Showing posts with label Moto Hint. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Moto Hint. Show all posts

Monday, January 26, 2015

Motorola Returns to China Today - It Feels Good to Be Back

Moto Hint - The L1’s pricing makes for a great part of its appeal. Now available in the UK, you can easily pick one up from most retailers at an original price of £169.John Lewis currently carries the black and white models and you can find the pink version at Argos. Some seem to offer even cheaper prices, like Alza or CSMobiles. In the UK, the L1 is available with 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Sony unveiled a raft of new, well we have collected a lot of data from the field directly and from many other blogs so very complete his discussion here about Moto Hint, on this blog we also have to provide the latest automotive information from all the brands associated with the automobile. ok please continue reading:

Today was a wonderful day for Motorola fans and employees in China. A day that we’ve imagined for more than two years, and have been waiting for since Lenovo acquired us nearly three months ago. Today we officially brought Motorola smartphones back to China.

Together with hundreds of fans and guests we celebrated the launch of Moto X, Moto X Pro, Moto G and Moto Hint in China. It was a thrill to have so many people welcome us back with such enthusiasm.

Working on the HR Team at Motorola for nearly 3.5 years, I’ve been lucky to be able to share my passion for the company and its mission and products. Today, I had the opportunity to see that same passion in longtime Chinese Motorola fans. Here are a few of my favorite moments.

Motorola president Rick Osterloh spoke to fans and guests about Motorola’s history in China, and how important it was to us to be back and bring our products to people here.


At several Experience Zones, fans could touch and try our latest generation of devices, explore all the things they can do, and see how we made things like Moto Voice work in Chinese.


In the Experience Zone, fans were invited to walk through a mock Moto lab, similar to our R&D labs in Chicago.

Earlier this month, fans in China were invited to choose their top color choices for Moto X. Today, Lenovo Mobile Business Group VP Zhang Hui revealed that turquoise was the color that got the most votes, and would be sold at a special price RMB 2,999.


It’s been great to see such amazing support at today’s launch event in Beijing. Being here for the return to my home country will always be one of my fondest Motorola memories.

Posted by Nicole Zhou, HR Manager, Beijing


Tuesday, January 13, 2015

10 Things To Do With Moto Hint That Might Surprise You

Moto Hint - The L1’s pricing makes for a great part of its appeal. Now available in the UK, you can easily pick one up from most retailers at an original price of £169.John Lewis currently carries the black and white models and you can find the pink version at Argos. Some seem to offer even cheaper prices, like Alza or CSMobiles. In the UK, the L1 is available with 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Sony unveiled a raft of new, well we have collected a lot of data from the field directly and from many other blogs so very complete his discussion here about Moto Hint, on this blog we also have to provide the latest automotive information from all the brands associated with the automobile. ok please continue reading:

Editor’s Note: Emily Price is a freelance tech journalist in San Francisco. We invited her to share her experience using Moto Hint, a discreet wireless ear bud that can give you complete control over your phone. 

Bluetooth headsets are typically bulky, uncomfortable and pretty dorky looking. I’ve steered clear of them for the most part, but when Motorola released Moto Hint a few months ago, I had to give it a try. When paired with my Moto X (2nd Gen.), the tiny headset is capable of doing some pretty awesome stuff. Here are a few of my favorite things to do with Hint.


Get the weather
The weather in San Francisco isn’t as easy as just knowing what season it is. One day can be warm and sunny, while the next makes you want to bundle up in your favorite winter wear. While I’m getting ready in the morning, I can ask Hint what the weather is outside and decide if I need to grab a hoodie before heading outdoors.

Listen to my schedule
My morning typically kicks off with a walk around my neighborhood with my dog. While I’m leashing him up I can have Hint give me a rundown of my schedule for the morning and find out whether I need to grab a jacket or umbrella for our stroll. By the time we’ve made it downstairs to head outside I already have a good feel for my day.
Directions while biking
If you’ve ever tried to bike and look at Google Maps for directions, you know it’s not easy. If you’re trying to bike around San Francisco and dodge taxis, street cars and enthusiastic entrepreneurs — it’s downright impossible. One of my favorite uses for Hint is getting turn-by-turn directions in my ear while biking around the city. It’s tons better than trying to bike wearing headphones (you can’t hear the road) or constantly looking down at your phone.

