Just today Motorola announced the release date of Moto 360 Sport. The release of smartwatch held just before Christmas, so users in Europe and the United States will be able to buy or give to a close person a full-featured smartwatch on Android Wear.

Moto 360 Sport is the sports version of the smartwatch Moto 360 from Motorola.

The main difference between sports and classic version is silicone strap that wraps around the clock face for screen protection. The strap is available in various colors. Furthermore, it is water-repellent and well ventilated, so the user does not feel discomfort during exercise.

In addition to the silicone strap, Moto 360 Sport has a built-in GPS sensor for tracking activity. Thus, smartwatch will be able to track physical activity without the help of a smartphone.

The display of sports model of watch also differs from the standard version Moto 360. It is designed by technology AnyLight. The company said that in the room the screen works like a normal LCD display, but on the street it reflects the sun’s rays, so read any information on the screen is much more convenient.

Also, smartwatch has a heart rate monitor on the rear panel. Oh, and another feature is body of Moto 360 Sport is waterproof by standard IP67.

Moto 360 Sport: Release Date

Moto 360 Sport will go on sale on December 18 in the France and UK, while the release of the US will be held on 7 January. Smartwatch will be sold in China, Canada, Brazil, Mexico and Spain in 2016.

Moto 360 Sport: Price

The price of smartwatch Moto Sport 360 will be $299.

How can I find more information?

More information is available on the official website of the Moto 360. Also, you can follow the blog of Motorola.

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In this review, we will discuss our impressions of the new smart watches on from Motorola.

Moto 360 2015: Design and construction

First of all, if you are a woman who is interested in the intelligent watch, the 42-mm Moto 360 2015 – this is what you were waiting for.

This is the first Moto 360 2015 Android Wear, which do not look stupid on your wrist. Of course, they are still bulky, but relatively compact and look like jewelry. They will look like clock-boyfriend that look great on a woman’s wrist.

Place the 46-mm Moto 360 2015 next to the watch of the first generation, and you will see the small differences that make their design more like the design of the “hours” instead of a circle on the strap, which we saw last year. The wheel is slightly shifted upwards, the frame has become more refined, and the watch were special tabs for attaching to the strap. And they are arranged differently in the male and female models and depending on the width of the strap. Clever.

Motorola has mentioned the new level settings Moto Maker, and we managed to see some of them at the show as well as many gold-plated models and the new pale pink leather strap. When they lay on the table in a disassembled form, it does not like a single unit. Now he saw someone at a party hours of the second generation of Moto 360 2015, you can not be afraid that they will be the same. With such a variety of models, the chances of that are slim.

The dark sector in the lower part of the screen is still there. Considering the 0.6-millimeter rim Huawei Watch, it is a bit disappointing. Round display of smart watches quite sensibly, and now offer a similar options LG, Huawei, and Samsung. We do not know, it is important for you or not. But, in our view, for the very reasonable £ 229 is quite acceptable.

Moto 360 2015: Options

We quickly tested the new Moto 360 2015 and have noticed that the new Snapdragon 400, appear to be good at their job. Last year, with the clock we had some problems. This time, we did not notice anything.

Another serious improvement was an increase in battery life of up to 2 days at the Moto 360 2015 and Moto 360 Sport, but we have not had a chance to check it.

Live clock face from Motorola looks promising, but for hours on the basis of Android Wear it has become commonplace. Nevertheless, they have a lot of new features that have appeared since the last update.

Unfortunately, all of the demo unit 360 Moto Sport presented at the IFA, intended to demonstrate the design, so the working samples on hand were not given.

However, we clearly discern all the difference: as expected, this model has no interchangeable straps, but silicone strap looks sportier, less expensive and more reliable than the classic Moto 360 2015.

The opening of the second generation of Moto 360 come in different colors and are very different in design. With built-in GPS, a UV protection factor of the display and IP67 water resistance is very different hours. We hope that soon we will be able to hold them in their hands.

