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When it first launched in 2014, we called the Moto 360 the “best Android Wear smartwatch currently available.” And yes, there weren’t many available at the time. But that doesn’t make this title any less significant. The Moto 360 was definitely the sexiest of the first generation of Android Wear devices, and was the first to feature a round display, which is notably an LCD — unlike most other Android Wear offerings.

Being a first generation product, the Moto 360 definitely has its bugs and kinks. The device has what many have called the “flat tire,” a section at the bottom of the screen that basically serves as its bezel. As we said in our review, though, there are only a few categories that really matter: Design/build quality, functionality, and battery life. And the Moto 360 is pretty much up to par in all three (except that darn flat tire. grr.).

Samsung reportedly launching a round smartwatch at MWC next month

Chance Miller Jan 8 2015 - 3:55 pm PT

SamMobile is reporting that Samsung plans to launch a fully round smartwatch at Mobile World Congress next month. Not a lot is known about this new Samsung smartwatch, though. It reportedly carries the model number SM-R720 and is referred to as Orbis within the company.

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PSA: All Moto 360 owners should have Android Wear 5.0.1 before end of day

Stephen Hall Dec 15 2014 - 9:24 am PT

Last week Google started pushing the latest build of Android Wear, version 5.0.1, to a wide variety of devices. Of those that started to see the update on the 10th of December was Motorola’s Moto 360 smartwatch, but the rollout of the update has been slow and incremental. According to the rollout schedule, only 5% of devices received the update on the day it was first released.

<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/moto360/comments/2pchfk/no_it_isnt/">Lies!</a>

Looking at that same post on the Motorola forum, however, we know that all 100% of Moto 360 devices should have received the update by the end of the day today, December 15th. So if you’re still waiting on the update (build LWX48P) to hit your watch, keep hitting reloading that update page. Sadly, Motorola says that users don’t have any way of manually updating their devices outside the release schedule.

Rollout Schedule
Users will not be able to force an upgrade out of turn

12/10: 5%
12/11: 25%
12/13: 50%
12/15: 100%

Motorola releases two more Moto 360 ads entitled “Holiday” and “Golf”

Chance Miller Dec 4 2014 - 3:25 pm PT

Earlier this week, Motorola unveiled a pair of new ads for its Moto 360 featuring burittos, a pianist, and a dude named Chad. The ads mocked the luxury watch industry and its traditional commercial format. Today, Motorola continued its Moto 360 advertising with two more new videos. One is titled “Golf,” and the other “Holiday.”

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Motorola premieres two new Moto 360 ads featuring a pianist, burritos, and Chad

Chance Miller Dec 2 2014 - 2:28 pm PT

Motorola today revealed a pair of new commercials for its Moto 360. The first commercial, entitled “Businessman” starts out with close-up shots of the Moto 360, highlighting the device’s “craftsmanship” and “style.” It then, however, cuts to a notification for a takeout order of burritos being on its way from Eat24.

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Standalone Moto 360 leather and metal bands now available for $29.99/$79.99

Chance Miller Nov 26 2014 - 5:00 pm PT

Motorola announced earlier this month that it would soon begin to offer interchangeable leather and metal bands for the Moto 360, and today, those accessories have gone up for sale. A standalone leather band for the Moto 360 runs $29.99 and is available in either cognac (brown), stone, or black. Metal bands cost $79.99 and are available in light and dark finishes.

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PSA: Staples selling Moto 360 for just $187 with limited time 25% off coupon

9to5 Staff Nov 26 2014 - 9:16 am PT

If you have been aiming to get your hands on the latest Moto 360 smartwatch this holiday shopping season, look no further than Staples. Thanks to a storewide 25% off coupon, the office retailer is selling the Moto 360 in Stone Leather or Black Leather for just $187.49 online.
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Motorola now selling slim silver and gold 18mm Moto 360 starting at $300

Mark Hearn Nov 24 2014 - 1:59 pm PT

Earlier this month, Motorola Mobility revealed a pair of new slim metal wristbands for its Moto 360 smartwatch, but absent from the company’s announcement were release dates for these stylish options. Today, however, the firm started listing these alternative bands as available on its website, but they carry a slightly higher asking price.