Play some tunes
I use Hint occasionally to listen to some tunes while I’m walking my dog or heading to my next meeting. Hint pulls music from YouTube, and I’ve found myself using it to play a tune I can’t get out of my head. The week before I went to see the Generationals play in San Francisco, Hint was pumping out their tunes daily.

Quick Google searches
I work from home, which means those questions you typically ask your coworkers? I ask them out loud to no one like a crazy person. With Hint, I can ask important questions like “What day is Christmas on this year?” and get an answer back instantly, without the need to pick up my phone or open another browser window in Chrome.

Easy texting
Texting is another thing I’ve really enjoyed doing with Hint. My Moto X can be charging across the room, and I can text friends about evening plans without having to touch my phone.
Answer calls without finding your phone
My phone typically lives in my purse or book bag when I’m out and about. With Hint, when a call comes in I can answer it without having to dig around in my bag and figure out where my phone is.

Easy call transitions
I’ve found myself reaching for Hint quite a bit at the end of the day. Around 6pm I’m often trying to cook dinner, which also happens to be when all my friends from back home decide they want to call and chat. With Hint, I can chat with friends while keeping my hands free for chopping veggies and even place calls myself without ever touching my phone.
Post to Facebook
Posting to Facebook using your voice isn't something you're probably going to do often, but it's a pretty killer feature. One day I remembered I needed to find someone to watch my dog Tucker the following weekend while I was at a wedding. From my bike, I posted a status message on Facebook asking if any of my friends can help out with the fur ball. By the time I got home, I already had a few messages.

Remind me to buy beer
I’m a huge craft beer fan. Unfortunately, my neighborhood doesn’t have a real good place to buy some of the brews I like to drink. With Hint, I can set a reminder to pick up some of the rare stuff when I’m downtown for meetings and near some better bottle shops.

Posted by Emily Price, Special to the Motorola Blog

Friday, January 9, 2015

5 Tips to Make the Most of Your New Moto X

Moto Hint - The L1’s pricing makes for a great part of its appeal. Now available in the UK, you can easily pick one up from most retailers at an original price of £169.John Lewis currently carries the black and white models and you can find the pink version at Argos. Some seem to offer even cheaper prices, like Alza or CSMobiles. In the UK, the L1 is available with 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Sony unveiled a raft of new, well we have collected a lot of data from the field directly and from many other blogs so very complete his discussion here about Moto Hint, on this blog we also have to provide the latest automotive information from all the brands associated with the automobile. ok please continue reading:

By now, you've had time to play with your new Moto X. You've shown it off, maybe you've read about a few of the features, and even gave your http://sonyunveiledaraftofnew.blogspot.com /2014/10/the-new-moto-x-story-behind-name.html"> phone a name. If you’re looking to fall even more in love, here are few tips to help you.

Get Comfortable with Moto Voice
Learn all of the ways that you can use your Moto X (2nd Gen.) without laying a finger on it with Moto Voice. Start with your voice prompt. Then fire up the camera by saying, “Take a Picture” to use the back camera—or “Take a Selfie” to use the front camera and count down from three for fumble-free photo fun. Or say “Good night” to turn on Sleep Mode in Motorola Assist. Android Central has a good list of more commands for Moto Voice to help you out.

Twist It for Quick Camera Access
Not that you need to shake it up but adding a twist is always helpful. Sometimes literally. You can twist your wrist to launch the camera and twist it again to use the front camera to take a selfie. Just make sure you have Quick Capture enabled within the Moto Actions settings. To get there, open the Moto app and tap the gear icon in the upper right corner. Then tap Actions and select Twist for Quick Capture. Make sure the option is checked, watch the demo, and you are good to go.

Let Motorola Assist Help
Motorola Assist will recognize when you're in a car and can read aloud text messages or even announce who is calling. You can then use your voice to tell your phone to answer the call or not. Assist will also sync with your calendar so you won’t have to worry about calls during important meetings. Just make sure you accept the meeting first. If you show as available, the call might still get through. To get started, open the Moto app and tap the gear icon in the upper right hand corner. Tap on Assist and choose your own settings for driving mode and meeting mode.

