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Moto X Pure Edition (also known as Moto X style internationally) was unveiled by Motorola in July of 2015, becoming its top-of-the-line offering for those looking for a good-looking powerhouse. The company also unveiled a second Moto X called the Moto X Play (later to be known as the Droid Maxx 2 in the US), which is more rugged and offers better battery, but is less powerful in terms of tech specs.

It packs a 5.7-inch Quad HD display and the Snapdragon 808 running at 1.8 GHz, 3 GB of RAM, 4G LTE, and storage tiers at 16, 32, and 64 GB. The phone has a beastly 21-megapixel main camera w/ a f/2.0 aperture and 4K video capture, a dual-tone flash, a 5-megapixel front cam, and a front-facing flash as well. As for the battery, the Style sits at 3,000 mAh.

The Moto X Pure Edition is customizable via Moto Maker just like its predecessors, and introduced a new silicon rubber material as a new back option.

Moto X 2017 leak shows off dual-cameras, reveals massive 3800 mAh battery w/ Snapdragon 660

Avatar for Ben Schoon May 12 2017 - 12:33 pm PT
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Motorola/Lenovo made an interesting move in 2016 by dropping the Moto X brand for the Moto Z, but as we’ve heard a few times now, there seems to be plans to bring back the X for 2017. Information on this new phone has been light, but today we’re getting new details and confirmation on some previous specs as well.


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Android 7.1 hits the Galaxy Nexus and 2013 Moto X via CyanogenMod and Unlegacy ROMs

Avatar for Justin Duino Oct 25 2016 - 8:40 am PT
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When a company says that they are going to stop supporting a phone, what they usually mean is they will no longer push firmware updates to the handset. When this happens, the only chance customers have to ever run the latest build of Android is if developers build a custom ROM for it. In the case of the Galaxy Nexus and the 2013 Moto X, Android 7.1 Nougat is now available thanks to the CyanogenMod and Unlegacy Android communities.


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New leaks show off ‘Style Mods’ for the Moto Z

Avatar for Ben Schoon Jun 4 2016 - 8:11 am PT
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Motorola Lenovo is just a few short days away from announcing their next Android flagship, the Moto Z (or Moto X 2016 as it’s also known). We’re all excited to see what will be unveiled, but through a series of leaks we know quite a lot about the new phone. We know that it’ll have a metal design, but one of the biggest downsides to that is that users won’t be able to customize the look of the phone. However thanks to a new set of leaks, it looks like we’ll be able to retain that after all, sort of.


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Motorola teases upcoming June 9th event by invoking memories of the RAZR

Avatar for Cam Bunton May 19 2016 - 3:18 pm PT
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It was 2006, you were in high school, and everybody had a Motorola RAZR. At least, that’s how Motorola wants you to remember your life ten years ago, in its latest teaser for the upcoming Moto X (or Moto Z) announcement.

Of course, one year later the iPhone was launched and the entire mobile industry was turned on its head. But for that one brief spell, the RAZR was without doubt the most popular phone around, and it turned heads.


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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Moto X Pure Edition (3rd gen) $299, Moto X (2nd gen) $150, more

Avatar for Stephen Hall May 16 2016 - 11:57 am PT
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Moto X Pure Edition (3rd gen) 16GB Black (unlocked): $299 shipped (Reg. $350) | Amazon

32GB Moto X (2nd gen) w/13MP camera, 5.2″ 1080P display, more: $150 shipped

Full 1080p HD 27-inch Displays: LG Ultra-Thin Bezel $160 (Reg. $250+), more

Amazon Gold Box: Eneloop Rechargeable 14 battery Power Pack – 10 AA, 4 AAA w/charger: $26 Prime shipped

Roundup: The best power strips w/ USB ports to quickly (and safely!) charge all of your devices

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

The 2016 Roku Streaming Stick receives its first discount: $40 Prime shipped (Reg. $50)

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MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Cut the cord for good w/ the AmazonBasics Ultra Thin 50-mile HD Antenna for $32 Prime shipped (Reg. $40)

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The Tap Bluetooth wearable turns nearly any surface into a functioning Bluetooth keyboard

This week’s top stories: Android VR, OnePlus 3, Galaxy Note 6, new apps, & much more

Avatar for Jordan Kahn May 14 2016 - 9:18 am PT
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In this week’s top stories: Google’s upcoming standalone Android VR headset, OnePlus 3 leaks, Galaxy Note 6 gets a release date, and we take a look at official accessories for the Galaxy S7 Edge, new apps, & much more. Head below for the usual roundup of links to all this week’s most shared stories and video.


