Moto G Overview Updated December 9, 2020
Moto G Stories December 9, 2020
The 2021 follow-up to the Moto G Stylus has been leaked way ahead of schedule by Amazon, giving us a glimpse of what the stylus-equipped smartphone will bring to the table early next year.
Moto G Stories February 7, 2020
Motorola’s Moto G lineup has been the company’s most successful line ever, recently crossing 100 million units sold. Today, Motorola is announcing another set of Moto G smartphones, this time ditching the accompanying numbers and the Moto G Stylus, too.
Moto G Stories January 31, 2020
Motorola’s Moto G series proved all the way back in 2013 that cheap Android phones didn’t have to suck. Now, 7 years later, the 8th generation of that device is on the market. This week, Motorola has quietly announced that it has sold 100 million Moto G devices to date.
Moto G Stories November 29, 2018
Motorola Moto G7 Power revealed in FCC listing, with massive 5000mAh battery
One of the many things that could be improved on by modern devices is battery life. We strive for smaller and smaller phones which leaves less room for the battery. According to a newly uncovered FCC listing, Motorola is taking smartphone development in the opposite direction with its upcoming Moto G7 Power.
Moto G Stories September 7, 2016
Since releasing last month, ROMs based on Android Nougat have been popping up for various devices over on XDA. We’ve already seen tons of options for devices such as the Nexus 4, OnePlus One, OnePlus 3, and much more. Now the talented folks over at XDA have developed early Nougat-based ROMs for two different generations of Motorola’s best-selling Moto G.
Moto G Stories June 29, 2016
If you’re an Amazon Prime member in the market for a low-cost unlocked Android phone, the company is offering $50 off the full retail price of two models. The budget BLU R1 HD, normally $99.99, is available for $49.99, while the 4th-gen version of the popular Moto G is down from $199.99 to $149.99.
Each phone is offered unlocked, with no commitment to a contract, giving Prime members the flexibility to switch between wireless carriers and service options to best fit their needs. The BLU R1 HD and Moto G feature Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Google Mobile Services, including Google Maps, Gmail, YouTube, and Google Play …
Moto G Stories June 28, 2016
After releasing the Moto G⁴ family in India last month, Motorola and Lenovo have today officially announced that the Moto G⁴ and the Moto G⁴ Plus will be coming to the United States. The budget offering is back, and you’ll be able to grab one in just a couple of weeks…
Moto G Stories May 17, 2016
Update: There’s also a smaller, less powerful version called the Moto G Play coming to the States with a 2,800mAh battery. It’s powered by a Snapdragon 410 processor, has a 5-inch 720p display, 2GB RAM, water repellent coating, 8MP rear camera, 5MP front snapper and 16GB internal storage (expandable to 128GB via MicroSD.
Lenovo took to the stage this morning at an event in New Delhi, India, where it took the wraps off the latest generation Moto G smartphones. Unlike previous years, the Moto G is not a small, one-handed device. Instead, this year’s Moto G range features two versions and both are equipped with large 5.5-inch displays…
Leak shows the Moto G4 Plus in all of its retail glory [Photos]
We are hours away from Motorola‘s event in New Delhi, where the Lenovo-owned company is expected to fully unveil its new Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus smartphones.
As it often happens, however, the closer we get to an event the more leaks tend to pour, and this time it’s no exception…
Moto G Stories May 16, 2016
Moto G 4th gen shows up in leaked press render, sans fingerprint sensor
Well-known leaker, Even Blass has produced yet another render of the next generation Moto G, this time it’s the regular model without a fingerprint sensor on the front panel. If accurate, it virtually confirms the previous speculation that this year’s G-series Moto phones will be available in regular and ‘Plus’ variants.
Moto G Stories May 6, 2016
Lenovo is expected to release the 4th-generation Moto G at an upcoming event on May 17. While the appearance of the device has been widely leaked, not much is known about the specs of the device. According to a leak today, we know a bit more about what will likely be Lenovo’s first Moto devices.
Moto G Stories April 28, 2016
Taking into account all the leaks and rumors we’ve seen over the past few weeks regarding the upcoming 4th generation Moto G, it’s safe to assume the device is going to be announced relatively soon. Corroborating those leaks we’ve already laid our eyes on, another batch of detailed renders has found its way online.
Moto G Stories April 19, 2016
Moto G4 Plus shown off again, this time in official-looking white render
Earlier this morning, the 4th generation Moto G was shown off in a rather extensive hands-on video. The lack of a fingerprint sensor on that particular unit makes the case for a ‘plus’ variant more likely. Now, the notorious Evleaks has posted an official-looking render of the Moto G4 Plus in white.
A video has been published on YouTube showing what the uploader claims is a prototype of the fourth generation Moto G. Its design is practically identical to leaks we’ve seen already, and it seems to be much bigger than the current generation budget Motorola smartphone.
Moto G Stories April 18, 2016
With four of this year’s big-name smartphone makers having already announced — and some launched — their most important smartphones for 2016, our attention can turn to the rest. For the past few years, the Moto G has undoubtedly been Motorola’s (now Lenovo’s) most important device range. With competitive specs, a low price and — most importantly — stock Android software, the G has long been a recipe for success. And this year, the range could be getting a serious feature upgrade: A fingerprint sensor.
