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Android Authority
7 hours ago
- Android Authority
Please, Motorola, give us the Moto 360 we deserve
I loved the old Moto 360 — the original, not the 2019 reboot. The funny thing is, though, I never actually had one, I just liked what it stood for. It was a sign of smartwatches becoming more like everyday wearables, accessories to be shown off rather than simply tracking steps and telling the time. Then, just as I was in a position to try a Moto 360 for myself, Motorola axed it from the family and dove back into the smartwatch dark ages. Now, it might be back. According to a leak from Android Headlines, Motorola has a new Moto 360 in the works, possibly coming sometime this year. And, if it does, I only have one request: Please, please, please, get it right, Motorola. Here's what that'll take. Would you buy a new Motorola smartwatch? 0 votes Yes, the Moto 360 was great NaN % No, its time has passed NaN % Above all else, give us Wear OS Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Motorola has done Wear OS before — in fact, it did Wear OS when it was still called Android Wear and felt like the forgotten stepchild of the Google family. Unfortunately, that forgotten status meant that we had a hard time finding things to like about the state of Motorola's wearable operating system, and it put us in the camp that maybe the Moto 360 needed a bit of a break. Since then, things have only gotten worse. Well, not for Wear OS, but definitely for Motorola. As other smartwatches like the Pixel Watch, Galaxy Watch, and OnePlus Watch have embraced and refined Wear OS, one of its earliest adopters has languished in the land of RTOS (real-time operating system). Motorola's cheap (or relatively cheap) launches like the Moto Watch Fit and Moto Watch 120 have tried to make do with what feels like a clone of Apple's WatchOS, but without the surrounding apps or strong fitness-tracking background that make the Apple Watch a reliable option for so many people. Wear OS has come a long way since Android Wear, and it's time for Motorola to go back. So, the first thing the new Moto 360 has to do is adopt Wear OS. Motorola needs to accept that its current watch software isn't good enough for anything and go back to what Google has worked so hard on. These days, Wear OS feels like the watch operating system we hoped for when it was called Android Wear, boasting a mountain of app integrations, connected Google products, and tons of watch faces, whether Motorola returns to the flat tire design or not. At the very least, adopting (or re-adopting) Wear OS should relieve some of the stress of Motorola's rumored wearable. By letting Google build the bones, Motorola can optimize some of the best features of the old Moto 360 for a brand-new generation, embracing fun watch faces, clever throwbacks, and hopefully a unique feature or two. In my head, it feels like the close relationship between Hello UX and stock Android, just shrunk down to a watch. The Moto 360 can't just look like another smartwatch If you recall, 2014 was a banner year for wearables — and by that, I mean it was the year the Apple Watch debuted. Suddenly, square watches were all the rage, leaving Pebble fans wondering where the credit was for wearing squares before they were cool. It was also a year for fitness bands, fitness bands everywhere. Nike retired its FuelBand, Adidas tried to jump on what was left, and Microsoft decided that the best companion to a Windows Phone was a Microsoft Band. To me, the original Moto 360 was cooler than all of them. It looked the most like a regular watch, putting a single button off to the side of a circular body and pairing it with a flat tire display that still has a soft spot in my heart, no matter how silly it looked. Besides, that sharp chin allowed Motorola to reduce the rest of its round bezel to nearly nothing, which was ultimately more eye-catching than the missing little sliver. For the Moto 360 to make a splash in the Wear OS market, it needs to go further. It needs to build a new identity that is as recognizable as the Pixel Watch or the circle-in-a-square Galaxy Watch. To do that, it will have to stay far, far away from eBuyNow — the company that licensed the ability to make wearables like the Moto Watch 40, 70, and 120. All three of those watches felt like not-quite-clones of the Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch, and were ultimately made forgettable by their RTOS software. 2015... Meet 2019 As it stands, this might be what makes me most nervous about the renders shown above. I can't shake that the leaked Moto 360 looks an awful lot like the HUAWEI Watch — not the relatively new Watch 5, either — the original model from 2015. It's certainly one of the smartwatches ever made, not the best or the worst, but definitely one of them. Motorola's health tracking needs a lifeline Ryan Haines / Android Authority At the end of the day, I suppose I'll be able to live with a Moto 360 that looks like a HUAWEI Watch. I've been impressed by previous HUAWEI wearables, and at least it means that Motorola is striving for something. However, for a Moto 360 to have a shot at earning a spot on my wrist, I need it to take a step forward in terms of fitness tracking. Right now, its Wear OS rivals are miles ahead in tracking — on all levels. Google's acquisition of Fitbit has given it a speed boost in adding features like Daily Readiness and Cardio Load to the Pixel Watch, along with a Target Load metric to help optimize your training. For its part, Samsung added a Galaxy AI-powered Energy Score to its Galaxy Watch 7, which I immediately embraced while reviewing the Galaxy Z Flip 6. It's still my go-to readiness metric whenever I switch away from my trusty Garmin, even if it's only for a week or two. I want advanced metrics and accurate tracking before I'm willing to give the Moto 360 a workout. With the current Moto Watch Fit and Moto Watch 120, though, it's another case of firing up RTOS and hoping for the best. Yes, both watches can track a bunch of activities, but the actual health metrics are confined to calories, steps, heart rate, and sleep quality, with no mention of feminine health support or in-depth estimates like the Pixel Watch and Galaxy Watch have. If Motorola can come within striking distance of its top competition, maybe the Moto 360 has a chance. To do that, though, it will need a comeback on the level of the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI or the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Finals. It'll have to show that it's learned a thing or two in the six years since the last Moto 360 and that the fire-and-forget days of eBuyNow watches are a thing of the past. Motorola has proven me wrong once or twice, and I'll be thrilled if the upcoming Moto 360 can do it again.
