http://www.droid-life.com/2013/10/3...e-android-4-4-moto-x-and-new-droids-for-sure/
Best day ever!
Yuup!! Now i could really care less about unlocking my bootloader or roming my phone
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Best day ever!
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I've had better.
There's still no timeline and it appears the X will be getting 4.4 weeks before the Droid family.
So we're supposed to celebrate because MotoGoogle hasn't declared two-month-old devices obsolete? Gee, expectations are really getting low around here.
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There's still no timeline and it appears the X will be getting 4.4 weeks before the Droid family.
So we're supposed to celebrate because MotoGoogle hasn't declared two-month-old devices obsolete? Gee, expectations are really getting low around here.
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No. I think everyone is just glad it is on the horizon.
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rlmesq said:
There's still no timeline and it appears the X will be getting 4.4 weeks before the Droid family.
So we're supposed to celebrate because MotoGoogle hasn't declared two-month-old devices obsolete? Gee, expectations are really getting low around here.
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Pretty much my thoughts too. I pretty much knew right when I saw the Nexus 5 that Moto X and droids would be about a month or so behind in the update cycle.
What I'm actually excited to see is if 4.4 actually gives Verizon phones the ability to use Google Wallet or whatever payment system/NFC trickery
http://androidandme.com/2013/10/news/google-working-with-verizon-on-a-set-of-projects-for-2014/
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http://androidandme.com/2013/10/news/google-working-with-verizon-on-a-set-of-projects-for-2014/
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This still scares me a little bit that it would still turn out like the Galaxy Nexus...
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Pretty much my thoughts too. I pretty much knew right when I saw the Nexus 5 that Moto X and droids would be about a month or so behind in the update cycle.
What I'm actually excited to see is if 4.4 actually gives Verizon phones the ability to use Google Wallet or whatever payment system/NFC trickery
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I was able to install Google Wallet a week or so ago straight from the Android Market. It works, I have a Droid Maxx
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I was able to install Google Wallet a week or so ago straight from the Android Market. It works, I have a Droid Maxx
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I mean "real" Google Wallet with full tap and pay ability. the Wallet app is pretty useless to if I can't pay for anything with it.
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I mean "real" Google Wallet with full tap and pay ability. the Wallet app is pretty useless to if I can't pay for anything with it.
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Not gonna lie. I'm looking forward to giving ISIS the finger.
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Not gonna lie. I'm looking forward to giving ISIS the finger.
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Same. I was actually pretty excited to start using it until I realized it only works with chase debit or american express. Two things I've never owned.....
DaemonAshra said:
Same. I was actually pretty excited to start using it until I realized it only works with chase debit or american express. Two things I've never owned.....
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I have both but still quite annoying
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This still scares me a little bit that it would still turn out like the Galaxy Nexus...
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The Google/Verizon plans for 2014 are probably LTE tablets. Maybe- just maybe- we'll see a Google phone that is VoLTE-only, but I find it hard to believe that Verizon and Google would willingly partner on that. It doesn't seem like Verizon's style.
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I was able to install Google Wallet a week or so ago straight from the Android Market. It works, I have a Droid Maxx
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yea same and i have the ultra
though, i never use it, so it probably doesnt work ha
iguanad said:
No. I think everyone is just glad it is on the horizon.
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That's what those of us with Photons on GB thought too. Motorola's story was they would get JB...right up until the day they said they never would.
I think they are referring to the NFC payment part of the app that Verizon has disabled for the Maxx
Waiting Android Kitkat
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do we have a list of changes anywhere from jb to kk?
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I went to the Moto X site, and I had to sign up and wait for an email notification to do any customization or pre-ordering. Is anyone actually pre-ordering this thing yet?
at&t let a few people who signed up go ahead and order on the 19th
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at&t let a few people who signed up go ahead and order on the 19th
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Untrue. They haven't opened to anybody yet. The only people who have been able to order so far are those part of the MotoMaker BETA through the friends and family program, and the press. And the majority of them haven't shipped out yet.
