Motorola Unveils Lower-Priced Moto G Amid Sluggish Sales
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Google Inc.’s Motorola Mobility unit unveiled a lower-cost smartphone, seeking to jump-start sales by targeting consumers who can’t afford higher-end devices from bigger rivals.
The Moto G will cost $179 in the U.S. without a wireless contract, compared with more than $600 for some other premium devices, the company said. The phone will be sold in more than 30 countries and aims to pack enough power, screen resolution and features to make it a real alternative at an affordable price, said Motorola Chief Executive Officer Dennis Woodside.