Motorola earlier introduced its Moto E4 and the Moto E4 Plus smartphone; these are the two mid-rangers smartphones from the house of Motorola and have been selling in good numbers since their launch.
Motorola Mobility has no current plans of rolling out Android Oreo OTA updates to either the Moto E4 or the Moto E4 Plus. OTA update manifests do indicate that the Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus will be receiving several more incremental security patch OTA updates for the existing Android Nougat firmware builds. [APK Download] Facebook Update Allows You To Log Back In Faster By Just Tapping On Your Profile Picture, Security Be Damned 2015/01/04 8:58am PST Jan 4, 2015 22.
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Tips & Tricks MOTOROLA Moto E4 How to enable MOTOROLA Moto E4 to download apps from other sources than Google Play. First of all, go to Settings and under System you will find 'Security'. MOTOROLA Moto E4 Plus. Samsung Galaxy Note® 4 Software Update. Resolve known issues and apply the latest security patches. Before you download. Android® Security Patch Level. The Motorola Moto E4 is one of the cheapest phones you can buy. How does the Moto E4 compare against the more expensive Moto G5 Plus? I took a photo with each. Speaking personally, even if I'd decided to go with a name brand like Motorola, I'd still have to somehow choose between the Moto E4 and and Moto G Play -- both priced at $100 -- or 'splurge' on.
Motorola India Fans have announced the latest news through their Twitter handle that Moto E4 Plus is receiving the new update which is good news for the E4 Plus users as this device is receiving the new update after a while, let’s check out what this brings to the device.
On Twitter, Motorola India Fans hasn’t revealed the complete info, but through our sources, we come to a conclusion that this update is focused on the September security patch. This is an OTA(Over the Air) type update and brings a lot of security improvements to the device, an up to date security patch ensures that no harmful file will enter the device. Along with this new security patch, users can expect fixes for some existed bugs.
This update brings some under the hood performance changes, and it also brings the much demanded VoLTE support for the Airtel network, so if you are an Airtel user then now you can enjoy the VoLTE functionality in your Moto E4 Plus. In case you forgot, the device comes powered by a MediaTek MT6737M Quad-Core processor coupled with 3GB of RAM along with a Mali-T720 GPU Gaming.
It offers a 13MP rear Camera with Aperture f/2.0, LED Flash and in the front, a 5MP snapper is present. It has a similar design to that of the Moto G5-series. If you haven’t yet received the notification about the update, then jump to the settings menu, click on about device and then click on the system updates to check for the latest update.
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Sorry this is so late today! I'm just going to go with, 'The dog ate my post.'
Yesterday I wrote about a phone, the big ol' LG V20. It's a premium model, no doubt about it, one that was very compelling at over 50 percent off the original price. Of course, at $379, it's still an expensive purchase.
Shortly thereafter, Amazon shared news of five new budget Android phones, all of them available at exclusive discounts for Prime subscribers. Of particular note: the new Nokia 6, which Amazon will be the first to bring to the US.
Let's talk.
I'm really going to miss you, iPhone
As I've mentioned a few times recently, I don't think another iPhone is in my future. My 6s Plus has served me well, and hopefully will continue to do so, but I have no intention of buying an iPhone 7 or 8 (unless the latter comes with a hot-fudge dispenser).
Why? For one thing, I want a headphone jack. Never mind the reasons; I just do. I think Apple was foolish to remove it. But the bigger issue is price: I cannot justify spending $700 (or more, if the rumors are true) for a phone.
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Not when I can get, say, a OnePlus 5 for $479. Or, in this case, a Nokia 6 for $179.99.
That's the price for Amazon Prime subscribers. (Non-subscribers can get the phone for $229.99.) In exchange for saving $50, you'll see ads on the lock screen -- a fairly familiar sight for most Kindle and Fire tablet owners. (Aside: How much would that bother you? A lot? A little? Not at all? I think it would bother me zero, though I suppose I'll miss seeing my kids, wife and/or dog for that split-second before I unlock my phone.)
Too many low-cost choices?
With yesterday's announcement, Amazon added five new models to its existing 'Prime exclusives' lineup, meaning you can now choose from 10 unlocked Android phones priced between $50 and $200.
There are four models from Alcatel, one from Blu, four from Motorola and the aforementioned Nokia. This is where things get challenging, because all these models seem pretty similar. And whoever heard of Alcatel or Blu? And what's the difference between, say, the Alcatel A30 for $60 and A30 Plus for $80?
Obviously you can pore over the specs and such, but I think Amazon just made things unnecessarily confusing for customers. Speaking personally, even if I'd decided to go with a name brand like Motorola, I'd still have to somehow choose between the Moto E4 and and Moto G Play -- both priced at $100 -- or 'splurge' on the G4 or G5 Plus ($150 and $180).
Make no mistake: I'm not complaining about a broad selection of unlocked, feature-rich phones all priced under $200 (and many under $100). That's awesome. I just think it's easy to get lost in the sea of specs and oh-so-slightly different prices.
Have no fear: I'm here to help.
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First things first: Let's focus on the five new models, because new is always best, right? OK, here's how to choose:
- All five phones are GSM-compatible, meaning they work with AT&T, T-Mobile and their various MVNOs. If you need something that works with Sprint or Verizon, your only option is the Moto E4.
- If you want the most screen estate, the Alcatel A30 Plus and Nokia 6 have 5.5-inch displays -- but the latter offers 'full HD' (1,920x1,080) resolution to the former's 1,280x720. There's also a considerable price difference between the two: $80 and $180.
- If speed is a priority, the Alcatel Idol 5S has the fastest processor in the group. However, it's hard to gauge how much faster; it's a 2GHz chip, versus 1.4-1.5GHz on all the others.
- All the phones come with at least 16GB of onboard storage, and all can be expanded with microSD cards -- but the A30 Plus can accommodate only up to 32GB of extra storage, while the others support cards up to 128GB. (The Idol 5S can accept up to 512GB!)
- All the phones come with Android 7.0 or 7.1. My semi-educated guess is that the Motorola and Nokia models are the most likely to get OS updates, and to get them reasonably quickly.
And the winner is... you! Seriously, these phones may lack certain premium features, but they're all unlocked, all equipped with decent screens and processors, all running a current version of Android. Oh, and all extremely affordable, especially when compared with the likes of an iPhone, or the latest from Samsung.
I know this has been a bit long-winded, but I'm curious to hear your thoughts. Think you'd still buy a premium phone when models like these are now available? If so, what features are driving you in that direction?
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