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The Moto X+1
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I never really cared for the brighter woods such as bamboo ( I know bamboo is technically not a wood ). But I really digged the walnut version. Hoping for a comeback.
Why do you need it ? With active display you never really need to tap power button anyway - even to unlock.
Active display works only if there's notifications on the lockscreen if I'm not mistaken, right? If there are no notifications then the screen is off.
Don't know how it works exactly, but still double tap to wake is easily one of the best features in recent years. I would love to have it on every phone.
I think there's gonna be three Moto X+1 models available on launch date: one with the wood back (white model just like on the leaked pictures), one in black and another with the leather back.
At least that's why I understand from the leaks. It would make sense for people that don't have access to Moto Maker.
I'm VERY excited for this and the Moto G2. It seems both devices will be available at launch.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Veri...-new-Moto-X-name-and-bamboo-in-stores_id60051
http://tktechnews.com/2014/09/01/moto-g-2-arrives-at-big-box-stores/
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I'm not sure what Active Display exactly entailed, but the Moto X lights up when you pick up the device. I've set the Google Now action (swiping up from home) to turn off my screen. I literally don't have to press the power button ever unless I'm powering off entirely. It's a lovely feature.
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Latest Moto X leaks... all very interesting. Can't wait for the reveal.
I sure hope I don't end up getting both. 
Think it was Jim Carrey who said "someone stop me" or some such.
Think it was Jim Carrey who said "someone stop me" or some such.
As soon as you pick it up or wave your hand over even if there's no notifications active display kicks in and allows you to unlock.
Ah, true! Read that last year when the phone was announced and didn't remember it.
That's pretty neat!
So true. HUGE month.
Its a great/bad time to be a tech fan.
Great due to options and the new touch out there.
Bad for our wallets.
Indeed both the Moto X and G really impressed me this year. I'm loving my X and the Twp friends I bought G's for as their first smartphone are really happy with them too.
Ready for tomorrow. Comes down to the moto x+1 or the iphone 6 for me this year. What a fun week!
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Ha! That's exactly how I feel!
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Well the Note 4 announcement was a flop for me and with my disdane for Android didnt even make me ponder going back yet.
Whatcha got Motorola and Nexus? Amaze me!
Ha! That's exactly how I feel!
What are you two honestly expecting if you have disdain for Android? What could they possible announce that will change that? If changes and announcements at I/O didnt change your mind then what are you realistically expecting? Why would your minds need to be changed anyway? People have different opinions and preferences
Let me clarify.
Samsung/Touchwiz are worthless.
Lets see what Motorola and the Nexus line have in store as its the closest to stock Android there is which is great.
Not to mention design and actual things I will use on a phone and not a pen or my eyes looking at the screen to play or pause.
Samsung/Touchwiz are worthless.
Lets see what Motorola and the Nexus line have in store as its the closest to stock Android there is which is great.
Not to mention design and actual things I will use on a phone and not a pen or my eyes looking at the screen to play or pause.
Wait the N5 was better? Washed out screen...horrible battery life and very low sound. Featureless.....
I never said the N5 was a better device. I was stating I am more a fan of a UI that is not Touchwiz and more stock like such as the Nexus and Motorola line.
not what you said:
Name one Moto phone that compares to the N3 or Galaxy line of phones.
Can't say the Moto X....camera isn't even close to being on par. Then it is underpowered.
Ready for tomorrow. Comes down to the moto x+1 or the iphone 6 for me this year. What a fun week!
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Ha! That's exactly how I feel!
I was agreeing with the amaze me part.
I don't have disdain for android. I'll make my decision after the iphone 6 announcement. The Note is too big for me. The moto and iphone 6 I'm waiting to see new features and battery life.
I am speaking in terms of what we may be presented with all the new announcements coming from:
Nexus 6
X1
Sony Z3
IP6
All of these have a better chance of impressing me more than what the Note 4 did today because it is still Samsung which means it still has Touchwiz, which means it is still a terrible OS choice for me at least.
This isnt a spec war, hardware showdown. Hell, the WP OS will get more of my business any day of the week over another Touchwiz driven Samsung device.
My point, I am excited to see what the X1 and Nexus 6 have in store with way better UI and an overall experience than any Samsung phone can offer me.