Get Ready For back to school with these tips for teachers, students and parents
August 27, 2021
As summer vacation comes to a close, teachers, students and parents alike are preparing to head back to school. Whether that’s completely virtual, hybrid or in-person, technology is helping to improve the educational experience so students can continue to get the best possible education no matter if they’re in the classroom or in their kitchen. And Motorola’s Ready For software platform is one of them.
Ready For unleashes the power of the smartphone by providing new ways of interacting across devices and amplifying everyday experiences to larger displays. And when it comes to education – teachers, students and parents can all reap the benefits of an intuitive, immersive platform like Ready For.
The Teacher
Ready For lets users activate advanced subject tracking** when video calling & recording. The advanced subject tracking feature automatically determines the best camera to use, tracks movement and zooms in and out to ensure you’re always front and center, regardless of if you’re writing on the whiteboard or sitting at your desk.
And with Ready For PC¹, teachers can also more easily multitask during lessons. By simply downloading the Ready For assistant application on your Windows device and scanning a QR code, your Ready For Mobile Desktop will appear on your Windows screen, so you can text your colleagues status updates or attendance records while also teaching a new lesson.
The Student
In addition to leveraging advanced subject tracking for A+ worthy presentations, Ready For lets students use their phone as their PC by connecting to a TV* and using a mouse and keyboard. This means students can use existing technology around the house, like a TV, to easily view pre-recorded lectures, review class notes, and study materials content on a larger screen.
For those students who do have a PC, Ready For PC¹ will make it easier to stay focused as it brings all your notifications to one screen, so there’s no need to switch back and forth between devices or open unnecessary tabs.
The Parent
Whether you are constantly trying to find the charger to the laptop or making sure your child is actually doing their homework, as a parent, you no longer need to stress about keeping track of all your child’s technology. Because with Ready For, you can use one device – the phone. Wirelessly connect to a TV*, so you can see the homework while still being able to use your phone to check the answers (because let’s be honest 5th graders are smarter than most of us). And you’ll never hear: “I forgot to bring my school computer” or “I don’t have my homework assignment with me”, again. Now it’s all on one device.
Ready For is available on motorola edge 20 pro, motorola edge 20 and motorola edge 2021, edge+ and g100. Ready For PC is available on motorola edge 20 pro, motorola edge 20, motorola edge (2021) and motorola edge 20 lite.
To learn more about our Ready For platform and its capabilities, please visit our website.
¹Ready For PC is available on selected devices, and on Windows 10 or 11. Visit the FAQ page for a full list of device and software compatibility. Requires PC app download. PC and mobile device to connect wirelessly must share the same Wi-Fi AP (access point) OR must be connected via USB-C cord.
*Video-enabled USB-C cable or USB-C-to-HDMI adaptor required; TV or monitor must have HDMI port or USB-C video-in port.
** can recognize up to 3 faces/people in the same frame.
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blazing-fast 5G speed with the new moto g50 5G
August 20, 2021
At Motorola, we want to empower our consumers to achieve their best. Today we’re introducing moto g50 5G, which brings next-generation speed to the mid-tier without compromising on performance, power, and battery life. You get super fast 5G speed to download movies in seconds,1 a stunning screen that refreshes at 90Hz, a 48 MP² triple camera system that captures sharper, brighter photos in any light, and a long-lasting battery life.
Now you can get more bandwidth, lower latency, and reduced lag at your fingertips that will noticeably boost your mobile experience. Play intensive online games and watch YouTube videos without annoying buffering. 5G connections have virtually no lag time, so you never miss a thing. Capture a hilarious moment out with friends and share it with others while it’s still funny. If you forgot to download a file at home, you can do it on the go way faster than on a 4G network. And with 5G speed on both SIM cards, you get superfast speed on whatever line you use.*
All that ultra-fast 5G speed needs a powerful battery to back it up. A massive 5000 mAh battery keeps you going strong for more than 48 hours,4 so you can go all weekend on a single charge.
