Tag: Motorola

Motorola Brings Back the Iconic Moto Razr

Motorola has finally unveiled the long-awaited, new-gen Moto Razr smartphone. As expected, the handset brings back memories of the iconic Razr phone, which sold more than 130 million units.

It features the same clamshell design that pays homage to its iconic past. However, the new-age Razr phone features a flexible OLED screen and state of the art hinge mechanism that allows the phone to shut with both sides perfectly flush, just like the iconic Razr phone we know.

The handset looks rather familiar when closed, though flip it open and you get all the shenanigans of a modern-day smartphone. The main screen is a 6.2-inch Flex View OLED display, which has a 21:9 CinemaVision aspect ratio. On the outside, there’s touch-enabled Quick View display that lets users interact with notifications, take selfies, play music, use Google Assistant, and more, without having to open the phone.

And when you flip the phone open, whatever you were viewing on the secondary screen seamlessly transitions to the larger FLEX display. Motorola also stated there is no gap between the two halves of the screen when it is folded.

“The Razr uses advanced flexible OLED screen technology and a groundbreaking hinge mechanism that allows the phone to close with both sides perfectly flush. This engineering breakthrough protects the display and creates an even thinner, more compact design,” Motorola said in a statement.

In the photography department, the handset comes with a single 16MP camera that acts as selfie cam when the device folded, and as a primary camera when its unfolded. The camera also gets AI capabilities and a Night Vuison Mode in order to take better photos in low-light conditions.

Key specifications of the Moto Razr include an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC, coupled with 6GB of RAM, and a 2510mAh battery. The battery also gets 15W fast charging support. The device only supports eSIM cards. Other connectivity options include NFC support, Bluetooth 5.0, W-Fi, 4G LTE, and GPS.

The new Moto Razr gets a price tag of $1,499.99. It’ll be available to pre-order starting December 26 exclusively via Verizon, and will arrive in offline and online stores on January 9.

November 14, 2019
Moto Razr foldable phone leaked ahead of official release

The upcoming Moto Razr foldable phone has purportedly leaked ahead of its official unveiling scheduled for Nov. 13th. The leak comes via credible Evan Blass aka @evleaks, who has a rather immaculate track record when it comes to leaks. Blass posted several images of the handset which indicate that it’ll look much like its famous predecessor. Going by the leaked image, the bottom of the device looks rather chunky and thick. Besides, the handset’s chin also seemingly houses a Home button. However, the highlight of the device appears to be the display, which not only happens to be fully touchscreen but foldable at the same time.

The upper half of the handset would fold down just like its predecessor, and sit flush with the bottom half of the device. The upcoming Moto Razr will have touchscreen all through, unlike its predecessor which had a keypad at the bottom.

To recall, a patent was filed by Motorola earlier this year that revealed the design of the new age Razr. The filing contained several diagrams that show a folding handset with a clamshell form factor. According to the filing, the Moto Razr will have two screens, a small screen on the outside and a folding screen on the inside.

As for pricing, key sources indicate that Lenovo plans to launch Moto Razr at a price tag of $1500. Besides, rumor also has it that the device will be a Verizon-exclusive in the US. Not to mention, reports also suggest that Lenovo plans to manufacture over 200,000 units of the new RAZRs, which is rather surprising given it’s a $1500 luxury phone.

The launch of the Moto Razr will make it compete with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X. That said, unlike Samsung and Huawei who’ve advertised their foldable devices as flagship offerings, Motorola appears to have a rather scaled-down approach with its foldable offering.

November 1, 2019
Moto Z3 and Moto G6+ get Android Pie update

Motorola has now started rolling out Android 9 Pie update for the Moto Z3 and Moto G6+. The Moto Z3 runs a near stock vrson of Android 9 Pie. The update brings new features such as the latest navigation gestures, app switcher, adaptive battery and brightness, UI changes, as well as updated notifications. The update also includes the January 2019 security patch for the Moto Z3. You can read the complete changelog here.

