Moto 360 Smartwatch

[Jorge-Vieira]

Best Buy Let’s Moto 360 Android Wear Watch Slip Early, Details And Specs

It used to be that we'd rely on Twitter user @evleaks (real name Evan Blass) to inevitably post press shots of unannounced or otherwise unreleased products, along with with specs and other details ahead of schedule. But with online retailers jumping the gun (http://hothardware.com/News/Overzealous-Retailer-Jumps-The-Gun-Leaks-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-4-Specs-Online/#%21bFz21K) these days, we can see why Blass went into retirement (http://hothardware.com/News/Twitter-User-Evleaks-Evan-Blass-Calls-It-Quits-No-More-Leaked-Photos-Of-Unreleased-Products/). Even Best Buy (http://hothardware.com/Tags/best-buy.aspx) is prone is the occasional goof up, such was the case when it posted a product page for Motorola's Moto 360 smartwatch (http://hothardware.com/Tags/smartwatch.aspx).

Back in May, a French-language website claimed (http://hothardware.com/News/Motorolas-Moto-360-Smartwatch-Tipped-To-Release-In-July-For-Around-340/#%21bFz5q7) the Moto 360 was headed to retail in July and that it would cost 249 euros (around $340 in U.S. currency). July came and went without a launch, and it now looks like the Moto 360 will launch during a press event on September 4. In the meantime, Best Buy's premature posting may have provided all the details we care to know about the upcoming wearable.


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According to the listing, the Moto 360 will sport a 1.5-inch backlit LCD touchscreen with a 320x290 resolution and 205 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Texas Instruments processor, 512MB of RAM, built-in optical heart rate monitor (PPG), built-in pedometer, vibration alerts, voice activation, digital watch interface, Wireless-N and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, stainless steel case and plastic case back, built-in lithium-ion battery pack, and compatibility with most devices running Android 4.3 or later.


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The listing also reveals it will measure 1.8 inches by 1.8 inches by 0.8 inches and weigh 2.1 ounces. It will feature a waterproof design that can be submerged in up to 3.3 feet of water for up to 30 minutes "so you can safely wear the watch while swimming or engaging in other aquatic activities."

Assuming the listing was accurate (we say "was" because it's since been pulled, but not before Droid-Life could grab a screenshot), the Moto 360 will run $250 at retail.

Noticia:
http://hothardware.com/news/Best-Buy-Lets-Moto-360-Android-Wear-Watch-Slip-Early-Details-And-Specs

[Jorge-Vieira]

Buzz Off, Jony Ive! Motorola Extends Moto Maker Tool To Moto 360 Smartwatch


Apple (http://hothardware.com/tags/apple)
designer extraordinaire Jony Ive (http://hothardware.com/tags/jony-ive) is never one to mince his words, and he sank his teeth into Motorola (http://hothardware.com/tags/motorola)’s flesh earlier this month in an interview with The New Yorker. In the interview, Ive lambasted Motorola’s Moto Maker tool (http://hothardware.com/news/apple-designer-jony-ive-blasts-moto-maker-customization-tool-motorola-president-barks-back) that allows customers to personalize their Moto X (http://hothardware.com/tags/moto-x) smartphones with a number of colors and textures.

“Their value proposition was ‘Make it whatever you want. You can choose whatever color you want,’” said Ive “And I believe that’s abdicating your responsibility as a designer.”
Let’s not forget that the Apple’s upcoming Apple Watch (http://hothardware.com/tags/apple-watch) will be available in a number of finishes (dark/light aluminum, dark/light stainless steel, two gold color options) with numerous bands ranging from plastic to stainless steel to leather. But rather than expound upon the hypocrisy of Ive’s comments, Motorola is doubling down on its Moto Maker tool according to Wired, expanding it to the popular Moto 360 (http://hothardware.com/tags/moto-360) smartwatch.


