Motorola Moto Z starts receiving Nougat update in China

The Motorola Moto Z has started receiving a new update in China. Arriving as build version NCC25.106-11, the update brings along Android 7.0 Nougat.
This comes well over a month after the company officially announced the global roll out of the update. For those who aren"t aware, the update makes the device compatible with Google"s Android-powered VR platform Daydream.
Given that the roll out has just begun, it may take time for the update to hit your device. Meanwhile, if you feel impatient, you can manually check for it by heading to your handset"s Settings menu.
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Nougat update for Motorola Moto Z starts rolling out in Europe

Over a month after Motorola officially announced the global roll out of the Moto Z and Moto Z Force Nougat update, the update has started hitting European Moto Z units. Arriving as version NPL25.86-15, the Android 7.0 update weighs in at around 1.5GB.
The update also brings compatibility with Google"s Android-powered VR platform Daydream.
As is usually the case with OTA roll outs, it may take sometime before the update notification pops up on your device"s screen. You can manually check for the update by heading to your handset"s Settings menu.
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Motorola Moto Z Force Droid starts getting December security update

A new update has started hitting Motorola Moto Z Force Droid Edition smartphones in the United States. It"s a monthly security update that brings Android security fixes for the month of December.
A quick look at the release notes posted by Motorola on its website reveals that nothing else is included in the update.
Given that the roll out has just begin, it may take time for the update notification to pop up on your device"s screen. Meanwhile, if you feel impatient, you can manually check for the update by heading to your handset"s Settings menu.
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European Motorola Moto G4 Nougat update to come this month

The Motorola Moto G4 and G4 Plus smartphones finally started receiving the Nougat update last month. While the update has only being rolling out in Asia so far, the company has now revealed that the European units will be getting it this month.
the German arm of the company has said in a tweet that the Moto G4 will start receiving the update towards the end of this month.
An exact date wasn"t revealed. Also the Moto G4 Plus wasn"t mentioned in the tweet, although we don"t see any reason why it"ll not get the update alongside the standard G4.
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Nougat update for Motorola Droid Turbo 2 receives Bluetooth SIG certification

Looks like the Motorola Droid Turbo 2 will soon get Nougat as the Android 7.0 update for the handset (model number XT1585) has been certified by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG).
Sadly, there"s currently no information on exactly when the update will be rolled out, although given the Bluetooth certification it has received, we expect that to happen sooner than later.
Also, the Moto X Force, which is the global variant of the Droid Turbo 2, should also get the update shortly thereafter.
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Remember when the Motorola DROID Bionic wowed everyone at CES?

As CES 2017 is about to kick off, you might recall CES 2011. That was the year when one phone above others caught the attention of attendees, the media (including us) and consumers. That phone was the Motorola DROID Bionic. And while a DROID Bionic model eventually was launched, the version of the p..

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Android Nougat update for Motorola Droid Turbo 2 (aka Moto X Force) certified by Bluetooth SIG

The Motorola Moto Z Force DROID and the Motorola Moto Z DROID were both updated to Android 7.0 in November. Now it would appear that the Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (AKA Moto X Force) is next in line to receive the same update. Today, documentation from the Bluetooth SIG reveals that Android 7.0 has been..

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Motorola Moto X (2017) video and image renders leaked

A day before the end of the year, we get the sweet taste of a major leak that we didn"t expect. Thanks to the joint efforts of @OnLeaks and Android Authority, we get to take a look at rendered pictures and video of the Motorola Moto X (2017), based on actual factory drawings.
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Software update is sent out to Motorola Moto Z users to fix low notification volume issue and more

Last month, owners of the Motorola Moto Z and Moto Z Force received the update to Android 7.0. Today, the Moto Z is once again receiving a new OTA update. Unfortunately, Android 7.1 is not contained in the files being received. The only change listed is a fix to the notification volume, which suffer..

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New update hitting Motorola Moto Z

The Motorola Moto Z, which got Nougat last month, has started getting a new update. Arriving as build version NPL25.86-17-3 and weighing in at 540MB, the update doesn"t bump the Android OS version, which remains at 7.0.
As for the changes, the update primarily brings along fix for the low notification sound issue that many users have been facing for quite some time now.
Given that the update has just started rolling out, it may take some time before the update notification pops up on your device"s screen. Meanwhile, if you feel impatient, you can manually check for the update by heading to your handset"s Settings menu.
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Motorola Moto G4 Plus starts receiving the Android 7.0 update

Android 7.0 is now being rolled out to the Motorola Moto G4 Plus. The phone, which is available in the U.S. from the Moto Maker website, will work with Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint. It will also work with U.S. Cellular and Consumer Cellular. The update, which is starting in India, will be sent..