Keep Your Phone Unlocked When You Want
Use Trusted Bluetooth Devices to choose when to keep your phone unlocked for when you’re, say, in the car or using a wireless earbud like Moto Hint. To do this, pair your phone with a Bluetooth Device and select Trusted Device when prompted. If you missed the initial notification, Lollipop users can go to Settings -> Security -> Smart Lock -> Trusted Devices. (Those using KitKat can customize it in Settings -> Security & Screen Lock -> Trusted Devices -> select the Bluetooth devices for which you want to keep your phone unlocked).

Ask for Help
The easiest way to set an alarm is to simply ask. Just use your custom voice prompt followed by "Set an alarm for 6 a.m." or “Wake me up at 6 a.m.” and you're all set. 

Posted by Jim Thiede, Product Marketing

Friday, December 26, 2014

New Year, New You

Moto Hint - The L1’s pricing makes for a great part of its appeal. Now available in the UK, you can easily pick one up from most retailers at an original price of £169.John Lewis currently carries the black and white models and you can find the pink version at Argos. Some seem to offer even cheaper prices, like Alza or CSMobiles. In the UK, the L1 is available with 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Sony unveiled a raft of new, well we have collected a lot of data from the field directly and from many other blogs so very complete his discussion here about Moto Hint, on this blog we also have to provide the latest automotive information from all the brands associated with the automobile. ok please continue reading:

Ah, 2015. A fresh, new start. Maybe you want to get in better shape, be more organized, or multitask better. Or maybe none of those things sound right and you just want to slow it down. It’s up to you. Here are four ideas to help you choose a new you in the New Year.

Choose to be You
Sometimes the right thing is to zig when everyone else is zagging. Don’t be afraid to strut who you really are with the dozens of colors, materials, and other personal customizations with your phone, Play around with Moto Maker and create a Moto X unique to you.

Choose to Be Healthy
There’s so much good food and good times at the holidays, but if you’re looking to the New Year to be healthier, http://sonyunveiledaraftofnew.blogspot.com /2014/11/moto-360-choose-watch-that-fits-your.html">Moto Body on Moto 360 may help you meet your goals. Effortlessly track your heart rate, activity level, and more. 

Choose to Take It Easy
You’ve noticed something in the past year: your hands are always full. Enter Moto Hint, which allows you to control your phone with just your voice, so that you can give your hands a rest. And yes, you could totally talk to your phone from your exercise bike—or couch.

Choose to be Proactive
Maybe it’s Dad, an aunt or a buddy. They’re the voice of reason who always gives the sensible advice like protecting the new thing you love. Take that step and protect your new device in case the unthinkable happens and something injures your new baby.

What are your resolutions for the new year? Let us know on our Facebook, Google+, or on Twitter using the hashtag #motonewyear.

Posted by the Motorola Blog Team

Friday, December 5, 2014

Get to Know Rhea Jeong, a Motorola Designer of Moto Hint

Moto Hint - The L1’s pricing makes for a great part of its appeal. Now available in the UK, you can easily pick one up from most retailers at an original price of £169.John Lewis currently carries the black and white models and you can find the pink version at Argos. Some seem to offer even cheaper prices, like Alza or CSMobiles. In the UK, the L1 is available with 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Sony unveiled a raft of new, well we have collected a lot of data from the field directly and from many other blogs so very complete his discussion here about Moto Hint, on this blog we also have to provide the latest automotive information from all the brands associated with the automobile. ok please continue reading:


Ever wonder who comes up with the designs of products you use every day? Designers have the ability to shape much of the world around us, articulating the look and feel of the things we use most. Who are these people and what was the thinking behind their designs? We sat down with Motorolan Rhea Jeong, one of the designers of Moto Hint, who was recently recognized in Crain’s Chicago Business as one of Chicago’s tech 50, to pick her brain on finding inspiration in Instagram, pretending to speak Spanish, and designing Moto Hint.

How did you first get into design?
When I was a kid I loved sketching and making things, and reading comics. I was always a very visual person. Growing up I learned the things I liked to create and discover were all actually a process of designing things. Earlier in school I got into making things online like little websites and other communication design-related things, like website and album jacket concepts.