Moto 360 2015: Preliminary Verdict

The second generation of Moto 360 watches – that’s quite a feat in design, besides it is the first smartwatch that can please a woman. Motorola has corrected almost all the shortcomings of the previous generation devices. Longer battery life, improved performance (which makes sense chip Snapdragon), compact and sports model with GPS – all that you want.

Different versions of the settings are also very impressive. Motorola has ensured that we now all want to wear the same device. The price of the most expensive model ($ 429) seems much more realistic than the sky-high prices Huawei and Apple.

Some may grumble about the dark sector. Yes, it’s really a shame. Also, there were many questions about the 360 Sport. But for now, the second generation of Moto 360 2015 and 360 Sport – this is exactly what we expected, which is good.

Source: pcadvisor

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Feature of new smart watches from Motorola

Photos and videos of the new Motorola new smart watches can be considered leak, although the probability is high that the way the company wants to attract additional attention to the device. So, originally published in the Twitter video, then it was replaced by images of prototypes, and then – and do delete the message from the page.

A similar story was observed in March, when Yuantsin Yang, CEO and chairman of the board of directors of Lenovo, on the personal page on the site Weibo posted a picture with metal and leather straps for smart watches, as well as a number of other components for a new generation gadget. These photos were removed soon after publication.

Once created new smart watches Moto 360 has moved from Google to Lenovo, the company decided to develop a new version of new smart watches. We already know that new smart watches of Moto 360 has a code name Smelt. In the photo, you can also say that the function key moved to the area two hours on the dial.

The lower part of the screen in the new version of Moto 360 is likely to remain inactive. In the first version, this segment is also given official purposes, while other manufacturers are now being developed with the full round the clock screen. In particular, Samsung prepares Gear S2, which were announced in the Galaxy Unpacked 2015 with smartphone Samsung Galaxy S6 edge + 5 and the Galaxy Note, but will be officially presented at the IFA 2015 in early September in Berlin.

In the video, the new Motorola smart watch is also visible modified design strap. Recall that in the first generation of the gadget due to the use of metal bracelets rear panel of the case quickly covered with cracks and cracked. Moto 360 new housing, by the way, have decided to make all metal and as a basis device chipset used on the architecture ARM v7a.

Experts expect that the new smart watches will be supported Moto 360 iPhone, and the similar feature will be implemented directly in the Android Wear. In addition, the battery life of the battery of the gadget should be increased to achieve competitive performance.

Source: TheVerge

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Wearable devices overflow our world. And many companies want to show their individual devices. A few days ago, Motorola has shown their smart watches Moto 360 with metal bands. As reported sales have already begun. Location sales oriented while in India for US $ 315.

According to the manufacturer sales, have already begun in India smart watches Moto 360 with metal bands. But it does not limit sales in the near future promises of sale and in other countries. As you know Moto 360 is a great competitor Apple Watch. And now the company Google and Motorola have begun a large supply of its products to other markets.

According to Motorola, the delivery of smart watches with leather bands do not stop, and the prices remain the same. There is also an opportunity to buy a new separate metallic strap for your watch. Many reasons for the increase new acquisitions are possible now.

Features Moto 360 With Metal Bands

Technical features remain unchanged, and smart watch with a metal band will be delivered with the same charge processor TI OMAP 3. In addition to the onboard device is 512 GB of RAM. And for a comfortable storage notebooks data, the device has 4GB of internal memory.

The display of the device remains unchanged, and the choice of only one size is 1.5 inch screen. Inside the device is set the pretty good battery to operate for about one week. In addition, you can find the functions Qi wireless charging device. Which is very convenient for weakly charged battery.

Smart watches offer to work with OS Android Wear. And according to the manufacturer update Android Wear get a lot of innovations and shortcomings have been finalized.

In conclusion, a new watch Moto 360 With Metal Bands proven themselves from the good side, both in terms of design. But in terms of choice of sizes and features, there is little work to be the manufacturer.