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Motorola's Moto Maker tool for the Moto 360 (Source: Wired)
According to analysis by Canalys (http://hothardware.com/news/lead-by-motorolas-moto-360-720000-android-wear-smartwatches-were-shipped-during-2014), the Moto 360 is the “clear leader” in Android Wear shipments, so it makes since that Motorola is now giving customers more options to specifically tailor the smartwatch to their design tastes. The Moto Maker tool will allow customers to customize their Moto 360 at the time of purchase in four key areas: casing color (natural, black, gold), band (metal or leather), band size (23mm, 18mm), and watch faces (one of 11 watch faces will be selectable to display when the Moto 360 first “boots up”).
“We want to empower people, and ultimately people are going to be more emotionally connected to their device if they’re part of the design process,” said Dickon Isaacs, Motorola’s design director for wearables.


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This gorgeous stainless steel band will finally be made available for the Moto 360
One other rather exciting bit of news that Wired confirmed is that the beautiful single-link band that was first displayed with the prototype Moto 360s that were first unveiled in March 2014 will be made available via the Moto Maker.
Unfortunately, we don’t have an exact date for when the Moto Maker service for the Moto 360 will be available, but we hope that it will come soon.

Noticia:
http://hothardware.com/news/buzz-off-jony-ive-motorola-extends-moto-maker-tool-to-moto-360-smartwatch

[Jorge-Vieira]

Motorola expands Moto Maker customization shop to include 360 smartwatch

Apple Watch (http://www.techspot.com/news/59996-apple-watch-pre-orders-go-live-april-10.html) isn’t the only smartwatch that offers its customers a wealth of different configurations. As anticipated, Motorola has now expanded (http://motorola-blog.blogspot.com/2015/03/moto-360-on-motomaker.html) its Moto Maker (https://www.motorola.com/us/motomaker?pid=FLEXR3&action=designNew) customization shop to include the Moto 360 smartwatch.
Those interested in creating a custom Moto 360 can start by choosing between three case finishes: dark metal, light metal or champagne gold. From there, shoppers will need to select one of nine different bands including 22mm stone (grey), black or cognac (brown) leather, 18mm light metal or gold, 23mm light metal, dark metal or gold or a 24mm mono link band in silver.
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Last but not least, buyers can choose from one of six custom light-colored watch faces or five dark-themed faces. Once the watch arrives, users will be able to swap out faces from Motorola’s collection or the Google Play store.
Pricing starts at $249.99 (http://www.motorola.com/us/motomaker?pid=FLEXR3&action=designNew) – the same as a standard Moto 360 – and scales up to $329 which includes free shipping. The gold case is an additional $30 while each metal band constitutes a $50 premium. Even with the most expensive combination, Motorola’s stylish smartwatch is $20 cheaper than watches found in Apple’s entry-level Sports collection.
It’s worth mentioning that the moto link option, described as a modern take on the classic metal band style, is marked with “delayed shipping.” Most configurations carry an estimated delivery date of March 18 although the moto link pushes that back to March 31.



Noticia:
http://www.techspot.com/news/60009-motorola-expands-moto-maker-customization-shop-include-360.html

[Jorge-Vieira]

Lenovo CEO Accidentally Unveils Next Gen Moto 360 – Images Confirm Customization Options

It’s time we talk about this gorgeous beauty once again! At least it seems to be the time when the CEO himself shares such intriguing snaps of the upcoming wonders. Moto 360 (http://wccftech.com/beautiful-motorola-moto-360-video/) was definitely the first among the wearable lot to be equally stylish and feature-full. The device had almost everything a person would want from a smartwatch (http://wccftech.com/remove-apple-watch-app-how-to/) but many of consumers waited for the next gen Moto 360 as it was promised to be even better. The major flaw (or absence of a choice) was the availability of a single size. The circular dial proved to be big for many wrists and we were promised that we will soon see the new Moto in varied sizes and shapes.
CEO accidentally unveils Moto 360! Lenovo’s CEO Yang Yuanqing posted a photo of a case full of multiple watches, dials and metallic bands. The style seems to have been carried forward to the upcoming Moto 360 (http://wccftech.com/moto-360-official-video-images-launch-date/) but with added customization to please everyone. We can spot two different sizes of dial with the larger one possibly of the same size as the current Moto 360. You will like the smaller Moto 360 if you felt the current one looks huge on your wrist.http://cdn2.wccftech.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/moto-360-2nd-gen-Weibo-MyDrivers-970-80-635x357.jpg
We can also notice that the design is a little different as you have now to attach the straps with the lugs on both the sides of the watch face. This looks more traditional and possibly allowing you to get your own third-party straps too. In the current gen Moto 360, the strap goes underneath the body. Different sizes and colors of the straps and watch faces are also shown in this photo. Various shades of gold, silver, brown, grey, and black are going to be available to customize your watch in either leather or metal.
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Looking like a treasure trove, it is quite understandable why the post was deleted soon afterwards. The quote running along the photo said, [translated] “Moto 360, matching the arrival of the era of freedom, in the future we want to increase the store features a watch shop.”
Let’s hope to see some more next gen Moto 360 leaks focusing on hardware packed inside this beautiful design (http://wccftech.com/sony-xperia-z4-leaked-images/).




