New Motorola #Smartphone Models to Launch in SA #MotoZ2Play #MotoG5Splus @TelkomZA

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This September, Lenovo, through its Subsidiary, Motorola Mobility, will be launching two new smartphone models, the Motorola Moto G5S Plus and the Moto Z2 Play with JBL SoundBoost 2 Moto Mod in South Africa. Named the Best Phones of 2017 by CNET, consumers will enjoy the battery life of the Motorola Moto Z2 Play while the Moto G5S Plus promises a premium device on a budget.

The new models will be available in select Telkom stores nationwide. “Like the Motorola brand, Telkom is a veteran in the telecommunications industry. Both have a rich heritage of keeping the South African consumer connected through innovative products and cutting-edge technology. We are very excited to be launching these two new Motorola models at Telkom stores,” notes Patrick Halpin, Smartphone Territory Lead for South Africa, SADC & IOI at Lenovo Mobile Business Group.

“Telkom is looking forward to partnering with such a pioneering brand like Motorola,” adds Megan Nicholas, Managing Executive: Consumer and Mobile at Telkom. “The smartphone market is in such an interesting place at the moment, and we are enjoying being part of this revolution.”

The Motorola brand returned to the South African cellular phone market in 2016, bringing their game-changing Moto Mods that enable users to transform their smartphones into whatever they need, whenever they need it. The South African Moto Mods Family includes a JBL SoundBoost 2 speaker so users can take the party with them and the power packs from Incipio so consumers are never out of battery.

Motorola Moto Z2 Play
The first new Motorola model that will be available at Telkom stores from 20 September is the Motorola Moto Z2 Play, which comes with the upgraded JBL SoundBoost 2 Moto Mod, offering high quality sound in a snap. The new JBL SoundBoost 2 gives a full party’s worth of music for up to 10 hours. The built-in kickstand also provides a truly immersive audio-visual experience, all in a snap, with no pairing required. And with its water-repellant coating, a little spill or splash won’t stop the music either. The Moto Mod comes in black, and features a premium design with fabric and streamlined contours for a better feel in your hand. The app My JBL SoundBoost 2, allows users to adjust the sound to personal preferences.

With a thinner, lighter design and faster performance, the second-generation Moto Z Play delivers incredible features, and enables unlimited possibilities with all-new Moto Mods. The combination of laser autofocus and dual autofocus pixel technology on the Moto Z2 Play allows users to take brighter, sharper photos, even in low light. The next generation laser autofocus has an expanded range of up to five metres, so you can focus on objects three times further in a virtually dark environment. And with the 5MP front camera and dual colour corrected flash, selfies look great, day or night.

With a powerful combination of style and strength, the Motorola Moto Z2 Play has an all-metal unibody design that not only looks great, but stands up to everyday wear and tear. The 5.5” Full HD Super AMOLED display offers razor-sharp details, up to 30 hours of battery life and a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 2.2 GHz octa-core processor.

New Moto Experiences offer an even more unique and meaningful software experience, including the Night Display feature, which automatically adjusts the phone’s screen to warmer tones at night, reducing the blue light that can disrupt sleep. Instant queries in Moto Voice will provide helpful information like weather or calendar updates, and a redesigned fingerprint reader.

Motorola Moto G5S Plus
The second new Motorola model that will be available at Telkom stores is the Motorola Moto G5S Plus. This phone has even more top features such as dual cameras which, until now, were reserved for premium phones. Dual 13MP rear cameras, combined with special photo enhancement software, makes it easy to do more with photos. In addition, the 8MP wide-angle front camera on the Motorola Moto G5S Plus has LED flash and a new panoramic mode so users can capture even more.

The phone’s 3000 mAh battery holds enough power to easily get users through their day. But if extra juice is needed, the TurboPower™ charger can provide up to six hours of battery life in just 15 minutes.