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Specs for 4th-gen Moto X detailed along w/ ‘Amps’ modular backplates [Update]

Avatar for Abner Li May 9 2016 - 10:11 am PT
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Update: The reliable HelloMotoHK has posted a new picture (below) of the phone’s front panel that features ‘Moto’ above the fingerprint sensor.

Following yesterday’s leak of the upcoming Moto X, Venture Beat has gotten details of the device’s specs and a new modular ecosystem that will launch alongside the phone.


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The best Android phones you can buy [May 2016]

Avatar for Stephen Hall May 3 2016 - 3:03 pm PT
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We’re nearing the end of the first half of 2016, and that means a lot of new Android smartphones have been announced. Starting off the year was the Huawei Mate 8 and Honor 5X at CES in January, of course followed later by Samsung’s Galaxy S7 and S7 edge as well as the LG G5 in February at Mobile World Congress. But which ones are the best buys? Keep reading to find out…


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Android Marshmallow update for Motorola’s Droid Turbo 2 said to be ‘in full deployment’

Avatar for Edoardo Maggio Apr 27 2016 - 3:05 am PT
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Albeit having been released months ago, much like all of its predecessors, the latest Android version, Marshmallow, is still running only on a relatively small number of devices. Much of it can be attributed to carriers and third party manufacturers, which often take a lot of time to properly re-skin, release certifications, and eventually give the green light to updates.

Fortunately for Verizon customers, however, it looks like Google‘s latest software is beginning its rollout for the Droid Turbo 2. In a note released on Tuesday on Google Plus, Motorola‘s David Schuster confirmed that the upgrade is in “full deployment”…


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Deal: Limited edition Moto X Pure designed by Jonathan Adler down to $299 (Originally $475)

Avatar for Cam Bunton Apr 22 2016 - 2:58 am PT
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Way back in December, Motorola launched a limited edition series of Moto X Pure phones in partnership with renowned designer, Jonathan Adler. They had all the same great specs and features of the regular 32GB Moto X Pure, except they had an awesome unique design on the back.

The only issue was Motorola opted to sell them at a premium. Now, that premium has gone, and you can pick one up for $175 less than the original price.


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Motorola teams up with ‘grandfather of graffiti’ Futura to tag a limited run of Moto X Pure handsets

Avatar for Cam Bunton Apr 13 2016 - 5:35 am PT
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Motorola’s Moto X line has consistently been a lineup of devices which enabled users to express their individuality. Ever since the first version was released with the Moto Maker tool, customers could make the phone look how they wanted it to. At the time, it was initially just a few different colors of plastic, with wooden backs added later on.

Fast forward a couple of years, and we now have multiple plastic colors, multiple wood options and a handful of leather backs. Recently, Motorola teamed up with designer, Jonathan Adler to offer limited patterns, and has now partnered with legendary graffiti artist, Futura, on an even more limited run.


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Possible Moto X revealed in leaked image, front fingerprint sensor in place of dual speakers

Avatar for Abner Li Apr 7 2016 - 1:52 pm PT
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According to the Wall Street Journal, Lenovo is going to release its first device under the ‘Moto’ brand in July. Save for screen sizes larger than 5-inches and a fingerprint sensor, not much is known about the flagship. HelloMotoHK, a leakster who showed us the first photos of the 2nd-generation Moto 360, has now posted a picture of what appears to be an upcoming phone…


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9to5Toys Lunch Break: 64GB Moto X Pure w/ $25 GC $400, Nova Launcher Prime $1, more

Avatar for Stephen Hall Mar 2 2016 - 1:15 pm PT
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Moto X Pure Edition 64GB Smartphone (unlocked) w/ $25 GC: $400 shipped (Reg. $525)

