Motorola is quietly thriving in the US, but it needs a real flagship to get to the next level

The excellent Moto G7 lineup is primarily responsible for the brand's recent revival

As global smartphone shipments have been steadily declining for the past couple of years, it's proven difficult for most mobile industry veterans to maintain a healthy growth pace and hefty profit margins with consumers constantly demanding more value for less money. But apart from the likes of Huawei and Xiaomi, which impressively managed to defy all trends and boost their sales numbers amid this unprecedented stagnation, another major brand made significant ...