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Android Authority
a day 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.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
If You Invested $1000 in Alphabet a Decade Ago, This is How Much It'd Be Worth Now
For most investors, how much a stock's price changes over time is important. Not only can it impact your investment portfolio, but it can also help you compare investment results across sectors and industries. Another factor that can influence investors is FOMO, or the fear of missing out, especially with tech giants and popular consumer-facing stocks. What if you'd invested in Alphabet (GOOGL) ten years ago? It may not have been easy to hold on to GOOGL for all that time, but if you did, how much would your investment be worth today? Alphabet's Business In-Depth With that in mind, let's take a look at Alphabet's main business drivers. Alphabet is one of the most innovative companies in the modern technological age. Over the last few years, the company has evolved from primarily being a search-engine provider to cloud computing, ad-based video and music streaming, autonomous vehicles, healthcare providers and others. In the online search arena, Google has a monopoly with more than 94% of the online search volume and company is gaining market share in the cloud-computing, driven by continued strength in Google Cloud Platform and Google also enjoys a dominant position in the autonomous vehicles market, thanks to Waymo's relentless efforts. In addition, it has bolstered its footprint in the healthcare industry with its life science division, Verily. The company has also become a renowned name in the world of entertainment on the back of is also known as the maker of smartwatches (Pixel Watch), laptops and tablets (Chromebooks), and smart home products (Google Nest).Alphabet, headquartered in Mountain View, CA, runs several businesses, most of which come under Google, which reports under two segments — Google Services and Google Cloud. The non-Google businesses fall under the Other Bets revenues were $350 billion in 2024, up 14% over 2023. Google Services, Google Cloud and Other Bets generated 87.1%, 12.4% and 0.5% of total revenues, Google Services includes products and services such as ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. The segment generates revenues primarily from performance and brand advertising, which remains crucial for the overall business. Ad revenues accounted for 75.6% of the total revenues in Cloud is comprised of Google Cloud Platform and Google Workspace. Its key capabilities include AI infrastructure, database and analytics, collaboration tools, cybersecurity and generative Bets is a combination of multiple businesses, generating revenues primarily from the sale of healthcare-related and internet services. Bottom Line Putting together a successful investment portfolio takes a combination of research, patience, and a little bit of risk. For Alphabet, if you bought shares a decade ago, you're likely feeling really good about your investment today. A $1000 investment made in July 2015 would be worth $5,247.99, or a gain of 424.80%, as of July 18, 2025, according to our calculations. This return excludes dividends but includes price appreciation. Compare this to the S&P 500's rally of 196.12% and gold's return of 183.10% over the same time frame. Analysts are anticipating more upside for GOOGL. Alphabet is riding on strong cloud and search growth. Google Cloud is benefiting from accelerated growth across AI infrastructure, enterprise AI platform Vertex and strong adoption of Generative AI solutions. The company expects capital expenditures in 2025 to be relatively higher than in 2024, aimed at building technical infrastructure, primarily for servers, followed by data centers and networking. Its dominant position in the search engine market is a strong growth driver. In first-quarter 2025, GOOGL saw continued double-digit revenue growth in Search. Alphabet surpassed 270 million paid subscriptions with YouTube and Google One as key drivers. However, increasing litigation issues are a concern. Intensifying competition from Microsoft and Amazon in cloud computing is a headwind. Shares have underperformed its industry year to date. Shares have gained 5.92% over the past four weeks and there have been 4 higher earnings estimate revisions for fiscal 2025 compared to none lower. The consensus estimate has moved up as well. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Errore nel recupero dei dati Effettua l'accesso per consultare il tuo portafoglio Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati
Android Authority
5 days ago
- Android Authority
Garmin's Morning and Evening Reports are so good that Fitbit should steal them