Besides, Motorola has also added support for 5G MotoMod for the Moto Z3 on Verizon network. This would allow Motorola to bring 5G support to a smartphone without releasing a standalone phone with built-in 5G. That said, Motorola hasn’t released the mod yet.

Elsewhere, a post on Reddit also suggests that the Moto G6+ has also been updated to Android 9 Pie. However, it gets the older December 1 security patch.

Being an OTA update, Android 9 Pie for the Moto Z3 and Moto G6+ is being rolled out in phases. Some users would have got the new update on Tuesday, while a broader rollout is expected to begin shortly. In the meantime, you can manually check for the update by heading over to Settings> System> System Updates.

January 24, 2019
Upcoming Moto Razr’s design possibly revealed in a patent

We’ve already come across reports that Lenovo-owned Motorola plans to resurrect the iconic Moto Razr. Now, a patent filing by Motorola Mobility has possibly revealed the design of the upcoming handset.

91Mobiles spotted the patent filing of a Motorola handset with World Intellectual Property Organization. The filing contains several diagrams that show a folding handset with a clamshell form factor. Accoring to the filing, the Moto Razr will have two screens, a small screen on the outside and a folding screen on the inside.

However, there’s no mention of the Razr brand in the filing. That said, the illustrations are largely similar to the Moto Razr V3’s design. For dsintance, it shows the same iconic hinge as well as the same chin.

Credits: WIPO

The newly found Motorola patent comes shortly after a report by WSJ which claimed Lenovo plans to bring back the iconic Razr phone. Besides, the report also notes that the upcoming Razr will be a Verizon exclusive in the US. Also, Lenovo is reportedly planning to launch the handset in February at a price tag of $1500. That said, the report also adds that the device is undergoing testing, and exact details are yet to be finalized.

Other details such as specifications, screen size, and design remain a mystery for the moment. The report, however, does note that Lenovo plans to manufacture over 200,000 units of the new RAZRs, which is rather surprising given it’s a $1500 luxury phone.

January 21, 2019
Moto G7 range prices and renders leaked ahead of launch

The Moto G7 range is expected to be unvelied next month at an event in Brazil. Key sources indicate that Motorola plans to announce four different Moto G7 variants. These include the Moto G7, Moto G7 Plus, Moto G7 Play, and Moto G7 Power. Today, MySmartPrice has posted fresh renders of the next-generation G series phones from Motorola. In addition, they’ve also shared the European pricing of a few Moto G7 models.

According to the report, the Moto G7 Play will likely be the entry-level offering and will be priced at EUR 149 in several European markets. It’ll be offered in a choice of Gold and Blue color variants. The handset is expected to get powered by Snapdragon 632 processor.

Meanwhile, the Moto G7 Power will get a price tag of EUR 209 and will come in Lilac Purple and Black color variants. Besides, it’s expected to get powered by Snapdragon 625 processor and will feature a massive 5000mAh battery with fast charging.

Elsewhere, the report has also posted renders of the handset giving us an idea about the design. Going by the leaked renders, the Moto G7 and Moto G7 Plus sport a waterdrop-styled notch on top. Besides, both handsets can be seen sporting a rather thick chin which has the Motorola branding.

On the back, both handsets pack dual-rear cameras and the fingerprint sensor right below it. Meanwhile, the Moto G7 and Moto G7 Power can be seen sporting an iPhone X-style notch and thick bezels with the Motorola branding. In terms of specs, the report indicates that Moto G7 and Moto G7 Plus could run Snapdragon 660 processor. The report, however, has not revealed prices of the standard Moto G7 and Moto G7 Plus.

January 18, 2019
Moto RAZR to be resurrected as foldable phone: Report

The Moto RAZR phone was a 90’s fashion icon and the king of flip phones, with worldwide sales of nearly 130 million units. Now, a new report claims that the iconic flip phone could be revived as a foldable screen phone. According to a report by Wall Street Journal, Motorola’s parent company Lenovo is looking to cash in on the popularity of the original Razr phone, with an upgraded foldable model.

