The fully customizable and user-friendly smartphone that is Motorola’s new Moto X is making big waves—and it’s not because of its 4.7-inch display!
Motorola recently unveiled a thumb-sized clip that provides a one-tap authentication to the forthcoming Moto X. The Skip replaces the PIN used to unlock the device, which serves as a passcode activation without the manual input. (Hello, Skip. Goodbye, PIN!)
The Skip uses NFC (near field communication) to pair with the Moto X and authenticate its lock screen. Tap the Moto X to the Motorola Skip, and the home screen is revealed, without the need to dial an authentication code or use a unique swipe gesture.
In addition to the Skip clip, the accessory comes with Skip “dots”, which are stickers that can be attached to a desk, nightstand, or other frequented area. Just tap the Moto X on a Skip dot to authenticate, as you would with the Skip clip.
This tap-and-you’re-in authentication is a fresh new direction for Android devices, and Motorola is taking loads of common user behaviour into account. To learn more about Motorola Skip, visit The Official Motorola Blog.
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