

I was really eyeying a $450 price, or $500 for a 64GB model. This is the smartphone I been waiting for, but I am kinda disappointed about the price. It will also be available in T-Mobile compatible flavor, but it doesn’t have LTE. And then there’s the new Moto G which goes on sale at 11am Central Time for $180. Motorola also announced its long-awaited Moto 360 smartwatch which – according to reviews – is the best designed smartwatch on the market, but lacks in key areas like battery life and display sharpness. If you want the 32GB model, it’ll cost you $50 more, and you’ll also be charged a premium if you opt to have a leather or wood back. The device goes on sale later this fall and prices start from $499. It also has some cool infrared sensors built in to the front so that you can activate your phone without touching the phone, by waving your hand over the top.Īs with the first generation model, you can customize it using the Moto Maker software and it’s now available with the option to have a leather-clad back, in a choice of four colors. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see if it’s a gimmick, or an inspired improvement on Motorola’s part.

Of course, we have no idea how effective it is yet. It’s been design to supposedly diffuse light from the two LEDs to help provide a more even lighting experience when taking photos. Perhaps the biggest talking point is the Ring Flash on the back.

Unlike the company’s higher frequencies, band 12 is touted as being stronger, and better at penetrating building walls, meaning you’ll get a steady LTE signal even when you’re indoors. Although T-Mobile’s 700MHz network has only been tested in a few locations so far, not many customers have had a chance to experience its performance.