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LG G Watch R and Moto 360 hit T-Mobile retail locations on November 19th

Mark Hearn Nov 14 2014 - 7:48 am PT

T-Mobile is currently selling the Moto 360 via its website for $250, however qualified customers can buy the smartwatch for no money down under a monthly payment plan ($10.41 for 23 months; $10.56 for 24th month) if you sign up for one of the carrier’s Simple Choice plans. If you’re not a fan of online shopping, Motorola’s Android Wear-powered timepiece will debut at T-Mobile retail locations, alongside the LG G Watch R on November 19th.

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T-Mobile will start selling the Moto 360 on November 12th

Mark Hearn Nov 4 2014 - 3:11 pm PT

Yesterday, AT&T confirmed that it will start selling the Moto 360 at the end of the week for $250 and it appears that the carrier will have some competition. Today, via Twitter T-Mobile product manager Desmond Smith confirmed that America’s fourth largest wireless network will also carry the Motorola-made smartwatch on November 12th.

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AT&T to offer Moto 360 on Nov. 7 for $199 w/ purchase of Moto X, $250 without

Chance Miller Nov 3 2014 - 2:01 pm PT

Back in September, AT&T announced that it had plans to carry the Moto 360 at “some point in the future,” but left us to guessing for the actual release date of the device. Today, however, the carrier announced in press release that it will begin to offer the Moto 360 smartwatch on November 7th.

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Accessorize your Moto 360 with this 3D printed protective bumper

Mark Hearn Oct 29 2014 - 2:31 pm PT

The Moto 360 is arguably the hottest Android Wear device on the market and if you’ve purchased Motorola’s new timepiece, you might want to protect your $250 investment. Accessories for smartphones and tablets are big business and smartwatches might be getting in on the action.

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Moto 360 now available from O2 for £199.99, ships next day

Chance Miller Oct 2 2014 - 5:34 pm PT

UK Carrier O2 is officially offering the Moto 360 smartwatch via its website for £199.99. Currently, the device is listed as shipping next day, but as anyone who has followed the Moto 360 release knows, the device has been hard to come upon, repeatedly going in and out of stock in the United States. We wouldn’t recommend wasting too much time on pulling the trigger, O2 customers.

O2 appears to only be offering the Moto 360 in black, but we’ve already told you how to get a steel band for device on the cheap. In our review of the Moto 360, we praised the device’s design and even its battery life. We called it the “best smartwatch you can currently buy,” as well.

O2 customers can order the device on the carrier’s website right here.

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PSA: Moto 360 back in stock at Motorola’s online store

Mark Hearn Sep 30 2014 - 12:59 pm PT

If you missed your chance to pick up a Moto 360 when it first went on sale, here’s your chance to score. Motorola just restocked its new smartwatch, but there’s no telling how long it will last.

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Moto 360 owners are reportedly receiving improved battery life after last week’s software update

Mark Hearn Sep 29 2014 - 7:31 am PT

The Moto 360 is one of the most attractive Android Wear devices on the market, however owners of Motorola’s new smartwatch have had mixed feelings about its battery life. Last week the company pushed out a new software update that focused on Bluetooth connectivity and bug fixes, with the latter possibly improving the device’s power management.

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How to get a steel band for the Moto 360 on the cheap (Video)

Dom Esposito Sep 26 2014 - 6:36 am PT

When the Moto 360 was released, it was very disappointing to find out that the steel band version would be launching at a later date. Unfortunately, we’re still without this mysterious steel version. Motorola has hyped the steel band version since the Moto 360’s announcement, but until its officially released your only option is to buy one that comes with a leather strap.

The gray and black Horween leather straps that come along with the Moto 360 are pretty good, but for myself, nothing is better than a nice steel band. The problem is, Motorola has somewhat of a proprietary design with the straps that ship with the Moto 360 and if you want to pickup an official steel band when it’s released, be ready to pay $79.99. Luckily, there’s one steel strap in the wild that just happens to fit it perfectly…

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Moto 360 update rolling out with Bluetooth improvements, other bug fixes

Chance Miller Sep 24 2014 - 1:51 pm PT

Motorola this afternoon started rolling out a minor update to the Moto 360, bumping to build number KGW42R. The update, in the grand scheme of things is relatively minor, but does fix several bugs that have plagued Motorola’s Android Wear smartwatch since launch.

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Moto 360 review: The best Android Wear smartwatch currently available

Dom Esposito Sep 18 2014 - 10:27 am PT

What can I say about the Moto 360 that hasn’t already been said about every other Android Wear smartwatch on the market? Luckily, there’s quite a bit. First off, if you’re not familiar with Android Wear, this brief review may not make a lot of sense to you, so I’d recommend reading our Android Wear review to get caught up on things.

