HTC Rapid Charger 2.0 for Ultra-Speed Charging is Coming Soon

Motorola Droid Turbo was presented days ago and it seems that the interest of users towards solutions for fast charging of the smartphones’ batteries is growing rapidly. The new tech developed by Motorola is the Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 2.0 that is integrated in the recently announced Turbo Charger of the company. It is compatible with devices powered by Snapdragon chips. 

The competition on this arena in the digit world is getting more intensive with some new accessories by rival companies that are ready to hit the markets. The Taiwanese manufacturer HTC officially unveiled the HTC Rapid Charger 2.0 ultra-speedy charger. It is 15W USB-based wall charger. It can be used with devices with microUSB. In reality there aren’t loads of models smartphones that are currently compatible with the new charger. 

Some of the more popular phones that can benefit from the accessory are HTC One (E8), HTC One (M8), HTC Desire Eye and HTC One Remix. The price and the launch date of HTC Rapid Charger 2.0 are unknown. The costs for Motorola Turbo Charger are $34.99. The expectations for the price of the new charger suggest something similar. 

few words at the end: The newest chargers for ultra-speed charging promise 75 percent faster charging of the devices compared to the ordinary accessories. No doubt that users will love that, right?

Source: HTC Source, HTC

Motorola Droid Turbo Appears in a New Leak

Modern mobile devices today must have loads of qualities in capabilities in order to meet the high expectations of users. Among the most appreciated advantages are the fast performance, the modern software and the broad connectivity possibilities. Along with the qualities related to performance, users appreciate more practical features of the devices – like long battery life and fast charging of the cell. It is not a secret that Motorola is preparing a new smartphone that has the “full package” to satisfy users’ expectations. 

Motorola Droid Turbo is the unannounced handset purposed for the US carrier Verizon Wireless. It has been an object of gossips and rumors in the last months. The upcoming model appeared in a few leaks recently showing up its slick design and appearance. The most recent photos that surfaced on the web reveal the handset in black shell. Specs-wise the Droid Turbo is packed with a very decent package of the features and capabilities. 

It has a 5.2-inch screen, 1440 x 2560p. The CPU that powers the phone is with Snapdragon 805 chip working with 3GB RAM. It has 32GB native memory. The pre-installed operating system is Android, the update 4.4.4 KitKat. One of the key features of the new additions to the Verizon’s family is the primary rare snapper with a resolution of 21MP and dual-LED flash. The battery of the device is truly fascinating. It has a capacity of 3900mAh and the capabilities to be recharged very fast. The launch date of the new flagship is expected to happen on 28^th of October. The price is not revealed yet. 

few words at the end: The idea of high-end device that can be recharged ultra-fast sounds appealing, don’t you think?

Source: androidspin

Motorola Nexus 6 Release Date Revealed

The Motorola Nexus 6 smartphone made its official debut in the digit world just recently accompanied by the HTC-made tablet Nexus 9. Both models have a lot to offer to fans of modern mobile devices. Fortunately we will not have to wait long until the Nexus 6 reaches the markets. 

The expected date for the beginning of the pre-orders of the phone is 29^th of October. The price for the new handset is $649 for the phone with 32GB memory and $699 for the device with 64GB storage. Nexus 6 will be released internationally. In the States it is coming to all the major mobile operators. The big date for the launching of the Nexus 6 from T-Mobile is 12^th of November. Soon after that it will be available in the shelves of Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and U.S. Cellular. 

The new handset is packed with a 5.96-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1440 x 2560p. It stands out with the latest software pre-installed out-of-the-box – Android 5.0 Lollipop. The cameras of the model are a 13MP sensor on the rare panel with dual-LED flash, and 2MP camera on the face panel. In the gut of the Nexus 6 is working a 2.7GHz quad-core processor with Snapdragon 805 chip and 3GB RAM. The battery of the device is 3220mAh cell. The available color options are cloud white and midnight blue. 

few words at the end: Motorola and Google make a good team and the Nexus 6 is another prove for that.

