Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Moto X
- Thread starter SR71
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
Apparantly the moto X was actually developed independently from google contrary to the popular belief. Lenovo also plans on keeping motorola functioning as a seperate company. Hopefully they realize the value of stock android and don't waste resources developing an awful android skin.
NoOooo... Well, maybe back to iOS for me then.
Oh I see. Thanks for clearing that up. What about the updates though. I wonder if they will be much slower now. I think the always listening technology and the active notifications are what sets this phone apart. If any other phone implements this, it would make that phone better. Apple should copy it = )
My thoughts exactly...
I just got home and I'm now reading the news, and I feel like going down to Google and punching someone in the face, but I don't want to get arrested for assault. Damn I really loved my X, and I was really loving Android on my X. I haven't felt this way about a phone since my 3GS. I guess I'll be looking at either Sony or back to Apple, but I really don't like these ugly, brick phones that both companies keep making.
Well, I just used my $100 discount and got myself a White kevlar woven Moto X with red metallic accents and GSM unlocked, so I can use it on either T-Mobile or AT&T. Not bad for $322 all said and done.
I have wanted the Moto X for so long, glad I will finally be able to have one. Very happy right now. Should have the phone on the 7th.
I have wanted the Moto X for so long, glad I will finally be able to have one. Very happy right now. Should have the phone on the 7th.
Well, I just used my $100 discount and got myself a White kevlar woven Moto X with red metallic accents and GSM unlocked, so I can use it on either T-Mobile or AT&T. Not bad for $322 all said and done.
I have wanted the Moto X for so long, glad I will finally be able to have one. Very happy right now. Should have the phone on the 7th.
Pretty nice deal indeed. I'm getting more and more jealous that there's no Moto Maker in Europe. Pics when you get it please
I really don't think you need to get your knickers in a twist quite yet. Lenovo would be mentally handicapped to not keep building on the strength of the Moto X and the new brand identity/hype that Motorola have managed to create.
And Lenovo haven't exactly been unsuccessful when it comes to managing established brands so far. ThinkPads are still the beasts they always were (only sperging nerds will claim otherwise) and their sales keep going strong while other brands struggle.
I think we've far from seen the last of the Moto X brand. Google are probably only cutting Motorola loose because the "pure Android" brand identity was getting a bit mixed up between Moto and Nexus, and because Google didn't need that kind of established hardware firm for their purposes.
Lenovo buying moto means death of an OEM that started to provide us with handsets running lean android with fast updates.
If you don't believe me, go look at their flagship tablets and phones sold in other parts of the world. Heavily skinned android and handsets are just getting 4.3 recently...
So yeah, if nexus line gets canned, and Google edition phones remain US only, its back to iOS for me. Have used all the "value added" skins including the famous touchjizz for years and there is nothing of value I lost after flashing a Google edition ROM over the feature packed crap these OEMs push. No go for me.
If you don't believe me, go look at their flagship tablets and phones sold in other parts of the world. Heavily skinned android and handsets are just getting 4.3 recently...
So yeah, if nexus line gets canned, and Google edition phones remain US only, its back to iOS for me. Have used all the "value added" skins including the famous touchjizz for years and there is nothing of value I lost after flashing a Google edition ROM over the feature packed crap these OEMs push. No go for me.
In the enterprise world Lenovo is one of the best in the business. I don't think we need to worry much about this acquisition. Moto will be fine.
I hope they continue in the same exact direction, because they were doing everything right.
Except for lack of sd card support
Except for lack of sd card support
I would agree, with the exception of international roll out. International roll out of Moto X has been far too slow. Even now, moto maker is still US only I believe. To the rest of the world, it's basically just a concept.
It's not like current Motorola phones will just quit working...
We're likely not going to see the effects of this sale until next year.
Yeah and its not like moto phones will keep the fast updates advantage either for long.
For long? It has only had one update, and 4.4.2 has been notably nonexistent. I'd say that's already happened.
I really need the ActiveSync fixes in 4.4.2.
If you are rooted you can replace the apks with the ones from 4.4.2. Works fine on mine.
The 4.4.2 update is imminent as well.
4.4.2 is currently in soak test mode. Usually gets updated shortly there after from the carriers.
And on that note, my Moto X just arrived. It is so small. I got used to my Lumia 1520!
Edit: My Moto X is currently on 4.4 and T-Mobile just got the 4.4.2 update, so looks like it isn't an issue for updates to the latest and greatest.
Last edited:
I have an unlocked Moto X direct from Moto Maker. Why should I have to wait for a carrier?
Unless you bought the Dev edition your device is likely associated with T-Mobile :-/ even though it's unlocked