Source: Geeky-Gadgets

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Just last year, Motorola launched its Moto 360. Given that the average smart device manufacturers make us happy novelties once a year, there is a chance that we could see a successor Moto 360 in the near future. These thoughts are justified. Recall that Lenovo CEO Yang Yuantsin (Yang Yuanqing) accidentally (or not accidentally?) Placed in a social network photo, which depicts a portfolio full of different straps and buildings are very similar to Moto 360. Meanwhile, the picture was quickly removed. This can only mean that Motorola is working on new wearable devices.

Portal Phandroid recently published an article in which the author assures his readers that soon there will be a new watch of Motorola, supporting Android Wear, and was codenamed Smelt. Editorial portal received a message from the application developer, who noticed the console signal from the Android Wear-device, which is Mandela. This town is located in the United States close proximity headquartered Motorola, located in Chicago.

It is assumed that display news, Motorola will have a resolution of 360 × 360, which is somewhat higher screen resolution Moto 360, which is 320 × 290.

Source: Ubergizmo

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The emergence of the market for portable devices, Motorola received with great enthusiasm. As a result – to light a “smart” chronometer Moto 360.

Especially popular novelty could not be found. Was not as great as hoped creators.

But the company is not going to retreat. It was learned that the next generation gadget already in the works. Code “name” of the project – Smelt.

The other day, the general director of the Chinese Lenovo (which bought Motorola) published a mysterious photo on a social network Weibo.

In the image easy to identify the watch. It is possible that this is – “heir” Moto 360.

Technical information about Smelt little. The device, according to sources, is based on the operating system Android 5.1. Plus – a better screen. Display resolution increased to 360 by 360 pixels (from the original 290 to 290).

Nothing else, unfortunately, are not reported. In the open sale of the unit will go on for 2015. The price details are not present.

Source: Nextpowerup

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When you’re the boss, you can do whatever you want. Even flaunt briefcase full of straps, cases and other parts of the future smart hours. How did the head of Lenovo, Yang Yuantsin (Yang Yuanqing), who may have demonstrated to the Internet will look like a sequel Moto 360.

Recall that a year ago, Lenovo acquired the mobile division of Motorola by Google. After closing the deal Google receives from Lenovo $ 660 million in cash and 750 million shares, the remaining $ 1.5 billion will be paid within 3 years, ie. E., We can say that Motorola Mobility “sold on the installment plan.”

Photo that has been loaded into the social networking site Facebook in the community HelloMotoHK has already been removed. Whether Yang Yuantsin realized his mistake or interfered PR-service companies, or we just gave rise to discussions.

Meanwhile, many users had to download an image that traveled around the Internet. What we do not know is whether this is in the photo accessories new watch or is it just something new for classic Moto 360.

Source: Engadget

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Six months later, I wear a happy owner of Moto 360, decided to share their experiences and newly acquired knowledge during this time about Android Wear.

A bit of history – Moto 360

Initially I liked Pebble Steel, but when he saw the announcement from Motorola, I’m somehow all at once realized. Moto 360 ordered on eBay immediately, as soon as they became available. Since I was not lucky enough to get them on the official website, it had to pay a premium, but not too much. In any case, it was worth it. Deliver a package from the United States helped me notorious which is very cute and carefully treated the case assigned to it: Crloe-1X9NMBlizhe the end of October reached the cherished box in Dnepropetrovsk and I had to face the tax parcels worth more than € 150. Now the amount of tax also increased. In connection with the adoption of the new law from February 25, the amendments to the Customs Code, namely – began operating a surcharge on imports amounting to 10% (including postage), that is, the duty has risen from 10% to 20% .

First impressions

Watches are elegant. Even though I prefer the metal straps, but was ecstatic. On the first day of a charge, of course, lost easily on the eyes. They are very hard to let go, I want to figure it out, try everything, and this worked.