Moto G Stories April 16, 2016
Leaked ‘Moto G4 Plus’ sketch seemingly confirms redesigned front w/ fingerprint sensor
Last week, the first image of what is likely one of Lenovo’s next Moto devices revealed a front fingerprint sensor in place of dual speakers. Now, an image from Evleaks that shows a sketch of a ‘Moto G4 Plus’ with a similar sensor arrangement likely confirms that the image is legit…
Moto G Stories April 4, 2016
Possible 3rd-gen Moto E and first ‘by Lenovo’ device appear in benchmarks
A pair of listings on GFXbench (via WinFuture) have revealed two Lenovo phones that may possibly be the next generation Moto E. Additionally, two devices with the Moto X3 moniker have hit an Indian import/export database that might allude to a release sooner than later.
Moto G Stories February 10, 2016
Android 6.0 Marshmallow rolling out to 2nd-gen Moto G handsets over the next few days
Good news for owners of the Moto G 2nd-Gen: an OTA update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow has begun rolling out in batches, and all users should receive it over the next few days.
You’ll need to be on the latest stock Lollipop 5.0.2 ROM to receive it. Anyone who has flashed their ROM to a different version will need to restore, but no need to bother if you’re running the Stock 6.0 Soak Build (MPB24.65-24/34) as this is identical to the final release version.
Check out this Reddit thread for more details. The LG G4 began receiving the same update last week for T-Mobile users and yesterday for those on AT&T.
Moto G Stories January 19, 2016
9to5Toys Last Call: 2nd gen. Moto X $243, USB-C and QuickCharge deals from $6, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Last Call Updates:
LG G Watch Android Wear refurb: $65 shipped (Reg. $110) | A4C
- USB-C cables w/ Prime shipping: 6.6-ft for $7, 9.9-ft for $8, wall chargers + more
- RAVPower 12,000mAh Car Jump Starter and Power Bank: $48 (Reg. $70)
2nd gen. Moto X (unlocked) $243 shipped, 2nd gen. Moto G w/ free dock $100 shipped
USB-C Flash Drive $10, QuickCharge USB Wall Chargers from Anker $6
6.6ft USB-C to USB-C iOrange-E cable: $10.99 Prime shipped w/ code
Pebble Smartwatch for Android and iPhone (Refurb): $50 (Orig. $150)
Daily Deals: Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM Bluetooth speaker (Refurb) $180, ViewSonic 28-inch 4K LED Monitor $275, more
Amazon Gold Box: Top-rated SwissGear Laptop Backpacks up to 60% off, deals from $34 Prime shipped
‘Tap 10’ gets you a free Chromecast after you use Android Pay 10 times ($35 value)
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Media: iTunes $10 book-inspired movie sale – The Lorax, Wizard of Oz + others, Mel Brooks collection $19, more
- Liger Handlebar Mount for iPhone 6s/Android devices $6 Prime shipped (Orig. $25)
- Bluetooth Speakers: Sony SRSX2 w/ NFC $60 (Reg. $80+), Aukey Rugged $15 (Reg. $25)
- Games/Apps: Rainbow Six Siege (all platforms) $35, Call of Snakes goes free, more
- OtterBox Defender Series iPhone 6 Plus Case: $24 Prime shipped (Orig. $60)
- Kingston V300 240GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive: $62 shipped (Reg. $80+)
- Multi-year/bundle magazine subs from $2/yr: Wine Enthusiast, Wired, more
- Apple iPad Air Wi-Fi 16GB in Silver or Space Gray: $299 shipped (Reg. $399)
- iTunes Gift Cards 20% off w/ free shipping: $100 for $80, $50 for $40
- Add Apple CarPlay iPhone integration for $400 shipped (Reg. $600)
- Apple 12″ Retina MacBook 1.2Ghz/8GB/512GB: $1,290 shipped (Reg. $1,599)
MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:
LG Watch Urbane Android Wear Smartwatch: $200 shipped (Reg. $259)
Google Play albums from Zac Brown Band and more on sale for $0.99 each
- Aukey 3-in-1 clip-on phone or tablet camera lens kit $10 Prime shipped (Reg. $20)
- Speck CandyShell iPhone 6/6s Case: $12 or two for $14 Prime shipped (Reg. $35 each)
- iOrange MFi Lightning Cables: 6-ft. $7 (Reg. $14), 10-ft. $9 (Reg. $15), more
- Cowboom 20% off pre-owned/open-box gear: Powerbeats2 Wireless $67, more
- Pioneer AV Receiver w/ Bluetooth and Wi-Fi: $250 shipped (Reg. $400)
- Jump-N-Carry 12-Volt Jump Starter $100, 3-Pack: Uniden 2-Way Radios $30
- Belkin MFi Lightning iPad Keyboard w/ Stand: $40 shipped (Reg. $70)
- Monopoly 80th Anniversary Game $11 w/ in-store pick-up (Orig. $22)
- PSA: Xbox Live Gold Members can enjoy a free trial for EA Access this week
- Amazon’s best-selling snow blower hits all-time: $99 shipped (Reg. $135+)
- Mackie CR4 speakers (pair) + Audio-Technica headphones $170 ($249 value)
- Watch Ex Machina in HD for just $0.99 (Reg. $5)
- The Martian Blu-ray/Digital HD for $15 Prime shipped (Reg. $23)
- Add Milanese Loop style to your Apple Watch: $14 Prime shipped (Reg. $25)
- Sony 7.2-ch. 4K AV Receiver w/ AirPlay and Bluetooth: $298 shipped (Reg. $400)
- Download the Very Best of Grateful Dead MP3 album for free (Reg. $10), more
- New 32GB Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge for $490 shipped (Reg. $715)
- Fashion: PUMA Semi Annual Sale 50% off + additional 20%, more
- Audio-Technica ATH-M40x + Blue Mic Snowball Mic $105 ($150 value)
- MFi Apple-Certified Battery Cases for iPhone 6/s: 3,500mAh, more
- App Store Free App of the Week: Lifeline text-adventure game (Reg. $3)
- The Trace Murder Mystery Game for iOS hits its lowest price yet: $1 (Reg. $4)
- A Dark Room for iOS goes free as IGN’s Game of the Month (Reg. $1)
