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Old 05-06-2016, 20:05
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I really want to get this, but again the lack of NFC is worrying
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Old 11-06-2016, 17:39
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Retailers like Tesco, Clove, Handtec now have these 4th Gen Moto Gs but mainly they are single SIMs, with some dual SIM models in white. Current theory is that Motorola UK are selling European dual SIM models. But, 3inT only works on single SIM phones.
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Old 11-06-2016, 17:49
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But, 3inT only works on single SIM phones.
That's not correct, or at least through my own experience. I'm not sure on Three's official line however.
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Old 11-06-2016, 17:53
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That info was from Three's blog and here.
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Old 11-06-2016, 19:12
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That info was from Three's blog and here.
I guess Three cannot guarantee support for dual sim phones, but myself and others have had no problems using a dual sim phone and 3inT, as long as the Three sim is the primary sim.
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Old 12-06-2016, 10:28
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Surely the fact that it doesn't have NFC kills the phone dead as a buying proposition?
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Old 12-06-2016, 12:01
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Surely the fact that it doesn't have NFC kills the phone dead as a buying proposition?
I removed my card from my G2.

Whilst it worked fine I simply do not need multi choices in how I use contactless.
Of course, if your bank has not supplied you with a contactless card I can see that it is neccessary there.

Talking of neccessity, the new upcoming Motos have the headphone socket removed.
That looks like something for manufacturers benefit, maybe forcing BT etc is all about DRM ?
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Old 12-06-2016, 12:13
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Talking of neccessity, the new upcoming Motos have the headphone socket removed.
That looks like something for manufacturers benefit, maybe forcing BT etc is all about DRM ?
So do Motorola have the specifications wrong on their website?

Moto g4 plus
Connectivity
Micro USB, 3.5 mm headset jack
http://www.motorola.co.uk/products/m...lus_Learn_More

Moto g4
Connectivity
Micro USB, 3.5 mm headset jack
http://www.motorola.co.uk/products/m...o_G_Learn_More
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Old 12-06-2016, 12:42
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Surely the fact that it doesn't have NFC kills the phone dead as a buying proposition?
I don't know what NFC is and I don't care either (or else I would google it)

I doubt 90% of mid range phone buyers care either.

If it's important to you, then obviously this isn't the phone for you, but that doesn't mean anyone else cares...
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Old 12-06-2016, 13:01
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I was referring to the new range, that being the Z.
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Old 12-06-2016, 14:12
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I don't know what NFC is and I don't care either (or else I would google it)

I doubt 90% of mid range phone buyers care either.

If it's important to you, then obviously this isn't the phone for you, but that doesn't mean anyone else cares...
If you didn't know what it is, how can you know you don't care?
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Old 12-06-2016, 14:36
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If you didn't know what it is, how can you know you don't care?
Because phones already do everything I need/want them to do.
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Old 12-06-2016, 17:36
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Ignorance is bliss.

I expect soon, as more people see others paying with their phones, they'll begin to ask if they can too.

Then they'll care.
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Old 12-06-2016, 19:47
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I was referring to the new range, that being the Z.
The Z has a 3.5mm adapter included with it, so it isn't BT only.

Connectivity
Moto Mods™ connector
USB-C port for headphones, charging and data transfer
3.5mm to USB-C headphone port adapter included
https://www.motorola.com/us/products...-droid-edition

However, there is a thread for the future Z, probably better to keep this thread on topic and use the other thread for the Z.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showt...7#post82695957
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Old 19-06-2016, 11:00
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The street price is hitting £150 now. The Guardian described it as being not so budget, without mentioning the £169 rrp is for a phone matching and beating(1080p screen) the comparable £209 rrp Moto G. The base £159 Moto G v3 had 1GB Ram and 8GB of memory as did the older £150 Moto G 2014.

I guess it will never be as budget(£100 occasionally as a street price) as earlier versions, fewer people, at least in the UK, seeing it a big upgrade from the phone we have now.

I wonder if we get a 720p Moto E? That I now dare to mention.
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Old 19-06-2016, 19:12
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Got hold of the basic G4. Actually in real world, it's a decent phone for someone who isn't interested in Android Pay etc. Snappy performance for the price and camera is good. Fast shutter, good quality. Impressive.
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Old 19-06-2016, 19:32
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My contract runs out in a few days time and I can get this on an upgrade from my current phone (Moto G 4G) for the same price.

Simple question - is it worth it? Or are there better alternatives for around the same price? I'm happy to spend around £15 a month on a contract.
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Old 24-06-2016, 18:51
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I really want to get this, but again the lack of NFC is worrying
Worth noting that Argos currently have the high end Nexus 5x at £180.

For most people the 5x is a better phone
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Old 24-06-2016, 19:04
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Yeah, even today it's a cracking phone and even the chipset is perfectly fine for most people. With native Android, the user interface is slick all the time.

Camera isn't bad either, plus wireless charging.
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Old 24-06-2016, 19:22
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How do you get it for £180, their website has it for £269.95.
Edit, oops, looking at the 32GB not the 16GB.

Ah, no card slot.
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Old 24-06-2016, 19:32
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Yes, that is the downside.
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Old 24-06-2016, 19:39
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Price drop because of two new LG phones?
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Old 24-06-2016, 20:20
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Bit early. They'll be released with Android N won't they? And that doesn't come until the autumn.
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Old 24-06-2016, 23:13
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HTC not LG Nexus, before someone points that out. Just rumours at this time.

These new Moto G4s seem to have a lot of troubles, going by complaints in it's Moto forum.
Overheating, screen faults, ghost touch, software issues, freezes and hangs.


Still waiting to see if there's any picture quality difference between the G4 and G4 plus, not bothered by the 3MP. Does one have OIS and the other doesn't?

Forum posts seems to be playing up.
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Old 30-06-2016, 20:00
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Bit early. They'll be released with Android N won't they? And that doesn't come until the autumn.
http://www.gsmarena.com/55inch_htc_n...news-19141.php

http://www.gsmarena.com/android_n_is...news-19138.php
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