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Motorola Launches Moto Watch Ultra, Returning to Wear OS with Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1
Key points
- Moto Watch Ultra runs on Google's Wear OS 6.
- Powered by Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 chip.
- Includes 2GB RAM and 32GB storage.
- Offers NFC payments via Google Wallet.
- Battery life is 50 hours with always-on display off.
Motorola Re-enters Wear OS Market
Motorola has launched the Moto Watch Ultra, a new smartwatch that signifies the company's return to the Wear OS ecosystem. This release follows a period where Motorola's smartwatches primarily utilized RTOS-based systems, which focused on health tracking and extended battery life at the expense of a comprehensive app ecosystem and advanced notifications.
Key Specifications and Features
The Moto Watch Ultra is equipped with a Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 chipset, 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage. It runs on Wear OS 6, providing access to a wide range of applications and interoperability with Android phones. The smartwatch also supports NFC payments through Google Wallet and includes Gemini and Motorola’s Qira AI assistant.
The device weighs 51g and is 12mm thick. Its predicted battery life is 50 hours, assuming the always-on display is switched off.
Shift from Previous Models
This new model represents a significant departure from Motorola's recent smartwatches, which ran custom operating systems. While previous models, like the Moto Watch, offered up to 13 days of battery life, the Moto Watch Ultra's adoption of Wear OS results in a shorter battery duration. The Moto Watch Ultra is priced at $349.
Historical Context
Motorola previously had a notable presence in the Android smartwatch market with the Moto 360 series. After a hiatus and a brief revival of the Moto 360 name under a licensing deal, the company is now introducing a new product under the 'Moto Watch Ultra' branding, avoiding the Moto 360 name.
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How outlets covered it
Motorola introduced the Moto Watch Ultra, a new smartwatch running Wear OS and powered by a Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 chip. This marks Motorola's return to Google's smartwatch platform, offering broader app access and NFC payments, but with reduced battery life compared to its predecessor.
Motorola has released the Moto Watch Ultra, a new smartwatch running Wear OS 6, featuring a Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 chipset, 2GB RAM, and 32GB storage. This marks Motorola's return to the Wear OS ecosystem after previously focusing on RTOS-based smartwatches, offering advanced features and app access.