Phone Arena
11 hours ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
It's not too late to get the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic at its Prime Day price
While Prime Day 2025 is all but a memory now, Galaxy fans looking to score a great deal on a fancy-looking smartwatch will be happy to learn that the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is still selling at its Prime Day price. Yep! That's right! You can still score Prime Day-level savings on this feature-rich timepiece, more than a week after the grand finale of this year's shopping spree for Prime members. Amazon is still offering a generous $120 discount on the 43mm Bluetooth model in Black and Silver, letting you grab one for just under $280. Just be sure to act fast, as the deal may expire soon. After all, it's been up for grabs for over a week now. $120 off (30%) The 43mm Bluetooth Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is currently $120 off on Amazon, letting you grab one for just under $280. Packed with features, this watch is worth every penny. Don't miss your chance! Buy at Amazon $186 off (43%) Want a bigger smartwatch? The 47mm Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is now $186 off on Amazon, bringing the price down to just under $245. Keep in mind that only a few units are left. So, act fast and save while you can! Buy at Amazon The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic may be an older-gen smartwatch, but don't let that fool you—it's still worth getting, especially at its current price on Amazon. With its classic look, it pairs well with both an expensive suit and jeans and a T-shirt. And that iconic rotating bezel is practical, too, letting you navigate faster through the gazillion menus of Wear OS. Speaking of the operating system, it gives you access to the Google Play Store, which means you can download third-party apps directly to your smartwatch. And since this is a premium wearable, it comes equipped with all the health-tracking features smartwatches of this caliber offer, including Samsung's body composition analysis, which lets you measure your muscle and fat also get handy lifestyle features like NFC, phone call support, and smart notifications. As for battery life, the watch can easily last you the whole day without top-ups, but you'll likely have to charge it overnight. All in all, the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic may have been outshined by the latest Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, but it's still a great buy that brings a lot to the table. So don't hesitate—save with this deal while you can!
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Business Standard
11 hours ago
- Business Standard
Moto 360 smartwatch to return in 2025 with dual OS and new design: Report
Motorola is reportedly planning a 2025 relaunch of its Moto 360 smartwatch, one of the earliest round-faced smartwatches to run Android Wear. According to Android Headlines, the upcoming Moto 360 is expected to feature a hybrid dual operating system setup, combining Google's Wear OS in Smart Mode and a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) in Power Saver Mode. This approach could bring smarter features without compromising battery life, a method recently adopted by OnePlus in its smartwatch range. Moto 360 smartwatch: What to expect The leaked renders show that the 2025 Moto 360 will retain its signature circular display with hour and minute markers on the bezel. Unlike Motorola's square Moto Watch Fit, this version sticks to the classic round shape. The device includes a rotating crown at the 2 o'clock position with the Motorola 'M' logo and a secondary button at 4 o'clock—similar in design to the OnePlus Watch 3. It is expected to be offered in five colour options. Motorola's recent smartwatches have used the proprietary Moto Watch OS, which is optimised for speed and battery efficiency but offers limited app support. The new Moto 360, however, is expected to switch between two operating systems: Smart Mode (Wear OS): Offers access to apps, notifications, and features through Google's ecosystem. Power Saver Mode (RTOS): Switches to a lightweight real-time OS that enables basic tasks such as fitness tracking, media control, and Bluetooth calling while conserving battery. This hybrid OS system is designed to balance performance and battery life, making the device more versatile for all-day use. A brief history of Moto 360 The Moto 360 was first launched in 2014 and was among the earliest Android Wear smartwatches, debuting alongside models from Samsung and LG. It stood out for its round design, despite criticism over its 'flat tyre' display cut-out at the bottom. Motorola released two generations of the Moto 360 before discontinuing the lineup in 2017. In 2019, the Moto 360 resurfaced under the brand eBuyNow through a licensing deal, though Motorola was no longer directly involved in its production. The 2025 version marks the company's return to the Moto 360 line, promising a refreshed design and smarter OS functionality. The smartwatch is expected to launch later this year.
