ShatterShield peeling off edges of Moto Z2 Force, customers being charged for repair

Those who couldn't or didn't want to argue down the price were supposedly charged anywhere from $50 to $150 for the replacement of a part that used to be user-replaceable for $40.

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iPhone and Android cameras don’t care for Vic Gundotra | #PNWeekly 264 (LIVE at 3pm Eastern)

Are Android phone camera experiences really "years behind" the iPhone experience? That's what one former executive Googler said. We dive in on our show.

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Moto Z2 Force ShatterShield screen scratches easy, Motorola responds to inquiry

Reports from reviewers across the tech space have panned the ShatterShield screen on the Moto Z2 Force for its "scratch magnet" tendencies.

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It’s happening: ‘Shatterproof’ Moto Z2 Force is essentially confirmed to see daylight on July 25

We're not sure if a "regular" Z2 is coming, and the X4 could still be a ways off, but the Moto Z2 Force is definitely just a couple of weeks away.

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Amazon India teases Moto X Force

Life in India is tough. It’s hot, it can get cramped and the days are longer are harsher for more people than in most other parts of the world. And everyone’s getting online with a smartphone. What would it be like if people didn’t have to worry about having their phones smashed to bits?We may find out soon enough as ...

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Motorola has shatterproof screens, what’s everyone else’s excuse?

Motorola raised the bar for smartphone OEMs when it released the Droid Turbo 2. A shatterproof screen on a smartphone. Sure, that “shatterproof” claim comes with a hefty disclaimer – “normal use” and all that – but still, the concept of a shatterproof screen it an intriguing one. I walk down the aisle of my train every morning, glancing left and right, and the number of shattered phones I come across is enough to make you cry. So, now that Motorola has released its shatterproof screen, it’s up to other OEMs to keep up with the trend.Or is it?Because the ...

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Motorola infographic details why people want “ShatterShield” displays

Buying a new smartphone isn’t at all cheap, and depending on the device you purchased, fixing a shattered display can be extremely expensive. Aftermarket solutions don’t always work as intended, and getting a factory display replacement doesn’t always mean just replacing the shattered glass. Motorola made a solid point on the Droid Turbo 2 announcement for how long the company spent trying to find a solution for this, and today the company explains why.By now you’ve probably noticed ...

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Verizon and Motorola announce Droid Turbo 2 with durable ShatterShield display

October’s nearly done, but we’ve got a few more big smartphone launches to go before we call the month a wrap. Today it’s Verizon and Motorola’s turn to share their latest handsets with us, and we’ve heard a lot about what to expect. With the launch event now underway, we finally start getting confirmation of these new Droids that have been so thoroughly teased, and we’re getting started by meeting the Droid Turbo 2.The Droid Turbo 2’s shatterproof screen has been featured pretty heavily in Verizon’s recent promos for today’s event, and ...

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