Besides, the report further notes that the upcoming Razr will be a Verizon exclusive in the US. Also, Lenovo is reportedly planning to launch them in February at a price tag of $1500. That said, the report also adds that the device is undergoing testing, and exact details are yet to be finalized.

Lenovo plans to manufacture over 200,000 units of the new Razr

Other details such as specifications, screen size, and design remain a mystery for the moment. The report, however, does note that Lenovo plans to manufacture over 200,000 units of the new RAZRs, which is rather surprising given it’s a $1,500 luxury smartphone.

Well, this isn’t the first time that the RAZR has been planned to make a comeback. Back in 2016, Motorola Mobility showcased a video showcasing the handset being used in a high school. Flip phones and old-school handsets in brand new avatars is becoming a popular trend among manufacturers. HMD-Global re-launched the iconic brick phone from the 90s – the Nokia 3310 to inject a dose of fun and nostalgia among users.

The same could happen with the new RAZR, giving users that satisfying feeling of flipping the phone. Beware! Apple, the iPhone’s popularity could take a hit with this slick and stylish revival.

January 16, 2019
Moto Z4 Play leak indicates waterdrop-styled notch, Moto Mods support

Leaks about the upcoming Moto Z4 Play have finally surfaced on the web. An alleged 360-degree render of the handset is doing rounds on the web, which shows off the handset from all sides. The leak comes via credible tipster OnLeaks, who has collaborated with CompareRaja to give us a good idea about the Moto Z4 Play’s design.

Going by the leaked render, the Moto Z4 Play will feature very slim bezels on all sides, along with a waterdrop-shaped notch on the front. Moving on to the back, we can see a ring shaped single-lens primary camera unit with the Motorola logo sitting right below it, which could also double-up as the fingerprint sensor.

On the right edge, we can see the volume rockers and the power button. While cutout for the speaker grille can be seen on the top edge. Besides, the device can be seen sporting a USB Type C port at the bottom edge, as well as the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Finally, the leaked render shows connecting pins for the Moto Mods at the bottom. Now, this essentially implies that the company isn’t ditching the concept of Moto Mods yet, given the fact Motorola launched only one Moto Mod this year – the Moto stereo speaker. The latest render suggests that new Mods could arrive this year. You can check out the render below:

For now, not much is known about the specifications of the Moto Z4 Play, but rumors indicate it could pack a 6.2-inch display. More details about the handset are likely to surface in the coming weeks. We’ll update you as soon as we hear anyhting new. Until then, keep checking back for more.

In case you missed, a leaked case render of the Moto G7 was also spotted on the web earlier this week.

January 3, 2019
New Moto G7 leak hints at waterdrop-notch, 3.5mm audio jack

Leaks about the upcoming Moto G7 series are coming thick and fast. Now, a new set of leaks have surfaced on the web that allegedly shows handset inside a transparent case. The images show-off the upcoming handset from all angles giving us a complete view of the device.Going by the alleged leak, the smartphone will sport a waterdrop-style notch on the front.

While the back of the handset will sport dual rear cameras as well the fingerprint sensor right below the camera. Moving on, the leak shows the volume rockers and power button housed on the right edge.

Besides, the bottom of the handset has cut-outs for the 3.5mm jack, speaker grill, and the USB-C port. Elsewhere, the leak suggests the device will feature a slight chin below the display.

As per earlier leaks, Motorola is expected to announce four variants of the upcoming Moto G7. These include the Moto G7, Moto G7 Plus, Moto G7 Play, and Moto G7 Power. In terms of specs, Key sources indicate that the handset might feature Snapdragon 660 processor bundled with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.

Meanwhile, the Plus variant of the handset could come with Snapdragon 710 processor paired with either 4GB/6GB and 64GB of built-in storage. Rumor also has it that the handset might come with wireless charging.

Besides, the Moto G7 Power, as the name suggests, might feature a hefty battery capacity. Past reports indicate the device might come fitted a chunky 5000mAh battery.

As far as release goes, rumor has it that the company plans to launch the handset sometime in February. More details about the handset are likely to surface as we near its official release. We’ll update you as soon as we hear anything new. Until then, keep checking back for more.

January 1, 2019