GSM Arena
21 hours ago
- GSM Arena
Moto 360 (2025) smartwatch leaks in official-looking renders
Motorola is apparently working on a new smartwatch - meet the Moto 360 (2025). This has today been leaked in the renders you can see below, which show a stainless steel bracelet instead of the rubber strap we're used to seeing smartwatches in. That makes for a nice change of pace, but what's still a mystery here is whether this will run Wear OS or some proprietary OS. The source of this leak "expects" it to be the former, but that doesn't sound like a very convincing argument at this point. Moto 360 (2025) leaked renders The first Moto 360 came in 2014 and ran Android Wear, being the first round smartwatch using Google's platform. There were two generations before discontinuation, and then in 2019 the name Moto 360 was revived, but under a licensing agreement with a third party. This time around, the implication is that Motorola is back at the wheel, hence the belief that Wear OS is involved somehow. Then again, the recently launched Moto Watch Fit doesn't run Wear OS, hence our skepticism. Anyway, the new Moto 360 will apparently be available in five colors when it arrives later this year. Unfortunately, no other details about it are known just yet. Source
Android Authority
a day ago
- Android Authority
A new Moto 360 is coming, but maybe not like you'd expect
TL;DR Leaked renders have provided us with our first glimpse of the new Moto 360 (2025) smartwatch. Unlike the last Moto 360, this one is reportedly made by Motorola itself, rather than a third-party company. Currently, it's unclear whether the Moto 360 (2025) will run Wear OS, a scaled-back RTOS, or both. The Moto 360 will forever be one of the most memorable Android smartwatches, and according to a new leak, an updated 2025 model may be on the way soon. On Monday, Android Headlines published a handful of renders depicting the Moto 360 (2025), and it's … interesting. Design-wise, this new Moto 360 is a pretty standard affair. It has a round display with minute and hour markers on the bezel, a metal case (which is said to come in five colors), a side button, and a crown adorned with Motorola's iconic 'M' logo. The model in this render is paired with a metal link bracelet, though the Moto 360 (2025) will presumably come with other band options, too. It's a fine design, but it's also a bit boring. In a world where Google's Pixel Watch has its ultra-simplistic design, Samsung's new Galaxy Watch 8 lineup has gone all-in on the squircle, and the OnePlus Watch 3 features its distinct 'bulge' on the right side of the watch face, the Moto 360 (2025) looks safe by comparison. Where things get even stranger is on the software front. While Motorola has continued to release smartwatches over the years (most recently with the Moto Watch Fit), its latest wearables have run Moto Watch OS — an RTOS similar to something like Amazfit's Zepp OS or Fitbit OS. As of now, it's unclear whether the Moto 360 (2025) will be powered by Motorola's custom RTOS or receive the full Wear OS treatment. Android Headlines goes so far as to suggest the new Moto 360 may feature a dual Wear OS + RTOS setup similar to the OnePlus Watch 3, but there's simply no way of knowing right now. It is worth mentioning that the Moto 360 (2025) will reportedly be manufactured by Motorola itself, unlike the Moto 360 (2019) reboot that was made by a third-party company (eBuyNow). That alone is reason enough to keep an eye on this latest attempt to resurrect the Moto 360, even if there's still such a big question mark looming over its operating system. We'll have to wait and see what comes of the Moto 360 (2025), but with the name suggesting a release before the end of the year (which has less than six months left in it), it shouldn't be too long before we know what's going on with Motorola's newest wearable. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