Game pre-orders for Amazon Prime members – Final Fantasy XV, more: $48 ea (Reg. $60)
NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:
Blipcast uses your Wi-Fi to beam HDTV audio to multiple iOS or Android devices
This Nintendo-inspired Bluetooth speaker is just about perfect in every way
- Netflix Announces Premiere Dates for 10 Original Shows including House of Cards, more
- The new ‘Where to Eat Pizza’ coffee table book takes a look at the best slices worldwide
- Phāz takes note of iPhone 7 rumors with new Lightning-connected headphones
- Review: EasyACC 3 USB-port/2 AC-port surge protector is perfect for bedside, desk or travel
- The Kiba camera wants to sit on your shelf and record life’s biggest moments
Moto G Stories January 18, 2016
Deal: 2nd gen. Moto X (unlocked) $243 shipped, 2nd gen. Moto G w/ free dock $100 shipped
Best Buy offers the 2nd generation Moto X 16GB (unlocked) smartphone in black for $242.99 shipped, which is $57 below its retail price and the lowest price we could find for a brand new model. If you’re looking for its cheaper little brother, though, B&H offers the 2nd generation Moto G 8GB (unlocked) smartphone in black for $99.99 shipped w/ a free Belkin PowerHouse microUSB dock. That’s a savings of $95 compared to what these items would cost at retail…
Moto G Stories January 14, 2016
9to5Toys Lunch Break: Moto G (2nd gen.) $100, Gear Live $80, Galaxy S6 Edge $490, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Motorola Moto G (2nd gen.) 8GB black: $100 shipped (Reg. $180) | Best Buy
Samsung Android Wear-powered Gear Live: $80 shipped (Reg. $150) | eBay
New 32GB Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: $490 shipped (Reg. $715)
Samsung Gear S2 from $250 shipped, Gear S2 Classic from $300 shipped w/ code 50OFFJAN | Adorama
If you don’t mind rebates, you can get an additional $50 off both models
LG G3 Beat 8GB unlocked Android phone: $130 shipped (Reg. $200) | Amazon
Philips Friends of Hue Bloom Luminaire Starter Kit: $100 shipped (Orig. $180)
Bluetooth Audio Deals: Harman Kardon Speaker (refurb) $70, Over-Ear Headphones $17, more
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
USB Power: Lumsing 40W 5-Port Charger + Lightning cable $20 (Reg. $30+), more
- Daily Deals: LG 34″ UltraWide Monitor $375, Timbuk2 13″ MacBook Messenger Bag $40, more
- Monoprice coupon takes $20 off $100+ orders: Bluetooth Party Speaker for $80 (Reg. $100)
- Download the Very Best of Grateful Dead MP3 album for free (Reg. $10), more
- A Dark Room for iOS goes free as IGN’s Game of the Month (Reg. $1)
- Lifeline text-adventure game goes free for the first time (Reg. $3)
- Add Milanese Loop style to your Apple Watch: $17 Prime shipped (Reg. $25)
- Games/Apps: Guitar Hero Live (all platforms) $50 (Orig. $100), more
MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:
It’s 2016, stop renting your cable modem: Motorola refurb DOCSIS 3.0 deals from $40 (Orig. up to $220)
- 10 PopCap Mac games for $10: Plants Vs. Zombies, Monopoly, Scrabble, more ($80+ value)
- Audio-Technica ATH-M40x Headphones + Blue Microphones Snowball Mic $105 ($150 value)
- NetSpot Pro helps you improve the coverage of your Wi-Fi network: $19 (Orig. $149)
- SoundPEATS’ Q9A Bluetooth earbuds offer solid value at less than $20, exclusive discount
- Lenmar MFi Apple-Certified 3,000mAh Battery Case for iPhone 6/s: $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)
- iPhone 5s 16GB in Silver or Gray (No-Contract) from $100 shipped (Reg. $300)
- View-Master Virtual Reality Starter Pack for iPhone/Android: $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)
- USB Power: Lumsing 16,000mAh Dual-USB Power Bank $20, more
- Kingtop Waterproof Solar Powered Motion Sensor Light $10 Prime shipped (Reg. $16)
- Audio-Technica’s ATH-M50x headphones + Apogee Groove headphone amp $329
- Google Play offers 21 Classic Rock Favorites for Free: Santana, Boston, Meatloaf, more
- Game pre-orders for Amazon Prime members – Final Fantasy XV, more: $48 ea (Reg. $60)
- Motorola Nexus 6 factory unlocked 32GB in blue/white: $250 shipped (Reg. $330)
- Pick up a copy of Moby Dick as a Kindle download and audiobook for free (Reg. $6+)
- iPhone 6/s/Plus and Android Cases from $1: Dual-Layer $4.50 (Reg. $10), more
- iPhone 6/s/Plus Accessories w/ Prime shipping: Dual-layer Cases from $3 (Reg. $8+)
- NES30 Bluetooth controller gives the latest titles a retro twist: $37 shipped (Orig. $50)
- Hawkeye-I remote controlled quadcopter drone w/ 720p HD cam $46 shipped (Reg. $79+)
- FitBit’s Charge HR fitness tracker available for just $110 shipped (Reg. $150)
- Download the iPad at Work for Dummies eBook for free (Reg. up to $17)
- Your Choice of 10 Top-Rated Mac Apps for $20 (up to $500 value), more
- Keep your Macs running smoothly with a CleanMyMac two-pack: $36 (Orig. $60)
- Add Bluetooth capabilities + a dual-port USB charger to your car for $16 (Reg. $28)
- MFi Apple-Certified Lightning: 10-ft. Braided $10.50 (Reg. $17), more
NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:
The Kiba camera wants to sit on your shelf and record life’s biggest moments
- LEGO did everything right with its new 2,500-piece vintage Batman set
- This new touchscreen Smart Remote controls your devices just by pointing at them
- Report: Amazon planning to launch smaller, more portable version of its Echo speaker
