi Mi 4i

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.

Hardware Specs	Moto G 3rd Gen	Yu Yureka Plus	Xiaomi Mi 4i
Display	5-inch, 720p HD Corning Gorilla Glass 3	5.5-inch FHD Gorilla Glass 3	5-inches IPS LCD capacitive with Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution	1280 x 720px 294ppi	1920 x 1080px 400ppi	1080 x 1920px 441ppi
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 410	Qualcomm Snapdragon 615	Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
Processor	1.4GHz Quadcore \|	1.5GHz Octacore \| 64 Bit	1.7 GHz Octa-core \| 64 Bit
GPU	Adreno 306	Adreno 405	Adreno 405
RAM	1/2GB	2GB	2GB
Primary Camera	13MP	13MP Sony Sensor	13MP
Front Camera	5MP	5MP	5MP
Video Recoding	1080p Full HD	1080p Full HD	1080p Full HD
Storage	8GB/16GB	16GB	16GB
Expandable Up to	32GB	32 GB	N/A
Battery	2,470 mAh	2,500 mAh	3,120mAh
Operating System	Android(TM) Lollipop 5.1.1	Android 5.1 Lollipop with Cyanogen 12	Android 5.0 Lollipop with MIUI 6
Connectivity	MicroUSB, 3.5mm headset jackBluetooth 4.0WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz)	MicroUSB, 3.5mm headset jackBluetooth 4WiFi 802.11 b/g/n	MicroUSB, 3.5mm headset jackBluetooth 4.1WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Price	Rs.11, 999 for 8GB, Rs 12,999 for 16GB	Rs. 9,999	Rs. 12,999

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.

July 28, 2015

Unboxing and Hands On: The New Moto G (Gen 3)

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):

Specifications	Moto G (Gen 3)
Display	5 inches, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution	HD, 1280×720 pixels
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410
Processor	1.4 Ghz Quad Core
GPU	Adreno 306
RAM	1GB/2GB
Storage	8GB/16GB
Expandable Upto	32 GB
Rear Camera	13MP
Front Camera	2MP
Video	1080p HD video, 30 fps
Battery	2470 mAh
Operating System	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Connectivity	Bluetooth v4.0, A2DP, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, AGPS, GLONASS GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 20(800)
Price	Rs. 11,999/ Rs. 12,999

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July 28, 2015

Motorola Launches the New Moto G, Moto X and Possibly the Moto 360 Today

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:

Specification	Moto X (Gen 3)
Technology
Display	5.2 inches,1440X2560 pixels resolution,AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Body	Nano SIM
OS	Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop),
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808
CPU	Dual-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A57 & quad-core 1.44 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU	Adreno 418
Storage	32/64 GB, 4 GB RAM (Internal), with Micro SD Slot
Camera	21 MP, 5312 x 2988 pixels, autofocus, optical image stabilization, dual-LED flash (primary)
Video	2160p@30fps, 1080p@120fps, HDR
Secondary Camera	5 MP, 1080p
Communications	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot, bluetooth v4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE, GPS withA-GPS, GLONASS, microUSB v2.0, USB Host and NFC
Features	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature, SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM, HTML5
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 3600 mAh battery
Miscellaneous	– 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 .

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.

July 28, 2015

Here’s How You Can Watch the Moto G (Gen 3) Launch Tomorrow

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.

July 27, 2015

The 4 Coolest Phones Coming Out Next Week

The coming week will be handful as we will witness the launch of three highly anticipated smartphones, plus a new phone that might be the next best thing to have come out of Micromax in a while.

Check out the top four phones coming out next week:

One Plus 2

OnePlus 2 is the most anticipated phone on this list for obvious reasons – success of the OnePlus One phone, Virtual Reality launch event and embracing quality features for a minimal price – the phone will be a bonafide hit.

The OnePlus 2 will sport a display ranging between 5.5 and 5.7 inches and a Type-C USB port, making it the first flagship phone from a mainstream company to use this USB port. The phone will come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 v2.1 processor with 4GB of RAM. The phone’s launch can be seen through a VR event on July 28th at 7:30 a.m. IST. In case you’re missing cardboard, here’s how you can watch the event live.

Specification	OnePlus Two
Display	5.5 inches LTPS LCD Capacitive touch screen
Resolution	1080 x 1920 pixels (401 ppi)
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 v2.1 SoC
Processor	Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & Quad-core 2 GHz Cortex-A57
GPU	Adreno 430
RAM	4 LPDDR4 RAM
Storage	16/64 GB
Expandability	N/A
Rear Camera	13 MP
Rear Camera Video	2160p@30fps, 2160p(DCI)@24fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Front Camera	8 MP (Not confirmed)
Front Camera Video	1080p@30fps
Battery	Non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery
Operating System	Android 5.1 Lollipop-based Oxygen OS
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot Bluetooth v4.1, A2DPGPS with A-GPS, GLONASS NFC, Radio FM,microUSB v2.0, Type-C reversible connector
Miscellaneous	Fingerprint sensor
Price	Not more than Rs, 28000

Moto G (Gen 3)

moto g 3rd gen ipx7 leak — A leaked store dummy of Moto G (Gen 3). Source: Mobilesyrup

The Moto G (Gen 3) will boast a 5-inch HD display and a quad core processor. The phone has been certified IPx7, so it will be water resistant. It will have 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 a 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. The phone will be announced on July 28th.

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)
Miscellaneous	Fingerprint sensor
Price	Not more than Rs. 13,700

Moto X (Gen 3)

The new Moto X will supposedly have a 5.64-inch QHD display and will run on Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 chipset with 3GB of RAM. The phone will have USB Type C port, 21GB of storage with a 16MP main camera with an f2.0 lens, a 5MP front camera and 3,280 mAh non removable battery. Like Moto G, it will run on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. According to some reports, the new Moto X will also feature a font facing flash and fingerprint scanner located at the lower front speaker.

Micromax Ultra

Rumoured to be launched this week, Micromax Ultra is touted to be the next big thing since the company’s Canvas series. Although much hasn’t been revealed about the phone, it is said to be priced under Rs. 10K. The device will sport a 13MP rear camera and a Snapdragon 615 chipset and may possibly run Cyanogen OS. We will be on the lookout for more details about the phone.

July 25, 2015

New Leaked Promo Video for Moto G (Gen 3) Confirms Specs

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)
Miscellaneous	Fingerprint sensor
Price	Not more than Rs. 13,700

July 24, 2015

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