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The Verge
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Why am I internet-stalking the pope?
Motorola also launched the Moto Watch Fit and the Moto Buds Loop, and we've got major deja vu. The watch is basically an Android-only Apple Watch clone that focuses on basic fitness tracking, while the Moto Buds Loop are similar to the Bose Ultra Open. Motorola's leaning on design — and some Swarovski bling — to set it apart.
The Hindu
26-04-2025
- The Hindu
Motorola Razr 60 Ultra and Razr 60 launched: Price, features and availability
Motorola has launched the Razr 60 and the Razr 60 Ultra in global markets. These flip phones were unveiled along with Moto Buds Loop and Moto Watch Fit. Both the phones IP48 rated for dust and underwater protection to withstand submersion in 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes. These flip phones also have a dedicated AI key to access Motorola Razr 60 Ultra Motorola Razr 60 Ultra has a 7-inch 1.5K pOLED LTPO main display with a 165 Hz refresh rate and 4,000 nits peak brightness, and Dolby Vision support. It has a 4-inch pOLED LTPO cover screen with similar refresh rate and 3,000 nits peak brightness. It is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic. Motorola Razr 60 Ultra runs on Snapdragon 8 Elite processor with up to 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 4.1 storage. It operates on Android 15. (For top technology news of the day, subscribe to our tech newsletter Today's Cache) Razr 60 Utra features a 4,700 mAh battery supported by 68 W charger and 30 W wireless charging support. Motorola Razr 60 Ultra sports a 50 MP main camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS), and a 50 MP ultrawide lens. It has a 50 MP front camera. Motorola Razr 60 Motorola Razr 60 features a 6.96-inch FHD+ pOLED LTPO main display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, 3,000 nits peak brightness. Similarly, it has a 3.63-inch pOLED cover display with 90 Hz refresh rate, 1,700 nits peak brightness protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. Razr 50 has a 4,500 mAh battery with 30 W charger and 15 W wireless charging support. The Razr 60 uses MediaTek Dimensity 7400X chipset alongside up to 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 2.2 onboard storage. Motorola Razr 60 ships with a 50 MP main camera with OIS, and a 13 MP ultrawide lens with macro support. It has a 32 MP selfie camera. Price and Availability Motorola Razr 60 Ultra price starts at $1,299 (nearly ₹1,10,892). It comes in Rio Red, Scarab, Mountain Trail, and Cabaret colours. Razr 60 price starts at $699 (around ₹59,672) and it sells in Gibraltar Sea, Spring Bud, Lightest Sky, and Parfait Pink shades. These phones go on sale from May 7 in U.S.
The Hindu
25-04-2025
- The Hindu
Motorola unveils Moto Watch Fit and Swarovski Crystals studded Moto Buds Loop
Motorola on Thursday (April 24, 2025) expanded its IoT products range with the announcement of Moto Buds Loop and Moto Watch Fit for global markets. Interestingly, the Lenovo-owned smartphone maker has decorated the Moto Buds Loop with Swarovski Crystals and its sound being engineered by Bose. Both, the Moto Buds Loop and Moto Watch Fit have which allows users control them smartly. Moto Buds Loop Moto Buds Loop is also the Motorola's first open-ear earbuds. Buds are equipped with 12 mm ironless drivers and feature spatial sound as well. It also uses dual-microphone system for sound clarity. It supports Bluetooth. Moto Buds Loop claims up to 8 hours of battery life on a single charge and a total of 37 hours with the case. Being water resistance, it uses premium materials and a water-repellent design to protect buds against rain and splashes. (For top technology news of the day, subscribe to our tech newsletter Today's Cache) With users can use their voice commands to receive summary of their notifications or launch a recording of their meeting. They can also use Smart Connect technology to switch between Motorola and Lenovo devices. Moto Buds Loop comes in Pantone curated French Oak with crystals by Swarovski. Moto Buds Loop comes in Pantone certified Trekking Green colour. Moto Watch Fit Moto Watch Fit integrates with any Android device. It has a 1.9 inch OLED display with 1,000 nits of brightness which is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Moto Watch Fit comes with over 100+ sports modes, advanced heart rate and calorie tracking, and built-in GPS. It is IP68 rated with up to 5 ATM water resistance. Moto Watch Fit is also compatible with third-party 22 mm bands. Motorola claims a 16-day battery life on one single charge with the Watch Fit. Availability The Moto Buds Loop will be available in select countries starting this summer, and the Moto Watch Fit over the coming weeks. However, their India launch, or arrival is uncertain as well.