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Untrue. They haven't opened to anybody yet. The only people who have been able to order so far are those part of the MotoMaker BETA through the friends and family program, and the press. And the majority of them haven't shipped out yet.
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do research
http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=24704&cdvn=news&newsarticleid=36904
"Starting August 19, AT&T will offer a few lucky customers who registered*** at www.att.com/MotoX an opportunity to design and receive their Moto X before the general public.****"
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Umm, yeah I should know, I have one on order already through the friends and family program. Those and the press's customized MotoX have been delayed, and Motorola hasn't allowed att to send any invites out to those who signed up. Want proof?
http://imgur.com/SoZduGZ
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Umm, yeah I should know, I have one on order already through the friends and family program. Those and the press's customized MotoX have been delayed, and Motorola hasn't allowed att to send any invites out to those who signed up. Want proof?
http://imgur.com/SoZduGZ
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read through the forums people has ordered theres through at&t invitations on the 19th
http://www.mobileburn.com/21925/new...ust-23-moto-maker-customizer-debuts-august-19
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Umm, yeah I should know, I have one on order already through the friends and family program. Those and the press's customized MotoX have been delayed, and Motorola hasn't allowed att to send any invites out to those who signed up. Want proof?
http://imgur.com/SoZduGZ
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sorry u couldn't read the url heres a screen shot
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samarth1 said:
Umm, yeah I should know, I have one on order already through the friends and family program. Those and the press's customized MotoX have been delayed, and Motorola hasn't allowed att to send any invites out to those who signed up. Want proof?
http://imgur.com/SoZduGZ
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read through the forums people has ordered theres through at&t invitations on the 19th
http://www.mobileburn.com/21925/new...ust-23-moto-maker-customizer-debuts-august-19
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sorry u couldn't read the url heres a screen shot
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What you don't seem to understand is that the two programs are separate. There was a employee referral program for family/friends last week who got to order last week on Aug 14, and then a different program for att customers who were able to order on Aug 19. Even though the att testers ordered already this week, none of those phones will ship out because the phones from referral program have not shipped out yet due to delays.
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sorry u couldn't read the url heres a screen shot
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Interesting. I was told that Motorola was holding off on it until they get the pending orders shipped. It appears even those who have ordered through signing up with ATT, haven't had theirs ship out yet, so I misunderstood. I'm hoping mine ships out tomorrow as per their email regarding the slight delay.
this would also explain how there is 1 report from 1 person who got their MotoMaker made Moto X.
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this would also explain how there is 1 report from 1 person who got their MotoMaker made Moto X.
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Link?
Psilocin said:
Link?
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From DroidLife: http://www.droid-life.com/2013/08/1...a-look-at-our-motomaker-made-spearmint-phone/
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From DroidLife: http://www.droid-life.com/2013/08/1...a-look-at-our-motomaker-made-spearmint-phone/
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Sort of figured you were going to refer to one of the reviews. The press and VIP obviously got priority and manually bypassing whatever production problems manually to get those orders done and shipped out in a timely manner. Otherwise I doubt moto wants to deal with bad press. The rest of us are stuck in limbo right now as they won't send out until they fix those problems. Keep in mind that these pre-release programs are meant to be a beta test to see if they can handle a few hundred orders coming for the exact reason of working out mass production issues before launch.
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Sort of figured you were going to refer to one of the reviews. The press and VIP obviously got priority and manually bypassing whatever production problems manually to get those orders done and shipped out in a timely manner. Otherwise I doubt moto wants to deal with bad press. The rest of us are stuck in limbo right now as they won't send out until they fix those problems. Keep in mind that these pre-release programs are meant to be a beta test to see if they can handle a few hundred orders coming for the exact reason of working out mass production issues before launch.