- Segway and Intel got together to create a futuristic robot butler
- Activeon’s new 4K action camera uses solar power to provide six hours of recording
- Satechi adds pass-through charging to its USB-C hub
- Bang & Olufsen releases a new aluminum soundbar with AirPlay and a big price tag
- Reddit has compiled the best AMA sessions into a limited edition book, order now
- Nostalgia runs high on Kodak’s modern take of the Super 8 camera
- Polaroid’s new Snap+ is the beneficiary of a touchscreen display
- Sony takes to CES 2016 with new 4K HDR Ultra HDTVs, multi-room audio, more
Moto G Stories January 13, 2016
Motorola: We’re not killing off the Moto G or Moto E
Recently, Lenovo’s chief made some comments regarding the future of Motorola and Lenovo smartphones. Those comments seemed to indicate that the Moto brand name would only be used for high-end smartphones, while Lenovo’s ‘Vibe’ lineup would form the bottom end of the companies product portfolio. Some saw this as confirmation that Moto G and Moto E handsets would be discontinued.
Speaking to The Verge, a Motorola representative was quick to debunk those suggestions:
“Although we are simplifying the combined Motorola and [Lenovo] portfolio, we have no plans to retire Moto G, our most successful smartphone, or Moto E.”
Despite the fact that Lenovo’s chief seemed to be indicating an end to the bottom-tier Motorolas, it seems that instead, the Moto and Vibe brands will be used in different markets. The Moto G and Moto E are incredibly successful in a number of markets, particularly North America. In Asia, the Vibe brand is a better fit. So it could be instead that it slims down its portfolio, while still continuing to build new models of affordable Moto-branded products.
Most of the confusion and interest surrounding Motorola and its phones stems from a recent discovery that the Motorola brand name will be dying. Since then, it seems as though everything has been up in the air, at least in the media. While Motorola is going away, the Moto brand is too strong to give up. Just like it did with ThinkPad, Lenovo is going to continue using the Moto moniker for its devices.
Moto G Stories January 12, 2016
Following news that Lenovo would be phasing out the Motorola brand-name, tech enthusiasts globally were intrigued to hear what else the company’s new owners had in store for us. Will Moto phones be just as good as they have been in the past? Will they keep the stock Android experience?
Lenovo’s chief, having spilled the beans regarding Google’s plans to launch its Play Services in China this year was seemingly keen to also share his thoughts on the Moto brand and what the next couple of years has in store for the fashionable smartphone family. As with all changes made when new owners take over, there’s both good news and bad news…
Moto G Stories January 11, 2016
9to5Toys Lunch Break: View-Master VR $20, PNY 128GB MicroSDXC $35, Verizon Moto E (2015) $40, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
View-Master VR Starter Pack for iPhone/Android: $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)
PNY High Performance 128GB High Speed MicroSDXC: $35 shipped (Reg. $80) | Amazon
Verizon Wireless Prepaid Moto E 4G w/ 8 GB flash: $40 shipped (Reg. $70) | eBay
Anker Tech Prime shipped: 13,000mAh Dual-USB Power Bank $25, Wireless Network Camera $60, LED Desk Lamp $26, more
WD My Book 5TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive: $110 shipped (Reg. $140)
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
FitBit’s Charge HR fitness tracker available for just $110 shipped (Reg. $150)
- NES30 Bluetooth controller gives the latest titles a retro twist: $37 shipped (Orig. $50)
- Media: iTunes Digital HD sale from $8 – Wolf of Wall Street $10 (Reg. $20), more
- Hawkeye-I remote controlled quadcopter drone w/ 720p HD cam $46 shipped (Reg. $79+)
- Games/Apps: POWER A amiibo Display $18, Sunset Overdrive from $15, iOS freebies, more
- Daily Deals: Canon AirPrint Laser Printer $110, TiVo Bolt 4K DVR + $50 Gift Card $286
- Belkin’s best selling WeMo Insight Switch smart electrical outlet $40 shipped (Orig. $60)
- Fashion Clearance Events: Banana Republic up to 75% off, more
- iPhone 6/s/Plus and Android Cases from $1: Dual-Layer $4.50 (Reg. $10), more
- iPhone 6/s/Plus Accessories w/ Prime shipping: Dual-layer Cases from $3 (Reg. $8+), more
- A Dark Room for iOS goes free as IGN’s Game of the Month (Reg. $1)
MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:
Add Bluetooth capabilities + a dual-port USB charger to your car for $16 (Reg. $28)
- Save 50% at Busted Tees – Star Wars, House of Cards, Seinfeld shirts from $10
- 1-month free Marvel Unlimited comic subscription plus an exclusive digital starter pack
- Grab a free MP3 download of Elvis Presley’s 30 #1 Hits, more
- Fitbit ZIP Wireless Activity Tracker $30 shipped (Orig. $60)
- Over 100 audiobooks priced at $5 each to help motivate you in 2016
- Apple 27-inch Retina 5K iMac (Late 2014) 3.5GHz/8GB/1TB Fusion: $1,699 (Orig. $2,499)
- Apple is giving away Pixite’s Union image blending iOS app ($2 value)
- DJI Phantom 3 Standard Quadcopter w/ 2.7K Camera: $500 shipped (Reg. $699)
- Fashion: L.L. Bean Winter Sale up to 50% off, more
- Get in shape this year w/ huge savings on home workout gear
- Lightning 3600mAh Aukey Portable Battery Pack + MFi cable: $10 shipped
NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:
Segway and Intel got together to create a futuristic robot butler
- Activeon’s new 4K action camera uses solar power to provide six hours of recording
- Satechi adds pass-through charging to its USB-C hub
- Bang & Olufsen releases a new aluminum soundbar with AirPlay and a big price tag
- Reddit has compiled the best AMA sessions into a limited edition book, order now
- Nostalgia runs high on Kodak’s modern take of the Super 8 camera
- Polaroid’s new Snap+ is the beneficiary of a touchscreen display
- Sony takes to CES 2016 with new 4K HDR Ultra HDTVs, multi-room audio, more
- Nikon jumps into the action camera fray with its new Keymission 360
- LG drops new ultra-slim OLED 4K UHDTVs at CES that focus on HDR capabilities
- DJI introduces new 4K drone with a more affordable price, updates Inspire 1 PRO
- Harman Kardon releases a new HD audio multi-room speaker line with outdoor functionality
- Jaybird slates Freedom, X3 Bluetooth 4.0 athletic headphones for Q2 2016
- Parrot’s new DISCO drone hits the skies with 50MPH speeds and extended flight times
Moto G Stories December 10, 2015
PSA: 2nd Gen Moto G is now just $99 on Amazon
With the ramp up to Christmas well and truly underway, retailers will spend the next couple of weeks offering discounts on some great products. Even though Black Friday weekend has come and gone, there are still some noteworthy discounts out there. On Amazon, right now, you can pick up the 2nd generation Moto G for just $99, unlocked. That’s a discount of $80 on the original $179 price-point. Incidentally, that’s the same price it’s being sold for at Motorola and Best Buy currently.
As specs go, it’s a respectable smartphone, especially given the outlay. It has a 5-inch 720p display, 2070mAh battery, quad-core processor and runs an almost-stock version of Android. What’s more, Motorola has committed to bringing Android 6.0 Marshmallow to it at some point over the next few weeks.
At this price, I can’t imagine anyone will regret buying it. For the past few years, the Moto G has set the standard for other budget smartphones to follow. That’s why the most recent model, the 3rd gen Moto G, made it on to my list of 2015’s best budget smartphones.
Moto G Stories December 8, 2015
We’re fast approaching the end of the year, and before we hit CES-season and look forward to some of the new devices hitting the market in 2016, it’s time to look back at some of the devices that won our hearts and impressed us during this year. First up, we’re starting with some of this year’s best budget phones…
I’ve been an iOS user since day one — back when it was called “iPhone OS” — and haven’t had any reason to leave Apple’s camp. Each day, I use iOS devices and apps, and for the most part, they “just work.” You could offer me a cheap Android phone or tablet and I wouldn’t have much use for it.
Or so I thought. Just in time for the holidays, 9to5’s publisher Seth Weintraub sent me an unexpected gift: a $99 Motorola Moto G (2nd Gen), also available on Amazon. That price isn’t a typo — for under $100 (half the price of the recently released sixth-generation iPod touch), Motorola is selling a full-fledged smartphone with a larger, higher-resolution screen than the $199 iPod, and for that matter the old iPhone 5c I decided to replace it with. You’ve probably heard that Amazon is trying a similar tactic with its $49 7″ Fire Tablets, which so radically undercut the price of Apple’s iPads that you can buy five for the same price as an entry-level iPad mini 2… and still have change left over. Since these products were developed by well-established companies, they’re budget-priced, but not junk.
I wanted to see whether the Moto G would have any value in my life, and how it would stack up against lower-end iOS devices. What I found was exactly the reason Apple leads the cellular industry in profits yet continues to lag behind Android in market share: the Moto G offers a more than “good enough” alternative at a price that anyone can afford. From my perspective, the existence of a good $99 smartphone is precisely the reason the iPod family has all but disappeared, and why even iPad mini pricing is arguably unsustainable…
Moto G Stories November 30, 2015
Black Friday brought some of the best Google-y deals we’ve seen this year, but the fun’s not over yet. Cyber Monday is now here, and — as usual — there are some great discounts to be found all across the web. We found some of the best Android picks earlier today, but here’s a bigger roundup of some of the best-of-the-best Cyber Monday deals you’ll find. For Google lovers and the not-so-Google lovers alike, you’ll almost surely find something in this roundup worthy of adding to your cart… expand full story
Black Friday may have come and gone, but tech companies and retailers are keen to keep the discounts running through this week with their annual Cyber Monday deals. Whether you’re looking to get yourself a new smartphone or tablet, or buy one for a friend/family member, there are plenty of good discounts to be had this week…
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Moto G Stories November 6, 2015
CORRECTION: Motorola got in touch with us to say that the Turbo Edition, like the regular Moto G, has a 720p screen. So, not quite as tempting for the bump in price.
