The original Moto X challenged what a smartphone should be

What made the Moto X so remarkable was its approach to software. With Active Display, users could glance at notifications without fully turning the screen on. Then there was Assist, which did could silence your phone when it knew you were in a meeting.

Some of its best ideas have subsequently been adopted and implemented into today’s top devices. Whether you know it or not, the Moto X has had an influence on the features you use everyday, such as always-on display technology and hands-free control.

The fact that you could customize nearly every facet of the device, from the rear shell to the front glass, remains one of the most impressive achievements the industry has ever seen. When the Moto X launched, there were over 2,000 possible color combinations. That’s not something we’ll ever see again.

Not only did the Moto X set a new standard for intelligence, but it sparked a period of innovation for Motorola. A year after the Moto X launched, the company went on to develop one of the most impressive smartphone lineups we’d ever seen. It was a surprising turnaround for a company that endured a bleak period of darkness.

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