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so basically what you are saying is... Motorola has no idea what the **** they are doing. Besides trying to be Lebron James...
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so basically what you are saying is... Motorola has no idea what the **** they are doing. Besides trying to be Lebron James...
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I'm just giving you the facts bro. You think Apple, Samsung, or any other oem just builds a production line, flips a switch, and everything works fine the first run? Moto knows exactly what they are doing, because this isn't their first rodeo and that's why you have test runs before launch to work things out. The only difference here is the motomaker requires customization, so it requires actual customers to simulate a test run. Whereas creating just all black and white phones can be done internally, which is why you never hear anything about those.
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I'm just giving you the facts bro. You think Apple, Samsung, or any other oem just builts a production line, flips a switch, and everything works fine the first run? They know exactly what they are doing, that's why you have test runs before launch to work things out. The only difference here motomaker requires customization, so it requires actual customers to simulate a test run. Whereas creating just all black and white phones can be done internally, which is why you never hear anything about it.
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i know, i know. it's funny because i'm sure you previously defended the AT&T exclusivity by stating that AT&T would be the guinea pig to make sure "everything works fine the first run"
i'm just messing around, just counting the time down to this Aug 23rd Moto Maker release. i'm feeling it's gonna be a right mess!
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i know, i know. it's funny because i'm sure you previously defended the AT&T exclusivity by stating that AT&T would be the guinea pig to make sure "everything works fine the first run"
i'm just messing around, just counting the time down to this Aug 23rd Moto Maker release. i'm feeling it's gonna be a right mess!
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Lol. Didn't realize that you read that. I still do defend that statement though. Better to have issues before launch than after and have thousands of people complaining after launch. Even though I'm waiting for mine to ship, I can't call them and complain since it's a pre-release test.
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Lol. Didn't realize that you read that. I still do defend that statement though. Better to have issues before launch than after and have thousands of people complaining after launch. Even though I'm waiting for mine to ship, I can't call them and complain since it's a pre-release test.
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i didn't read it, i just guessed and i do agree with that statement also. which makes me nervous. like... what time is Aug 23rd???
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i didn't read it, i just guessed and i do agree with that statement also. which makes me nervous. like... what time is Aug 23rd???
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No idea. Just have to wait for a press release either today or tomorrow.
Motorola added a gyroscope to the 4G version so you can take Photospheres with the Google Camera app.
https://plus.google.com/110048291795293063807/posts/D4kB29ToUta
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Motorola added a gyroscope to the 4G version so you can take Photospheres with the Google Camera app.
https://plus.google.com/110048291795293063807/posts/D4kB29ToUta
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This is making my Moto G obsolete so fast
Dunno, but I don't find having a gyro so important.
Why are you guys so excited about it?
OMG, this makes the device perfect for me <3 Thanks for this information! I'm looking forward to the european launch at the end of june.
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Dunno, but I don't find having a gyro so important.
Why are you guys so excited about it?
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For me it's all about photosphere. It's a really cool feature.
I sold my regular Moto G to get a 4g LTE version...
Didn't notice the gyroscope before, but after reading this thread, tested the camera and looks like the gyroscope is there...
Is Moto G 4G already available in US? I cannot find it for example on BestBuy website, why?
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Is Moto G 4G already available in US? I cannot find it for example on BestBuy website, why?
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yes it is, but only so far from Motorola web, bought mine week ago, camera are very bad. anything else are very good for the money you pay
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Is Moto G 4G already available in US? I cannot find it for example on BestBuy website, why?
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You can buy the Moto G LTE from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Moto...ie=UTF8&qid=1402849608&sr=8-4&keywords=moto+g
It supports both ATT and T-Mobile LTE bands
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OMG, this makes the device perfect for me <3 Thanks for this information! I'm looking forward to the european launch at the end of june.
For me it's all about photosphere. It's a really cool feature.
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That works on my Nexus 4, but I really don't find it useful. It's like 360 degree panorama (crappy one...)
