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Last month, we spotted the name and final look of the next Motorola-branded wearable. The moto watch 100 is now official without Wear OS and comes in at $99.99.

‘Moto Watch 100’ is the next Motorola-branded wearable, Wear OS not confirmed

Abner Li Oct 25 2021 - 12:30 am PT

Back in February, an investor presentation revealed that new Motorola-branded smartwatches were in development for this year. While the original deadlines have slipped, the “Moto Watch 100” looks to be getting an announcement fairly soon.

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Moto 360 gets Wear OS H MR2 update, its first in nearly 6 months

Ben Schoon Mar 22 2021 - 7:12 am PT

The latest version of the Moto 360 may not be produced by Motorola, but its update schedule might make you think it is. After nearly six months without an update, the third-gen Moto 360 has just picked up the Wear OS H MR2 update.

New Moto Wear OS watch with Snapdragon 4100, wireless charging appears

Abner Li Mar 2 2021 - 9:10 am PT

It emerged last week that more Moto-branded smartwatches are coming this year. An investor presentation showed three upcoming Wear OS devices from Moto, but a fourth that looks to use the Snapdragon Wear 4100 was also subtly shown off.

New Moto-branded Wear OS watches look to be coming soon: Moto G, Watch, and One

Abner Li Feb 26 2021 - 9:52 pm PT

In early 2020, a new Moto 360 was released by a Canadian company called eBuyNow following a licensing deal with Motorola. That arrangement is expanding later this year as new Moto-branded Wear OS devices are on the way.

Moto 360 gets price cut to $299, a much more reasonable price for the Wear OS watch

Ben Schoon Jun 5 2020 - 9:42 am PT

Google’s Wear OS platform isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but for many it’s a solid option that opens the door to a lot of different hardware designs. For the past few months, one of my favorite Wear OS devices has been the 3rd-gen Moto 360 and, now, it’s getting a permanent price cut to $299.

New Moto 360 w/ Wear OS now available from B&H Photo for $349

Ben Schoon Mar 19 2020 - 12:08 pm PT

Wear OS watches have slowly been getting better over the past year, and one of the best examples has been the third-generation Moto 360 we reviewed early this year. Now that watch is available from B&H Photo as another buying option.

Moto 360 (2020) Review: A Wear OS favorite revived and better than ever

Ben Schoon Jan 17 2020 - 3:45 pm PT

Throughout the life of Google’s ambitions with smartwatches, perhaps the most iconic release has been the Moto 360. From its first-generation that caught everyone’s attention, to the second which, well — didn’t — the Moto 360 has been the one Wear OS watch everyone seemed to love. Now, in 2020, the Moto 360 is back, and it’s a serious contender for Wear OS’ best offering. Here’s what you need to know.

[Update: US pre-orders open] The Moto 360 is being re-released for 2019 w/ new internals, familiar design

Damien Wilde Dec 11 2019 - 4:00 am PT

Motorola has announced a brand new up-to-date model of the original Moto 360 smartwatch.

Moto says Android Wear 2.0 is hitting the 2nd gen. Moto 360 ‘as early as today’

Stephen Hall May 25 2017 - 12:28 pm PT

Android Wear 2.0 has seen a terribly slow rollout, and that rollout (apparently) continues today with the 2nd generation Moto 360. Android Wear 2.0, the first major revamp of Google’s smartwatch OS, and first went official all the way back in February.

Long-time Motorola design head Jim Wicks leaves Lenovo

Abner Li Jun 21 2016 - 1:42 pm PT

Following Rick Osterloh’s exit and eventual hire by Google in April, Motorola’s long-time head of design Jim Wicks is leaving Lenovo for Northwestern University. Wicks was at the company for over 12 years and most recently responsible for the design of the Moto X and Moto 360.

Don’t freak out because the LG G Watch and Moto 360 (1st gen) aren’t getting Android Wear 2.0, there are reasons

Ben Schoon Jun 14 2016 - 6:32 am PT

Android Wear 2.0 went official following Google I/O and as we learn everything it’s capable of, we’re also finding out who will and will not get it. Just like with previous updates, just about everyone will be getting it, but this time around Google is dropping two models, the original LG G Watch and the 1st generation Moto 360.

Deal: You can get a Moto 360 Sport for just $161.32 on Amazon right now

Stephen Hall Jun 6 2016 - 3:35 pm PT

The Moto 360 Sport, which we said earlier this year is the best Android Wear fitness solution so far, has today popped up on Amazon for a new low price of $161.32 shipped. That may not be as great of a deal as the crazy bundle that Motorola offered last week (which combined the Moto X Pure and the 360 Sport for just $400), but it’s the best deal we’ve seen yet for the watch by itself. $161.32 is about $40 less than the current going price of $200 and $140 less than its original retail price of $300…

Android Wear 1.5 rolling out to the Gear Live with some minor changes [Update: more watches]

Abner Li Jun 6 2016 - 7:53 am PT

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Update 6/8: More watches are now receiving Android Wear 1.5, including the second generation Moto 360 and Moto 360 Sport. Release notes on Motorola’s website point to security and stability improvements, as well as enhancements for Moto Body.

