Next Motorola smartphone to be revealed on May 13

Motorola is getting ready to launch its latest smartphone on May 13th as per a press invitation that's currently going out. Motorola launched the Moto X and the Moto G last year and many are excited to see what the follow-up device will be. The invitation teases "Connect more people to the world's information to each other and they can do  great things. Come experience the next smartphone from Motorola that's making these connections happen. Made to last. Priced for all."

There haven't been any significant leaks for this device so Motorola's done a good job of keeping a lid on things. We're expecting another affordable device but possibly with increased specs and even more durable features than previous models. Stay tuned, all will be revealed on May 13th.

Motorola to offer Moto Maker customization to the UK, Germany and Mexico but not Canada

Motorola Mobility is going to offer the Moto Maker customization option to Moto X customers in the UK, Germany and Mexico in Q2. There is no mention of having the service available to Canada, which would be an ideal candidate because of its proximity to the US (Moto Maker phones are proudly made in the USA).

Moto Maker is one of the big draws for users choosing the Moto X. It allows for various colour and texture customizations, the ability to choose storage capacities, and even personal engravings and phone startup graphics. Motorola is looking at partners to produce the phones for Europe. So those of us in Canada pining for a 32GB Wood Backed Moto X are out of luck. Sad fact.

Sort of reminds us of how the Moto G shells, which were similarly a huge feature for that device during launch, aren't even being sold in Canada.

Source: Engadget

Moto G comes exclusively to TELUS and Koodo in Canada

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The Moto G marks Motorola's return to TELUS after a long while. The second Moto device created under Google's stewardship will be sold for $200 contract free later this month. The device will also be carried by budget brand Koodo.

$200 is for the 8GB version featuring a 1,2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with 1GB of RAM as well as a 4.5" 1280x720 HD screen as well as a 5 megapixel camera and Android OS 4.3 with a KitKat update promised for January 2014. Positioned as a budget smartphone with premium features, the Moto G brings the customization of its older brother, the Moto X, by way of replaceable backplates and colourful casings.

The Moto G was created as a result of interviewing 15,000 people and figuring out what matters most to them as consumers. It will feature an optimized software experience that Motorola claims is comparable to devices costing three times as much. It will feature an FM radio as well as an all-day battery as well as a water resistant nanocoating. Backed by Google, the Moto X may not get the latest version of Android as quickly as the Nexus line of devices but it get phone-specific tweaks that will enhance performance.

Review: Motorola RAZR V

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Motorola Mobility seems keen on refining the RAZR line of Android smartphones. Their latest model, the Motorola RAZR V, carries over a lot of the features and design strengths of the original flagship RAZR Android smartphone released last year, but scales down some features and pricing to appeal to more general users. 

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