Motorola released the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for the Moto X Play earlier this year in India, and has now started rolling out Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) update for the Moto X Play in the country. The latest firmware update adds support for new emojis, improved security and a couple of new features.
After the update, Moto X Play will support Unicode 8.0 emojis including volleyball, taco, middle finger, champagne bottle, and 100 others including new faces for rolling eyes, thickness and thinking. Users will also be able to launch camera by double pressing the power button, and turn off and on the camera shutter at any time. The update also brings improved stability and several fixes. Android security patches for the month of March is also included in the update.
The Android 6.0.1 update for the Moto X Play bumps the version to v24.61.5, weighs in at 387.4MB in size and is being released OTA (over-the-air).
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As expected, Motorola has launched the Moto X play in India. The phone comes with metallic accents, replaceable colors and flip shells, and a water-repellent coating. The version launching in India comes with dual SIM support that accepts nano SIM cards. It has Moto Voice, Moto Display, Moto Assist and Moto Actions.
Motorola Moto X Play features 5.2-inch
(1920 x 1080 pixels) display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
Inside there is an Octa-Core Snapdragon 615 ( 4 x 1.1 GHz Cortex A53 + 4
x 1.7 GHz Cortex A53) 64-bit processor with Adreno 405 GPU and 2GB RAM.
It comes with 16GB or 32GB internal storage, expandable via microSD
card up to 128GB. It runs Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.
For imaging there is 21-megapixel rear
camera with dual-tone LED flash, f/2.0 aperture, PDAF (Phase detect Auto Focus) and 1080p video
recording capabilities. On the front there is a 5-megapixel shooter for
taking selfies. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, 3G, WiFi, GPS and
Bluetooth 4.1. It is fueled by 3630mAh battery that promises up to 48
hours of battery life with mixed usage.
It also comes with TurboPower 25 Charger
that will quick charge the device within minutes. It can be bought seperately for Rs. 1,000.
Moto X Style comes in Black and White colors. The 16GB model is priced at 18,499 and the 32GB model costs 19,999. Moto X Play will go on sale via Flipkart, Motorola's exclusive
online retail partner, from midnight Monday. At the said price it becomes the most affordable phone to pack 1080p display and 21-megapixel main camera.
The Moto X Play is being bundled with a bunch of launch offers valid between September 15 to 20 that includes-100% cashback for 100 lucky customers using Flipkart
- 100
percent cashback for 100 lucky customers using Flipkart Ping
- Flipkart e-gift voucher worth Rs. 1,000'
- Free
movie voucher worth Rs. 500 from BookMyShow
- Free movie vouchers worth INR 500 from BookmyShow
- MakemyTrip Offers: Travel Vouchers worth Rs. 5000 | 55% Off (Upto Rs. 1,500) on Domestic Hotels booking on mobile app | Rs. 1000 cashback on domestic flights booking on mobile app | Holiday package to Bangkok, Thailand for two Lucky Customers | Holiday package to Goa for two Lucky Customers
Motorola is all set to bring the Moto X play to India. The company has sent out press invites for the launch of Moto X Play in the country on September 14.
The company also teased the launch of Moto X Play on its official Twitter India account by posting an image which read "No more getting dumped by your phone. Your perfect partner
is coming with 30 hours of battery backup. #XOMotoX". The phone. In addition Flipkart has dedicated a page to the Moto X Play, so it is expected to go on sale on the same day it is launched.
To remind you, the Moto X Play was launched back in July as a toned-down variant of Moto X Style. It features 5.5-inch 1080p display and is powered by 1.7GHz octa-core Snapdragon 615 64-bit processor with 2GB RAM. It comes in two storage models- 16GB and 32GB, which can be further expanded via microSD card up to 128GB. For imaging there is 21-megapixel rear camera with dual-LED flash and 5-megapixel front shooter. The 4G LTE enabled phone is fueled by 3630mAh battery.
There is no word on pricing of the Motorola Moto X Play, but a recent
Zauba listing revealed the declared value for the imported unit to be
Rs. 22,228. This is not the final retail price due to the exclusion of
taxes and other charges.
Motorola also announced the Moto X Play along with the Moto X Style. It is a less premium variant and features metallic accents and water repellant coating.
Motorola Moto X Play features 5.2-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Inside there is an Octa-Core Snapdragon 615 ( 4 x 1.1 GHz Cortex A53 + 4 x 1.7 GHz Cortex A53) 64-bit processor with Adreno 405 GPU and 2GB RAM. It comes with 16GB or 32GB internal storage, expandable via microSD card up to 128GB. It runs Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.
Camerawise, it sports 21-megapixel rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, f/2.0 aperture and 1080p video recording capabilities. On the front there is a 5-megapixel shooter for taking selfies. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, 3G, WiFi, GPS and Bluetooth 4.1. It is fueled by 3630mAh battery that promises up to 48 hours of battery life with mixed usage.
It also comes with TurboPower 25 Charger that will quick charge the device within minutes. It has Moto Voice, Moto Display, Moto Assist and Moto Actions. It comes in White and Black flavors and supports replaceable flip shells and Moto maker customization.
The Moto X Play will be available in 55 countries across Europe, Latin America and Canada starting August this year.