The possibility of the box

Immediately after the purchase, they were more limited in ability than it is now, but after a few updates here’s what we have:

• about a dozen preset from Motorola
• display notifications from applications
• all the standard functionality of Android Wear: timer, stopwatch, alarm clock, Google Fit, Play Music and, of course, Google Now

Application Moto Body “Steps”, “Pulse”, “Calories” and “load on the heart,” giving the right to choose between them and Google Fit
applications that have built-in Android Wear versions after connecting automatically set to watch, in my case it twitter client Talon, Google Keep, IFTTT (just recently IF) and TrackID

Pedometer, as well as other fitness function, is not for me fundamentally important, but for the sake of interest, I checked it yet. Indicators in kilometers coincide with reality. Playing in the Ingress, I can go about 15-20 km on foot in the evening, the game count is using GPS. No significant differences between the performance of the game and the clock have not been noticed.

Customization

Strap

Taking into account taxes and the cost, I would not recommend ordering Moto 360 with a metal strap. Much easier to order it, for example, on eBay. Together with a strap comes tool to replace it. It took me about ten minutes to replace, including the removal of redundant links.

Fortunately, the choice is huge straps. Since the width of 22 mm had to fit Moto360 Pebble Steel straps and from a plurality of another clock. If desired, you can attach to the watch almost any strap. Here are a few options from the same eBay:

For fans often change them and have a huge selection I would advise Facer for Android Wear. How Come? And here’s why: facerProsto huge database to Facer, among which everyone can find something suitable – from favorite cartoon characters to form a true Rolex.

It is necessary to cancel that this same database contains many similar applications for WatchMaker. It is possible to do otherwise and to find a suitable of sets on Google Play.

My main requirement is not beauty and functionality – displays battery charge, weather, date and day of the week. I found a suitable among paid and it is the most beautiful and functional at the same time in my opinion – Odyssey Premium Watch Face.

After extreme renovation able to change the inscription on its own, to change the illumination color and arrows and replace weather forecast for the second-time zone.

Interesting applications

Out of the box in hours, not convenient option to access applications. It does not matter!

Wear Mini Launcher allows you to implement the following – one of the three sides of the screen (the round sides of the screen, yeah, left, right or bottom) can be set invisible slider pulling that, you will see a customized application menu:

Settings are flexible, you can change the color and transparency of the background, the number of columns, sorting applications in alphabetical order or frequency of use, a list of applications from the launcher which will not open, the list of hidden application icons and captions to their size. Not bad, is not it?

Moreover, at the same time, developers did not stop – if you pull the same invisible slider after opening the menu, you will again see a menu that contains information about the phone charge and hours, as well as many useful setting the clock and smartphone, such as Wi-Fi, sound mode, access point brightness. You can still call notification sound on your phone and lock screen clock (the screen does not stop working until disable this feature). Also, this app will notify you in the event of power hours from the phone – handy if you ever forget your phone at the bar.

May is not very useful, but interesting applications Wear Internet Browser and Calculator. In the browser, you can send links of chromium and can be very long and fun to try to introduce them to the built-in mini-keyboard.

Mini-applications that work with the “big brother” on a smartphone – Twitter client Talon, notorious TrackID, and Enum.

An interesting application and a godsend for a spy – Wear Camera Remote:

The interesting thing about this application is that his work does not have to be switched on the phone’s screen and that you can switch between the two cameras, and even turn on and off the flash. Usage Scenarios everyone can find their own, at least you can use it for group photos as well as in the normal management of the camera is not on the screen viewfinder hours.

Another “spyware” application – Wear Audio Recorder. In the basic version, you can simply record the sound from the phone and hours, with a minimum of settings.

Full version opens manipulation of sound quality and a lot of settings, such as noise reduction, sensitivity, and so on.

Students and pupils will be pleased to know that… IMG_20150315_025842Posle run the application loads the last hours smartly notes. Nice to have a valid, crib right on your wrist.

FAQ – Moto 360

How to keep the connection? – I have a Nexus 5 holding steady, the apartment even after a few walls.

