Moto X units start shipping out from Rogers

If you pre-ordered a snazzy new Moto X from Rogers then good news. Peeps who got into the system early have started receiving email notices letting them know that their Moto X units have started to ship or are available for pickup in select Rogers Stores.

Thank you tipster!

Motorola officially unveils the Moto X, coming to Canada exclusively with Rogers

This afternoon, live in New York City, Motorola officially unveiled their newest flagship Android device, the Moto X. Launching in a both white and black (Canada), Rogers has announced an exclusive on the Canadian launch slated for the end of this month and says it will go for $189.99 on a 2-year term. The Moto X features: a 4.7-inch 720p display, a 1.7Ghz dual-core X8 processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage (non-expandable), a 2200mAh battery, and run stock Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean out of the box.

Billed as the device that is "ready when you are", it has an even deeper "Google Now" integration offering the now recognizable "OK Google" that we have grown accustomed to from Google Glass. It also offers a more intuitive camera, allowing its users' to access the camera for photos with the flick of a wrist.

Of course, because it is a Rogers exclusive, those interested can drop their $40 and add themselves to the MotoX reservation list here.

Stay tuned for more on an official release date when we attend the hands-on in Toronto in the coming weeks.

[via RogersRedboard]

Google's Moto X to launch on August 1 at a NYC event

So, Googlerola is finally ready to take the wraps off the Moto X Smartphone. The date is August 1st and the lstage is set in New York City. What we know so far is that that the Moto X will be built in the USA and will offer various customization options starting with, but not limited to, the colours and possibly the material or finish of the case.  We also know from the leaked video earlier this week that it will have an always-on voice command and search function. It has been a while since Motorola ruled the roost of the Android smartphone space and it will be interesting to see if they can climb right back to the top with Google’s steady, guiding hand.

Meet Moto X, details of Google's next superphone emerge

It seems a Rogers Wireless training video featuring the upcoming Moto X was uncovered over the weekend.  A number of details pertaining to the Google-backed Motorola superphone. Here's the lowdown.

The Moto X will be a Rogers exclusive handset, coming to Canadians in August and available in black or white. Featuring  4.7-inch HD display (1280×720 resolution), 1.7GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 2GB of RAM,and running Android OS 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. Interesting features include an always-on voice control that's not unlike Siri but with Google Now.  Just like how Google Glass is accessed with " Ok Glass," the Moto X allows hands' free voice activation with "Ok Google Now," then a command.  Moto X is turning into one of the more interesting mobile stories this Summer for sure.