Over the past few years we’ve seen a rise of affordable smartphones offering a great experience to buyers. The original Moto G was, arguably, the phone that kicked it off, right at the bottom end of the market. This year, we saw the arrival of the 3rd generation which still offers a lot of bang for your buck. In Mexico, Motorola just released an even better model. It costs a little extra, but looks like it’ll easily be worth the outlay…
Moto G Stories October 26, 2015
9to5Toys Lunch Break: 2nd generation Moto G (unlocked) $119, USB power deals, more
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Today’s can’t miss deals:
Unlocked Motorola Moto G (2nd generation) 8GB white: $119 shipped (Reg. $180) | Amazon
USB Roundup: Aukey 5000mAh Charger + MFi Lightning Cable $15 (Reg. $21), Lumsing 13400mAh Power bank $23, more
Giveaway: Polk Audio’s Omni Whole Home Music System – Soundbar w/ subwoofer and S2 Speaker ($880 value)
Best Buy lands the first major blow in this year’s battle for holiday shoppers
Amazon thinks leaving your house is over-rated, expands Prime free same-day delivery service
Dell Black Friday Ad Leak: Gears of War Xbox One w/ Fallout 4 + controller $300, VIZIO 60-Inch 4K HDTV $800, more
More new gear from today:
Fashion deals at Amazon – extra 20% off fall athletic/outdoor shoes: Caterpillar boots $52, ASICS running shoes $40, more
- GoPro HERO4 Session action camera w/ $40 Amazon Gift Card: $275 shipped ($340 value)
- Headphones: Audio-Technica Over-Ears $135, JayBird Bluetooth In-ears $102, more
- Protect your new iPad mini 4 with this folio smart case: $3 Prime shipped (Reg. $10)
- Daily Deals: Garmin Nüvi 5-inch GPS $150, Foscam HD Wireless Plug & Play IP Camera $60, more
- Games/Apps: Fallout 4 pre-order (Prime only) $50, Nathan Drake PS4 bundle w/ Destiny $350, iOS freebies, more
- $100 iTunes Gift Card for $75 with email delivery from PayPal (25% off), more
- The eora 3D scanner uses your iPhone to create 360-degree models of anything
- Belkin’s new lightweight QODE Ultimate Keyboard Case for iPad Air 2 is now available
More deals still alive:
Gift Cards up to 20% off: JCPenney, Sports Authority, more
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- proXPN VPN: Premium Lifetime Subscription for $39 ($375 value)
- Get started with Google’s Express delivery service: $35 credit for $10
- Marvel’s limited edition 13-disc Phase Two Blu-ray collection arrives just in time for the holidays
- Freebies: Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack + METRO 2033 eBook + Redbox movie/game rental + More!
- Seagate 4TB Portable USB 3 Hard Drive w/ 200GB Cloud: $150 shipped
- Netflix November Preview: Marvel’s Jessica Jones, Seven Deadly Sins, Aziz Ansari, more
- Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 interface + Sennheiser HD600 + Condenser Mic $400 shipped ($655 value)
- TP-Link Archer C7 802.11ac Router + DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem $130 shipped ($155+ value)
- GoPro HERO4 Silver Action Camera w/ built-in LCD display: $329 shipped (Reg. $400)
- VIZIO 2.1 Sound Stand w/ subwoofer & remote $100 shipped (Orig. $250)
- KMASHI 10,000mAh Battery $9 (Reg. $14), 6-Ft. Braided MFi Lightning Cable $8.50, more
- Media: Spider-Man Blu-ray Trilogy $14 (Reg. $32), $1 HD movie rentals, more
- 2.1-Ch. Home Audio: LG Soundbar 120W (refurb) $65 (Orig. $149)
- Acer Chromebook 1.50GHz/4GB/16GB SSD: $249 shipped (Reg. $279)
- Amazon and Toys R Us give a peek at this year’s must-have holiday gifts
- Ticket To Ride goes free on iPhone for the first time in years (Reg. $2)
- 50% off Fashion Sales: PUMA – Down Jacket $75 (Orig. $150), more
- Samsung Smart 4K HDTVs: 40-inch $550 (Reg. $700+), 50-inch $699 (Reg. $1,000+)
- Jawbone UP Move Activity Tracker: $20 w/ in-store pickup (Reg. $50)
- Display your iPhone 6/s w/ this Mpow Car Air Vent Mount $5 shipped (Reg. $9)
- Adjustable iPad mount for $17 Prime shipped (Orig. $30)
New products & more:
Dyson’s pricey 360 Eye robo-vac finally sees the light of day
Use your smartphone as a controller for these AirConsole Mac/PC browser games
- The MiniBrew launches on Indiegogo as an iPhone-connected way to make your own beer
- Bird of Prey’s prone-style bicycle puts the rider facedown while riding
- Garmin drops the bulk and adds color with its new Forerunner wearables
- D-Link’s latest surveillance cameras go wide-angle with “less distortion” than the competition
- Libratone introduces multi-room audio alongside two new colorful ZIPP speakers
- Guitar Hero Live lands on iOS with a new mobile instrument bundle
- Gold is Best: This one-off Macintosh is a must see with its walnut enclosure and shiny keyboard
- This mini Segway hopes to take-off with its affordable price tag and compact design
- You’ll have to hurry to grab one of these limited edition Fallout 4 Xbox One controllers
Moto G Stories October 19, 2015
The Moto G has always been a great deal but it hasn’t been paired with the best budget carriers to date. In what might be a big holiday seller for mid-tier users, Sprint subsidy Virgin today began offering 3 new Android smartphones including the Moto G 3rd gen. for $150, the HTC Desire 626s for $130 and Huawei Union at $80.
