Moto X Magic Glass, Dual LTE MIMO Leaked, and Release Date Leaked, Handset for T-Mobile Passes FCC?
With the expected reveal just days away, there are still a few leaked new specs and features that are said to be coming to the MotoX.
An interesting added feature is the Moto Magic Glass, which is said to be the laminated aluminum. As per Ubergizmo, it is created via a single Gorilla Glass that has been molded into a polymer, so it can wrap the front as well as the side of the device, creating for a smoother flow of the device due to the absence of the gap between screen and edge.
This new feature will add to the durability of the phone as well as a lighter and thinner make.
Apart from the Moto Magic Glass, there is also a Dual LTE MIMO smart antennas included in the mix. This ensures that you no longer have to deal with slowed network reception, as it brings faster data speeds for your phone's processing.
The price of the phone has also been speculated upon, with BGR reporting a particular number, $299 for the 16GB model and $349 for the 32GB model, supposedly for the non-contract version at retail stores.
See the Moto X in black and white
Much of the Moto X has already been leaked or speculated, and with just days before the awaited reveal at the beginning of August, not much is left for surprise, especially not with @evleaks' latest image, which showcases the look of the Moto X in two colors.
Reported by Into Mobile, the images seem to be showcasing the final form of the Moto X device, though its customizable features were not seen, as the colors of the casing were limited to just black and white.
The launch seems to have also been confirmed by Taylor Wimberly, who has been a personality known for his correct statements regarding the Moto X. His latest announcements on his Google+ page revealed that the handsets may be shipping to the U.S. carriers as early as July 29.
This is in time with the August 1 conference reveal, and there will be ample time, potentially a week after, before it goes on sale, reports Android Authority. The dates are still murky at best when it comes to the official selling, but the report continues to drop two dates, August 23 for Verizon and August 26 for U.S. Cellular.
T-Mobile version gets a pass at the FCC
As though a final proof that everything is ready for a big launch of the Moto X, Motorola adds another carrier to the list of those that will be getting the Moto X.
According to Phone Arena, the T-Mobile version for the Moto X has already been spotted and given a pass at the FCC, just in time before the supposed August 1 reveal via a press release.
The model is dubbed to be the XT1053, with support for LTE bands 2 and 17, and the AWS HSPA+.
This means that Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and now T-Mobile will all be getting a version for the phone. In addition, the Moto X conference is also reported to be giving different sessions for the launch of the phone. The fifth version will be the standardized ones to be sold at retail stores.