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A Motorola Mobility logo is seen on a screen at the public unveiling of their global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, April 22, 2014. Reuters/Jim Young

The Hint is Motorola's latest headset and an addition to its long line of wearables. Unique as it may seem, the Hint was announced alongside the new Moto X and Moto G.

According to MobileSyrup.com, the Hint is a miniature Bluetooth headset that sits comfortably in the ear. It can function with any Bluetooth-enabled device, which allows it to make calls and commands through Siri or Google Now. The mini headset is compatible with the always-listening feature of the Moto X. It is also optimised for other Moto X features such as the "What's New," allowing its user to hear synopsis of his schedule and can be activated even without accessing the user's smartphone. The new wearable is also capable of accepting and delivering turn by turn navigation and music playback. However, Motorola emphasizes that the Hint is not a headphone replacement.

The internal sensor of the device would only activate when it has been placed inside the ear. This means that it only turns on when necessary. It is also equipped with high-sensitivity microphone, which allows the device to recognize its owner's voice especially when in public areas.

Motorola's miniature headset is equipped with a battery that can last for up to four to six hours per charging. It comes with a portable docking station that can charge the headset twice before it needs to be "truly" charged.

After getting the specs and features of the Hint, it is also beneficial to take some notes from the review made by Greenbot. The hands-on test or more appropriately, the "on-ear" test, tells consumer a feel of wearing the new device.

The good thing about the Hint is that it does not protrude or it does not hang out from the user's ear like some sort of a robotic arm. Based on the review, it feels like a comfortable ear plug plus the technology inside the small device. However, an issue that this device will probably face is that it will not perfectly fit the user's ear on the first try. The user would have to make a few adjustments and tricks to have the device properly plugged in his ear. A friendly reminder was also given by the review, and that is not to make an accidental phone call when adjusting the device to fit the ear because, apparently, the reviewer did.

The Hint is not the typical old-school Bluetooth headset. However, Motorola placed quite some thought on this device. It costs US$150 and it is equipped with features that work well only with specific smartphones.