Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen) gets Android 5.1 Lollipop update

Motorola has started rolling out Android 5.1 Lollipop update to its latest entry-level smartphone, the Moto E (2nd Gen). Launched in February this year, the Moto E (2nd Gen) is the company's cheapest device, and so, its design is not so impressive. It runs Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box, and now, Motorola wants users of the device to get a taste of Google's latest Android build.

The Android 5.1 Lollipop update started rolling out in the U.S today, and unfortunately, only the LTE version is getting it. Users of the 3G model of the device have to wait awhile to get it though. If you're looking for an up-to-date yet budget friendly smartphone, the Moto E (2nd Gen) is the device for you. It cost just $149.99, unlocked, with LTE support, and as you already know, runs Google's latest Android build.

There are no words on when the update will come to other regions at the time of writing.

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Moto X (3rd Gen) to come with OIS enabled 16MP rear camera

Previously, it was rumored that the Moto X (3rd Gen) will come with a 16-megapixel rear camera carrying Clear Pixel Technology. Now another rumor has surfaced, claiming that Motorola will also equip the camera with OIS. The camera will be able to record in slow-motion, and can record at 120fps while in 1080p mode. In 720p mode, it can record at 240fps. 4K videos can be recorded at 30fps.

Motorola is a capable mobile phone manufacturer, so there's a possibility that these rumors are not just rumors after all. Considering that the company equipped the Moto X (2nd Gen) with a 13-megapixel rear camera, the rumors could be true. But you should still take this with a little grain of salt though.

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Android 5.1 Soak test for the Moto X (2nd Gen) begins, new feature introduced

Motorola has began rolling out Android 5.1 Lollipop for the Moto X (2nd Gen) in a soak test to users in select countries around the globe. The update brings all the stability enhancements in Google's latest Android build, along with a new useful feature called 'Chop twice for Flashlight'. Motorola aims to eliminate the stress of opening a third party app just to turn on/turn off the flashlight on the smartphone with the new feature.

In addition to waving once to silence incoming calls, twisting twice to launch camera, or passing your hand above the screen for Moto display, Motorola still wants its Moto X (2nd Gen) users to do more. Chop twice for flashlight allows users to make a natural chopping motion (like when you're chopping an onion) to turn on the flashlight. Then simply chop twice again to turn it off.

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