Moto 360 (2nd generation)

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Moto 360 (2nd generation)
Moto 360 logo.png
Developer Motorola Mobility
Manufacturer Motorola Mobility
Type Smartwatch
Generation2nd
Release dateSeptember 14, 2015
Media4 GB
Operating system Android Wear
System on a chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
CPU Quad-core ARM Cortex A7 @ 1.2 GHz
Memory512 MB
Storage4 GB
DisplayAlways-on 1.37-inch circular backlit IPS display, 360 x 325p resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (42mm)
1.56-inch circular backlit IPS display, 360 x 330p resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (46mm)
GraphicsAdreno 305
Input Capacitive touch
Pedometer (9-axis sensor)
PPG heart rate monitor
Ambient light sensor
Dual microphones
Connectivity Bluetooth Low Energy
WiFi 802.11 b/g
Power400 mAh (46mm)
300 mAh (42mm)
All day (mixed use)
wireless Qi charging
Online services Google Play, Google Now
Dimensions42 x 42 x 11.4 mm (42mm)
46 x 46 x 11.4 mm (46mm)
Predecessor Moto 360 (1st generation)
Successor Moto 360 (3rd generation)
Website Moto 360

The Moto 360 (2nd generation), also known as the Moto 360 (2015), is an Android Wear-based smartwatch. It was announced on September 14, 2015 at the IFA.

Contents

It was discontinued by Motorola in February 2017. [1]

Design and hardware

The Moto 360 (2nd generation) has a circular design, similar to the Huawei Watch and LG Watch Urbane, with 42mm diameter options. The case is stainless steel and available in several different finishes. Removable wrist bands are available in metal and Horween leather, and more readily removable than those of the previous generation. [2] [3]

The device has an 'all-day' battery which Motorola claims to last longer than that of the previous generation Moto 360. Like the previous watch, the 2nd generation Moto 360 charges wirelessly by being placed on an included cradle. It has dual microphones for voice recognition and noise rejection and a vibration motor allowing tactile feedback. An ambient light sensor optimizes screen brightness and allows gesture controls such as dimming the screen by placing one's hand over it. Bluetooth 4.0 LE is included for connectivity and wireless accessories. [2] [3]

Like the previous generation, its ambient light sensor is located below the main display. A PPG and 9-axis accelerometer enable health and activity monitoring. It has IP67 certification for dust resistance and fresh water resistance rated at 30-minutes at 1 meter (4 feet) depth. [3]

Software

As of early 2017, the Moto 360 runs Android Wear 1.5, Google's Android-based platform specifically designed for wearable devices and Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 and pairs with any phone running Android 4.3 or higher. Also compatible with iPhone iOS v9+ when paired with Android Wear app for iOS . Its software displays notifications from paired phones. It uses paired phones to enable interactive features such as Google Now cards, search, navigation, playing music, and integration with apps such as Google Fit, Evernote, and others. [3] [4]

The last supported version of the software is Android Wear 2.0 [5]

Price

The starting price was US$300. [6]

Reception

Impressions of the Moto 360 were generally positive, especially in comparison to its predecessor, however the limitations of Android Wear concerned some critics. In contrasting the industrial design with the software, Dan Seifert of The Verge noted "if you buy the Moto 360 smartwatch, you’re paying more for the watch than you are for the smart". [7] The Guardian gave the device four out of five stars, concluding that "it’s no more capable than almost any other Android Wear watch" despite having "fluid performance" and being more comfortable than the first generation. [8]

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References

  1. https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/motorola-stops-selling-moto-360-smartwatch-on-official-store-2952530
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  4. "Android Wear". Android.com/wear. Google. Retrieved 2015-03-23.
  5. https://support.motorola.com/in/en/products/wearables/moto-360-2nd-generation/documents/MS118828
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  7. "Moto 360 review (2015)". The Verge. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  8. Gibbs, Samuel (2015-10-30). "Motorola Moto 360 (2015) review: what the original should have been". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2016-02-16.