The standout here is the Moto G which I absolutely loved (with a few caveats) which retails at $180. The 5-inch phone is pretty close to flagship level last year with a few missing bits. The 5 inch screen is perfect sized but the lack of NFC payment options might be a turn off. It shares the camera of the Nexus 6 and it is IPX7 waterproof to 3 feet for 30 minutes. Hopefully Virgin won’t mess with the almost stock Android and provide timely updates (fingers crossed)
That $30 you save you can pay your 1st month of usage on the 3 gig 4G of data plan (see plans below). While Sprint’s network may not be the strongest in all areas, I’ve found it to be improving rapidly lately.
The Moto G will almost certainly be the first Android 6.0 device on Virgin and at $150 down and $30/month a great gift idea for the kids/parents/grandparents out there. Alternatively, if you want to use an Android device like an iPod touch (without a carrier) this is the first $30 discount we’ve seen. expand full story
Moto G Stories September 23, 2015
PSA: 3rd gen. Moto G (2015) now getting CyanogenMod nightlies
CyanogenMod nightly builds are available on a plethora of devices, and now you can add one more to the list. Motorola’s Moto G (2015), codenamed osprey, started receiving nightly builds of CyanogenMod 12.1 last night. There aren’t many better devices to play with some custom ROMs, considering you can grab one on Amazon for just $179.
We gave the Moto G (2015) a quick look just 36 hours after we first got our hands on it. And based on our initial impression at least, this is probably one of the best phones you can buy in the $100-$200 range. With a decent display, crazy battery life, and a price that fits the package, it’s a no-brainer if you’re looking for a phone for your kids (or to tinker with).
(via Android Police)
Moto G Stories September 4, 2015
As far as the major manufacturers go, Motorola is one of the few trying to push the boundaries of what we should expect to get for our money. It wants to give us the best mobile Android experience possible for each price range. The Moto G is the king of the low-end phones and the Moto X has been a wonderful high-end phone. The Moto X Play sort of sits in between, and despite not being absolutely perfect, it’s a very good phone overall.
Moto G Stories August 10, 2015
Motorola confirms StageFright bug fix coming to 11 smartphone lines including new Moto X and Moto G
Motorola has joined several other Android OEMs in confirming that it will be rolling out a StageFright software fix for many of its popular smartphone lines. As you’d expect, this includes the newly announced Moto X and Moto G handsets as well as a number of older devices.
The new devices will be patched from launch, while others may be subject to the usual carrier approval and testing. Carrier partners will receive the software and start testing on August 10th. In all, there are 200 variants of software to be patched, tested and released. So it could take time for you to get your fix.
The list of devices includes:
- Moto X Style (patched from launch)
- Moto X Play (patched from launch)
- Moto X (1st Gen, 2nd Gen)
- Moto X Pro
- Moto Maxx/Turbo
- Moto G (1st Gen, 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen)
- Moto G with 4G LTE (1st Gen, 2nd Gen)
- Moto E (1st Gen, 2nd Gen)
- Moto E with 4G LTE (2nd Gen)
- DROID Turbo
- DROID Ultra/Mini/Maxx
As I’m sure you’re now aware, it recently came to light that Android had a serious, gaping hole left in its coding. Dubbed ‘Android’s worst vulnerability in Mobile OS history‘ StageFright would essentially allow anyone with the ability and motive to include malware in any video MMS message. It could potentially affect your phone before you even open or see the message. To be safe, be sure to read our guide on how you can protect yourself against it until your software fix arrives.
Moto G Stories July 30, 2015
I’ve long been a fan of what Motorola has been doing with their smartphones and peripherals, and this week’s announcements are no exception. Both of the headphones Moto released, the Moto Surround and especially the Moto Pulse are top notch. I’ve been using the Pulse exclusively since the event and couldn’t be happier. They are so light that you forget they’re even on your head, while at the same time they have a mic for calls, a battery meter on your phone ,and they swivel so they pack flat. Oh and the sound is excellent – comparable to a $200 set of heavy cans from other mid/high tier vendors. At $60, the Pulse headphones are a no-brainer if you need light over-ears for a reasonable price.
But the Moto G 3rd edition is what we’re here to talk about… expand full story
Moto G Stories July 28, 2015
PSA: ‘Moto X Style’ is simply ‘Moto X Pure Edition’ in the US
Motorola announced two new Moto X variants this morning, but the company didn’t do a great job of clarifying in its multi-national livestream exactly how the phones would be marketed in the United States. First, as we mentioned, there aren’t any plans to bring the Moto X Play to the US at all at this point. But secondly, and perhaps more confusingly, the Moto X Style isn’t really coming to the US, either. In the United States, the equivalent of the Moto X Style will simply be called “Moto X Pure Edition”.