Take your entertainment experience to the next level with the gorgeous display on moto g50 5G. A 90Hz refresh rate reduces lag so your favorite games are incredibly smooth and fluid, and the 20:9 aspect ratio on the 6.5” Max Vision HD+ display maximizes viewing space so binge-worthy shows are even more immersive.
The versatile 48 MP2 camera system gives you all the creative shooting options you need to capture the everyday moments you never want to forget in all their glory. A 48 MP sensor2 lets you capture super clear shots in any light, from any angle. Quad Pixel technology ensures that every photo turns out sharp and bright thanks to 4x more light sensitivity, and if the lighting is really challenging, Night Vision brings even more details out of the dark so you never miss a great moment just because it’s nighttime. The dedicated Macro Vision lens brings you 2.5x closer to your subject than a standard lens, so you see the tiny details you’d otherwise miss for stunning nature shots. Use the depth sensor to easily turn ordinary photos into professional-looking portraits, where you can always go back and play with the intensity level later for the perfect shot. And with blazing fast 5G*, you can share the moment with the people you love faster than ever before.
This device’s stellar performance is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 700 2.2 GHz octa-core processor, it has speedy LPDDR4X memory up to 2,133MHz and fast UFS 2.2 2-lane storage enabling 1GB/s data streaming: 4X faster than typical mainstream smartphones with eMMC. This ensures you can edit photos effortlessly, share content in a snap, and enjoy games with graphics that render incredibly fast. Plus, you can choose between 64 GB or 128 GB of built-in storage,3 to have room for all your photos, movies, songs, apps, and games. It is also possible to add up to 512 GB more using a microSD card.7
helpful software innovations
With moto g50 5G you will always keep the Google Assistant within easy reach.6 Just press a dedicated button located on the side of your phone to enable voice control, and then ask the Google Assistant6 for answers. No need to type, tap, or swipe.
And instead of duplicating the great things Google does with Android, we choose to build on it with a comprehensive suite of tools in the Moto app called My UX. With it, users can take music, videos, games, and device themes to the next level with custom settings. And since My UX doesn’t get in the way of a pure Android experience, users get to enjoy the full power of Android 11 with no clunky software skins or duplicate apps. Explore better conversation management in messaging apps, improved control over connected devices, and a more hands-on approach to data privacy in this exciting update from Google.
Security matters to our consumers, so it means everything to us. That’s why Motorola smartphones always counted on high-security standards. With moto g50 5G you can count with ThinkShield for Mobile, which offers enhanced protection at every level from the factory to the phone, a more secure chain of trust and additional security certifications. On top of these foundational features, we are bringing additional levels of security to our enterprise customers.
Availability
moto g50 5G arrives will be available in the coming days across selected Latin American and Asia markets.
Price may vary per market. For full pricing information and specifications, visit our website or reach out to your local PR contact. Images can be found here (you agree to our license terms when downloading images or videos).
*5G service plan and 5G network coverage required; available only in select areas; devices not compatible with all 5G networks; coverage/compatibility may be expanded to additional areas in the future. Contact your service provider for details.
1 Based on 5G sub-6GHz network connectivity, providing 125-360Mbps download speeds to the average user. Available with 5G service plan and 5G network coverage (available in certain areas in 2020, expanding after that). See carrier for details.
2 The 48MP sensor combines 4 pixels into 1, for an effective photo resolution of 12MP.
3 Available user storage is less due to many factors, including operating system, software and functions utilizing part of this capacity; may change with software updates.
4 All battery life claims are approximate and based on the median user tested across a mixed use profile (which includes both usage and standby time) under optimal network conditions. Actual battery performance will vary and depends on many factors including signal strength, network and device settings, temperature, battery condition, and usage patterns.
6 Not all languages supported. A list of current languages supported by Google Assistant can be found here: assistant.google.com.
7 Supports up to 1 TB microSD card; microSD cards sold separately. Content with DRM restrictions may not be able to be moved to the card.
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ultra high-res camera. ultra-smooth display. unleash your potential with the new motorola edge.