Source: gsmarena

Pricing of the Nexus 9 and Nexus 6 Revealed Hours Before Announcement

HTC and Motorola are in charge for the manufacturing of the upcoming additions to the Nexus line. If you haven’t heard yet, HTC is working on Nexus 9 while Motorola will launch the Nexus 6. The leaks from the last weeks revealed a lot of the mystery around the upcoming devices. The rumor mill has just delivered new information about the models regarding their prices. The sources of the leak are two retailers from Germany, Saturn and Media Markt. 

HTC Nexus 9 is expected to cost €399 unlocked for the 16GB variant Wi-Fi. Users that want double more storage 32GB will pay €489. The LTE-enabled device with 32GB will sell for €569. Nexus 9 is coming in white and black options. If we sum up the leaked information until now, we have a 8.9-inch screen with a resolution of 1440 x 2048p. It is armored with Nvidia Tegra K1 processor with 64-bit architecture. Nexus 9 features 8MP camera on the back coupled with 3MP sensor on the front. In addition, it boasts dual front speakers. The HTC-made Nexus 9 is outfitted with a slick body with brushed aluminum frame. Its panel weighs 480 grams.

Motorola Nexus 6 is provided with 5.9-inch QHD screen. It is powered by quad-core CPU, Snapdragon 805 chip and 3GB RAM. The main camera of the device is with 13MP. It works with 3200mAh battery. The rumored price for Nexus 6 is €569 for the 32GB variant and €649 for the 64GB device. 

few words at the end: The expectations for the announcement of the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 suggest that they will debut today. We will wait and see.

Source: PhoneArena

Motorola Introduces the New Flagship, the New Mid-Ranger and its First Smartwatch

The first half of September is full of interesting events. IFA is the most significant event for this time of the year, but not all companies choose the expo to make their announcements. Motorola held a big event on the US dedicated to four new devices coming in the digit world – Motorola Moto X (2014), Motorola Moto G (2014), Motorola Moto 360 and the Motorola Buds.

The new Moto X is the most advanced smartphone of the company until now. It boasts a 5.2-inch AMOLED screen, 1080p resolution. Exquisite colors and fulfilling visual experience users will enjoy. The fast and powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chip with quad-core 2.5GHz CPU is paired with 2GB RAM for brilliant performance. The new Moto X is provided with two options for storage – 16GB and 32GB via the Moto Maker customization tool. It runs on Android 4.4.4 KitKat that comes in almost pure version. Gesture controls are among the biggest improvements in the phone compared to its predecessor. The main camera of the phone is with 13MP resolution and impressive abundance of features. The camera for video calls has 2MP resolution. Moto Maker offers a great choice of customization options, especially back covers made from different materials. The new Moto X arrives with 2300mAh battery. It is coming to AT&T and Verizon in the States. Later on it will land on the shelves of more retailers in the country, Europe, Latin America and Asia. 

Motorola Moto G was very well welcomed by the audience last year. Therefore the expectations towards the new Moto G aka Moto G (2014) are pretty high. Here it comes the device officially presented along with its high-end sibling and the first smartwatch of the company. Sounds like a challenge to stand out at the debut event? The phone definitely has a lot to offer to its users. It is equipped with a 5-inch 720p screen. It works with silicon with four cores and Snapdragon 400 chip. There is 1GB RAM and either 8GB or 16GB storage on board. Just like its predecessor the new Moto G is powered by almost vanilla Android and regular updates are promised by Motorola. The main camera is improved since the snapper in the Moto G and here it is 8MP rare sensor. On the front lies a 2MP camera for video chats, selfies etc. It has microSD slot and dual front speakers on board among other goodies. The phone is powered by 2070mAh battery. 

Motorola Moto 360 is the first smartwatch of Motorola. It has two main characteristics – round face and Android Wear platform. The gadget is provided with a 1.56-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 290 x 320p. It works with TI OMAP 3 CPU with 512MB RAM. The smartwatch brings 4GB internal memory which should be enough for a wearable gadget. The battery in the water-resistant IP67 case of the Moto 360 is with 320mAh capacity. What can the smartwatch do? Displaying notifications, taking or declining calls, support for voice commands are a few of its capabilities. Moto 360 comes with a black leather strap and with two metal options. 

few words at the end: Motorola brings something extraordinary to each arena in the digit world. How do you like the new additions of the company?

