Motorola Moto X 4th Gen rumoured to feature fingerprint scanner

Almost every flagship these days features a fingerprint scanner. The Samsung Galaxy S6 has one, and the Apple iPhone 6S comes with one. Unfortunately, this isn t the case with Motorola s high-end devices. Neither the Motorola Moto X Play, the Motorola Moto X Force, or the Motorola Moto X Style offer the feature, which is ironic since Motorola s earlier high-end devices were one of the first to offer the feature. The devices include the Motorola ATRIX and Motorola ATRIX 2. So does this mean that Motorola has given up on the feature? If a tweet is to be believed, this will no longer be the case with the upcoming Motorola Moto X 4th Gen. Fingerprint scanner to be on board the Motorola Moto X 4th Gen? The tweet comes from @Ricciolo1, a known tech journalist. On Twitter, he suggests that the Motorola Moto X 4th Gen would feature a fingerprint scanner. He tells us to PLACE your FINGER on a powerful Motorola-made device. He also says that it is coming soon. Here s the tweet: PLACE your FING
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Motorola Moto X 4th Gen to feature internal heat pipe?

Processors found under the hood of today s smartphones keep getting faster and faster. The problem with this is, the more clock speed results in more overheating issues, which is exactly what the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 SoC (CPU on board smartphones such as the Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium) is suffering from. So what s the solution? It looks like more manufacturers are making use of internal heat pipes to resolve this overheating issue, as an alleged Motorola Moto X 4th Gen prototype is shown making use of the feature. Internal heat pipe on board Motorola Moto X 4th gen prototype? The photo above, leaked on Chinese-speaking TechWeb, allegedly shows the internals of a Motorola Moto X 4th Gen prototype, sporting a heat pipe. The Motorola Moto X 4th Gen is not expected to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 SoC, but the new Snapdragon 820 SoC. If the photo really does show a Moto X 4th Gen prototype, this could only mean one thing the Snapdragon 820 SoC also suffers from overheating issues.
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Unlocked Motorola Moto X 2nd Gen now receiving Marshmallow update

Own an unlocked version of the Motorola Moto X 2nd Gen (the Lenovo-owned smartphone maker s 2014 flagship)? If so, we ve got good news for you. As we speak, Motorola is now rolling out Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) to unlocked versions of the said smartphone in the UK. Marshmallow rolling out to Motorola Moto X 2nd Gen now! The news comes to us courtesy of the AndroidCentral forums. According to forum members in the UK, the Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) update is now rolling out to their unlocked Motorola Moto X 2nd Gen. The update is also rolling out to unlocked units in the US, Canada, Brazil, and India. So what Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) bring to the table? It includes Google Now on Tap, which is a contextual search feature, with results based on the content that is on your screen at the moment. Other features that come with the latest version of Android include the new app permissions, which can be approved or denied on a feature-by-feature basis. Another is Doze, which puts an inactive
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Motorola confirms Marshmallow to roll out to Moto E 2nd Gen

We learned back in October which smartphones made by Motorola would be updated to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). Unfortunately, the list did not include the Motorola Moto E 2nd Gen, which left a lot of the smartphones owners feeling disappointed. It seems that the initial list was incomplete, as Motorola has now included the Moto E 2nd Gen to the list of devices that will be updated to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). Motorola Moto E 2nd Gen to get Marshmallow treatment This was revealed in a recent post on Motorola s official blog. Here s the updated list of smartphones to be updated to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow): 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, Canada, 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 Moto X Force DROID Turbo 2 DROID Maxx 2 2015 Moto E with 4G LTE in Latin Ameri
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Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition with Snapdragon 615 under the hood launched in India

Motorola has launched the Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition in India, which is an updated version of the Motorola Moto G 3rd Gen. The smartphone is now available via Indian online retailer Flipkart. Say hello to the Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition Design-wise, the Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition looks exactly like the Motorola Moto G 3rd Gen, which was launched globally earlier this year. It has the same IP67 certification, meaning it is dust and water resistant. It also features the same 5-inch screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, the same 13-megapixel rear-facing camera with an an f/2.0 lens and an LED flash, the same 5-megapixel front-facing camera with a wide-angle f/2.2 lens for snapping selfies and video chat. So what s the difference? The Moto G 3rd Gen features an entry-level Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 SoC. The Moto G Turbo Edition, on the other hand, features a mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 SoC, which is an octa-core processor with four ARM Cortex-A53 CPU cores clocked
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You can now pre-order the Motorola Moto X Force in the UK

