It’s time for Moto 360

“We are very excited to finally present to you the Moto 360 watches,” said Dino Romano, country manager, Lenovo Smartphone, Philippines at the launch of Moto 360 recently. “This is the first step towards brining back the Moto brand in the Philippines. The Moto 360 is a very stylish device because it looks like a watch – it is actually the first one to support  the classic round face.”

Today’s connected world is a paradox: people want up-to-the-minute information feeds but also don’t want too many distractions. Designed to streamline mobile life, the Moto 360 2nd Gen smartwatch perfectly understands this paradox and delivers the updates that matter, and comes in stylish fashion and sports lines.

“We are pleased to roll out in the country the Moto 360 2nd Gen smartwatch, promising to simplify our lives amid a world full of distractions,” added Romano. “It raises the bar in smartwatch design, craftsmanship and style. But more importantly, it allows users to prioritize what they truly need without missing out on the daily bliss of life with its full suite of useful functions.”

Go ahead, open the box

 One of the most exciting things about getting a new gadget is setting it up for the first time. I enjoyed unboxing the Moto 360 watch, downloading the Android wear app on the iPhone and then waiting as the watch and phone synced harmoniously.

As we set up our Moto 360 devices we were informed that when the first series of Moto 360 was launched, it wowed the world as the first smartwatch that actually looked like a stylish watch.

“The second generation not only oozes with a more premium watch design, it gives wearers complete control of the phone functions right from the wrist,” added

There we were, 10 tech-savy people grabbing our phones and then checking if the Moto 360 would get notifications, others reading Gmail messages and calendar invites as easily as if they were just glancing at the time.

My seatmate opted to respond to some of her messages by talking to her watch when she discovered that she could respond to messages, hands-free through voice command. It is powered by Android Wear and is Wi-Fi-enabled so users can keep connected even if their phone is out of Bluetooth range.

Other features of the Moto 360 are  the exclusive Live Dials providing shortcuts on the watch face. Music is always within reach with this smartwatch, as it allows users to sync their favorite playlists and podcasts from Google Play Music right to their Moto 360.   

 Moto 360 comes in three different case sizes to fit different wrist sizes and boasts of features specifically tailored for men and women. The case is precision-crafted from aircraft-grade stainless steel. Sleek and sophisticated, it combines edge-to-edge glass and an exceptionally thin, polished bezel to give the largest viewing area.

For fitness enthusiasts, the Moto 360 Sport comes in 45mm design. Men can choose between the 42mm model with Black Leather and its larger brother, the 46mm variant in Cognac Leather. Women, on the other hand, can wear the 42mm Moto 360 in one of the trendiest colors right now, the Rose Gold. These smartwatches sport the world-renowned Chicago-based Horween leather band.

Moreover, users have the freedom to choose from a wide variety of watch faces just by a long press anywhere on the screen. Users can go for a classic watch face or more intricate designs among the 20 watch faces available in the Moto 360.

The new Moto 360 also features Moto Body, a holistic experience that helps the smartwatch wearer lead a healthier lifestyle. The sports variant comes with GPS to track speed, distance and pace while the user works out. It is also designed to provide training information without bringing a smartphone when jogging or running. Plus, the watch features incredibly accurate sensors so it can track calories burned, heart rate, and so much more.

The Motorola’s AnyLight hybrid display makes it easy to use the watch in any environment – indoor or out. Users can receive spontaneous coaching throughout the day to keep them informed, up-to-date, and inspired to maintain a healthier lifestyle.

 The new Moto 360 runs with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with 1.2 GHz quad-core processor. The 42mm variant is powered by 300mAh battery and it can run up to 1.5 days. The bigger 46mm model houses a 400mAh battery that can last up to two days when fully charged. It is charged through a wireless charging inductive.

The Moto 360 is water-resistant with IP67 rating and are melded with scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass. It is compatible with both Android and iOS platforms.

The Moto 360 Sport 45mm, which comes in three color choices – black, white and flame, and the Moto 360 42mm in Black Leather are priced at P16,999. The Moto 360 in Rose Gold retails at P17,999 while the Moto 360 in Cognac Leather at P18,999. These smart watches will be available by the end of July.