By the time I was in high school, I decided to go into industrial design for a major since I was interested in the synergy of technology and design. After graduating from Hongik University in Seoul for Industrial Design, I decided to come to the US for my career.

Where do you get your inspiration?
I like traveling around and seeing things. I think those experiences accumulate and produce creative fuel. My colleagues are also always an inspiration to me. We share design blogs and new things that pop up. A lot of daily inspiration comes from online sources. Instagram is a great way to see interesting things around the world, if you follow the right sources.

Why is design important to our everyday lives?
It’s a broad question since design can also be seen as a holistic mentality and process. I think good design is important because it can shape our ideas into impactful objects, systems, and creative solutions so we can improve the quality of our lives and create something meaningful that transcends time and location. Design can provoke different ideas and networks that ultimately transform the culture we live in.

What does design say about Motorola?
Our design language connects with the consumers in an approachable way -- it’s very “natural” in user experience and industrial design. I believe it speaks to the consumer when we are connecting the object, interaction, and graphics to a single idea and experience—which becomes the brand and identity of Motorola.

What were some of the main inspirations for Moto Hint specifically?
We were imagining people with their heads up and immersed in the moment. Moto Hint could give you the world’s information directly to your ear by asking a question and giving you a choice to hear rather than see the information. This device could be more than an accessory and more like a personal assistant.

The discreet new wear style was key to this product, to make it universally appealing and comfortable and easy to use. We believed revolutionary design and engineering and novel user experience could create its own category and break the stigma of the traditional headset category. The earbud style makes it comfortable, familiar, and easy to use.

Are there any cool details about Moto Hint that may not be immediately apparent?
Moto Hint can detect when it’s in your ear. So it turns on when it’s in your ear and turns off when it’s out. I think it’s a very magical and intuitive experience. Also, it charges when it’s in the intelligent charging case. The lanyard tag on the charging case is the notification, telling you how it’s doing. When connected to a phone like the new Moto X, you can simply start speaking to activate voice commands. When paired other phones, you can simply tap the surface of the earbud to activate voice controls.

One favorite thing I like to do with Moto Hint is ask how I speak a different language. “How do you say ‘such and such’ in Spanish?” And it will read back to you how it’s spoken in your ear. You can just follow and then pretend you speak Spanish!

What advice would you give to aspiring designers?
I think they should try to meet different people, see many things, and go different places. You can learn something from everyone and everything. But ultimately you decide what you act on. Also, try to have inspiring people around you.

Posted by Noelle Chun, Social Media

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Nice Gifts for Naughty Loved Ones

Moto Hint - The L1’s pricing makes for a great part of its appeal. Now available in the UK, you can easily pick one up from most retailers at an original price of £169.John Lewis currently carries the black and white models and you can find the pink version at Argos. Some seem to offer even cheaper prices, like Alza or CSMobiles. In the UK, the L1 is available with 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Sony unveiled a raft of new, well we have collected a lot of data from the field directly and from many other blogs so very complete his discussion here about Moto Hint, on this blog we also have to provide the latest automotive information from all the brands associated with the automobile. ok please continue reading:

We love them dearly, but there are those people in our lives who have a talent for driving us absolutely nuts. She’s constantly late. He talks too loud. She slurps her coffee—it could be anything.

We know you wouldn’t put people on your “naughty” list for such trivial things, and coal is too harsh a gift for such friends. So allow us to suggest a few holiday gift ideas that may help tip things back toward nice:





The Friend: The Multitasker
You don’t know where you are in time or space when you’re with this friend. He’s answering emails, cooking dinner, vacuuming the floor, and tending to his dog pack all at once—and Lucky You becomes designated Phone Answerer, Stand-In Texter, Navigator, and general Keeper of the Phone.

The Gift: Moto Hint, a tiny and stylish wireless earbud, will let her use his phone while his hands are full, and save you from being drafted into duty as an emergency pack mule. (Using Hint with Moto X, he'll even be able to use his phone using his voice with Touchless Control or using gestures Voice Actions!)


The Friend: The Media Mogul
He loves music, video, and games—which would be fine if he weren’t always blaring it at top volume, even when other people (read: you and the whole entire restaurant) aren’t necessarily enjoying it as much as he is.

