Moto G4 Plus vs Moto G4: Two of a kind…

Posted on by Juan Carlos Bagnell

This video isn’t really a comparison per se, at least not the kind of showdowns we produce between different manufacturers. New for 2016, the Moto G4 now represents a spectrum of options and features the consumer can select at time of purchase. Moving from a G4 to a G4 Plus doesn’t mean getting a different phone, just getting a few extra options.Think about it more like getting a different accessories package for your car. Moving from an “LE” to an “XLE” doesn’t mean you have a different car, just some nicer trim and comfier seats. It’s not ...

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Moto G4 and G4 Plus now available with a legion of Moto Maker options

Posted on by Adrian Diaconescu

There are a number of deals to be had already on “standard” Motorola Moto G4 and G4 Plus variants across a few trusted third-party US retailers, but if you’re willing to pay a little extra and make the phones your own, today’s the day you can start ordering customized models straight from the ...

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It’s technically not even out yet, but the Moto G4 Plus goes $50 off list on Amazon

Posted on by Adrian Diaconescu

It’s raining fourth-gen Motorola Moto G deals stateside even before the mid-range 5.5-incher can start shipping to folks who’ve pre-ordered it across retailers like Best Buy, B&H and Amazon. All we have to say to that is “let it rain”, and wonder where do we sign up for the sweetest special offers?As far as the non-Plus, non-fingerprint-recognizing, 2GB RAM-limited, 13MP rear camera configuration goes, it’s ...

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What will Lenovo’s Brexit moves be? Tough and typical

Posted on by Jules Wang

The bookies can battle it out between Leadsom and May. Jeremy Corbyn can flip all the Labour tables he wants. And the Liberal Dems… well, never mind them. But until the political fallout from the public’s decision to exit the European Union has been actualized, it seems that companies will be riding the flux of uncertainty in the meantime.On a small scale, OnePlus has upped the price of its latest mobile flagship by £20. Larger companies like

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Will there be a Google Phone? N is for Nougat, and Note 7 bells & whistles? | Pocketnow Weekly 207

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What do we know about this rumored first party Google Phone? What bells and whistles might we get on the Note 7? And we’re introducing a new series on this site where editors can battle against each other for your amusement! These stories and we’ll be tackling your questions and comments. Make sure you’re charged and ready for episode 207 of the Pocketnow Weekly!Watch the video broadcast from 2:00pm Eastern on June 30th (click

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If you’re okay with lockscreen ‘offers and ads’, Amazon will knock $50 off the Moto G4

Posted on by Adrian Diaconescu

For a few years now, Amazon has been selling Kindle e-readers and Fire tablets at unbeatable prices with so-called “special offers.” These are generally non-intrusive sponsored screensavers and ads pushed to your devices when not in actual use, which you can always choose to ignore, currently shaving $15 off the MSRPs of the Fire HD 8 and HD 10, for instance.Given the win-win nature of the arrangement, it was only a matter of time until the e-tailer decided to expand it to third-party products. Enter today an “exclusive pricing” deal for Prime members interested in the BLU R1 HD ...

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Pre-order Moto G4 or G4 Plus from Best Buy or B&H, get free $50 gift card

Posted on by Adrian Diaconescu

After losing the own-brand low-cost domestic battle to Xiaomi and Huawei, Lenovo is more than keen to keep Motorola phones at the forefront of the sub-$250 US scene at the very least, baking pretty robust specs into the Moto G4 and G4 Plus.Even better, the two respectable mid-rangers are offered at a cool discount right off the bat stateside, although technically, you have a pair of third-party retailers to thank for the limited-time promo. Both Best Buy and B&H Photo Video will throw in ...

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Moto G4 goes unlocked in US with Moto G4 Plus on July 12

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After taking the Moto X Pure Edition to the unlocked market last year, Motorola has decided to open up the fourth-generation Moto G to not just the United States’ GSM networks, but to its CDMA ones, too.The Moto G⁴ and Moto G⁴ Plus are both up for pre-orders right now at the Motorola ...

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New Moto G, Google I/O recap, and Nokia Returns to Phones | Pocketnow Weekly 201

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There’s a new Moto G coming soon. How will it compete in a market full of mid-range and entry-level phones? Google I/O delivered some exciting developer news, what might consumers have to look forward to on Android? The Nokia brand is returning to smartphones! What might we see out of Finland?Plus, we’ll be announcing the winners of our 200th episode giveaway!We’ve been hard at work covering news stories and producing the next generation of phone reviews. We recently started a new series of videos delving deeper into

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Moto Maker and North American availability for Moto G4 detailed

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Motorola celebrated the birth of its Moto G⁴ triplets in India today and we seem to still be in baby shower mode.Profiles of the Moto G⁴ models have officially gone up on Motorola’s website, but there’s a telling comparison chart at the bottom of the Moto G family page. Both the standard Moto G⁴ and the Moto G⁴ Style have different eight back coloring options that can be chosen through Moto Maker. It’s down from the 10 the

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Moto G4 Play also unveiled with little fanfare, 5-inch display, 8MP camera

Posted on by Adrian Diaconescu

While we figured the relative recent silence on the third-gen Moto E rumor front was due to the phone’s humble nature, and the waiting caused by managerial uncertainty and structural Lenovo changes, it’s also possible the ultra-low-cost, entry-level lineup actually got the boot.But don’t worry, the new ...

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Moto G4 and G4 Plus go official with large screens, powerful internals, low prices

Posted on by Adrian Diaconescu

Folks in love with compact smartphones will have to look away from Motorola’s successful budget-friendly Moto G family this year, as the oft-rumored fourth iteration indeed sports a 5.5-inch display, up a massive half an inch from its predecessor.Just as suspected, both the Moto G4 and G4 Plus (by Lenovo) were announced earlier today at ...

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Blass follows up Moto G4 Plus photo leak with Moto G4 photo leak

Posted on by Jules Wang

It’s about time that we put that other foot forward.We saw Evan Blass put out what the Moto G4 Plus may look like about a month ago. Now, just a few days before we’re expecting a big reveal in India from Moto, Blass decided that it’s “All in the Family” on Twitter.Say hello to your little bro.

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Moto G4 may have Snapdragon 617, be US-bound

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Two phones. Two places. One fate.Sounds dramatic, but the Moto G4’s upcoming arrival hasn’t come without some decent hype — including the assertion that a Moto G4 Plus could also on the way. And while a Moto launch event in India is just days ...

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eBay listings tip off 5.5-inch Full HD display for both Moto G4 and G4 Plus

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It’s no longer a big secret Motorola (or should we say Lenovo?) has not one, but two follow-ups for the third-generation Moto G in the pipeline. And the G4 and G4 Plus are likely to break cover in India next week.But exactly what is it that makes the “Plus” variant ...

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