An Australian carrier has purportedly stated that Google and Motorola's X smartphone will be a "game changer" for the industry.
Hugh Bradlow, Chief Technology Officer for Telstra, told senior mobile staff at the carrier that the forthcoming device is a "real breakthrough, a game changer that will put pressure on Samsung and Apple."
"Google has been working on this device for a long time. It has software features and capabilities that are not available on a Samsung Galaxy smartphone or Apple iPhone," an anonymous Motorola source told Smarthouse. "The software is really powerful and it pulls together Google services like no other manufacturer has done in the past."
While concrete details of the device have yet to be unveiled in any capacity, its existence has been confirmed through a job listing. Motorola's X smartphone, which will reportedly have a 5-inch, edge-to-edge display and a user interface that incorporates a number of add-ons coming from Motorola itself, is expected to debut during Google's I/O event (May 15 to May 17), with Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie as its mobile OS.
The device will feature a high-end rear camera, long battery life, and a flexible display. It is also said to be unbreakable.
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thecouchguy And I want one. If the battery life and software is good, this will be a good upgrade from my crappy HTC desire.Reply -
emperor piehead thecouchguyAnd I want one. If the battery life and software is good, this will be a good upgrade from my crappy HTC desire.Ditto i have an HTC inspire and it will probably this or a Ubuntu phone. I hate my battery life though i can use 20% of my battery life by surfing the web for 25mins. :(Reply -
g-unit1111 They say that about every new phone but the only thing that really changes is the screen size. Eventually we'll all be carrying phones the size of iPads if the trend keeps up. :lol:Reply -
twisted politiks If Google/Motorola doesn't put physical hardware to keep customers from rooting, as Motorola was famous for, I can see them being a very good contender with Samsung and Apple. It would be much akin to Google's Nexus line, where they would control all aspects of hardware and software. Here's to hoping!Reply -
clownbaby I'd be happy with a galaxy nexus reboot with more ram/faster proc, and expandable storage while retaining the removable battery.Reply -
ericburnby "It has software features not available on any Samsung Galaxy or..."Reply
So much for Google stating that Motorola wouldn't have any advantages or early access to software vs other Android vendors. If this is true they are going to piss off Samsung, LG, HTC and others who all expect to have equal access to Android. You know, since Android is open and all that. -
clownbaby g-unit1111They say that about every new phone but the only thing that really changes is the screen size. Eventually we'll all be carrying phones the size of iPads if the trend keeps up.I make calls on my nexus 7 all the time while waiting in line for coffee just to see the envious looks of all the iphone/galaxy note usersReply
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dalethepcman Key lime pie, flexible display, long battery life, unbreakable... where do I sign up? This is a surprise of an Article from Zak..Reply
Remember that "Thanks for beta testing the smartphone" commercial from Microsoft. If this is true, then everyone really has been just "testing" up to now...
ericburnby"It has software features not available on any Samsung Galaxy or..."So much for Google stating that Motorola wouldn't have any advantages or early access to software vs other Android vendors. If this is true they are going to piss off Samsung, LG, HTC and others who all expect to have equal access to Android. You know, since Android is open and all that.
Yes, but find a single vendor that has consistently used "Real" android, instead of touchwiz, sense, etc.. overlays.
There has only been one line of phones that has had real android, and that has been the nexus line. If Motorola will only serve real android from now on, and their products are far Superior to all the customized crap other vendors are releasing, then maybe just maybe, we can get the consumers to stop buying marketing, and start buying the product that deserves their $'s.