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* Since the KitKat update the battery draining issue is seen with numerous occurrences of the battery going from about 65% to 0% whilst doing nothing.<ref>{{cite web|title=Moto G KitKat update causing connectivity, battery issues claim owners|url=http://www.techienews.co.uk/977609/moto-g-kitkat-update-causing-connectivity-battery-issues-claim-owners/|publisher=Techie News|accessdate=3 May 2014}}</ref>
* Since the KitKat update the battery draining issue is seen with numerous occurrences of the battery going from about 65% to 0% whilst doing nothing.<ref>{{cite web|title=Moto G KitKat update causing connectivity, battery issues claim owners|url=http://www.techienews.co.uk/977609/moto-g-kitkat-update-causing-connectivity-battery-issues-claim-owners/|publisher=Techie News|accessdate=3 May 2014}}</ref>
When the Android 4.4.3 update rolled out, immediately the next day, Motorola announced on its blog<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://motorola-blog.blogspot.in/2014/06/android-443-kitkat-rolls-out-to-moto.html|title = Android™ 4.4.3, KitKat® Rolls Out to Moto Devices This Week|date = June 3, 2014|accessdate = June 4, 2014|website = |publisher = Motorola Mobility|last = |first = }}</ref> that the US & Brazil versions of the Moto G, X and E will be getting Android 4.4.3 that week itself. This update brought a new dialer in line with the Nexus devices, and the introduction of Motorola Alert to Moto G and Moto X, along with camera improvements and numerous bug fixes.

==Reception==
==Reception==
The Moto G has received generally positive reviews from critics of both press and users, with several websites calling it one of the best budget smartphones of 2013 and 2014, receiving the following awards and recognitions:
The Moto G has received generally positive reviews from critics of both press and users, with several websites calling it one of the best budget smartphones of 2013 and 2014, receiving the following awards and recognitions:

Revision as of 06:35, 4 June 2014

Motorola Moto G
ManufacturerMotorola Mobility
SloganExceptional phone, Exceptional price
SeriesMoto
Compatible networks2G/3G

Global GSM Model:
GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
UMTS/HSPA+ up to 21 Mbps (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz)

US GSM Model:
GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
UMTS/HSPA+ up to 21 Mbps (850, 1700 (AWS), 1900 MHz)

CDMA Model:
CDMA/EVDO Rev A (850, 1900 MHz)
First releasedNovember 13, 2013
RelatedMoto X, Moto E
TypeSmartphone
Dimensions129.9 mm (5.11 in) H
65.9 mm (2.59 in) W
11.6 mm (0.46 in) D[1]
Weight143 g (5.0 oz)
Operating systemAndroid Jelly Bean 4.3[2] (upgradeable to Android 4.4.3 Kitkat)
System-on-chipQualcomm Snapdragon 400
CPU1.2 GHz quad-core Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 305
Memory1 GB RAM[2]
Storage8 GB or 16 GB
Removable storageNo card slot
BatteryLithium-Ion 2,070 mAh (Non-removable)[3]
Display4.50 in (114 mm) vertical LCD with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
1280×720 px (329 ppi)
Rear camera5 MP with LED flash
Front camera1.3 MP
ConnectivityGPS / GLONASS, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, Micro-USB

Moto G is an Android smartphone developed and manufactured by Motorola Mobility. Unveiled on November 13, 2013, the phone was initially aimed at developing markets, although it is also available in developed markets as a lower-cost option compared to other phones in its class.

After six months on the market, the Moto G is Motorola's best-selling smartphone ever, and is the top selling phone in Mexico and Brazil.[4]

Specifications

The phone features a 4.5 inch LCD IPS screen, the Google Android Kitkat 4.4 operating system and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quad-core processor clocked at 1.2 GHz, and U.S. pricing of $179 with no contract for the 8 GB version.[5][6]

The phone is closely related to the Moto X that was released three months prior, although there are some key differences despite their similar appearances. The Moto G isn't able to have active notifications, quick capture, and touchless control like the Moto X due to the Moto X using a special processor that would be cost-prohibitive for the Moto G. In addition, unlike the Moto X, the Moto G has a removable back cover so that users can customize the phone in whatever color they want; although the Moto X has its online MotoMaker that also allows the user to customize their phone, the casing on it is permanent instead of interchangeable like the Moto G.[7]

The original Moto G, citing its lack of adoption in the emerging markets the device is targeted at, does not support 4G LTE, and only up to HSPA+.[7] On May 13, 2014, Motorola unveiled an updated variant of the phone, the Moto G 4G LTE, which adds LTE support and a MicroSD card slot.[8]

Availability

The phone first became available in Brazil and parts of Europe. The phone was announced in Canada and United States on November 22, 2013 and December 2, 2013 respectively. The remaining parts of Europe and Latin America were expected to have the phone available by the start of the Christmas holiday season. The Moto G Google Play edition is a global GSM model available unlocked from Google Play. In the United States, the Moto G is available for Verizon, Republic Wireless, Boost Mobile, Sprint (Sprint Prepaid), Cricket Wireless, U.S. Cellular, StraightTalk and Consumer Cellular customers.

