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Take 2: Check out the new Moto X (pictures)

This year's updated Motorola Moto X gets even more colors and textures, like four real leather shades.

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The new Moto X

Just about everything on Motorola's new Moto X gets freshened up, from the screen size to the color choices.

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New materials

Four wood grains and four gen-u-wine leather backplates pop up in the Moto Maker website you use to abracadabra yourself a custom Moto X.

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Color wheel

A glance at the 25 shades you can pick for the backplate. You'll be able to pick different colors for your accents, too.

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Woodn't you?

A close-up of that wood grain, one of four possibilties.

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Metal late than never

Instead of a plastic rim, Motorola opts for aluminum.

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Plain old Android

Purists can rejoice in the honest-to-gosh Android OS that doesn't have any carrier or phone-maker's custom interface additions. Like the Nexus line, this Moto X should get version updates before the rest.

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Voice control

You'll once again be able to spur the X into action with the dulcet tones of your voice.

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Curve alert

Although it's larger than last year's model, the 5.2-inch Moto X is still ergonomically crafted.

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Camera and video

The 13-megapixel camera includes tools to find your best photo of a bunch, and can shoot video in eye-popping 4K ultra-HD resolution.

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Gesture control

We wouldn't recommend giving the Moto X the finger, but you can wave your whole hand to do things like silence an incoming call or snooze an alarm.

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Landing near you

The Moto X update lands in September for markets around the world.

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One last look

Find out more about its tricks, specs, and how it feels and works in CNET's hands-on Motorola Moto X impressions.

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