The phone offers an all-metal unibody design crafted from a single piece of high-grade aluminum, so it’s not only beautiful, it’s stronger than ever. It has a 5.5” Full HD display, a blazing-fast Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 2.0 GHz octa-core processor, powerful graphics capabilities and support for 4G LTE.

The fingerprint reader on the Motorola Moto G5S Plus does it all, from unlocking your phone to making mobile payments. The phone is also easier to use, thanks to Night Display and Quick Reply, two new Moto Experiences.

Availability and pricing
From 20 September 2017, the Motorola Moto G5S Plus will be available at R289 per month on a 24 months FreeMe 1 GB package. For R429 per month, the Motorola Moto Z2 Play with JBL Soundboost 2 Moto Mod bundle will be available on a 24 months FreeMe 1 GB package at select Telkom stores nationwide. 

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Motorola Announces the ‘Transform the Smartphone’ Challenge in Europe, Middle East & Africa @Lenovo_Africa

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Motorola Mobility, a Lenovo company, is giving startups, developers, and creators the opportunity to break the limitations of smartphones and present their ideas at Viva Technology 2017.

Billed as the world’s ‘rendezvous’ for game-changers, Viva Technology, also known as VivaTech, is an international innovation showcase taking place in Paris on June 15-17, 2017. Bringing together thousands of the brightest entrepreneurs and most imaginative start-ups, alongside top investors, developers and opinion leaders, VivaTech provides a platform for participants from over 200 countries to find inspiration, generate new contacts and accelerate their business growth. Attendance at this year’s event is expected to surpass last year’s 50,000 visitors.

As part of VivaTech 2017, Motorola has extended its ‘Transform the Smartphone’ challenge, to encourage developers, startups, and other creators to break the limitations of what a smartphone can be. The challenge provides an opportunity for participants to demonstrate their creative skills, while adding their expertise and vision to the Moto Mod universe.

Participants will also get the opportunity to present their Moto Mod campaign on the IndieGogo Crowdfunding platform. This gives Moto Z customers the chance to fund participants’ projects, while also providing early access to new Moto Mods when they become available.

Moto Mods snap easily onto any Moto Z phone. They fit perfectly and securely to transform your smartphone and provide users with unlimited possibilities! The concept of the Moto Mods is simple: They can be just about anything you can dream up. Whether it’s a film projector, a top-of-the-line speaker or even a blood pressure monitor – the possibilities are endless.

The ‘Transform the Smartphone’ challenge gives developers, creators, and startups the chance to contribute to the creation of the next generation of Moto Mods. Motorola wants to harness their creativity to imagine smartphone features that have never been possible, and add these to the ever-growing list of Moto Mods.

To participate in the Transform the Smartphone Challenge, submissions must be completed online by May 25, 2017. Pitch candidates will be selected by June 5, and a jury at VivaTech will choose the top five pitches. Each of the five top teams will receive the Moto Z and Moto Mods Development Kit, to create their prototype and mount a crowdfunding campaign with IndieGogo. The final winner will be invited to present their Moto Mod to a group of executives and developer teams at Motorola Mobility’s Chicago headquarters, and they will be considered for the worldwide accelerator program.

All information about the challenge and the registration can be found here on the VivaTech page.

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Premium For All: Meet the New @Moto #G5 #G5Plus @Lenovo_Africa #MWC2017

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What do people crave in a smartphone? High quality without breaking the bank -- with the bells and whistles that make for a premium device and experience. A battery that goes the distance. Photographer-quality camera. Striking screen resolution and display. After conducting our Global Mobile Value Index survey, that’s what nearly 12,000 adults in nine countries told us they consider premium in a smartphone. Lenovo, through its Subsidiary, Motorola Mobility, launched worldwide the next generation of Moto G.

And while many of you are not looking to spend an arm and a leg simply because you’re buying a new phone, smartphone users we surveyed will put their money where their mouth is. A majority of people around the world are willing to pay more for the premium smartphone features they value most: 76 percent will pay more for a phone with a battery that can keep up with their busy lives and 66 percent will pay up for an enhanced camera to capture life’s picturesque moments.

