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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Samuel Gibbs

New Google Moto G smartphone price and details leaked by Amazon UK

Motorola Moto X
The Moto G is expected to be the European follow up to the US-only Moto X always-listening Android smartphone. Photograph: Mark Lennihan/AP

Details including price and release date for Motorola’s new Moto G Android smartphone were released by Amazon UK ahead of its official unveiling on 13 November.

The listing detailing the Motorola DVX/XT1032 also known as the Moto G, the anticipated second built-from-scratch Motorola smartphone since the company's acquisition by Google and the European follow up to the well received US-only Moto X, was quickly removed once the mistake was noticed.

Screenshots captured by gadget site Pocket-Lint of the listing before its removal detailed specifications for the phone including a 4.5in high-definition screen, quad-core processor, “advanced Android with guaranteed update” and a £159.99 pre-order price.

The listing almost made reference to “different backs you can switch out to reflect your unique style”, similar to the customisation options Motorola pushed heavily during its marketing campaign for the American Moto X.

Motorola is expected to unveil the Moto G smartphone on 13 November at a press event in London.

Amazon UK listing detailing the Moto G smartphone release date, price and specifications, which was quickly pulled.
Amazon UK listing detailing the Moto G smartphone release date, price and specifications, which was quickly pulled. Photograph: Screenshot by Pocket-lint

• In November, Google released its latest flagship Android phone, the Nexus 5, providing a premium smartphone experience at a lower starting price of £300 without contract

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