Moto X “Pure Edition” to Gain Additional LTE Band Support in Update

May next year

The battery. Hnnggghhhh

This post has been edited by SyathibiyMegat: Oct 20 2014, 01:11 PM

Android Influencer: Motorola Senior Vice President Steve Horowitz

You can thank Motorola’s Senior Vice President of software engineering, Steve Horowitz, not only for helping with Android in its nascent stages, but for helping develop those neat always-on listening features that made Motorola’s phones worth lusting after again.

Which is why we were excited to briefly talk with Horowitz about what’s next for things like Touchless Control, and why Motorola won’t make its own interface on top of Google’s stock Android.

Greenbot: One of the Moto X’s best software features is its always-on listening capability. When will we see a similar feature come to the Moto 360?

Horowitz: Moto 360 is the result of a great collaboration between Motorola and Google’s Android Wear team. Although not “always on,” it supports sophisticated voice control. In fact, voice is key to interaction with Moto 360 since you can’t easily fit a keyboard on your wrist! We’ve also introduced a new Bluetooth earbud called Moto Hint. This product offers an entirely voice-driven experience and you’ll see us work really hard over the coming months to ensure all these devices work seamlessly together and complement one another.

Greenbot: Why stick with stock Android for this second-generation Moto X? Why not go the same route as other Android OEMs and make your own interface overlay?

Horowitz: Rather than trying to “improve” Android or compete with its functions, we see our job as complementing it with great design and experiences like Moto Voice, Moto Display and Moto Assist. We’ve proven that our approach has fundamental and sustainable advantages over other Android OEMs, such as performance advantages and the ability to get upgrades out quickly. These things really matter to people. The fact that we’re the only company with this strategy also serves as point of differentiation. It really allows us to focus on things that matter most to our consumers rather than changing things just for the sake of change.

Simplicity has many, many user benefits. Our pure Android approach to software results in an end user experience that is faster, simpler, and more robust than ever. It also allows us to deliver important OS software updates with new enhancements, security fixes, and functionality faster than anyone else in the industry by a huge margin.

Motorola Droid Turbo



Specifications

Operating system
Android 4.4.4, KitKat®

System Architecture/Processor
Motorola Mobile Computing System, including Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 805 processor with 2.7 GHz quad-core CPU (APQ8084) with 64-bit memory access Adreno 420 @ 600 MHz GPU Natural Language Processor Contextual Computing Processor

Memory (RAM)
3 GB (LPDDR3 with 64-bit access)

Storage
32 GB (All models)*
64 GB (Black Ballistic Nylon only)*

Dimensions
Black Ballistic Nylon
Height: 143.5 mm (5.65 inches)
Width: 73.3 mm (2.89 inches)
Curve: 8.3-11.2 mm (0.33-0.44 inches)

Metallic Red, Metallic Black
Height: 143.5 mm (5.65 inches)
Width: 73.3 mm (2.89 inches)
Curve: 7.8-10.6 mm (0.31-0.42 inches)

Weight
Black Ballistic Nylon
176 grams (6.2 ounces)

Metallic Red, Metallic Black
169 grams (6.0 ounces)

Display
5.2” 1440p Quad HD 2560x1440 AMOLED, 565 ppi
Corning® Gorilla Glass® 3

Battery
3900 mAh
Mixed-usage Up to 48 hours**
Supports Motorola Turbo Charger (included): Up to 8 hours of mixed usage battery in 15 minutes of charging***

Water-resistant
Yes

Networks
CDMA, EVDO Rev A, 4G LTE, GSM/UMTS/HSPA+

Bands
CDMA/EVDO Rev A (850, 1900 MHz)
LTE Cat 4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 7, 13)
Carrier Aggregation (B4+13)
GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz)

Rear Camera
21 MP (5248x3936) in 4:3
15.5 MP (2952x5248) in 16:9
f/2.0 aperture
Tap anywhere to capture
Dual LED flash
Auto focus
4X digital zoom
Slow motion video
Burst mode
Auto HDR
Panorama
Tap to focus

Front Camera
2 MP, 1080p HD Video

SIM card
Nano-SIM

Connectivity
Micro USB
3.5 mm headset jack

Bluetooth® Technology
Bluetooth version 4.0 LE

Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band capable), mobile hotspot

