On the Sprint 4G LTE network in the United States the Motorola Moto X 4G launched in the summer of this year. It wasn’t long after that when Google debuted its Android 4.4 KitKat operating system, promising Motorola Moto X owners that they would eventually receive the upgrade. Sprint Moto X owners in North America reported that the Android 4.4 OS update began appearing on their handsets on Friday, December 13, and the operating system boost is still in the process of reaching all Sprint Moto X 4G owners.
The Motorola Moto X is available for a reduced sale price now starting at $0.01 – $599.00.
Overall this is a significant software update, so be sure that you have a full battery charge before downloading. Across-the-board changes to the Motorola Moto X camera experience, the popular Touchless Control feature, full-screen capabilities and closed captioning are on board. This update is software version 13.11.3Q2.X-69-3-8, and all American Sprint Moto X 4G handset owners should see it appear on their smartphone soon.
The latest release of the Android platform includes a totally new full-screen mode, support for color emojis, improved closed captioning capabilities, as well as a stronger security profile. The Moto X is already a phone which delivers better than the average industry talk time for a smartphone, but smarter power usage will also arrive with this update. And for you developers, application creation is made simpler thanks to a bevy of new tools and capabilities. The Moto X Android 4.4 KitKat update that is currently rolling out to Sprint handsets also delivers an improved phone dialer application.
Google Hangouts can now be set as your default SMS app, thanks to the on-device support for integrated SMS/MMS messaging that the Android update delivers. Near Field Communications (NFC) wireless support has been improved, as well as the way you tweak focus and exposure on the rear facing 10.0 megapixel Quick Capture camera. Gallery capabilities have been enhanced, and the Touchless Control hands-free voice operation the Moto X delivers includes a new “find my phone” feature.
Simply Said, “Okay, Google Now – find my phone,” and your Sprint Motorola Moto X 4G will emit a loud ringing sound so you can locate it quickly. The phone also delivers a large 4.70 inch True HD display with a resolution of 720 by 1,280 pixels, delivered at 316 pixels per inch. The rear facing snapper provides video capture in 1,080P HD resolution and comes equipped with several special effects and customization options, and a front facing chat cam is also on board. 2.0 GB of RAM memory joins 32 GB of onboard storage in the phone’s hardware package, along with a central processor which has been clocked at 1.7 GHz.
The Motorola Moto X can be purchased at a discounted price tag now starting at $0.01 – $599.00.