Source: PhoneDog 1, 2, 3 

Motorola Moto G Costs Only $59.99 at Target

Motorola Moto G is one of the most attractive and affordable smartphones running on the Google’s platform and powered by Snapdragon 400 CPU. The challenges in front of Moto G were to satisfy the expectations of the Android’s users who are looking for a budget handset that has all the features they would need during the day. In addition to all the advantages of the model, Motorola provides the possibility for customizing it by changing the removable back plates.   

When the phone was launched, its entering price was around $200. The debut of the successor of Motorola Moto G is getting closer; therefore it is only natural that we are seeing more and more deals for the phone that truly tempt its fans. The carriers Boost Mobile and Verizon are selling the Moto G at the irresistible price of $99.99 purchased with the pre-paid services. The latest deal announced from Target offers you the phone for $59.99 for the model from Boost Mobile. If you are curious what Moto G has to offer, don’t miss out to read the review published on FDN earlier. The model comes with 4.5-inch display, 720p resolution. 

Quad-core Snapdragon 400 CPU is ticking under the hood working with 1GB RAM. It runs on Android 4.4 KitKat. The main camera of the phone is 5MP. Rumors say that the upgrade of Moto G will be named Motorola Moto G2 or Motorola Moto G+1. It is expected to provide slightly advanced specs which will increase its price compared to the original. The launch date of the upcoming budget smartphone is 10^th of September, according to the latest gossips.

few words at the end: I have said it before… the good deal is a good deal!

Source: Target  

Irresistible Deal for Moto X Purchased Through Moto Maker Available Until July 23

Motorola Moto X is one of the most interesting Android-powered smartphone on the market. It was officially launched in August 2013 with the ambition to bring to users something unique and exciting – the possibility to design their smartphone. The tool for this purpose is Moto Maker. When the model was officially launched exclusively in the US only one carrier supported the Moto Maker tool. 

Now the picture is different. Just weeks before we welcome the successor of the flagship named Motorola Moto X+1, the Moto X is available in more markets and the Moto Maker customization tool is supported by more mobile operators. When Motorola introduced the Moto X, one of the most attractive things about the model was its relatively affordable price. The closer we are getting to the arrival of Moto X+1, the more irresistible deals are getting available for the current flagship. 

The latest news from Motorola is that those of you who want to buy Moto X via the Moto Maker tool can get a significant discount of $100 to $125 varying for the different models packed with 16GB, 32GB and 64GB native memory. Customers can take advantage from the promo by entering the promo code MBXISMOT on the page for check-out. This means that the 16GB version of the Motorola Moto X can be purchased for $299.99. Those who prefer the 32GB model will pay $324.99 and the 64GB variant costs $379.99 unlocked via Moto Maker. 

The promotion is available until 23^rd of July, so if that is your phone, don’t waste much time and just customize it and buy it. Along with the tempting price, customer are getting free accessory Moto Skip.

few words at the end: Moto X brings unique user experience with the possibility to create more personalized smartphone packed with a decent package of specs. 

Note: The photo displays the Moto X Developer Edition - source of the photo Android Guys

Source: Android Police, Moto Maker
 

The First Wave of Android Wear-Powered Smartwatches

This year begun with a wave of announcements of new wearable tech – from smartwatches to smartbands and fitness trackers. There are even rumors for an upcoming smart ring. A lot of the models were introduced at CES 2014 in Las Vegas, USA. In the coming months it was becoming more and more clear that the 2014 will be the year of the blossom of wearable tech. The annual developers’ conference of Google, I/O 2014 took place in San Francisco, CA, USA last week. The company managed bring something exciting digit world once again with significant announcements, such as the new update of the Android’s platform – Android L, the first platform for wearable tech Android Wear and the Google Fit platform to name a few. The event became the stage for the debut of new smartwatches that are part of the new wave of wearable tech that will hit the markets before we know it. The upcoming devices have one thing in common – they all run on Android Wear. 