Hindustan Times
25-04-2025
- Hindustan Times
Motorola launches Moto Buds Loop powered by Bose audio and Swarovski ‘luxury'
The Moto Buds Loop are equipped with 12mm drivers, tuned by Bose technology, which the company claims gives users a clear and more balanced sound. The earbuds also support spatial audio for a more immersive listening experience. Additionally, the dual-microphone setup and AI-powered noise reduction on the earbuds ensure high-quality calls by minimising background noise, making these earbuds a practical option for both listening and communication. Motorola has designed the earbuds to easily switch between devices with its 'Smart Connect' feature. This allows users to connect seamlessly to other Motorola and Lenovo devices via Bluetooth, which offers a quick and simple pairing process. Also read: Sony WH-CH720N and WH-CH520 launched in new Pink colour: All details In terms of battery life, the Moto Buds Loop offers up to eight hours of use on a single charge, while the included charging case provides an additional 37 hours of battery life, making it ideal for extended use without frequent charging, claims the company. Whether commuting, exercising, or on a long trip, the Moto Buds Loop promises to keep you powered for days. The earbuds are designed for all-day wear and feature a lightweight and secure fit. Motorola also highlights the water-repellent design of the earbuds that ensures they are resistant to sweat, splashes, and general wear and tear. This makes them suitable for various activities, from daily use to outdoor adventures. Also read: Sennheiser HD 505 Copper Edition headphones launched in India: Check features, price and more The Moto Buds Loop also includes the CrystalTalk AI technology, which further enhances call clarity. When paired with compatible Motorola phones, users can activate Moto AI voice actions, such as requesting meeting summaries or controlling media playback through Smart Connect. Motorola is tapping into the luxury market with a special edition of the Moto Buds Loop, which features Swarovski crystals for an elegant touch. This premium version comes in the "Pantone French Oak" colour, while a more understated Trekking Green option is also available for those who prefer a simpler aesthetic. While the Moto Buds Loop shows promise in both audio quality and style, Motorola has not yet announced a specific price or release date. The company has only stated that the earbuds will be available "in the coming months." Also read: Samsung Galaxy S25 FE may not be as powerful as we expected it to be, this may be the reason In addition to the Moto Buds Loop open-ear earbuds, Motorola has also unveiled the Moto Watch Fit, a sleek smartwatch designed for Android users. The Moto Watch Fit features a 1.9-inch OLED display with a brightness of up to 1000 nits, which allows users to easily read in direct sunlight. The watch is built with a slim aluminium frame and is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for durability. The Moto Watch Fit is packed with features like over 100 workout modes, built-in GPS, advanced heart rate monitoring, and sleep tracking, making it a solid fitness companion. With 16 days of battery life and IP68 and 5ATM water resistance, the watch is ready for a variety of activities. Users can also personalise their watch faces with custom wallpapers generated via Moto AI. Additionally, it has a long-lasting 16-day battery life and is compatible with 22mm watch bands, claims the company.