Can you connect to the BT and listen to music without the phone? – Yes, the benefit of the clock 4 GB of memory. But any headphones will not work, I recommend checking out. My “Bluedio” coping well if the pre-sync with the phone.

Not afraid to wet? – Once accidentally went with them to the shower, do not worry.

Not infuriates charge every night? – I and my mechanics every night shot, just put not stand and where necessary. No, not angry.

How long does the battery? – If you leave the house at seven in the morning and return in the morning – still 10-20%. And it’s a given that I always come Hangouts-notification from hardcore Ingress in which more than 50 people, as well as VC, Twitter, and a bunch of other Instagram, which could be on and off.

And if no notification? – In flight three days. And this is not the limit.

Weak processor, a lot of lag? – Do not lag. And will not, I hope.

Conveniently respond to messages? – Very Much! Almost always the answer in Heng or VC voice with hours, except in situations where I in a noisy public place or at home for the PC.

And you can answer calls? – You can reply, but to say the clock will not work. You can also fight off the call and send one of the fastest SMS-answers. And it is very beautiful if a contact picture set. Very Much!

As glass, scratched? – Yes, but it is very difficult to scratch. From daily use scratches and has not appeared. I managed to put a small scratch with effort hitting the sharp edges of granite countertops. The good news is that when the screen scratches are not seen at all.

I am pleased to answer any questions with regards to hours at twitter or here in the comments. I apologize for the quality of most photos do almost anything on the Nexus 5 and only a few on the Galaxy S5. Thank you for your attention, see you again!

Source: Motorola

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Only 17 seconds of video clips give clearly to understand that Google is not going to give the new Apple device palm. Energetic and colorful Android Wear promotional video was published on YouTube shortly before the media event Apple «Spring Forward», where, finally, were made public the most important features of Apple Watch: release date and cost.

Appearance in the shot handheld smart devices is not intended to prove: Apple somewhat lagging behind. On the contrary, in the video flashed various Android Wear-clock, starting with yellow Sony SmartWatch 3 and ending with G Watch Urbane and Moto 360.

Appearance in the shot handheld smart devices is not intended to prove: Apple somewhat lagging behind. On the contrary, in the video flashed various Android Wear-clock, starting with yellow Sony SmartWatch 3 and ending with G Watch Urbane and Moto 360.

This is done in order to identify the main idea of the video: “Being together, but different.” This promise applies except that smartphones iPhones, which are difficult to distinguish from each other. You can not say about Apple Watch. Yes, the shape of the dial is

You can not say about Apple Watch. Yes, the shape of the dial is  similar in → similar to all the collections of these watches. But the device is available in two sizes, three performance materials (aluminum, stainless steel, gold) and numerous interchangeable straps.

In contrast to the individual, which usually come bundled with the device on Android Wear.

For comparison, we recommend to see promo video Apple Watch:

Source: Wareable

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At a press conference at the MWC 2015, Motorola representatives discussed a number of factors, covering a wide range of company’s products, business strategy, and vision for the future.

Among the topics discussed at the press conference was the issue of withdrawal of the 2nd generation Moto 360 watches.

To begin with, we can say with certainty that the next smart watches from Motorola, indeed, will be Moto 360 2nd generation rather than a completely new model.

This information appeared in the official statements of senior vice president of Motorola Mobility Rick Osterloh. When asked what he thought about the hours submitted Huawei, Osterloh confirmed his belief that the round clock face – this is a correct structural characterization of smart hours.

In addition, Adrienne Hayes, senior vice president of Motorola’s marketing and communications, in fact, confirmed that the following Moto 360 will be smaller than the first generation.

She did not specify what it means: a smaller diameter or smaller body, but she said that those to whom the original Moto 360 seemed too large will be pleasantly surprised by the novelty.

One thing is clear: the company will try to consider all the pros and cons of the latest novelties published smart watches to create something worthy.

Source: Androidpit

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