Oh well, that's what I think of it. If you find it useful, then have fun with it
Guess this explains why the LTE comes with Spotlight Player installed as a system app :cyclops:
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Dunno, but I don't find having a gyro so important.
Why are you guys so excited about it?
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Not only gyro is used by camera, it is also used by many apps (this includes peek from paranoid android)
4g LTE guys are having the best of everything.. Removable SD card, gyro scope and not to mention newer hardware ?
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Hope they release a cdma version I know the processor supports it
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Hope they release a cdma version I know the processor supports it
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But still the phone without development is as good as brick device
Not to hurt anyone it's a fact
I believe 4g also get the light of development but we have to wait
reversegear said:
But still the phone without development is as good as brick device
Not to hurt anyone it's a fact
I believe 4g also get the light of development but we have to wait
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would be cool be a cheap phone replacement
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And i just went for the normal moto g !
medanny said:
And i just went for the normal moto g !
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The launch price is £149, but in the UK, it's being quoted as £10 more for £159. Considering you can now get the moto g for £100 quite easily (I got it for £78 with vouchers etc), its still a fantastic deal, so don't feel left out . As ever, you get what you pay for.
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The launch price is £149, but in the UK, it's being quoted as £10 more for £159. Considering you can now get the moto g for £100 quite easily (I got it for £78 with vouchers etc), its still a fantastic deal, so don't feel left out . As ever, you get what you pay for.
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My friend asked me for an entry level android phone recommendation; I think I am going to tell him to grab this 4g one. Now with the gyroscope, very cool. High end features in a cheap device. Seems like a solid android device. I have an N5 myself, which I really like, but this phone seems pretty good. You guys like it?
Capsules.io
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My friend asked me for an entry level android phone recommendation; I think I am going to tell him to grab this 4g one. Now with the gyroscope, very cool. High end features in a cheap device. Seems like a solid android device. I have an N5 myself, which I really like, but this phone seems pretty good. You guys like it?
Capsules.io
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No doubt about it, the 4G sounds great. The 3G one will also drop and remains a bargain
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My friend asked me for an entry level android phone recommendation; I think I am going to tell him to grab this 4g one. Now with the gyroscope, very cool. High end features in a cheap device. Seems like a solid android device. I have an N5 myself, which I really like, but this phone seems pretty good. You guys like it?
Capsules.io
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I'm selling my N5 and keeping the Moto G LTE as my daily driver
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We all knew it was coming, but it looks like Motorola has finally officially changed hands from Google to Lenovo. I went to their site this morning and got a new flash animation site entry trailer that said Motorola a Lenovo Company. The 2014 X was certainly a product of the Google era, it will be interesting to see which way it goes now.
As long as they don't screw with quick updates and the performance of these phones, I don't care.
Well i ordered my moto x yesterday through motomaker. It already has been assembled and is now shipping from shenzen. I have to say i am living in Germany
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Shouldn't really change much for these devices, Google is still in the works with Motorola due to the Nexus 6. So in terms of "3rd parties" outside of Google, Moto should be getting the updates for L out the quickest (helped by their stock approach as well).
It's still A "Motorola" phone. Parent company changing doesn't suddenly change that.
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From Moto's blog:
"We will continue to focus on pure Android and fast upgrades, and remain committed to developing technology to solve real consumer problems. "
http://motorola-blog.blogspot.com/2014/10/hello-lenovo.html
Wait... What.... Google sold Motorola?
mario24601 said:
Wait... What.... Google sold Motorola?
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Dude, take a peek out from under that rock every once in a while.
mario24601 said:
Wait... What.... Google sold Motorola?
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You must be joking right ?
Motorola - An iconic brand with it's own character.