Noticia:
http://wccftech.com/next-gen-moto-360-leaked/#ixzz3Uw29T9Ep

[Jorge-Vieira]

Deal alert: Moto 360 slashed to $179 at Amazon, Best Buy



http://www.techspot.com/images2/news/bigimage/2015-04-10-image-6.jpgThe Apple Watch was made available for pre-order (http://www.techspot.com/news/60328-apple-watch-pre-orders-begin-shipping-dates-quickly.html) earlier today. The company’s first smartwatch has generated a ton of attention in the media and in turn, lots of interest from prospective smartwatch buyers.
Hoping to capitalize on that interest is Motorola. The Lenovo-owned (http://www.techspot.com/news/55496-lenovo-acquires-motorola-from-google-for-291-billion.html) technology specialist has significantly slashed the price of its sleek Moto 360 wearable at multiple retailers. If you’ve wanted to pick up a Moto 360 but have been on the fence with regard to pricing, there’s no better time to act than right now.
The Moto 360 normally starts at $249 but as of writing, both Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dmobile&field-keywords=moto%20360&sprefix=moto+3%2Cmobile) and Best Buy (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/promo/moto-360-126206?nrp=15&cp=1&id=undefined&seeAll=&st=moto-360-126206&qp=operatingsystem_facet%3DOperating%20System%7EAn droid) have cut prices of the leather strap variants to just $179. Those who prefer a metal band can score the silver, black and champagne models for just $219 at Best Buy or $229 through Amazon. The silver and black metal versions typically start at $299 while the champagne routinely commands $329.
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All models are eligible for Amazon Prime’s free two-day delivery or discounted overnight shipping. Of course, if you simply can’t wait that long, your local Best Buy will be your best option.
Often regarded as the best smartwatch for Android users, the Moto 360 may soon be compatible with iOS (http://www.techspot.com/news/60327-android-wear-ios.html) if the latest rumors are to be believed. $179 is tough to beat but considering this is a first generation device, it might be worth it for some to play the waiting game and see what its successor brings to the table.



Noticia:
http://www.techspot.com/news/60332-deal-alert-moto-360-slashed-179-amazon-best.html

[Jorge-Vieira]

Moto 360 Review: Android Wear-Powered Time Piece


Not long ago, the battle for consumer dollars occurred on a field littered with ultralight notebooks. A few years later, that transitioned to smartphones and tablets. Today, the next major tussle is occurring on one’s wrist, in the red-hot "wearables" market in general. Motorola’s Moto 360 (http://hothardware.com/news/motorola-boots-up-moto-maker-for-moto-360-android-wear-smartwatch) made waves by being the first major smartwatch to actually look like a watch - a real timepiece, not just a gadget. Most of its primary rivals are more akin to something Dick Tracy would wear, but Moto zigged when everyone else zagged. Instead of selling a computer with a band, the 360 is a timepiece that just so happens to run Android Wear (http://hothardware.com/news/android-wear-smartwatches-will-now-help-find-your-lost-smartphone).


