Motorola lists the devices scheduled for Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) update

Motorola has announced the list of devices scheduled for Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) update. Moto usually updates their devices faster than other manufacturers, also their UI is not as heavy as others and looks much closer to stock Android.

Moto X Play available in India, Starting at Rs 18,499

Motorola has launched Moto X Play in India. It is sold exclusively on Flipkart. Both the 16GB and 32GB versions are available at a price of INR 18,499 and INR 19,999. The phone was launched month back it is a slightly downgraded Moto X Style for the Mid-Range market.

Google Nexus 6 gets a price cut in India

Google's flagship smartphone Nexus 6 has received a price cut in India, bringing its price down to Rs 34,999.Launched at Rs 44,999, the 32GB variant of Nexus 6 can be purchased for Rs 34,999 on Flipkart. Similarly, the 64GB version, which was released at Rs 49,999, can now be purchased for Rs 39,999 on Flipkart.

Alleged live photos of Moto G (2015) leaked !

A number of live images allegedly showcasing Motorola Moto G (2015) made the rounds on the web. The successor of the Moto G (2014) is expected to debut in the near future.

Droid Turbo Android 5.1 Lollipop OTA Update Will Rollout On June 10

Previously we reported that Droid Turbo will skip Android 5.0 update and directly be updated to Android 5.1 in around mid-june,and it seems it was true.The Droid Turbo has finally been confirmed to get the Android 5.1 Lollipop update. The device(specifically the model XT1254) will receive the OTA rollout on June 10. The information comes from David Ruddock from Android Police who posted the build number of the update on Twitter.

Motorola Droid Turbo to receive Lollipop update in mid-June

Motorola hasn't yet been able to roll out a Lollipop update for the Droid Turbo model it's made exclusively for Verizon. Thankfully though, we've heard that the handset will be taken straight to Android 5.1 Lollipop, so you won't see an intermediary 5.0 update.

Android 5.1 soak test update out for Moto E (1st Gen) in India

Motorola has rolled-out the Android 5.1 soak test update for the original Moto E smartphone in the Indian market. If everything goes well, the final update is likely to begin later next week.

Moto X 2013 expected to get Lollipop update in few weeks

Motorola has said that the first-generation Moto X, which was released back in 2013, should receive the Android Lollipop update in a few weeks.

"I am glad to announce that we are starting TestDrive in both the US and Latin America. If all goes well we should start full deployments in a few weeks," said the company's senior director of software product management David Schuster.

It's worth mentioning that the Lenovo-owned company has already announced that the device won't be getting Android 5.0, rather it will be updated directly from KitKat to Android 5.1. The news comes just a few weeks after Motorola started soak testing the Android 5.1 update for the device in Brazil.

The next Moto X to bring a 16MP OIS camera

Over the years Motorola's flagship Moto X has proven to be quite popular, if not always very well selling. Two devices, bearing the name have already proven their worth and the rumor mill has been buzzing with hints of a third one well underway. A few days ago, some alleged specs for the device surfaced and today another source claims to have more info on the smartphone's camera.

Moto X (2014) Android 5.1 soak test begins

Motorola has just started the soak test of the Android 5.1 Lollipop update for the Moto X (2014) 2nd generation smartphones across select countries. Along with the long list of bug fixes and tweaks, a couple of interesting features are also included.

Motorola rolling out special update for some of its devices

Motorola is rolling out a special maintenance update that the company says fixes an issue that causes one-way audio following emergency dialling on some of its devices, including the first and second-gen Moto X, Nexus 6, Droid Turbo, Moto Maxx/Turbo, Droid Ultra, and Moto X Pro.

The company explains that the issue raises its ugly head when a user having an encrypted phone with “PIN to start” enabled tries to power on the device to place an emergency call using the emergency dial short-cut option that is presented before the boot PIN is entered.

"In this situation, the call will be connected, but with audio only in one direction," Motorola says. "The phone user will be able to hear the dispatcher, but the dispatcher will not be able to hear the phone user."

Meanwhile, those awaiting the update are being advised to either keep their phone powered on, or allow it to boot completely before placing the call.

Moto X (2nd Gen) receives a price-cut, now starts INR 26,999

Motorola India has quietly reduced the price for the 2nd Gen Moto X smartphone in the country. The smartphone is now available starting INR 26,999 at the e-retailer Flipkart, which exclusively carries all Motorola products in India. Moto X (2nd Gen) earlier used to retail beginning INR 29,999.

Given the increased competition in the INR 25-35K price-bracket, it is a wise move from Motorola to correct the price of the Moto X.

Here is a quick look at the new price-tags of various Moto X (2nd Gen) models in India.

• Moto X (2nd Gen) (16GB) (plastic back): INR 26,999
• Moto X (2nd Gen) (16GB) (Leather/ Wood back): INR 28,999
• Moto X (2nd Gen) (32GB) (plastic back): INR 29,999