Speakers
Mono, front-ported

Audio Playback
AAC, AAC+, Enhanced AAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, MIDI, MP3, PCM/WAVE, FLAC, OGG/Vorbis

Video Playback
H.263, H.264 AVC, H.265, MPEG-4 SP, VP8

Video Capture
4K at 24fps, 1080p at 30fps, 720p Slow Motion

NFC
Yes

Mobile Payment Services
Softcard
Google wallet

Location Services
A-GPS

Sensors
Accelerometer, Ambient Light, eCompass, Gyroscope, Hall Effect, Infrared, Proximity

Base Colors
Black Ballistic Nylon
Metallic Black
Metallic Red

This post has been edited by SyathibiyMegat: Oct 29 2014, 03:19 AM

A New DROID Experience Arrives in 48 Hours

There’s a certain expectation when a smartphone carries the DROID name – strength, endurance, intelligence, and detail.

Strength

Think about what you put your phone through on a daily basis – it’s in your pocket with loose change, tossed into a purse with keys, sat upon if it’s in your back pocket and the accidental splash when it’s just one of those days. The DROID Turbo is designed with all that in mind with its Ballistic Nylon or Metalized Glass Fiber reinforced with DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber, scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3, and water-repellent nanocoating protecting the inside and out against spills.

Endurance

That “low battery” alert is something many of us dread, and it usually happens at the worst times. DROID Turbo has a battery that lasts up to 48 hours, so that means it’ll be a while before you see that low battery alert.

Eventually, the alert will appear, but it might be at a time when you don’t have the time to do a full charge of your phone. Only having a few minutes before heading out with friends, layovers in between flights, and many other countless scenarios – we’ve all been there.

The new DROID comes with a turbo charging feature so when you’re low on battery, a 15 minute charge can get you up to 8 hours of use. DROID Turbo comes with the Motorola turbo power charger in the box at no additional cost. And for added convenience, the new DROID is wireless charging capable.

Intelligence

A smartphone is exactly that, a smart phone. And DROID Turbo has smart features that make the most used features on the phone better. Moto Display wakes up the phone to show the time and notifications when you reach for the phone. You can also wave your hand over the screen to dismiss a phone call or silence an alarm. The Droid Zap app has also been enhanced with the Zap Zone feature that makes it easy to share pictures and videos with nearby friends you invite to your zone. Plus, Zap to TV uses Google Chromecast to create a slideshow on a big screen.

Smart features like these are best paired with a powerful processor. DROID Turbo has a 2.7GHz quad-core processor and has 3GB of RAM for multi-tasking and running your favorite apps very smoothly.

Detail

DROID Turbo has a 21-megapixel camera with 4K video capture and features a 5.2-inch Quad HD display meaning you will want to show off your photography to friends any chance you can whether it be in person or on social media. And when a picture moment happens you want to be fast enough not to miss it. Quick Capture feature lets you twist your wrist twice to launch the camera – no need to press any button or unlock any screens.

DROID Turbo: Power for Days, Charge in Minutes

It’s hard to believe that it’s been five years since we launched the original DROID. Since then, DROID smartphones have come to be known for speed, power and endurance, built to outperform your expectations and push the limits of what a smartphone can do.

And today, we’re excited to announce the latest in this line of premium smartphones: DROID Turbo.

From the beginning, DROID smartphones have come with leading-edge technology, including Verizon’s blazingly fast network speeds, exceptional battery life and the latest in innovative material design. And DROID Turbo is no exception. Designed to keep pace with you, DROID Turbo gives you ultimate power and performance without compromise featuring amazing specs wrapped into a package of cutting-edge materials:

- 48 hour battery. Zero compromise: Go up to 48 hours1 without stopping to recharge thanks to a 3900mAH battery, one of the largest ever put in a smartphone. Plus, when you charge DROID Turbo with the Motorola Turbo Charger, you get up to eight hours of power in a quick 15 minutes when you need it the most.2

- Processing power on overdrive: With the most powerful Qualcomm® processor, the quad-core 2.7 GHz Snapdragon™ 805 under its hood, DROID Turbo is a beast when it comes to multitasking and keeping up with you.

- Quad HD display. Four times the view: 5.2” Quad HD screen (4x resolution of HD) features industry-leading 565 ppi so image details pop, videos look smooth, and even the smallest type is easy to read.