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority I've always believed that more is better when it comes to health-tracking metrics. If I'm wearing a GPS watch all day and all night, I want to know what it's picking up and how I can best use that to my advantage. And when I always have a Garmin on my wrist, I know exactly how much data I have to look forward to. I know that I can tap into a Morning and an Evening Report on my Forerunner 970, and I've noticed that it's made a few of my colleagues jealous. They have to watch as I check in on my steps, recovery, and upcoming workouts while they try to find their Morning Briefs that may or may not have populated. Since I know they're not about to go out and buy Garmin watches themselves, I guess it's time for Google to play copycat, and here's why. Garmin's strength is in its consistency Ryan Haines / Android Authority I know my colleagues love their Fitbits and their Pixel Watches — I like the Pixel Watch an awful lot, too. If I could get Garmin-level battery life out of its smooth, pebble-like design, I'd probably strap it on as my day-to-day wearable whenever I'm not running. However, I've also listened to them lament the same few issues over and over, usually surrounding the Morning Brief. Whether it's a lack of data or a brief that's flat-out missing in action, it always seems like something's not quite right. With Garmin, though, I know that my Morning and Evening reports are coming, whether I've been wearing my watch or not. Yes, they're much more detailed if I've been wearing my Forerunner 970, adding a breakdown of my sleep and my recovery from a previous workout, but I still get a look at the weather, my upcoming workouts, and any calendar appointments I have to be on top of. If I've been wearing my watch, it'll offer a much more detailed look at my HRV from the night before, a better recap of my training readiness, and might modify my recommended workout to account for residual fatigue. My dual Garmin reports wake me up and send me to bed with a better idea of my day. Then, when it's almost time for bed, it's a case of same, same but different in the evening report. Instead of forecasting your day, it summarizes your activities and an estimate of just how much sleep you might need to get your Body Battery back on schedule. The evening report can also give you workout suggestions for the next day, including runs and bike rides, but if you're in the middle of a Connect Plus-powered training plan (like I am), it will default to what's on your schedule instead. Perhaps what I like best about Garmin's pair of reports is what I've hinted at already — like death, taxes, and the mailman, the reports always come in. As far as I've noticed, the Morning Report is ready a little bit before your scheduled wake-up time (in my case, around 7:00 AM), and it sticks around for about two hours after you've rolled out of bed. You can miss it if you're not careful, but it's much easier to check than I've heard about Fitbit's Morning Brief. Ryan Haines / Android Authority The Evening Report gives you a similar window, popping up on your wrist about 90 minutes before your scheduled bedtime. Typically, that means I'm getting a reminder around 9:30 PM, which is also a pretty good reminder to wind down from my phone (or TV) for the night — even if I don't actually listen. I'd be slightly curious to see whether Garmin's Evening Report would change if it knew I was spending the night out with friends or staying up late watching a movie, but that's usually reflected in the next day's morning report anyway. I know Google could do this, but, weirdly, it hasn't Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Yes, I know that Google has its Fitbit-powered Morning Brief. I've heard about it plenty from my colleagues, and they've said over and over again how much they'd like to use it, but that it's just not consistent enough. That's the part of this whole thing that I don't understand. I trust my set of Nest Hubs and speakers to manage routines like the lights and temperature of my apartment, I trust my Pixel 9 Pro to know when I get home, and I trust my Pixel Buds Pro to connect to the correct device, why can't I trust my watch to give me a morning report at a consistent time? Timing aside, I'm just as surprised by the information that Google's Morning Brief doesn't include. As Kaitlyn pointed out, it doesn't include calendar appointments or a detailed weather forecast, which are odd considering I trust Google Calendar with my life (basically) and Pixel Weather with my well-being (keeping me dry when I set off for a run). It feels like Google could add — or rather expand — both metrics within its Morning Brief without too much work and offer a much more complete look at my day. Google has my data, now if only it would give some back to me in an easily digestible way. Maybe it's just me, and perhaps I'm too data-happy regarding Google, but I can't say the current Morning Brief makes much sense. It's being outdone by a Morning Report from a fitness company in terms of both regularity and detail, and Garmin's Evening Report is just the icing on top. Unfortunately, it's currently limited to just the Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970, but I can easily see Garmin expanding its access shortly since neither wearable has any special hardware to support the brief. Right now, my money is on Garmin rolling its Evening Report out to its entire lineup before Google bulks up its Brief, but that's just my guess. For my colleagues' sake, I hope I'm wrong.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Google Introduces Same-Day Repairs and Doorstep Service for Pixel Users in India Ahead of Pixel 10 Launch