August 19, 2021
Over the last year, the world learned how to thrive, find joy, and create during a time of massive disruption. That environment spawned new creativity, new ways of communicating, and new priorities for the mobile industry. At Motorola, we’ve always worked to share innovations big and small to empower our consumers. We’re going even further this year, putting more power in your hands with bigger camera pixels, a faster display refresh rate, a more powerful processor, and faster battery charging. It’s time to unleash your potential and tell your story like never before with the new motorola edge.
be ready to capture any moment
We’ve improved our image and video quality since we know consumers are turning to cameras to share their experiences and connect in powerful ways. Motorola edge delivers a 108MP main camera for outstanding quality, one of our largest camera sensors ever at 1/1.5” optical format that also features what we’re calling Ultra Pixel technology. Every nine pixels is combined into one large 2.1μm ultra pixel, which improves light sensitivity by 9X and results in better low light performance. The new motorola edge is also equipped with a 119º ultrawide-angle lens that allows you to capture 4X more of the scene into your frame. Now see more of your surroundings and fit everyone in the shot. And thanks to built-in Macro Vision, you can get 5X closer to your subject for extreme close-ups, as close as 3cm away, for capturing photos of food, arts and crafts, nature, and more. Plus, it’s easy to turn everyday photos into professional-looking portraits with the depth sensor, which works with the main camera to blur the background more accurately and allow post capture adjustment of intensity. Last but not least, capture Instagram-worthy selfies day or night, indoors or out. The front-facing 32 MP selfie cam gives you Quad Pixel technology with 4x more light sensitivity.
take better photos and videos with no heavy lifting
We integrated new camera tools into motorola edge to help capture content easier, faster, and more beautifully than ever. Dual Capture mode allows you to record with the rear and selfie cameras at the same time, capturing both you and your subject so you never miss any of the action—or your reaction. Audio Zoom uses advanced microphones to capture the sound of your subject while filtering out ambient noise and voices, so now your videos include only the audio that’s intended.1 We’re also introducing super slow motion, 4x slower than the slow motion on previous Motorola phones so you can see the details your eyes miss at normal speed, and Low Light AI that automatically analyzes your selfie for potential improvements in brightness and quality when the light is low. Plus, motorola edge can record 4K video for breathtaking quality.
view more content faster than ever
Motorola edge comes with a 6.8″ Max Vision display for a crystal clear viewing experience, meeting HDR10 standards. That means you can also see over a billion shades of gorgeous colors, rendered vivid, bright, and true to life on the display. Scrolling on motorola edge is super smooth and incredibly fast thanks to the 144Hz refresh rate, the highest refresh rate available on mainstream smartphones. When engaging in dynamic, high motion content like gaming or action-packed video, a 144Hz drastically improves the experience as it’s 140% faster than the 60Hz industry standard just a few years ago.
get the speed you crave
Motorola edge is packed with a powerfully efficient Snapdragon® 778G Mobile Platform with up to 55% faster graphics and processing, and 2x faster AI performance, compared to the first generation motorola edge.2 The ultra-fast Snapdragon™ 778G supports Wi-Fi 6E and is designed specifically for 5G phones—and for the amazing things you can do with ours.5 With up to 256 GB of built-in storage, there’s tons of room for photos, movies, games, and music. And with up to 8 GB of the latest generation memory, your apps and information stay ready in the background so everything runs smoothly.3
Consumers can go up to two days on a single charge, thanks to the long-lasting 5000 mAh battery packed in the new motorola edge.4 And if you need a quick burst of power before heading out the door, TurboPower™ 30-Watt charging fills up 9 hours of power in just 10 minutes.6
unleash the full power of your smartphone
Ready For amplifies everything your phone is capable of, and with new wireless connection and PC compatibility, the possibilities are endless.7 With the new wireless connection capabilities, it’s now easier than ever to move your phone’s games to the big screen, feel like you’re right in the room during video calls, and use your apps on a desktop display. Plus, with the new Ready For PC functionality, you can access your phone apps and your PC files all on the same screen by simply connecting wirelessly and opening up Ready For. Between working on two files at once or even moving files back and forth between your devices—sharing is a snap.
helpful software innovations
We know that security is increasingly important to consumers, which is why motorola edge is protected by ThinkShield for Mobile, bringing all our security features into one end-to-end solution. ThinkShield for Mobile offers enhanced protection at every level from the factory to the phone, a secure chain of trust and additional security certifications.