Rumors and leaks for LG G Watch revealed a lot of the mystery about the appearance, the specs and the capabilities of the advanced timepiece. The size of the gadget is 37.9 x 46.5 x 9.95mm and only 63 grams of weight. The model is water resistant and has IP67 certificate to prove it. The G Watch has a 1.65-inch IPS LCD screen. The resolution of the square display is 280x280p. Beneath the surface of the screen is ticking a Snapdragon 400 chip paired with 512MB RAM. 
It works with a cell with 400mAh capacity. LG G Watch connects with Android-powered smartphones running on 4.3 Jelly Bean or newer OS via Bluetooth 4.0. It boasts 9-axis sensors. It comes in Black Titan and White Gold at price of $229.99. The model will be released internationally. It is already available for pre-orders in theGoogle Play Store. Shipping date is scheduled for 3^rd of July. AT&T is one of the US mobile operators that will offer the device. 

Days before the I/O 2014 the first leak with more details for the Samsung Gear Live. This is not the first smartwatch of the company, but it is the first Android Wear-powered wearable tech that Samsung is releasing in a few weeks. It is armored with a 1.63-inch Super AMOLED screen, 320x320p. Just like the rival G Watch, the Gear Live is water and dust-resistant with IP67 certificate. It can be paired with tablets and smartphones working on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS. It is powered by a CPU clocked at 1.2GHz. There are 512MB RAM on board and 4GB native memory. It is provided with smaller battery compared to G Watch – a 300mAh cell. Among the special features in the timepiece is the heart rate monitor. It comes in Wine Red and Black color options. The price of the Samsung Gear Live is $199. It can be pre-ordered from the Google Play Store with shipping date set for 8^th of July.

Motorola is one of the companies that is working on a smartwatch running on the Android Wear. The Motorola Moto 360 with round face was revealed in a video at the I/O. The specs of the model are still a mystery. The demo video shows us some of the capabilities of the Moto 360. It is outfitted with stainless steel face and leather band. Users can observe the main functionality of the smartwatch and the navigation tricks. It supports the basic capabilities for most of the smartwatches today, such as to display notifications, to support the voice commands with “OK Google” etc. The releasing is expected “later this summer.”

 Last, but not least ASUS will join the family of Android Wear with its own model smartwatch. The information about it is very limited for now. Guys from Tech Crunch have spoken to sources that revealed that the smartwatch of ASUS is expected in Sepmber. It will be relatively affordable at price between $99 and $149. Rumors say that the gadget will be armored with AMOLED screen. Hopefully more rumors and leaks with details will surface in the coming weeks.

Let’s not forget that HTC is also getting ready to present its own smartwatch. The rumored name is HTC One Wear but the company has not confirmed anything yet, so armor yourself with patience and check the Fresh Digit News for the latest juicy news. 

few words at the end: the summer is already promising to be steaming hot in the arena of wearable tech in the digit world.

Source: LG, TechCrunch, Samsung,

The Most Attractive Cheap Smartphone – the Moto E Debuts in the Digit World

Motorola Moto E gives new meaning to the word “cheap.” The phone arrived on the mobile arena at two events held in India and the UK. It is the newest addition to the Motorola’s family designed for users that want a capable smartphone at low price. The Moto E is “Made to Last. Priced for All.”

It is appealing, it is affordable and it is packed with loads of modern specs and capabilities that make it one of the most attractive mid-rangers available today. The Moto E is a very compact device with dimensions of 124.8 x 64.8 x 12.3mm and 140 grams of weight. It fits perfectly in the hand and can be carried around even in small pockets. The screen of the Moto E is smaller than the models we are used to see in the last 12 months.

