Last week, Google unveiled the Moto X, its newest flagship phone and a device that Google’s Executive Chairman, Eric Schmidt, said offers “the best of Android.” But does it work for you? The Moto x isn’t meant to be a top-tier phone and compete with the big guns, like Samsung’s Galaxy S4. But it’s more powerful than the iPhone 5 and has a bigger screen. The Moto X will launch in about a month on all major U.S. carriers from $199 with a two-year contract, and AT&T customers can even choose from a handful of different colors. The phone’s most innovative feature is its Touchless Control; the Moto X is always listening for you to say, “OK Google Now” and ready to help you do just about anything you want without having to touch your phone. The Moto X isn’t for the diehard techie who needs the absolute latest and greatest, but if you just want the best of what Android has to offer, the Moto X delivers in spades.
About Shelly Palmer
Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with AI strategy, implementation and governance, as well as technology, media and marketing. Named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Technology, he is a bestselling author, covers tech and business for Fox 5’s Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN, and writes the popular daily business blog Think About This. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.