Moto G was released in India on February 6, 2014 in an exclusive tie up between Indian e-commerce company Flipkart and Motorola Mobility.[9] There was a tremendous response from online shoppers to the launch of Moto G in India.[10]

Software updates

The Moto G became one of the first smartphones to get the Android 4.4 update after Nexus devices. The update was rolled out over-the-air and requires at least 200 MB of free storage on the device. The Android 4.4.2 update was rolled out worldwide by Motorola, as promised by them during the phone's launch event.[11]

  • The Android 4.4.2 update introduces an issue (only for a few consumers) where some phones lose signal constantly. Motorola is aware of the issue and appears to be taking the steps to rectify it.[12]
  • Since the KitKat update the battery draining issue is seen with numerous occurrences of the battery going from about 65% to 0% whilst doing nothing.[13]

When the Android 4.4.3 update rolled out, immediately the next day, Motorola announced on its blog[14] that the US & Brazil versions of the Moto G, X and E will be getting Android 4.4.3 that week itself. This update brought a new dialer in line with the Nexus devices, and the introduction of Motorola Alert to Moto G and Moto X, along with camera improvements and numerous bug fixes.

Reception

The Moto G has received generally positive reviews from critics of both press and users, with several websites calling it one of the best budget smartphones of 2013 and 2014, receiving the following awards and recognitions:

  • Digital Trends - Editor’s Choice Award[15]
  • IT Pro Portal – Best Buy Award[16]
  • Trusted Reviews - Product of the Year at the 2013[17]
  • Trusted Reviews – Best Phone Under £250 of 2013[17]
  • Expert Reviews – Best budget smartphone up to February 2014[18]
  • PC Advisor – Best budget smartphone up to May 2014[19]

References

  1. ^ "Motorola's Affordable Moto G: $179 Off-Contract". AnandTech. 13 November 2013.
  2. ^ a b Ram, Anand (2013-11-13). "Moto G aims to be the $200 smartphone you actually want". CBC. Retrieved 2013-11-13.
  3. ^ Seifert, Dan. "Motorola's latest is Google's move to take over emerging markets". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved 2013-11-13.
  4. ^ Byford, Sam (2013-09-30). "The Moto E is shockingly cheap and surprisingly good". The Verge. Retrieved 2014-05-13.
  5. ^ Hoyle, Andrew. "Moto G: Hands-on with Motorola's 4.5-inch, quad-core contract-free $179 3G smartphone". CNET. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 2013-11-13.
  6. ^ Aguilar, Mario. "Motorola Moto G: $180 (Off Contract!) of Android KitKat Goodness". Gizmodo. Retrieved 2013-11-13.
  7. ^ a b Motorola announces the $179 Moto G, a lot of smartphone for not a lot of money Yahoo! News (11/13/2013)
  8. ^ "Motorola adds LTE to Moto G, introduces an even cheaper Moto E". The Verge. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
  9. ^ "Motorola launches Moto G smartphone in exclusive tie-up with Flipkart". The Economic Times. 6 February 20014. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  10. ^ "Flipkart eyes long-term innings with Motorola post MotoG debut". Economic Times. 10 February 2014.
  11. ^ "Moto G Android 4.4 Update Rolling Out Globally via OTA [Kit Kat]". AndroidOrigin. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  12. ^ Some Moto G Owners Are Constantly Losing Connection After The Android 4.4.2 Update
  13. ^ "Moto G KitKat update causing connectivity, battery issues claim owners". Techie News. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
  14. ^ "Android™ 4.4.3, KitKat® Rolls Out to Moto Devices This Week". Motorola Mobility. June 3, 2014. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
  15. ^ Motorola Moto G Review | Digital Trends Reviews. Digitaltrends.com (2013-11-21). Retrieved on 2014-05-23.
  16. ^ Motorola Moto G review. ITProPortal.com (2013-11-20). Retrieved on 2014-05-23.
  17. ^ a b Johnson, Luke. (2013-12-20) Motorola Moto G named 2013 TrustedReviews Product of the Year - News. Trusted Reviews. Retrieved on 2014-05-23.
  18. ^ Moto G review - is it still the best budget smartphone?. Expert Reviews (2014-02-21). Retrieved on 2014-05-23.
  19. ^ The 11 best budget smartphones 2014: What's the best budget smartphone?. PC Advisor (2014-05-22). Retrieved on 2014-05-23.

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