Motorola Moto X: Key Features with Voice, Active Display, and Gestures (Video)

  • Always-on voice control with a personalized phrase and complex actions without touching your phone.
  • Active display that shows time and notifications with low power consumption and settings per application.
  • Motorola Apps: Connect for PC, Assist for context, and Alert for notifications and location.
  • Useful gestures: Quick Capture with double tap, burst with tap, and mute/unmute actions.

Motorola Moto X Features

If there was any doubt about the arrival of the Motorola Moto X, there are none anymore. A video from the Rogers operator confirms its arrival and also shows some of the specific functionalities that this new terminal will have... especially in what refers to the voice control.

Therefore, the first model that this manufacturer puts on the market with a marked Google spirit (you could say that they are Nexus much closer to the operators, which is a good decision) is a reality and can be seen in full action In the following video that has been leaked -and that has all the signs of being totally real- in which the operator shows everything that can be done with this device in a simple and differential way:

The truth is that the campaign from Google is quite strong compared to Motorola Moto X, since they are happening several news about it, such as the appearance of Eric Schmidt with this terminal in a filtered image (as we indicated in Android Help). The fact is that it seems that, definitely, we will see the plans that Mountain View has for the manufacturer of terminals that, obviously, do not seem to be the manufacture of the Nexus as some thought (at least, for the moment ).

In the video you can see differentiating characteristics from Motorola Moto X

Thanks to the fact that the leak is a video, you can learn about some of the functionalities (they could even be called "tricks") that the new terminal hides. Yes indeed, we have to wait and see whether these are specific to this model or simply part of a reference Android version for this device.

The fact is that the most interesting could be open mic, which keeps the microphone always open so that controlling the Motorola Moto X is very effective and simple using voice commands; and Active Update, which gradually wakes up the screen so that you can see both the clock and any notifications of any kind (messages, emails, etc.).

But they are not the only novelties that are appreciated. Others are also part of the game, such as, for example, that compatibility with LTE; keys semi-transparent in the use of the operating system when browsing; the camera does not have a shutter button (the action is executed by pressing the screen and, if left pressed, a burst is taken) and, in addition, the start of this is done with move the terminal twice. Finally, it's clear that Canada will be involved once the Motorola Moto X goes on sale, and it will come in black and white. By the way, the SIM card slot is visible on the side... does this indicate a non-removable battery? Possibly so.

The fact is that, be that as it may, this video of Rogers in which the Motorola Moto X appears definitively confirms the arrival of this terminal and, in addition, allows to verify that it will have interesting news regarding its use ... although it will be necessary to see if they are specifically for this terminal.

Advanced voice control: Touchless Control, Open Mic, and Moto Voice

The Moto X integrates a system of touchless control the phone that responds to a customizable activation phrase (by default, “OK Google”). Thanks to Open Mic the microphone It stays on the alert even with the screen off and the phone in your pocket, allowing you to run complex actions such as sending messages, starting routes, checking the weather, or creating reminders. Recognition is trained with your voice to improve precision and avoid external activations, and combines with Moto Voice to expand the available commands.

Active display and smart notifications

La Activate Update of the video corresponds to what Motorola calls Active Display o “Active Display”: only the pixels needed to display the time and notifications are illuminated, with great energy savings by the AMOLED panel. From there you can preview the content and swipe to open the app or dismiss the alert. In the settings it is possible choose which applications notifications on this screen or disable the feature if you prefer. Everything happens without fully unlocking, except in sensitive actions where the screen is kept security,.

Motorola's own suite of apps and gestures

Beyond voice control, the manufacturer provides utilities that enrich Android without taking away from it. fluency. With Motorola Connect You can sync your phone with your computer using a Chrome extension to view and respond to SMS, calls, and notifications from your PC keyboard using the same Google account. Motorcycle Assist Automate profiles: mute at night, read messages aloud and activate hands-free when driving, or adapt notifications when you're at home; it even respects your calendar to avoid interruptions.

In photography, Quick Capture speeds up access and shooting: a double wrist twist Open the camera, tap to take a photo and long press to take a photo. burst. It is completed with Moto Alert, which makes it easy to share location and send notifications to trusted contacts, and with front gestures of Moto Actions to activate the screen or silence calls with your hand. In some markets, the brand promoted aesthetic customization through Motorcycle Maker with combinations of colors and finishes.