- Pixel power: 21MP camera for capturing high-res pictures and movie-quality 4K video so life’s moments look their best.

Materials that break the mold: Choose from cutting-edge materials such as ballistic nylon or metalized glass fiber that offer a distinctive design while providing ultimate durability. Plus, underneath these cutting edge materials, DROID Turbo continues to sport Kevlar®, a material five times stronger than steel.

DROID Turbo also features the Verizon-exclusive DROID Zap app for fast and easy sharing with friends. Now with DROID Turbo, you can even Zap to TV or use your voice to Zap your screen.

Starting on October 30, DROID Turbo will be available with two storage options at Verizon.com. The 32GB DROID Turbo in Metallic Black, Metallic Red or Ballistic Nylon will be available for $199 with a two-year Verizon contract and the 64GB version available in Ballistic Nylon will be $249 with a two-year Verizon contract.

This post has been edited by SyathibiyMegat: Oct 29 2014, 03:47 AM

Yeah, we could bring it in if anybody wants

Nahh, not gonna happen. Brazil is a totally diff story, same as India. The market there is super bigggg. MY? Motorola said, no thanks

The phone can be purchased starting tomorrow. If you want, you can pay to me, and I'll ask my friend to purchase it

Lulz. How many times do I have to tell this. Verizon LTE phones are factory unlocked. There's no need to unlock it. I'm using Droid Maxx now. Dush

It's already unlocked, bro. And I can already buy it tomorrow (US time), if anybody wants la. The most important thing is to pay me. Haha

Double post

This post has been edited by SyathibiyMegat: Oct 30 2014, 08:49 AM

I'm fine with any one of them. It's not a big deal to me. Big deal to me is battery and camera, battery especially

I could, but my price will almost be the same as TechBug's. I don't know how Shirogawa manages to sell at those prices

Bro, I'm already using a US phone now. Where do you think Droid Maxx comes from? India? I've sold 2 Verizon phones, Moto X DE Verizon and Moto X Bamboo Verizon. No report that they can't use or anything yet

I'm not sure where Brightstar gets their stocks, but most probably from either the UK, or HK. If one of these countries get that intl version of Droid Turbo, then there's a chance that Brightstar will bring it in

It's RM2610, bro

Bro, you want the 1st Gen.? I have one brand new open box, 32GB with teak back. I thought I would finally use 2 phones, but I guess one phone is enough

Hello, Lenovo!



Today, Motorola Mobility becomes part of the Lenovo family of companies, and we are thrilled.

Over the past two years we have transformed Motorola by focusing on what matters most -- consumers. We’ve made huge strides in bringing the mobile Internet to millions of people around the world and improving their lives through exceptional technology, experiences and value. While we’re proud of the progress we’ve made, we recognize that there is still much more we can achieve -- in innovation, reach and impact.

In Lenovo we have a partner that shares our mission and that brings global scale, a diverse product portfolio and a track record of seizing strategic opportunities and making the most of them. Together we will go farther, faster. With an impressive portfolio of smartphones, wearables and PCs, our two companies will be uniquely positioned to push the boundaries of choice and value, and bring exciting new experiences to people everywhere.

As excited as we are about what’s changing, we’re also pleased with what we are carrying forward with us. We will be a wholly owned subsidiary of Lenovo and remain headquartered in Chicago’s Merchandise Mart while maintaining offices around the world, including in Silicon Valley. The iconic Motorola brand will continue, as will the Moto and DROID franchises that have propelled our growth over the past year. We will continue to focus on pure Android and fast upgrades, and remain committed to developing technology to solve real consumer problems. And we will continue to develop mobile devices that bring people unprecedented choice, value and quality.

Motorola is a company that has long helped to define the course of the mobile telecommunications and mobile computing industries. With Lenovo backing us, we look forward to being able to reshape the industry for decades to come. We’re ready for the challenge and hope you’ll join us on the journey.

Rick Osterloh

And you know how much is the tax? Plus shipping and handling and profit sikit

This post has been edited by SyathibiyMegat: Oct 31 2014, 03:18 PM

Step aside, Sony Xperia Z3, the Motorola DROID Turbo is the new king of flagship battery life

That's Heidi Klum's Moto X, bro. Halloweeeeeen

I thought so. Latin American countries onlyyyyyy. Not really intl. EU and the rest of the world, no chance