We get a lot of e-mails from tipsters, but none do we like more than the type flooding our inbox as we speak: exclusive updates rolling out in real-time. Several readers have told us they’ve just received E-Mails from Verizon with, “an invite to participate in an early preview of a new software release,” for the Motorola Moto X .

What software? We’re not sure… but Android 4.4 KitKat would be a good guess. Google has already started rolling out Android 4.4 KitKat updates to the Nexus 4, Nexus 7 , and Nexus 10 , so it’s no wonder that the next closest thing to a Nexus device would get OTA treatment. If anything is surprising, it’s that Verizon is getting in on the action.

For those wondering what the heck is a soak test, it rolls out the software update to a limited and growing number of participants to ensure that software is stable. Consider it the equivalent of running a closed beta so that one big massive update doesn’t get accidentally pushed with a glitch causing widespread problems. If all is good with the soak test, Moto X owners on Verizon could be seeing the update relatively soon.

That being said, I want to reiterate that there has been NO indication thus far that this soak test is actually testing Android 4.4 KitKat. It could be a system update that fixes minor bug problems, LTE issues, or anything else. Stay tuned to Phandroid as details emerge.

Sorry if this soak test thing is a bit like a cold bath.

[Thanks, Tipsters!]