Yet it doesn’t have to be this way. Enter Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus-- the fifth generation of the Moto G family. Once again, we’re offering premium features for all. And this time, it comes with a metal design and striking new look. Power, value and now beauty. An unexpected combination, because different is better.

Moto G5

The Next Generation Moto G5 -- Never Settle
You won’t have to compromise on style, performance or price with our fifth-generation Moto G, the first with a head-turning, metal design that looks as great as it performs. Available in Lunar Gray or Fine Gold, it’s easy to fall for its stunning good looks. The sleek, aluminum design speaks to user preferences: between plastic, metal and glass, 48 percent of people prefer smartphones made of metal.

With an all-day 2800 mAh battery, you can go from morning to night without needing to charge. When it’s time to power up, never slow down. The 10W rapid charger gives your Moto G5 hours of power in just minutes.2 Speaking of speed, the powerful 1.4 GHz octa-core processor gives you fast access to photos, apps and everything in between -- no annoying stutter or lag time.2 Locking your phone to keep your information secure, or unlocking to access your favorite app is also easier than ever with a simple touch of the fingerprint reader.

Need stunning photos for social media? A phone with a high-quality camera is important to many of us. Moto G5 delivers with a 13MP camera and software such as phase detection autofocus (PDAF), enabling fast focus for sharper photos. Sit back and watch the “likes” roll in.

Moto G5 Plus

The New Moto G5 Plus -- Captivating Design. Unlimited Performance.
For all of the above features and more, turn your attention to Moto G5 Plus. With even faster speeds and the most advanced camera in its class, get everything you need without compromise. With precision craftsmanship and sleek metal design, Moto G5 Plus is both beautiful and durable.

When’s the last time half the world agreed on something? Talking about smartphone cameras, that’s when. Fifty percent of survey respondents agree they want a camera that delivers outstanding photos in their future smartphone. Moto G5 Plus gives you the most advanced 12MP camera in its class. The first Moto G5 Plus with Dual Autofocus Pixels, it locks onto the target in the blink of an eye so you never miss a shot. By utilizing 10x more pixels on the sensor, you can focus on your subject up to 60 percent faster than Moto G4 Plus. Sitting in the dark? We’ve got you covered there too, thanks to a large f/1.7 aperture and bigger pixels, which let in more light.

A phone that can keep up: people we surveyed around the world consistently noted the need for more battery life. In fact, 1 in 4 people globally are willing to pay over 20 percent more for a smartphone with a good battery. But with Moto G5 Plus, we made sure battery was king. Free yourself with a 3000 mAh all-day battery and fuel up fast with TurboPower™ charging -- up to six hours of battery life in just 15 minutes. Rest assured that Moto G5 Plus can keep up with your busiest days.

Moto G5 Plus’ 2.0 GHz octa-core processor and 4G LTE keeps your life smooth sailing… or at the very least, your apps. Enjoy quality playback of your favorite games and videos, and browse the web or stream music at lightning-fast speed, wherever you are. Forty-eight percent of people want a smarter display - with a phone that knows them better and discreetly sends notifications. Moto Display -- one of our most popular Moto Experiences -- does just this, letting you preview notifications without unlocking your phone. Want more Moto Experiences? Moto G5 Plus also includes Moto Actions and a new experience: One Button Nav, which lets you quickly navigate through screens using the fingerprint reader. More than half of people around the world tell us they didn’t know they wanted many of the features available on their smartphones -- but now they can’t live without them. We get it. That’s how we feel about Moto Experiences, too.

And, with the Google Assistant, you can send messages, make calls, navigate, manage everyday tasks and more, just by holding the Home button. Motorola Mobility worked with Google to make sure the Google Assistant works well on the new Moto G family. Follow them on Facebook or Twitter (@Lenovo) or visit at www.lenovo.com

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