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Second-gen Motorola Moto 360 drops to under $200 in US

If you are a Motorola fan in the US and are in the market for a smartwatch, you"ll be glad to know that the second-generation Moto 360 has dropped to under $200. Specifically, Verizon is selling the 46mm, silver variant for $199.99.
A quick look at Motorola"s US website reveals that the smartwatch officially starts at $349.99, while some of the other retailers like B&H Photo have the model listed for around $300. So, in any case, purchasing the watch from Verizon will save you at-least around $100.
For more information on the deal, head to the Source line below.
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Motorola Moto X Style running Android 7.1.1 Nougat spotted on GFXBench

After the Motorola Moto X Play running Android 7.1 Nougat was spotted on GFXBench a couple of weeks ago, the Moto X Style with Android 7.1.1 has appeared on the benchmarking website as well, suggesting that the update is currently under testing and might be rolled out soon.
Sadly, there is still no information on which of the two devices will get Nougat first, and more importantly, exactly when. So far, Motorola has rolled out the Nougat update to its Moto Z and Moto G (4th Gen) smartphones, which is inline with the company"s roll out plans.
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Retailer offering Motorola Moto Z Droid for under $5 a month

Late last month, Best Buy was selling the Motorola Moto Z Droid for just $4.99 a month. The deal also included a couple of freebies in the form of JBL SoundBoost MotoMod and the Incipio OffGrid 2,220mAh battery pack MotoMod.
If for some reason you missed that deal, you"ll be glad to know that the at-least the pricing for the Verizon-exclusive phone has dropped to the same figure again.
The discount is available on both black and white color variants. While the former can only be purchased in-store, the latter can only be ordered online.
A quick look at the handset"s listing on Verizon"s website reveals that the carrier is officially selling it for $10 a month, so at under $5, Best Buy is certainly offering a deal worth considering. For more information, head to the Source link below.
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Buy the Motorola Moto Z Droid from Best Buy for only $4.99 a month

At Verizon right now, you can pick up the Motorola Moto Z Droid for $10 a month over 24 months. And that is a big discount from the usual $26 a month that the phone costs. But how would you like to pick up the handset for just $4.99 a month over 24 months? That is the deal available now from Best Bu..

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The Motorola Moto M reaches the European market

The Motorola Moto M will cost €279 ($290) in Europe
It was revealed earlier this week that the Moto M will soon be treated to Android 7.0 Nougat, which is a real boost for owners and would-be owners of the device. It"s not uncommon for mid-range handsets to be quickly forgotten when it comes t..

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Motorola Moto 360 Sport drops to under $100

The Motorola Moto 360 Sport has received yet another price cut. The smartwatch, which launched back in January this year carrying a $300 price tag, is now available for under $100.
B&H Photo has the Flame and White color variants of the Android Wear-powered watch listed for $99.99, down around $100 from what the wearable device has been going for in the past few months (around $200).
No word on exactly when the offer ends (the listings just say “Limited supply at this price”), so those interested in availing it may have to act fast. For more information, head to the Source link below.
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Motorola Moto M lands in Europe

The Motorola Moto M – which was made official last month, and is currently only available in a couple of Asian countries (India and China) – has now landed in Europe as well.
Specifically, the phone has been launched in Slovakia carrying a €279 (around $290) price tag. It is expected to hit other European markets soon.
Specs-wise, the device is powered by Helio P10 chipset (Helio P15 in India) and sports a 5.5-inch full HD display. It comes in 3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB memory options, features 16MP/8MP camera combo, and packs in a 3,050mAh battery. The device runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out of the box.
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Unlocked Motorola Moto Z again drops to under $500 in US

If you recall, late last month, the Motorola Moto Z (unlocked, 64GB variant) was going for $499.99 in the United States. For those who missed that deal, here"s some good news: the device is down to the same price, again.
That, in case you aren"t aware, is a discount of $200 given that Motorola is officially selling the handset for $699.99 in the country.
Specifically, Amazon has the Lunar Grey model listed on its website for that price. The model comes with US warranty, and is compatible with GSM networks like T-Mobile and AT&T. There"s currently no information on when the offer ends, so those interested in availing it may have to act fast.
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Motorola Droid Turbo finally gets Marshmallow update

The Motorola Droid Turbo from 2014 has finally started receiving the Marshmallow update. Arriving as software version 24.81.5.en-US, the update brings Android version 6.0.1.
It isn"t yet known what else (if at all) the update includes as Verizon is yet to update the Droid Turbo software page on its website.
Given that the roll out has just begun, it may take some time for the update notification to pop up on your device"s screen. Meanwhile, if you feel impatient, you can manually check for the update by heading to your handset"s Settings menu.
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