The Gift: Time to nip this in the bud. Literally. With stereo earbuds. In fact, you can get deals on great sounding Motorola wired and wireless earbuds and more with our two-day music sale, when all music products are 50% off.

The Friend: The Klutz
Everyday life is an extreme sport for this friend: She trips, bumbles, and fumbles her way through life, leaving a good-natured trail of destruction. She goes through glassware like Kleenex. Her smartphone seems to have a regular meeting with the pavement.

The Gift: A sturdy case cover should help keep that phone looking fresh, even if it takes the occasional fall. If he’s a real disaster-magnet, turn him on to Motorola’s Moto Care Accident Protection.

If his phone is past the point of no return, go for the trifecta: a new Motorola device with a case and Moto Care Accident Protection. It’s the best you can do short of covering him in bubble wrap.

The Friend: The Power User
She lives through her phone and she drives it to the very limit, using it to run every aspect of her life all day long. At the end of the day, she’s sweating bullets as her battery hits the red line.

The Gift: A portable Power Pack will keep her connected. She can even use it to charge two devices at once. If she doesn’t want to carry around a full size Power Pack, try the svelte Power Pack Slim, which will let her carry backup power right on her keychain.

The Friend: The Color Coordinator
His shirt, tie and socks all match. Always. Heaven forbid something clash with the color scheme of the day!

The Gift: Enter Moto G. It’s a powerful, affordable smartphone, and it features an available assortment of swappable accessory backs. So he can match his phone with the rest of the ensemble, whatever he chooses.

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Mark Your Calendar! Pre-Order Begins Tuesday for New Motorola Products, Moto 360 Back on Sale

Moto Hint - The L1’s pricing makes for a great part of its appeal. Now available in the UK, you can easily pick one up from most retailers at an original price of £169.John Lewis currently carries the black and white models and you can find the pink version at Argos. Some seem to offer even cheaper prices, like Alza or CSMobiles. In the UK, the L1 is available with 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Sony unveiled a raft of new, well we have collected a lot of data from the field directly and from many other blogs so very complete his discussion here about Moto Hint, on this blog we also have to provide the latest automotive information from all the brands associated with the automobile. ok please continue reading:


Choose to beat the crowd. Starting Tuesday, September 16, pre-orders will open for some of the new Motorola products we http://sonyunveiledaraftofnew.blogspot.com /2014/09/motorola-gives-you-power-to-choose-with.html" target="_blank">announced earlier this month, including Moto X for AT&T, Moto X - Pure Edition, Moto Hint and Motorola Turbo Charger. All four products will be available for pre-order on motorola.com starting at 11 a.m. CT.  Shipping dates vary by product and will be provided at checkout.

Moto X for AT&T - Order the AT&T version of the new Moto X starting on Tuesday.

Moto X - Pure Edition -  The off-contract Moto X is available SIM unlocked and with an unlockable bootloader for $499.99 USD.

Moto Hint - Our discreet wireless earbud gives you complete control of your phone and allows you to access everything you need by just using your voice. It will be available for $149.99 USD.

Motorola Turbo Charger - Our fastest charger ever takes just 15 minutes on the latest Moto phones to get up to 8 more hours of battery life. It will be available for $34.99 USD.

Plus, we have more great news... Moto 360 will be back in stock starting Tuesday in the U.S. on motorola.com. You’ll want to hurry as quantities will be limited.

And don’t forget about our Trade In program, making it easier than ever to purchase a customized Moto X using Moto Maker. Just send in your old device, and we'll mail you a Motorola Visa Prepaid Card worth up to $300 depending upon the phone you send in. Visit motorolatradein.com to learn more.

You’ll hear more from other U.S. carrier partners soon and from our partners around the globe regarding additional Motorola product availability. For those in France, Germany and the UK, take the new Moto Maker for a spin and design your own Moto X in advance of availability at your local motorola.com site.



Our newly enhanced Moto Maker site features:

  • More choice - new leather finishes, FSC-certified wood finishes and Moto X - Pure Edition
  • New rendering engine - get a better feel for what your customized phone will look like with our new new photo realistic rendering engine
  • New tools - now compare several designs side-by-side or start off with options curated by our designers

Choose choice and happy shopping!


*must be purchased separately due to longer pre-order time