Moto X (1st generation)

The Moto X (1st generation) was an Android-based smartphone developed and manufactured by Motorola Mobility (owned by Google at the time of its release, and subsequently by Lenovo). Released in August 2013, it was notable for its focus on user customization and its "always listening" feature powered by natural language processing.

Key Features and Characteristics:

• Customization: A primary selling point was the "Moto Maker" online tool, which allowed users to customize the device's appearance before purchase, including backplate color, accent colors, and engraved text. This level of customization was relatively uncommon for smartphones at the time.

• "Always Listening" Functionality: The Moto X featured a low-power processor core dedicated to listening for a custom voice prompt (defaulting to "OK Google Now"). This allowed users to initiate voice commands without physically touching the phone, even when the screen was off.

• Active Display: Instead of a notification LED, the Moto X utilized "Active Display," which would subtly display notifications on a darkened screen, allowing users to quickly glance at information without unlocking the device.

• Mid-Range Specifications: While not a flagship device in terms of processing power compared to contemporary high-end phones, the Moto X prioritized software optimization and user experience over raw hardware performance.

• Software and Updates: The Moto X ran a near-stock version of Android, which allowed for faster software updates compared to phones with heavily modified operating systems.

• Camera: The phone featured a rear-facing camera capable of capturing images and video. While not considered top-of-the-line, the camera was functional and adequately addressed the needs of most users.

• Build Quality: The Moto X employed a curved design and a durable build, making it comfortable to hold and resistant to everyday wear and tear.

Successor:

The Moto X (1st generation) was succeeded by the Moto X (2nd generation) in 2014.