Motorola is also committed to providing consumers with a more pure version of Android 11™ OS. No clunky software skins, no duplicate apps – just near-stock Android 11 ™ that we know you love. Instead of duplicating the great things Google does with Android™, we choose to build upon it with unique ways to enhance the mobile experience through My UX.
My UX includes all the great moto experiences, moto specific apps and customizations people have come to know and love. This includes unique Gestures like Quick Capture, Three Finger Screenshot, and Pick Up to Silence. Consumers can also select any of the 20,000 customizations of icon shapes, color schemes and display font to fit their style – it’s all a part of My UX. We’ve also optimized motorola edge for one-handed use, adding Power Touch that’s integrated into the power key for easy access to app shortcuts. Just double-tap the side-mounted fingerprint reader to open a direct route home in Google Maps, quick QR code scanning at restaurants, and much more.
Availability & Pricing
In the U.S., the new motorola edge will be available universally unlocked at Best Buy, B&H Photo, Amazon.com and Motorola.com starting on September 2 (pre-sale: August 23). For a limited time, motorola edge will be available for $499.99 – that’s $200 off! Additionally, Verizon and Spectrum Mobile will offer the device in the coming months.
In Canada, the new motorola edge will be available starting October 1.
1 Audio Zoom activates only when zoomed in at least 2x.
2 Based on comparison of CPU, GPU, and AI processing speeds for motorola edge (2021) vs. motorola edge (2020). Actual performance may vary..
3 Available user storage is less due to many factors, including operating system, software and functions utilizing part of this capacity; may change with software updates.
4 All battery life claims are approximate and based on the median user tested across a mixed use profile (which includes both usage and standby time) under optimal network conditions. Actual battery performance will vary and depends on many factors including signal strength, network and device settings, temperature, battery condition, and usage patterns.
5 5G service available with 5G plan. 5G network coverage required; available only in select areas; device not compatible with all 5G networks. Contact your service provider for details. Wi-Fi 6 requires separately purchased Wi-Fi 6 compatible router and plan that may vary by location.
6 Battery must be substantially depleted; charging rate slows as charging progresses. All battery life claims are approximate and based on the median user tested across a mixed use profile (which includes both usage and standby time) under optimal network conditions. Actual battery performance will vary and depends on many factors including signal strength, network and device settings, temperature, battery condition, and usage patterns.
7 Ready For wireless connection is supported with TVs that support Android smartphone screen mirroring (Miracast) only.
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power up faster than ever with the new moto g60s
August 2, 2021
Designed for those that are always on the go, Motorola announces the moto g60s, with our fastest ever TurboPowerTM charging experience. The new addition of our moto g family is also packed with a huge screen featuring 120Hz refresh rate, and ultra responsive performance powered by the latest processor from MediaTek, all of this combined with an amazing quad camera system, including the dual capture mode to take photos or make videos using the front and rear camera at the same time, exploring your content creator side.
With moto g60s, you’re able to charge your Motorola phone faster than ever before. With new TurboPower™ 50 charging, get 12 hours of power in just 12 minutes.1 With this phone, you also don’t need to worry about battery life, thanks to a massive 5000 mAh battery.