Android Wear 2.0 will introduce a bevy of new features for users and developers when it is released in Q4 of 2016. Before that major update, however, it appears that a more incremental version of Wear is rolling out. Several Samsung Gear Live users have already received Android Wear 1.5 and are only seeing minor changes.

Short-lived Moto 360 Sport no longer available on the Google Store

Stephen Hall Apr 28 2016 - 9:51 am PT

Yesterday we told you that the Nexus 9 was abruptly pulled from the Google Store, and now the Mountain View company has pulled another device from sale. The Moto 360 Sport, which we recently reviewed and has only been on the Google Store for a few months, is now listed as “Not available”…

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Stephen Hall Apr 6 2016 - 10:45 am PT

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Moto 360 Sport review: The best Android Wear fitness solution so far [Video]

Stephen Hall Feb 25 2016 - 2:45 pm PT

Compared to the dozens of other Android Wear watches we’ve seen over the last couple of years, the Moto 360 Sport is both different and the same. It’s different because, unlike the more popular classy offerings in the form of the Huawei Watch, the Fossil Q, the Moto 360 (2nd gen.), and others, the Moto 360 was made from the ground up with an active lifestyle in mind. It’s the same, however, in pretty much every other way imaginable…
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Deal: Buy a Moto X Pure Edition 64GB, get a free first gen. Moto 360 ($200 value)

Stephen Hall Feb 17 2016 - 2:06 pm PT

Moto X Pure Edition is one of the best phones that launched last year, and now you have even more reason to buy one. Just last month we gave it a “3 months later” second look (spoiler: we still think it’s great), but Motorola wants to make the deal even sweeter with a free Moto 360 Android Wear watch…
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Android Wear 1.4: Hands-on with the new Messenger & Reminders apps + much more in Marshmallow [Gallery]

Abner Li Feb 11 2016 - 9:38 am PT

Marshmallow for Android Wear finally began rolling out last week after having been announced in November. While speaker support and new gestures are the marquee user facing features, the under-the-hood performance changes that Marshmallow brings are a huge deal. The update also brings some small tweaks and changes to Android Wear …

Release notes for the 2nd gen Moto 360 detail Doze mode & other Android 6.0 features

Abner Li Feb 5 2016 - 11:14 am PT

Update: Release notes for Moto 360 (first generation) and Moto 360 Sport are now available as well.

Marshmallow for Android Wear was finally announced yesterday and the OTA update for the watches should begin at any moment. Motorola is the first out with release notes on more details about Android Wear 1.4 for their second generation Moto 360.

PSA: Moto 360 Sport now available from the Google Store

Cam Bunton Jan 14 2016 - 3:52 am PT

When Motorola announced its new, second generation versions of the Moto 360 smartwatch, it also teased a more fitness-centric model called the Moto 360 Sport. While the regular 360 launched in time for holiday seasons shopping, the Sport didn’t land until significantly later. In fact, it only landed in the US — at Motorola and Verizon’s stores — last week.

For those who like to shop on Google’s own online store, you’ll be glad to know the Sport is now available to buy at Store.Google.com and costs $299.

For those who’ve been looking for an Android Wear device optimized for exercising, the Moto 360 Sport looks to be a great option. It comes with a durable, thick silicone strap and with a screen that adapts to surrounding brightness. It’s IP67 water and dust resistant and has a built in heart-rate monitor.

Key Specs:

1.37-inch 360 x 325 resolution AnyLight Hybrid Display
45mm diameter case
300mAh battery
Wireless charging (dock included)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quad-core processor
4GB storage
512MB RAM
Bluetooth 4.0 LE
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Barometric Altimeter for measuring altitude
Heart rate monitor

Moto 360 Sport now available for purchase in the US

Abner Li Jan 7 2016 - 8:27 am PT

The Moto 360 Sport has been available in the UK and France since December 18th. Starting today, those in the US will be able to purchase the smarwatch from Motorola and Verizon’s online store.

Motorola offering $100 discount when you purchase new Moto X Pure and Moto 360 together

Cam Bunton Jan 7 2016 - 5:22 am PT

Running up to the holidays, Motorola was offering some great discounts on its older Android and Android Wear products. Sadly, those same deals didn’t apply to the newer and rather fantastic Moto X Pure and Moto 360 from 2015. That changes this month, as the Lenovo-owned company begins offering money off for customers buying both products together.

Anyone buying the new Moto X Pure Edition (2015) and 2nd gen Moto 360 together will get $100 off at checkout. There’s no promo code to remember, just add the two products to your basket at Motorola.com in the US and the discount applies automatically. That means a package deal combining the two devices will cost you $599 for the base models, rather than the usual $699. Of course, adding extra storage to your phone or choosing a more premium material for the phone’s back or the Moto 360’s watch strap will cost extra.

This is the first time we’ve seen either of the new products with a significant discount anywhere in the US. The deal is available until January 12th, 10:59 Central Time.

Original Moto 360 in champagne metal now available for $150+ $5 shipping

Cam Bunton Jan 3 2016 - 3:28 am PT