It comes with a 4.3-inch screen with a resolution of 540 x 960p. Lately this size of the phones is popular for the mini models. The Motorola Moto E is tough with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 glass to protect the screen. The handset is great for everyday use and provides excellent performance for the functions you will need it thanks to the dual-core 1.2GHz CPU, Snapdragon 200 chip and 1GB RAM. In terms of native memory provided in the phone not everyone will be happy with the modest 4GB out-of-the-box. The microSD slot does make the things better with the option for expansion of the storage.

The operating system that “does the magic” for Moto E is the latest update of the Google’s Android, meaning that users can enjoy the goodies of 4.4 KitKat even if they don’t spend hundreds of dollars for the latest flagships of the companies. It is armored with one camera - a 5MP sensor on the rare panel. The connectivity possibilities of Moto E include the full package of features typical for mid-rangers – 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. No LTE .. but let’s not get greedy!

For those of you that insist for LTE connectivity, Motorola unveiled the Motorola Moto G LTE for international markets at price of $219 in the US. It will be available worldwide.

The battery of Motorola Moto E is 1980mAh. It assures long battery life for the device so you can enjoy your day without rushing to find the charger. Moto E is adorned in many colors thanks to the removable backplates. Motorola offers plenty of options for users that love colors. 

The phone is hitting the international markets at price of $129 (£89 in the UK) contact-free, unlocked, no commitment…. you got it. 

Source: Motorola

Motorola Moto G with Universal LTE Support Listed in Amazon

The fans of Motorola and decent Android-running devices at reasonable price were beyond happy to welcome the Motorola Moto G last year. The phone has almost everything to satisfy the demands of mobile users today. The missing feature in the Moto G is the LTE support. We can now say that the missing thing Was the LTE connectivity, because recently the company revealed a variant of the phone that supports the speedy internet connection. The good news from the last days is that the Moto G Universal LTE is ready to hit the international markets through the major retailer Amazon.

The model was spotted in the listings of Amazon. The mentioned color options for the Moto G are white and black. The listings do not include a photo of the model but we can make the sure guess that it sports the same exterior as the original device. The price of the Moto G Universal LTE is $219.99. The shipping date is scheduled for 30^th of June. Motorola has not confirmed officially the information and the availability for this variant of the phone. Today is the big day when Motorola will took the wraps off from the budget Moto E. We will not be too surprised if the manufacturer presents the Motorola Moto G Universal LTE model at the event. Do you think that the deal for $219.99 for the phone is tempting? If you are interested, follow the link to Amazon.

Source: Engadget

Motorola Moto G Cinema is the Mystery Device Spotted in a New Leak

Big events are coming soon from Motorola. Recently some fresh leaks appeared on the web giving more details about the upcoming flagship Motorola Moto X+1 that will succeed the Moto X. While the unannounced high-end model steals the spotlight and the interest of users another mystery phone appeared in a new leak. The source of the juicy news is @evleaks.

The leakster posted an image that includes the name Motorola Moto G Cinema. The leak seems to show a snapshot from the support page of Motorola. The speculations about this mystery device suggest that it might be the successor of Moto G. No further information is available for now. The most rumored handsets lately are the budget Motorola Moto E coming soon and the Motorola Moto X+1 coming later in the summer. It is exciting to know that the next Moto G might be in the works as well. 

Source: @evleaks

Motorola Moto G Review

Motorola Moto G Review

Overview

 

Which are the most popular and successful smartphones in the digit world? Perhaps the most attractive models are the latest flagships packed with mind-blowing specs and possibilities. However the most widely used and preferred by customers devices, are the mid-rangers. The main reason for this is the affordable price. Last summer Motorola introduced its flagship, the highly customizable Motorola Moto X. 

Around the announcement of the model we started hearing the rumors that the company is working on an affordable version of its main star. Few months later just on time for time for the holiday shopping the company took the wraps off from the Motorola Moto G. The handset has a lot to offer to its users in every aspect you can think of. It is outfitted in an attractive panel with nice curves and ergonomic shape. The size of the 720p display is 4.5-inch. It is powered by Android 4.4 KitKat, works with a Snapdragon chip and boasts a 5MP rare camera with a lot of capabilities.