After almost a dozen leaks over the last couple of months, Motorola has today made the 2015 Moto G official. As with previous years, this handset is made for the budget-minded customer in mind, but it definitely is one of the better options in its class and you won’t be sacrificing much in terms of the overall Android experience…
Moto G Stories July 27, 2015
Motorola has at least a few major announcements scheduled for tomorrow, but it looks like there aren’t going to be many surprises when it comes to the new Moto G. We’ve seen almost a dozen leaks already (including renders, more renders, real photos, more real photos, and even more real photos), but now we have what is essentially a full reveal. The packaging is in another language, but this unboxing is probably the clearest look we’ve had yet at what the company is going to be showing off tomorrow… expand full story
A new report claims that Motorola will be launching its next budget-friendly Moto in stores on July 29th, just one day after its launch event. But that’s not the most exciting part of the story. If the leaked retail memos are genuine, customers will be able to walk in to stores and order their personalized Moto Maker device from a physical, brick-and-mortar store… expand full story
Moto G Stories July 24, 2015
Full 2015 Moto G spec sheet leaks, includes Snapdragon 410, 5-inch screen, more
It looks like there aren’t going to be any surprises at all come next week. Earlier today, we told you that some of the best images of the Moto G we’ve seen yet leaked thanks to LaptopMedia, and now the same publication has studied their device and put together an entire spec sheet…
It seems like Motorola might be the new lead contender for worst-secret-keeper-ever. As I said earlier this week, we’ve seen renders, more renders, real photos, more real photos, and even more real photos of the 2015 Moto G leak over the last couple of months. And now, thanks to some new almost-certainly-legit photos (via LaptopMedia), we have what is now our best look yet at the new Moto G…
Moto G Stories July 23, 2015
A new video has surfaced that claims to showcase the upcoming 3rd generation Moto G. The clip, which appears to be a promo video straight from Motorola, shows the device in all of its glory and reveals several specifications.
Moto G (2015) Moto Maker customization options revealed
We read rumors a while back that Motorola would be adding this year’s upcoming Moto G to its popular Moto Maker customization service. Like the Moto X, you’ll be able to order the Moto G with your choice of front or back color, as well as various metallic accent hues.
Thanks to a recent leak that made its way to Reddit, we now have a better idea of all the options available. First, you’ll be able to choose either white or black on the front housing. There will be a total of ten rear housing colors to choose from, including cherry, cabernet, blue, raspberry, turquoise, black, gold yellow, white, lime and navy. Metallic accent options will also include ten colors. These will presumably be on the front speaker/earpiece, and metal camera housing on the back.
Unlike the Moto X, there doesn’t seem to be an option to add a luxury material like wood or leather. However, it does appear that we’ll get a choice between an 8GB or 16GB model. The latter will also have 2GB RAM. There’s also going to be five FlipShell cases, costing just under $20 and a number of wallpapers to have pre-loaded on the home screen. You can see the leak in all it’s glory below:
The entire Motorola lineup is expected to get something of a design refresh this year. Although the general shape and look of the phones will largely be the same, the camera and Moto ‘dimple’ housing on the back will be changed. While the design between the Moto G and Moto X is likely going to be similar, as it usually is, this will be the first time that both have been available on Moto Maker.
Although we can’t take any leaks or rumors as being concrete evidence, there’s perhaps enough here to start piecing together what Motorola might announce at its event on July 28.
Moto G Stories July 20, 2015
As Motorola’s July 28th event draws near, more and more leaked images and renders of the upcoming Motorola handset refreshes continue to hit the Internet. This time we’re getting a look at leaked images (via MobileSyrup) of what is assumably a 3rd gen Moto G display dummy unit, and there just so happens to be a sticker affixed that confirms some previously rumored specifications of the device… expand full story
Moto G Stories July 16, 2015
Motorola has announced today that it is holding an event on July 28th. And yes, this all but surely means that we’ll be seeing the much-rumored 2015 Moto X and 2015 Moto G, and maybe even the next Moto 360 as well… expand full story
2015 Moto G allegedly shown off in leaked real-life pics
Motorola is preparing to refresh its lineup of Android smartphones and will do so with the new Moto G, Moto X and a couple of Droids if recent rumors and leaks hold any weight. While we’re waiting for the official announcement, a handful of new images have shown up on a Facebook page clearly showing what appears to be the 2015 Moto G.
According to the leak, this is one of the pre-release final test models. The post claims the device features a Snapdragon 410 processor, 2GB RAM and runs Android 5.1.1 (as seen on the settings screen above).
Pictures of this prototype virtually confirm everything we suspected about the next mid-range smartphone from Motorola. Especially from an aesthetic perspective. It has the long pill-shaped housing for the camera and Motorola dimple on the back and a shape which is very similar to the current Moto lineup. The one thing this can’t confirm, however, are reports that Moto G will be available to customize on Moto Maker for the first time.
There is one important — and easily ignorable — piece of information on these leaks that throw them in to doubt somewhat. On the settings screen you’ll see SKU number XT1542. Do a quick Google search on this model number and you’ll discover articles and leaks of the upcoming Moto X, a phone which is expected to have a 5.2-inch QHD resolution screen. As shown off in an early leak at GSMArena. It’s a curious leak, to say the least. Previous leaks suggested that the Moto G would have SKU number Xt1543.
There are several explanations for this. One that comes to mind for me is the leak which I recently called ‘sketchy’, with the Moto X “Sport”. It’s lack of metal means it doesn’t really look like a Moto X. Perhaps this is the rumored ‘Sport’ model. Or, perhaps Motorola has disguised its appearance to look different to the finished article. Perhaps – even – this Moto G prototype just has the wrong SKU in its software somehow.
It’s all speculation for now, but this is probably our best look yet at an unreleased Motorola phone. I just wish we knew for sure which Moto it was.
Moto G Stories July 14, 2015
2015 Moto X, Moto G and a couple of Droids shown together in new leak
A leak published on the HellomotoHK Facebook page appears to show four unreleased Motorola phones, or at least the rear covers from four Moto devices. From left to right we allegedly have the upcoming Motorola Droid mini, Moto G, Moto Droid and Moto X. If you’re excited to see Motorola‘s wares for 2015 then these are the Droids you’re probably looking for. Sorry, couldn’t resist (not sorry at all).
