Jul 23, 2013

I wonder if there will be anything to learn about the Moto X when it’s officially unveiled on August 1st. Motorola’s interface has been the closest to stock Android when comparing to other manufacturers. However they have been adding their own tweaks. I wondered if they would just go all in with stock Android now that Google owns them, but it looks like they will continue the trend of subtle changes. Depending on how you look at it, it’s either better or worse.

The latest leak shows the Moto X’s camera interface, which differs from both Android 4.2 and 4.3. You can see a control wheel to the left that is activated by a swipe. If you swipe from the right, you will go to the Gallery app, which will start with the last photo or video taken with the camera.

We also get a glimpse of the Quick Capture mode, which allows you to open the camera app with two flicks of the wrist. This can be done while the phone is off or from any app. Taking pictures is a little different as well. You can tap anywhere on the screen to lock focus and snap a picture or you can tap and hold for burst shooting. You can zoom in or out by sliding your finger up or down.

Overall, I really like the interface. I am not a huge fan of the stock Android camera and I think Motorola’s version enhances it. What do you guys think?