![]() I also don’t understand why the twist pusher is used to navigate menus, as it doesn’t work throughout the watch. Performance isn’t great, either, especially if you catch it when it’s trying to update the software or use GPS, and third-party apps can be similarly ponderous when collecting data. Connected to a Galaxy S20 Ultra, it annoyingly delivered notifications multiple times, while on the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro, it delivered the bare minimum if I was lucky. ![]() It’s still much too long-winded to set up, and the notification support varies depending on the phone you use. This doesn’t mean WearOS is a joy, though. The lack of extras on the Moto 360 is a benefit, rather than a downside. Get that, along with the style, right, and it’s a potential winner. Adding dozens of features, apps, or associated nonsense just dilutes what works best on our wrist - notifications, fitness tracking, music control, maps, and when done in the right way, calls too. Simple is best when it comes to WearOS smartwatches. The Moto 360 appeals to those who like simplicity. Most fashion brands include fun extras or small tweaks to fit in with brand messaging, and watch companies like Tag Heuer include well-crafted tools that will appeal to brand loyalists. The watch uses Google’s WearOS software, and it’s installed here without any additional apps. I don’t have any problem with the Moto 360’s screen, which matches other WearOS watches in appearance, color, and brightness. It may be a round screen, but there is a serious black bezel between the display and the case, which does detract from the otherwise great design. The 390 x 390-pixel resolution ensures plenty of clarity, and it’s bright enough to be seen outside in sunlight. There’s no infamous flat-tire screen here, as the new Moto 360’s 1.2-inch AMOLED display is perfectly round. If you get the black model, it’s as stealthy as you could want. That’s arguably the best statement for a smartwatch to make. The Moto 360 doesn’t make a bold statement on your wrist, other than looking like a good-quality, stylish timepiece. The quick-release pins mean it’s changed in just a moment, as well. On the subject of the strap, you get two in the box - a comfortable silicone strap, and a leather strap in a contrasting color. The top pusher is textured to make it easier to twist and scroll through the watch’s menu system, while the Motorola “wings” icon embossed on the strap clasp is very classy. I also appreciate its little stylistic touches. The round face, a feature synonymous with the 360 name, is flat and the bezel isn’t raised in a way, so swipe gestures are always comfortable. The DLC or PVD coatings make the stainless steel body more durable, and the choice of rose gold, black, or gray colors, plus the sensible 42mm size and 52-gram weight means it will suit any wrist. ![]() I consider the Moto 360 to be a perfect everyday smartwatch design, materials, and style. Now, a few months down the line, the company seems to agree. Andy Boxall/Digital TrendsĮxcept $350 was too much money in the crowded smartwatch market, even with these materials. Any watch nerd will know DLC and PVD are often found on high-end watches, and any smartwatch fan will welcome a stainless steel case, too. When I attended the early launch of the Moto 360 at the end of 2019, the company pushed it as a luxury timepiece, emphasizing the 3mm thick stainless steel body, diamond-like coating (DLC) on the black model, and physical vapor deposition (PVD) coating on the rose gold model seen here, as a reason to charge $350. Tile’s new feature stops thieves from finding its trackers Fitbit Versa 3Īpple’s iOS 16.4 beta brings new emoji, web app notifications, and moreīest wireless earbuds for 2023: Jabra, Sony, Earfun, and more
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