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Despite being on the market for a few months now, the Moto 360 is still more interesting and dynamic than ever. A variety of bands are now available for the fashion conscious, and Android (http://hothardware.com/tags/android) Wear 5.0 has retooled the user interface. The world as a whole is now a lot more comfortable with the concept of a smartwatch, but the Moto 360 still has a fair amount of competition. In fact, one could argue that the coming months will be the most pivotal of all. The Android Wear landscape is largely defined, but with the Apple Watch hitting the market, we’ll soon find out just how large (http://hothardware.com/news/lead-by-motorolas-moto-360-720000-android-wear-smartwatches-were-shipped-during-2014) the wrist-worn wearables market really is.

The Moto 360 runs Android Wear (5.0.2 at the time of this review), which enables it to sync with any Android phone running v4.3 or higher. Unfortunately, it’s incompatible with every other phone at this time. That means that even basic Bluetooth functionality is barred when trying to pair with BlackBerry, Windows Phone, or iOS. It’s a shame, really, as one could easily envision the Moto 360 catching the eye of those who rely on phones that operate on a mobile OS other than Android.


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Find the Moto 360 on Amazon (http://amzn.to/1FgLKKb) for $209 - $280, currently.


The base model has an MSRP at $250 (though street pricing can be lower (http://amzn.to/1FgLKKb)), which is on the lower end of the price spectrum, and somewhat impressive given that it remains one of the only round faced smartwatches on the market. In a nutshell, this device is designed as a conduit for notifications and other information from your Android phone. If your phone isn’t in range, or your phone is without a live data connection, the watch does little beyond display the time, remind you of upcoming appointments it already knew about, and track your steps. There’s no internal SIM card, which means that the Moto 360 is entirely reliant on a smartphone being nearby to act as the brain. Samsung, for example, offers a watch that can act independently using an on board SIM card, but Motorola (http://hothardware.com/tags/motorola) currently doesn’t offer a 360 model with this capability.

In terms of its specs, the Moto 360 boasts a 1.56-inch circular LCD (though there’s a small chunk removed from the bottom, giving it a “flat tire” look, as it has been referred to occasionally. The screen itself is topped with Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3, which is great for keeping scuffs and scratches from showing up. The panel is built with capacitive touch technology and there’s also an internal pedometer, optical heart rate sensor, ambient light sensor, and dual microphones. There’s also a Bluetooth 4.0 radio within, a 320mAh battery, wireless Qi charging support, a 1GHz Cortex (http://hothardware.com/tags/cortex) A8 processor, 512MB of LPDDR memory, and 4GB of storage. All of this technology is packed into a device that weighs just 49 grams or 1.72 ounces.


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In sum, it looks like a watch, but within, the Moto 360 far more advanced. In the pages ahead, I’ll dive into the particulars of the design, the user experience, and how it stacks up in the nascent smartwatch sector currently.



Toda a review:
http://hothardware.com/reviews/moto-360-review#CjLuVIDJ4sWAAEkV.99

[Jorge-Vieira]

Is Second Gen Moto 360 Just Around The Corner? Google Store Slashes Price To $165
As much as we'd like to believe that companies care about consumers in a way that would prompt them to issue price cuts for no other reason than to say, 'Hey, you rock, Joe Consumer!', that isn't how the business world works. If there's a price cut, it's usually because (A) a product isn't selling, or (B) a vendor is looking to clear inventory. Which is the case with the Moto 360 (http://hothardware.com/reviews/moto-360-review)?

Good question. If you head over to the Google Store, you'll find that the Moto 360 is now selling for just $165 with free shipping, down from its regular price of $249.99. Google's price cut follows that of both Best Buy and Amazon (http://hothardware.com/news/motorola-moto-360-android-wear-smartwatch-falls-to-179-on-best-buy-amazon), which reduced the Moto 360 to $179.99 and $179, respectively, last week. On Best Buy's website, the Moto 360 is listed as being "On Sale," perhaps indicating that these are temporary price reductions.


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More likely, however, there's something else at play here than just a sale. There are rumors that a second generation Moto 360 is imminent, and as recently as late last month, Lenovo boss Yang Yuanqing supposedly posted an image (http://hothardware.com/news/lenovo-ceo-post-images-of-next-gen-moto-360-flat-tire-display-remains) to Weibo showing the next Moto 360 model.