Enjoy the biggest, widest, most immersive view ever on a moto g. The 6.8″ Max Vision FHD+ display provides a 10% wider color gamut for more vivid and true-to-life colors with outstanding brightness and contrast.2 Not to mention 25% more brightness in sunshine. With an incredibly fluid 120 Hz refresh rate, that’s twice as fast as typical smartphones, there’s hardly any lag scrolling through web pages, playing games, or watching videos.
moto g60s is powered by the blazing-fast MediaTek Helio G95 processor that enables ultra-responsive performance while streaming movies, chatting with friends, or snapping pics, it’s up to 8% faster than the previous generation.3 You’ll also feel a boost in performance from 4/6 GB of RAM, as you switch seamlessly from app to app.
moto g60s arrives with four cameras, one for every moment. Experience a camera system built to give you amazing results, every time. A 64 MP ultra high-resolution main sensor takes speedy snapshots with razor-sharp detail, backed by Quad Pixel technology that lets in 4x more light to brighten dark scenes. You can also switch to Night Vision mode for stunning clarity and accurate colors in the dark. The 118º ultra-wide angle lens captures what your eyes see, fitting 4x more of the scene in your frame, and the Macro Vision lens brings you much closer to your subject than a regular lens so you see the tiniest details. Last but not least, turn everyday photos into professional-looking portraits with the depth sensor.
To enhance the content creation experience, moto g60s also comes with the dual capture mode, allowing you to record video or shoot photos using the rear and selfie cameras at the same time. With Dual Capture mode, both you and your subject are continuously being captured in split screen, so you never miss any of the action—or your reaction. And with 128 GB4 of built-in storage, you have tons of room for all the photos you take along with movies, songs, apps, and games. You can always add up to 1 TB more using a microSD card.5
Our brand new moto g stands out from the crowd with unique colors like Ink Blue and Iced Mint. With its beautifully curved design, moto g60s looks as good as it feels. And the water-repellent design keeps your phone better protected inside and out.6
helpful software innovations
With moto g60s you will always keep the Google Assistant within easy reach.7 Just press a dedicated button located on the side of your phone to enable voice control, and then ask the Google Assistant for answers. No need to type, tap, or swipe.
And instead of duplicating the great things Google does with Android, we choose to build on it with a comprehensive suite of tools in the Moto app called My UX. With it, users can take music, videos, games, and device themes to the next level with custom settings. And since My UX doesn’t get in the way of a pure Android experience, users get to enjoy the full power of Android 11 with no clunky software skins or duplicate apps. Explore better conversation management in messaging apps, improved control over connected devices, and a more hands-on approach to data privacy in this exciting update from Google.
Security matters to our consumers, so it means everything to us. That’s why Motorola smartphones always counted on high-security standards. With moto g60s you can count with ThinkShield for Mobile, which offers enhanced protection at every level from the factory to the phone, a more secure chain of trust and additional security certifications. On top of these foundational features, we are bringing additional levels of security to our enterprise customers.
availability & pricing
moto g60s arrives today in Brazil with a starting MSRP of R$2499. It will also be available in the coming weeks across selected European and Latin American markets.
Price may vary per country. For full pricing information and specifications, visit our website or reach out to your local PR contact. Images can be found here (you agree to our license terms when downloading images or videos).
1 Battery must be substantially depleted; charging rate slows as charging progresses. All battery life claims are approximate and based on the median user tested across a mixed use profile (which includes both usage and standby time) under optimal network conditions. Actual battery performance will vary and depends on many factors including signal strength, network and device settings, temperature, battery condition, and usage patterns.
2 Reproduces 82% NTSC compared to the 72% NTSC color gamut found on most standard displays.
3 Up to 5% in CPU benchmarks (Antutu) and up to 8% in GPU benchmarks (Manhattan 3.0) vs. the G90T, data provided by MediaTek.
4 Available user storage is less due to preloaded software, operating system and other functions, and is subject to change without notice due to software updates.
5 Supports up to 1 TB microSD card; microSD cards sold separately. Content with DRM restrictions may not be able to be moved to the card.
6 Water-repellent design creates a barrier to help protect against moderate exposure to water such as accidental spills, splashes or light rain. Not designed to be submersed in water, or exposed to pressurized water, or other liquids; may diminish over time. Not waterproof.
7 Not all languages supported. A list of current languages supported by Google Assistant can be found here: assistant.google.com.