We learned from a previous report that Motorola was planning to launch the Droid Turbo 2 in Europe as the  Motorola Moto X Force. Now, the device is available for pre-order in the UK. Pre-order now Handtec and Carphone Warehouse are the two retailers who have put the Motorola Moto X Force up for pre-order. Handtec is asking £497.99 (VAT included) for a SIM free version of the device, while Carphone Warehouse is asking £529.99 (VAT included). Carphone Warehouse is also offering the device on monthly plans starting at £37.50 a month. Only the black colour option is being offered. If you pre-order the device now, it will be delivered to your doorstep on the 9th of November. Unfamiliar with the Motorola Moto X Force? The smartphone sports a 5.4-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD), which works out to a pixel density of 540 ppi. The screen is protected by Motorola’s five-layer ShatterShield technology, which guarantees the screen will no
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Retailers put Motorola Moto X Force up for pre-order in the UK

Earlier, we passed along news that the newly launched Motorola Droid Turbo 2 in the US will be launched as the Motorola Moto X Force in Europe. Now, two retailers have put the device up for pre-order in the UK. Pre-order the Motorola Moto X Force The two retailers in question are Handtec and Carphone Warehouse. Handtec is asking £497.99 (inclusive of VAT) for a SIM free Motorola Moto X Force. Carphone Warehouse is asking £529.99 (inclusive of VAT) for the SIM free version of the device. It is also offering the smartphone on monthly plans starting at £37.50 per month. Both are only offering the black colour option. Buyers will get the device as soon as the 9th of November. To recap, the Motorola Moto X Force rocks a 5.4-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD), which works out to a pixel density of 540 ppi. The screen is protected by Motorola’s five-layer ShatterShield technology, which guarantees the screen will not shatter within four years of
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Motorola Moto X 3rd Gen test units enter India as ‘Calisto?’

Last week, photos of what was claimed to be the Motorola Moto x 3rd Gen surfaced on the internet. Now, test units have entered into India as test units under the code name Calisto. The screenshot of the listing seen above comes from Zauba, India s import/export database. According to the listing, the Motorola Calisto is a GSM mobile phone that will be used for testing purpose. It also says that the units are not for sale and are samples. The listing also reveals that the two units were sent to India from Canada. According to the listing, the Calisto is priced at £305, which is one of the higher priced smartphones listed on the database. Given its higher price tag, there is definitely a huge possibility that this is the Motorola X 3rd Gen. Word on the street is the Motorola X 3rd Gen will sport a a 5.2-inch and a version with a 5.7-inch (exclusive to US network operator verizon) Quad HD screen with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels (pixel density of 565 ppi), a 16-megapixel Clear Pi
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Motorola Moto X 3rd Gen leaked in video

TotalTech has posted a video on YouTube that leaks images of the unannounced Motorola Moto X 3rd Gen. Here s the video: This new leak claims that the Motorola Moto X 3rd Gen will sport a 5.64-inch screen with a resolution of 1440 x 2560. An unknown Snapdragon chipset is under the hood with 3GB of RAM inside and 21 GB of internal storage. A Type C USB port is said to be on board. The device sports stereo speakers and will be available in plastic, wood, leather and a mystery new material. It runs Android 5.1.1 out of the box. Previous reports claimed that the Moto X 3rd Gen would sport a 5.2-inch Quad HD screen with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels (pixel density of 565 ppi), a 16-megapixel Clear Pixel rear-facing camera with OIS (optical image stabilisation), a 5-megapixel front-facing selfie-centric camera, 32 GB to 64 GB of internal storage, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 64-bit hexa-core processor with four ARM Cortex-A53, two ARM Cortex-A57 cores, and an Adreno 418 GPU, and 4
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Motorola Moto G 1st Gen gets updated to Android 5.0.2

Motorola has begun to roll out the Android 5.0.2 (update) to the Moto G 1st Gen. Motorola announced: Moto G (1st Generation) Android™ 5.0.2  Lollipop Release Notes INTRODUCTION We are excited to announce a new software update for Moto G (1st Generation) by Motorola. This update brings Android™ 5.0  Lollipop to your phone along with other improvements. For more information on Motorola updates and repairs, visit us at http://www.motorola.com/mymotog. NOTE: You cannot downgrade to a previous software version after installing this update. ENHANCEMENTS Android™ 5.0  Lollipop is one of the most significant in recent Android history. It improves your experience in many areas including visual style and how you interact with your device. After installing the software update you may notice changes that include: Material Design You will quickly notice a whole new colorful look and feel to your device from fluid animations to new application and system themes, colors and widgets. Notificati
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