Another scenario that's not necessarily separate from the above is that Google could be looking to steal some thunder from the Apple Watch launch. After all, Apple Watch devices start at $349 and go up from there -- way up if you're planning to snag a high-end Watch Edition, which start out at $10,000 and top out at $17,000 (add another $1,500 if you want AppleCare+ protection).


Noticia:
http://hothardware.com/news/is-second-gen-moto-360-just-around-the-corner-google-store-slashes-price-to-165#cfLuHfpj7occQrRG.99

[Jorge-Vieira]

The Moto 360 Is Now $165 on Google Store


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The Moto 360 has just dropped to $165 (https://store.google.com/product/moto_360) on Google’s store, it is the lowest that the watch has been so far. The next version of the watch is in the works so Motorola is most likely clearing stock in anticipation of the new model.
The Moto 360 is one of the best Android Wear smartwatches that you can currently get, and is certainly one of the most striking designs with it being one of the few with a circular face. The Moto 360 has a very nice inductive charging cradle, making charging super simple. The watch also has a built-in pedometer and heart rate monitor that works very well with Google Fit. From my own experience with the Moto 360 I found that the integration with Google Maps was great and would be very useful to someone who is biking or driving with the app on their phone. Alternatively if the Google Store runs out the watch has dropped to $179.99 at Best Buy (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/motorola-moto-360-23mm-smartwatch-for-android-devices-4-3-or-higher-black/8307152.p?id=1219322451317&skuId=8307152) as well as Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Moto-360-Stone-Leather/dp/B00O0BRXBE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1429031812&sr=8-2&keywords=moto360). Is this new price drop enough to get you to jump on it or will you be waiting for the new version of the watch to come out?
Thank you Engadget (http://www.engadget.com/2015/04/13/moto-360-price-drop/)for providing us with this information
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Noticia:
http://www.eteknix.com/the-moto-360-is-now-165-on-google-store/

[Jorge-Vieira]

Motorola has given the Moto 360 a price cut (http://www.kitguru.net/channel/generaltech/matthew-wilson/motorola-has-given-the-moto-360-a-price-cut/)


With the Apple Watch dominating sales in the wearable market right now, Android Wear developers need to find ways to compete. Motorola is trying to fight back with a price cut on the Moto 360 through the Google Play Store (https://store.google.com/product/moto_360), bringing the total cost down to £159.99.
The Moto 360 launched for £199.99 back in September last year. Since then, sales have not been overly strong, especially not in comparison to Apple so far. However, now the Moto 360 is around £140 cheaper than the base line Apple Watch, making it a more attractive option.
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The price cut covers all models of the Moto 360, including the black and silver options. While this could and likely is a response to the Apple Watch, it could also be a sign that something new is on the horizon as we have seen the second generation Moto 360 pop up on the rumor mill multiple times in the last few months.
Right now, Android Wear smartwatches have managed to shift just over 720,000 units. In comparison, Apple has managed to garner up a few million pre-orders of the Apple Watch over the course of the month, since pre-orders went live.



Noticia:
http://www.kitguru.net/channel/generaltech/matthew-wilson/motorola-has-given-the-moto-360-a-price-cut/

[Jorge-Vieira]

New Moto phones and Moto 360 successor coming soon

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Summertime
Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanquing has confirmed that several new Motorola devices are on the way, including a new flagship phone and smartwatch.

The phone in question is most likely the third generation Moto X, but very little is known about this device at this point. It’s rumoured to feature a 5.2-inch QHD display, but that’s about it. In addition to new phones, Motorola plans to launch a new smartwatch. The company pioneered the concept of a round smartwatch with the Moto 360, but in the meantime it has been overtaken by LG, which already has two round smartwatches, and Huawei, which is due to start shipping its own round smartwatch soon.
The original Moto 360 features an antiquated OMAP 3 processor and panel with a cut out at the bottom, which houses a couple of sensors. There is clearly a lot of room for improvement. Most of all, we would like to see Motorola replicate its Moto Maker approach on the new smartwatch.



Noticia:
http://www.fudzilla.com/news/wearables/37909-new-moto-phones-and-moto-360-successor-coming-soon