Alexa, Wireless Charging, Gaming Among Upcoming Mod Functions, Motorola Says

A Motorola Mod due out later this year will bring Alexa voice control to the Moto Z smartphone, a Motorola blog post said Monday. With the Alexa Mod, users will be able to control smart home devices, check news, make lists and request an Uber ride, Motorola said. Other upcoming Mods: the Moto Power Pack ($49, March), said to add 50 percent more battery life to the phone without adding bulk; a wireless charging Mod; and a Gamepad Mod that turns the phone into a mobile gaming console with physical controls and integrated battery, the company said.