What I want and expect is it remains Motorola forever. I bought my last Moto when company was dying, it was an Atrix 2 which is still my primary and only phone I have been using since more than 2.5 years. That time I though it may turn out my last Moto. But I am feeling so glad and lucky that company bounced back so strongly and today I have few great choices as my upgrade options. :good:
Though would have liked to see ownership of the company would have remained in the hands of Motorola itself or atleast in hands of Google.
matt99017d said:
Dude, take a peek out from under that rock every once in a while.
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Faruko said:
You must be joking right ?
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Yes guys...it was a joke
mario24601 said:
Yes guys...it was a joke
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Are you sure? Lol
Or so they say.
http://www.droid-life.com/2015/01/12/motorola-lollipop-updates-coming-really-soon/
Awesome! My Moto X is the first phone I haven't t wanted to get rid of in less than a year.
I'm excited. Anybody get an e-mail suggesting a soak test?
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I'm excited. Anybody get an e-mail suggesting a soak test?
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I would love if i got that email. Did you receive it?
I signed up for it on the Moto site, but I have not received a notice yet. If I got one, I couldn't say I got it I think. Hope that makes sense.
Thats what she said!
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I signed up for it on the Moto site, but I have not received a notice yet. If I got one, I couldn't say I got it I think. Hope that makes sense.
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Is that sign up still active? If so, where is it?
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Awesome! My Moto X is the first phone I haven't t wanted to get rid of in less than a year.
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I am not sure of where exactly I signed up. I believe it was on the Moto site, perhaps it was the page where the droid Maxx stuff is. You will have to look around.
Doesn't matter for me, I'm too reliant on Xposed and I'll have to wait for that to update first.
I love xposed module unfortunately it does not work with Android Lollipop so I switched back to stock
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Is that sign up still active? If so, where is it?
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Sign up for the Motorola Forums and opt in for testing.
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Doesn't matter for me, I'm too reliant on Xposed and I'll have to wait for that to update first.
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same here, while the update would be nice, I'll wait and hope the dev of xposed is able to make it compatible with art
To be eligible for a soak test, you must sign up to be part of the Motorola Feedback Network (MFN). Motorola picks from a pool of registered users and sends the soak test update to their devices. Click here for details.
Another promise !?
http://www.androidheadlines.com/201...tures-2014-model-android-lollipop-update.html
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That's awesome news to hear. Especially being able to change the voice command.
I got excited seeing an email from moto, but its for a beta app not lolipop .
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I got excited seeing an email from moto, but its for a beta app not lolipop .
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Yep, same here. Posted to the moto x community on Google+ before I even read it lol.
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I got excited seeing an email from moto, but its for a beta app not lolipop .
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The moto voice app can give us these options before lollipop, at least that is what I am hoping for.
http://www.motorola.co.uk/products/moto-x-force
I'm a little bit tempted even though it's still a little on the big side. I'd have to see it in the flesh before biting the bullet.
I'll wait for reviews and the build quality.
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I'll wait for reviews and the build quality.
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...and forever for os updates
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...and forever for os updates
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Lol that's the price we pay for having an Android phone.
If you think it's bad on Android, you'll laugh at how often the Windows phones get updated (never).
No, it was not that bad with my old nexus.
I have to admit one thing: my moto x 2014 is by far from a pure hardware point of view the best smartphone I ever had.
But from a pure software point of view I'm overly deceived. Moto has made a lot of publicity of themselves arguing they are the best at providing updates in a small timeframe, but they never respected their own claims.
If in future I have to choose between an OK smartphone with stellar software support and a stellar smartphone with no guarantee of software updates ( especially monthly security updates ) I will for sure choose the first one.
But yes, other than that Moto X Force looks good
Is the force only available in the UK?
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Is the force only available in the UK?
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No, the force is everywhere Luke
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No, the force is everywhere Luke
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You are my hero.
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Couldn't resist
This is the Droid turbo 2 in the US under vzn
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Couldn't resist
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Lol. That's a good one. I'm not convinced the price tag is worth it...