The phone is one of the most capable and attractive devices of the mid-range category on the market. It meets the expectations of users not only in terms of specs and possibilities but also about the price. Motorola announced that its goal is to provide a modern handset for less than $200 and so it did. Today the phone can be purchased for a little over $160 worldwide. But for that, later....

Appearance and display

 

Moto G sports an appealing design with elegant silhouette and slightly curved body. It feels great in the hand not only because the shape of the device makes it easy to hold but also because it comes in the perfect size with dimensions 129.9 x 65.9 x 11.6 mm. Motorola offers different covers for the model to provide the most fulfilling user experience you will enjoy. 

The screen of Moto G is 4.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720p. The pixel density of the model is 326ppi. It is needless to say that Moto G stands out with a great display for its category with excellent picture quality, vivid colors and clear details. The screen stretches almost from corner to corner and from side to side. It is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass. 

The Moto G comes with removable backplates. Motorola offers rich abundance of colors for the shells as well as accessories made of different materials to meet the different preferences of users. 

Hardware

 

Motorla Moto G works with a quad-core 1.2GHz CPU with Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chip. The company shows a good example how users will not have to make a compromise with the performance of the device when they are buying a budget phone. Moto G is powerful and fast smartphone, appropriate for multitasking, games, work etc. It provides 1GB RAM and works with Adreno 305 GPU. The internal storage in the mid-ranger is in two options, either 8GB or 16GB. There is no slot for microSD cards. The phone is released in a variant with dual-SIM capabilities. 

Platform

 

When Motorola presented the Moto G it made it clear that the company wants to assure for users a smartphone that works on the latest update of the operating system. When the phone was first launched it arrived with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS. Motorola provides an update for the model with the Android 4.4 KitKat. 

The company has limited the customizing of the platform to minimum so users will enjoy an experience close to stock Android. It is provided with all the usual apps and features. Among the more interesting is the Motorola Assist app that makes it easy for users to manage calls and messages.

Camera

 

The main camera of Motorola Moto G is a 5MP sensor on the back with LED flash, autofocus and plenty of possibilities. It works with simple user interface. The camera works the best in ambiance with good light and not so good in low-light conditions. It can record a 720p video. The front shooter provided in the model is with 1.3MP. 

Connectivity  

 

The connectivity features that are supported by Moto G include GPS, Bluetooth, 3G and Wi-Fi. The original smartphone does not support 4G LTE connectivity. However the latest rumors about the phone suggest that Motorola will introduce special versions of Moto G with LTE support and a Ferrari variant in South America. We will wait and see. Other than that, Moto G provides a good package of connectivity possibilities that will serve you well during the day. 

Battery

 

The cell working under the hood of Moto G is a 2070mAh battery. The practical usage of the phone shows that it can last for around 2-3 days during a normal day before it needs recharging of the battery.

Conclusion

 

Motorola Moto G is definitely one of the most attractive mid-rangers available today. It is released worldwide. The main advantages of the model are its new platform, fast processor and plenty of capabilities for customizing of the appearance through accessories and interchangeable shells. The lack of LTE connectivity might be a deal-breaker for some users. The low price of the Moto G makes the handset an excellent choice for those of you who are looking for a modern and reliable model but are not ready to spend a lot of cash. 

Specs summary

• Display: 4.5 inches, 1280 x 720p
• Dimensions: 129.9 x 65.9 x 11.6 mm
• Weight: 143g
• Processor:  quad-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm MSM8x26, Adreno 305 450MHz GPU
• Operating System: Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), getting upgraded to Android 4.4 KitKat
• Camera: 5MP, LED flash, autofocus, HD 720p video. Secondary 1.3MP camera
• Memory: 1GB RAM, 8GB/16GB native memory
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, GLONASS with Google Maps, Navigation, Street View, CDMA 850/1900, UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA 21.1Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
• Messaging: SMS, MMS, email (Corporate Sync, Google Mail, POP3/IMAP), Google
• Battery:2070 mAh (24 hours in talk time)
• Other: micro-USB 2.0, 3.5mm audio jack, Media Player, FM Radion, dual mic noise reduction