Moto 360 watch price, release date is expected this summer. According to IT Pro Portal, Google only confirmed that the Moto 360 would be out later in the summer. Motorola teases about this smart gadget showing off some of the design elements of the smartwatch. Lior Ron shares in a video why the company chooses a watch and what made it magical.
"We were very inspired by watches," said Lior Ron, product lead for the Moto 360. He goes on to explain some of the foundation behind the Moto 360, including its round shape according to Mashable.
Motorola casually hinted on the price of the smart gadget through the official rules of a contest, suggesting that its "average retail value" is $249. Reportedly, Moto 360 will be sold via Moto Maker.
According to Tech Radar, Motorola confirmed that the Moto 360, which runs with Google's Android Wear OS, is compatible with all Android 4.3 and Android 4.4 phones and tablets that take advantage of battery-sipping Bluetooth 4.0 technology.
Rumor suggests that the Moto 360 watch screen is a custom-made OLED display. Reportedly, OLEDs consume as much as 40% less power when displaying black images vs LCDs because they can turn off individual pixels. The opposite is true for battery-draining white backgrounds.
Online Tech Advisor expects it to be "protected by sapphire glass, a custom-made OLED display, a mostly black watch face screensaver so an OLED screen will help to reduce battery life consumption." Tech Radar reported that Motorola confirmed that the Moto 360 charges wirelessly via magnetic induction. Motorola's Andoid wear photos reveal the rear of the watch features a strange purple backing. It is speculated to be used for the Qi charging method.
According to VR Zone, most likely, users will be able to personalize their smart watch by choosing from various wristband options such as leather, metal or rubber. It is also speculated that stainless steel or "black" body configurations might be an option to tweak its design.