The Star
25-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Motorola debuts US$1,300 AI-infused Razr phone, Swarovski earbuds
Motorola Razr Ultra foldable phones displayed during a media preview event in New York, US, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Lenovo Group Ltd.'s Motorola brand launched a new Razr foldable phone lineup loaded with a suite of artificial intelligence assistants in a far-reaching overhaul of its portfolio that also includes new earbuds and a watch. — Bloomberg Motorola launched a new Razr foldable phone lineup loaded with a suite of artificial intelligence assistants in a far-reaching overhaul of its portfolio that also includes new earbuds and a watch. The Lenovo Group Ltd brand is positioning itself to offer consumers more choice of software and trendy accessories beyond market leaders Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co. The new Razr Ultra, priced at US$1,300 (RM5,700), is the third phone in the series. They'll all be preloaded with Perplexity AI's app as well as AI models from Microsoft Corp, Meta Platforms Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google via the phones' Motorola AI assistant. That collection of third-party software helps power features like responding to user queries, identifying contextual information and summarising notifications. Each of the new handsets has roughly a 7in screen on the inside and a smaller display on the outside, with the more premium editions having better specifications than the base US$700 (RM3,069) Razr model. Motorola is opening US pre-orders on May 7, ahead of a full launch on May 15, with AT&T and T-Mobile carrier stores also selling the devices. This latest iteration of the Razr family marks a renewed effort to stand out by offering variety both in software and style. Back in 2019, Motorola was first to market a foldable phone that collapsed into a palm-sized device – much like its iconic flip phone. Today's new devices join a crowded field, where parent Lenovo commands only a small share and competitors like Samsung and Google's Pixel have released foldables of their own. But Motorola President Sergio Buniac argues that users want "something truly different and something truly compelling,' citing the company's finding that 25% of Razr buyers are former iPhone users. Motorola's Moto Buds Loop open-ear earbuds encrusted with a layer of Swarovski crystals displayed during a media preview event in New York, US, April 23, 2025. — Bloomberg Echoing its "lifestyle tech' strategy that emphasises the look and feel of products to lure younger buyers, Motorla has worked with Bose Corp to launch its first open-ear earbuds, called the Moto Buds Loop. They're meant to be a fashion statement, encrusted with a layer of Swarovski crystals and looking like an ear cuff accessory. There will also be a more low-key, dark green version without the bling. A spokesperson for Motorola said pricing will be available closer to when the buds launch in North America in the coming months. Huawei Technologies Co's similar FreeClip currently sell for about US$200 (RM877) on Amazon. Motorola is also releasing a new smartwatch called Moto Watch Fit, which will come with a bigger screen and longer battery life than its existing products, with its price also pending. The top-tier Razr Ultra is slightly more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 with the same 512GB of storage. Both have a clamshell form factor when closed, though Razr's device appears to make better use of its 4in external display to run AI tasks and surface notifications. The Razr Ultra also has a higher resolution front camera and a bigger battery than the Z Flip. Motorola has made improvements to its folding mechanism, using a titanium-reinforced hinge and optimising the bend radius to reduce creasing in the screen – a recurring user complaint about previous models after prolonged use. Division of labour Having aspects of Motorola's AI assistant powered by different third-party models may offer a glimpse into what the future of AI-infused smartphone development could look like. Early attempts at packaging AI in hardware partly failed due to their lack of integration with users' digital footprints created on their smartphones. But Motorola's approach is to allow users to put various models to the test on the device they already use most often – and form their own conclusions. A Motorola Moto Watch Fit smartwatch displayed on screen during a media preview event in New York, US, on April 23, 2025. — Bloomberg The Moto AI assistant will respond to user queries using Google's cloud models including Gemini by default, but it can switch to Perplexity or Microsoft's Copilot if a user specifies it at the beginning of an ask. Because Google Photos is the default gallery on Razr's Android devices, Gemini will also analyse photo contents if you ask it to, for example, recall a place you visited years ago. Meta's Llama will help summarise unread messages or missed calls. Motorola anticipates that'll be a commonly used feature and so it's storing Llama on-device rather than using cloud models that charge per search, according to Mahad Ayalur, director of product management. Even though Google's contract with Motorola prohibits the phonemaker from setting Perplexity as the default assistant – as disclosed by a Perplexity executive during Wednesday's hearing of Google's antitrust trial – the pre-installation arrangement is still expected to benefit the startup as it can potentially reach tens of millions of phone users, according to its chief executive officer, Aravind Srinivas. "We have been fighting' Google's stronghold over the Android ecosystem, Srinivas said in an interview. The Motorola arrangement is a "victory', however small. "For a startup like us to get distribution is the most important thing.' New Razr users will get a three-month trial for the Perplexity Pro subscription, which also allows using multiple models, and a three-month trial for Gemini Advanced. – Bloomberg
