According to David Schuster, Motorola's Software product manager, the company is planning to skip the Android 5.0.2 update, and head directly to Android 5.1 for their first generation Moto devices.

In a post on his Google+ page, the executive stated that Motorola was simultaneously testing both builds of Android on the first-gen Motorola Moto X, Motorola Moto E and Motorola Moto G LTE.

If you are planning to purchase a second-generation Motorola Moto X will be happy to know that the manufacturer is giving a free second-generation Motorola Moto E (valued at $119.99) with the purchase. You can purchase the unit unlocked directly through Moto Maker, or through carriers like AT&T or Verizon at its subsidized price.

Motorola has unveiled its second-generation Motorola Moto E, the successor to the affordable Motorola Moto E, which comes with Android 5.0 Lollipop and LTE connectivity on board.

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Motorola continues its trend for offering quick software updates, by releasing Android 4.4.3 for its Moto X, Moto G (LTE), and Moto E smartphones. Motorola's Steve Horowitz, SVP of Software Engineering, has announced that Android 4.4.3, which happens to be the latest version of the platform, has been released for certain Moto X, Moto G, and Moto E models. While the others are expected to receive the update soon.

Once your receive the OTA (over-the-air) update notification, you should be able to download and install the update. If you don't have one of the above mentioned models, you should receive the update in the update very soon.

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Despite being nothing more than an entry level smartphone, the Motorola Moto E is one of the best value for money Android devices in the market today. With a solid performance, stellar battery life and its affordable $130 price, the Moto E is setting itself up to be a huge success. Like with any successful handset, hardcore Moto E users would want to root, unlock and install custom ROMs on their devices, so we have put together an all-in-one step by step guide on how to get all this done on your device

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You may think this is an unfair comparison, considering that you can buy almost six Motorola Moto E smartphones for the price of a single Samsung Galaxy S5. But how much better is Samsung's flagship in terms of performance, compared to Motorola's entry level, budget smartphone?

It looks like the near stock Android experience on the Moto E runs smoother than Android with TouchWiz on its competitor, Even though the Galaxy S5 runs the most powerful Qualcomm chipset currently available in the market.

At the end of the day, the Galaxy S5 may have much more to offer in terms of features, but it is interesting to know that a basic Android smartphone can hold its own against one of the most powerful and expensive smartphones in the market.

While Android manufacturers usually scramble to release smartphones with higher specs than the others, Motorola has calmly been capitalizing on the rest of the market. As their flagship device, they release the Moto X, which proved that you don't need top specs to be successful. Their mid-range is ruled by the Moto G, which shows that affordability doesn't necessarily mean low end specs or design. The most recently announced Moto E hopes to win over the entry-level smartphone users and wrestle away some feature phone users into the smartphone world in the process.

Price at an aggressive $130 off contract price, the Moto E is a hard phone to beat in the entry level space. It may not be the perfect device, but is offers some amazing value for its price. So if you are on a budget, looking for an affordable smartphone or just want a cost-conscious backup smartphone, the Moto E is a worthy choice.

Following yesterday's teaser, Motorola officially unwrapped the Motorola Moto E today, during a special event in London. The newest member of the Moto family follows in the footsteps of the Moto X and the Moto G, with some decent hardware and an affordable price.

The Moto E is chubbier and curvier than its siblings with a 0.48 inch (12.3mm) thickness and a weight of 4.94oz (140 grams). Motorola has additionally made the display scratch resistant and kept the device protected from accidental water splashes. It ships in black and white only, but you can add more color options with Motorola’s interchangeable colorful shells, which are available in 9 colors.

The smartphone comes with a 4.3 inch display which has a resolution of 540 by 960 pixels (qHD) which results in a respectable 256 ppi pixel density. The device comes with only 4GB of internal storage out of which only 2.2GB is available to the user. Luckily their is a microSD card slot in case you need more.

The Moto E comes with a 5 megapixel rear camera and will be available in dual-SIM or single SIM variants. It also supports 3G with downlink speeds of up to 21Mbps, single-channel Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and FM Radio. The device comes with a 1980 mAh battery which Motorola claims can last a full day.

The handset is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon 200 processor with 1GB of RAM and an Adreno 302 graphics chip. While it may not be able to run the heaviest games at maximum detail, it is still above the average for the ultra-affordable class the phone belongs to.

Best of all, the Moto E runs on the latest Android 4.4 KitKat, and Motorola (soon to be Lenovo) guarantees future updates, and that’s quite the rarity for such a low-priced device.

The Moto E release date is set for the coming weeks and it will be available in more than 40 countries and from over 80 carriers across the globe. In fact, the phone is already available for order in the United States for $129, and it arrives on May 19th in the UK for a retail price of £89. Its biggest target market, however, seems to be India, where it launches on local retailer Flipkart for 6999 rupees ($117).

The Motorola Moto E gives the low-end market a good shake-up with its price. It is even cheaper than the already affordable Moto G. It’s actually so cheap that Motorola wants to use it as its weapon against feature phones, often sold for similar prices. Would you consider purchasing a Moto E as your next device?




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