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9 Ways Motorola’s Changed in 90 Years – Before and After

September 24, 2018
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In sweet home Chicago on September 25, 1928 brothers Paul and Joseph Galvin incorporated Motorola’s founding company, Galvin Manufacturing...

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      • What matters most to you: new moto g7
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      • Start Up with ‘Stitch’: The Making of Motorola’s New Bootanimation
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      • Meet Moto X Force...
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      • Don’t Fear The Drop with Moto ShatterShield #ShatterProof
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      • Changing the Rules
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      • Show Off Your Moto X
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      • Moto E: The Back Story
      • Hands on with the new Moto E
      • Choose to start your mobile journey with the new Moto E
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      • Your Guide To The Ultimate Game Day Setup With Motorola
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      • App-y New Year! Treat Yourself with 8 Wonderful Apps
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      • Making a green workspace in a historic building
      • Moto X Film Experience: Bringing “Pure Imagination” to Life with Emmy Rossum
      • Finding Your Phone With the New Motorola Keylink
      • Glen Keane on the Making of “Duet,” Now Available on Moto X and Moto G 4G LTE
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      • Update 2: It's time to unwrap: Android 5.0, Lollipop is here
      • Q&A with David Pascual, Winner of the Moto 360 Design Face-Off
      • The Moto X in Football Leather: Try Not to Spike it
      • Moto 360: Choose a watch that fits your style
      • Moto Maxx: Choose to live life unplugged Coming to Brazil, Mexico and other Latin American countries soon
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      • Quick and Easy Halloween Costume Ideas Using Only Your Smartphone
      • Hello, Lenovo!
      • DROID Turbo: Power for Days, Charge in Minutes
      • The New Moto X: The Story Behind a Name
      • Coming Together to Combat Bullying: Q&A with Senator Mark Kirk
      • Style Speaks: An Interior Designer on Why Black is the New Black
      • The Download: It’s Time for a Moto 360 Android Wear Update
      • Nexus 6 from Google and Motorola: More Android. More screen. More everything.
      • It’s Official: Android 5.0 Lollipop Coming to Moto X, Moto G, Moto E and More
      • The Download: The Creative Opportunities of Designing for a Round Watch
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      • The Download: #MotoTips for Your #Moto360
      • Mark Your Calendar! Pre-Order Begins Tuesday for New Motorola Products, Moto 360 Back on Sale
      • The Download: Bringing Home and Drive Modes to Moto G and Moto E
      • Motorola Gives You the Power to Choose with New Smartphones, Wearables and Accessories
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      • 300 Motorolans dedicate a day of service in Chicago with Motoserve
      • The Download: 3 Ways to Use Your Phone Faster
      • #MotoFriends: Miguel’s 5 tips for awesome Moto X shots
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      • Some Changes In Our Leadership
      • The Download: Getting the Most Out of Bluetooth Connections #MotoTip
      • Now You Can Unlock Your Moto X with a Digital Tattoo
      • Redefining the low-cost smartphone with Moto E
      • The Download: Join Motorola Assist Product Manager in an AMA July 17. Plus, Android 4.4.4 News.
      • Moto 360: Why a Watch?
      • #MotoFriends: Spotlight on Alex Pasquarella
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      • And the winner of the Moto 360 Design Face-Off is…
      • The Download: GOAL! Behind the Scenes of Our New Soccer Startup Animation
      • Android™ 4.4.3, KitKat® Rolls Out to Moto Devices This Week
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      • The Download: Updates Keep Coming to Motorola Alert, Contextual Services, and Help
      • The Download: Join Our Hangout On Air to Talk about Moto E!
      • Introducing Moto E and Moto G with 4G LTE: Smart phones priced for all
      • The Download: Making One's Voice Heard is Not as Easy as it Sounds
    • ► April (5)
      • Sweet Home Chicago
      • Celebrating 50 Updates with a Hangout!
      • A Moto insider to lead us forward
      • We’re Honored
      • The Download: Behind the Scenes of Our April Fools’ Animation
    • ► March (5)
      • The Download: 48 App Updates and Counting — New Gallery, Assist, Camera, and More.
      • Moto 360: It’s Time.
      • Wear your pride on your sleeve, and your phone!
      • The Download: New Touchless Control Command, Selective Migrate, Smart SIMs, and More.
      • Buggy Night, the latest Spotlight Story, now playing on a Moto X near you
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      • The Download: KitKat Sweetness Comes to Moto G in India
      • My Departure From Motorola
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      • Motorola to Join Lenovo to Create a Truly Global Smartphone Company
      • The Download: New Gallery, Migrate, and More KitKat Sweetness
      • Moto X with Wood Finishes: Inspired by Nature, Designed by You
      • Moto X Comes to Europe.
      • The Download: Voice Texts, Zap and More Kernels
      • Moto X now $399 everyday for everyone.
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      • Disney Legend Glen Keane Joins Motorola’s Spotlight Stories
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      • Our 2-Day Holiday sale is almost here.
      • We owe you an apology.
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      • You Asked, We Listened: Announcing Changes to Our Developer Edition Program
      • Update 3: Some Sweet News: KitKat Comes to Moto X First on Verizon Wireless; Now on T-Mobile, AT&T
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