The Moto 360 is the smartwatch we’ve all been waiting for this year. I wear this thing everywhere. I suppose Android Wear’s functionality has a lot to do with my love for it, but the Moto 360 packs charm all on its own. Enough with the small talk, let’s get into the review…

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Reminder: Moto X for AT&T, Moto X Pure Edition and Moto Hint earbud on pre-order today, Moto 360 back on sale

Ben Lovejoy Sep 16 2014 - 6:49 am PT

Just a reminder that two of recently-announced Moto X handsets go on pre-order at 11am CT today, the AT&T version and the unlocked, off-contract Pure Edition. Joining them are the Moto Hint wireless earbud and a rapid charger.

Moto X for AT&T – Order the AT&T version of the new Moto X starting on Tuesday.

Moto X – Pure Edition – The off-contract Moto X is available SIM unlocked and with an unlockable bootloader for $499.99 USD.

Moto Hint – Our discreet wireless earbud gives you complete control of your phone and allows you to access everything you need by just using your voice. It will be available for $149.99 USD.

Motorola Turbo Charger – Our fastest charger ever takes just 15 minutes on the latest Moto phones to get up to 8 more hours of battery life. It will be available for $34.99 USD.

The company also said that its Moto 360 smartwatch will be back on sale today, though in limited quantities. The watch first went on sale on 5th September and sold out the same day.

Availability of the Moto X in other markets has not yet been announced, but Motorola says the handset is “coming soon” in the UK, France and Germany.

Motorola to open pre-orders for new Moto X, restock Moto 360 on Tuesday

Chance Miller Sep 14 2014 - 9:36 am PT

Last week, Motorola finally took the wraps off of a handful of new products. The new Moto G and Moto 360 went on sale almost immediately, but the new Moto X was teased as being available later this month. Today, however, the company has officially announced that starting Tuesday, September 16th, you will be able to pre-order the new Moto X for AT&T. The unlocked, “Pure Edition” of the device will also go up for pre-order that same day.

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Moto 360 unboxing and first impressions (Video)

Dom Esposito Sep 11 2014 - 6:18 am PT

The Moto 360 is one of the most anticipated Android Wear smartwatches to date. Despite initial offerings from LG and Samsung, the Moto 360 continued to gain hype months before its official release. Well, it’s finally here and we’re getting hands-on with it in our unboxing and first impressions video…

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AT&T officially announces its plans to sell the Moto 360

Chance Miller Sep 8 2014 - 6:43 pm PT

AT&T announced this evening that, much like Verizon, it too will sell the Moto 360 in its stores and online at some point in the near future. While the carrier did not give specific details regarding its pricing and availability for the Moto 360, the device will be the second Android Wear device sold by the carrier, joining the LG G Watch.

AT&T today confirmed that it will add the Moto 360 to its industry-leading portfolio of devices and accessories. Pricing and availability will be announced at a later date. The Moto 360 runs on Android Wear, designed specifically for wearable devices, and is AT&T’s second Android Wear product.

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Google I/O attendees’ Moto 360s are on their way

Seth Weintraub Sep 8 2014 - 3:43 pm PT

Tips and my own inbox confirm that Motorola is sending I/O attendees out their Moto 360 Smartwatches right now! Will they make it before Tim Cook and Co announce their own entry into the smartwatch field? I suppose it depends on which part of your FedEx carrier’s route you are on.

Verizon now accepting pre-orders for the stainless steel Moto 360, with a ship date of November 11th

Mark Hearn Sep 8 2014 - 7:26 am PT

Today Verizon announced that it’s now accepting pre-orders for the stainless steel band version of the Moto 360. Available in black or white for $300, Big Red says the metal version of Motorola’s round smartwatch will ship on November 11th. The leather strap variant of the Moto 360 launched last week and had a strong initial showing, with the timepiece selling out across several vendors.

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Motorola says its Moto 360 smartwatch is already sold out

Stephen Hall Sep 5 2014 - 12:08 pm PT

The Moto 360, which officially went on sale for the first time earlier today, is now sold out at Motorola.com. The watch was available today via at least three main outlets including the Google Play Store, Best Buy’s website, and Motorola’s official outlet, but it seems that at the time of this writing the device is listed as out of stock at all three.

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