Nova Launcher Prime for Android drops to $0.99 (Reg. $4.99)

Aukey USB-C 4-port USB chargers w/Prime: Power Strip $14, USB-C Hub $9, Gig Ethernet $14, more

How-to: Save up to $10/month on your cable bill by buying this $40 DOCSIS 3.0 Modem

This emergency flashlight can charge your phone, start your car, or help you break out of it: $80 shipped

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Snag one of these discounted HDTV antennas and finally cut the cord, deals from $13 Prime shipped

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Studio Over-the-Ear Wired Headphones $150 shipped (Orig. $300)

MFi Apple-Certified Lightning + microUSB Braided Cables: 6-foot $13.50, 3-ft. $12.50, more

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

DJI’s Phantom 4 drone is coming later this month with a new obstacle avoidance system

Grovemade’s new wooden MacBook Dock offers a Made in America home for your device

Brooklyn’s own Grado Labs introduces its first Made for iPhone earbuds w/ Siri control

Review: Audioengine turns it up to 11 with its newest Bluetooth HD6 powered speakers

Roundup: Best deals on last year’s Android flagships

Avatar for Cam Bunton Feb 29 2016 - 8:22 am PT
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Now that Samsung, LG, Sony and Alcatel have announced their flagship phones for 2016, its competition won’t be far behind. HTC is expected to announce the One M10 soon and Huawei will unveil the P9. While new phones are exciting, perhaps even better news is that last year’s best phones are now available at lower prices, and they’re still great smartphones.


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Deal: Buy a Moto X Pure Edition 64GB, get a free first gen. Moto 360 ($200 value)

Avatar for Stephen Hall Feb 17 2016 - 2:06 pm PT
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Moto X Pure Edition is one of the best phones that launched last year, and now you have even more reason to buy one. Just last month we gave it a “3 months later” second look (spoiler: we still think it’s great), but Motorola wants to make the deal even sweeter with a free Moto 360 Android Wear watch…
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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Moto X Pure Edition (unlocked) $375, LG Watch Urbane $180, more

Avatar for Stephen Hall Feb 10 2016 - 9:48 am PT
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

Acer 11.6-inch Chromebook 2.16GHz/ 2GB/ 16GB (Refurb): $85 shipped (Reg. $179)

Moto X Pure Edition 32GB Unlocked Smartphone: $375 shipped (Reg. $400+)

LG Watch Urbane Android Wear Smartwatch: $180 shipped (Reg. $259)

 

Amazon offers rare 25% discount on Kindle Unlimited subscriptions: 6-months $45 (Reg. $60), more

Apple 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro (Newest Version) 2.2GHz/16GB/256GB: $1,600 shipped (Reg. $1,999)

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Internal 2.5-inch Solid-State Drives: Samsung 850 EVO 1TB $280 (Reg. $300+), PNY 240GB $60 (Reg. $80)

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Luminid Touch light-up charging cable is ideal for plugging in at night: $10 (Orig. $20, CA Tax only)

A .edu email can get you the Sharp 32-inch 1080p HDTV for $150 shipped (Reg. $170)

Add 2TB of portable storage to your Mac, PC or Xbox One w/ this WD USB 3.0 Hard Drive for $73 (Reg. $90)

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

3Doodler Start reimagines the popular Kickstarter project with a focus on children

BearTek’s new Smart Gloves offer iPhone/Android controls + GoPro support

Opinion: With Android Marshmallow, the Moto X Play is born again [Video]

Avatar for Cam Bunton Feb 1 2016 - 4:50 pm PT
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A few months ago, as soon as it was officially launched in the UK, I checked out the Moto X Play. Price and spec-wise it stood halfway between the Moto G and the Moto X Style/Pure. Although it undoubtedly had its positives, there were some elements of the experience that left me disappointed. It intermittently stuttered and lagged during transitions, and very often refused to load data within apps. It wasn’t all the time, but it was enough to leave a less-than-great feeling.

With Android Marshmallow, the experience is so vastly different, it’s pretty difficult to believe. In fact, it’s so much better, I felt the phone should be revisited…


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