As excitement builds for the Pixel 10 series launch, Google has stepped up its game in India by unveiling same-day repair services and free doorstep support for Pixel users in 21 cities across the country. This new initiative is designed to handle nearly 80% of repairs within a single day, marking a significant improvement in after-sales service. If customers bring their Pixel devices to an authorised centre before 2 PM, there's a strong likelihood that the device will be fixed and ready the same day. This rollout aligns with Google's broader efforts to strengthen its presence in the Indian market, especially following the launch of its official Google Store India, where users can now buy Pixel products and access support directly from the company without relying on third-party sellers. Google is now managing its own logistics, shipping, and customer service, further streamlining the experience for its Indian user base. The same-day repair benefit extends beyond just Pixel smartphones — Pixel Buds and Pixel Watch owners can also take advantage of this faster service. Eligible users will need to visit a Google-exclusive service centre or one of its priority partner outlets. These service points are now active in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune, Lucknow, Jaipur, and more, with the full list available on Google's support page. For those who can't make it to a repair centre, Google has also launched a doorstep pick-up and drop-off facility. This free mail-in service can be scheduled online via Google's repair portal. Customers just need to sign in with their Google account or input their device's serial number to arrange a collection. A delivery agent picks up the faulty device, sends it for repair, and returns it post-fix — all at no extra cost. This customer-first approach comes at a crucial moment as Google prepares to unveil the Pixel 10 series at the upcoming Made by Google event on August 20 in New York, which will be streamed globally via YouTube. The Pixel 10 line-up is expected to include the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and a foldable variant, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, all anticipated to run on the powerful new Tensor G5 chip from TSMC. The chip is expected to bring significant boosts to battery efficiency and overall performance. Alongside the smartphones, Google is also expected to showcase the Pixel Watch 4, Pixel Buds 2a, and potentially new AI-powered accessories. This expanded support framework is a timely move, positioning Google to better serve its growing base of Pixel users in India as it prepares for one of its biggest product launches yet.
India Today
5 days ago
- India Today
Ahead of Pixel 10 launch, Google starts same-day repairs and doorstep service for Pixel users in India
Google is making things easier for Pixel users in India by rolling out same-day repair centres in 21 cities across the country. This new support service aims to fix 80 per cent of Pixel devices on the same day, which is a major step up in customer service. If you take your Pixel device to an authorised centre before 2 PM, there's a good chance you'll walk out with it repaired the same day. This initiative comes not long after the launch of Google's official India store, where people can buy Pixel devices and get support directly from Google. The company is now handling its own logistics, shipping, and after-sales service, without relying on third-party same-day repair offer isn't just limited to Pixel phones. If you own a pair of Pixel Buds or a Pixel Watch, you can also get them fixed quickly at these authorised centres. To be eligible, you need to visit either a Google-exclusive service centre or one of its priority partners. These centres are spread across cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune, Lucknow, Jaipur, and others. Google has listed the full set of locations on its support those who can't make it to a centre, Google has also introduced a doorstep pick-up and drop-off option. This is part of their mail-in service, where a delivery agent will collect your device, send it in for repairs, and return it once it's fixed. It's a free service and can be booked through Google's repair portal. You just need to enter your device serial number or sign in with your Google account to begin. This push to improve service and support comes at an important time for Google in India. The company is preparing to launch its next-generation Pixel devices — the Pixel 10 series — later this year. The official unveiling will happen on August 20, during the Made by Google event in New York. Viewers around the world will be able to stream the keynote live on Pixel 10 line-up is expected to include the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. These phones will likely be powered by the new Tensor G5 chip, made by TSMC, which should offer better battery life and performance. Alongside the phones, Google is also expected to reveal the Pixel Watch 4, Pixel Buds 2a, and possibly some new accessories and AI features.- Ends
