Motorola Moto 360

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MOTOROLA MOTO 360
Category	Wearables
Type	Smartwatch
Developer	Motorola Mobility
Announced	March, 2014
Released	Developers: Consumers: September, 2014
Price	150 USD
Operating system	Android Wear
Sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Vibration/Haptics engine, Heart rate monitor, Capacitive touch
Controls	Single physical button, Touchscreen
CPU	TI OMAP 3, 1GHz, 512MB RAM
Compatibility	Android 4.3 or higher, iOS
Connectivity	Bluetooth 4.0 Wi-Fi
Battery	320mAh, wireless charging
Display	IPS, Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3, Backlit LCD
Display resolution	320 x 290, 205ppi
Weight	49 g
Standalone
https://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-360

The Moto 360 is a type of smartwatch made by Motorola Mobility and the first generation was released in September 2014. It is based on the Android Wear operating system.

Main characteristics

The Moto 360 works with single core TI OMAP 3 processor with the frequency of 1GHz. It is slightly different processor then the ones usually used in other smartwatches but the 512MB RAM capacity is the same like in the other smartwatches. Android Wear operating system provides the connection of smartwatches with all Android based devices using at least Android 4.3 version. Google company also added support of iOS operating system so it is possible to connect it with your iPhone. Connection between the devices is based on Bluetooth 4.0. However, Wi-Fi support is included then Moto 360 can be connected even out of the Bluetooth range.

Battery in the watch is an all day battery with 320mAh. There is no need to charged it with a cable because Moto 360 charges mainly wirelessly through the special charging platform. Included features such as accelerometer and heart-rate monitor provides monitoring of your activities and health. The watch is also equipped with dual microphones able to provide voice recognition.

In September 2015 Motorola released second generation of Moto 360. The watch underwent improvement of procesor to quad core Snapdragon 400 with 1.2GHz. Battery was also changed and now it has 400mAh. Second generation of Moto 360 is available in three different versions - Men's, Women's and special outdoor version.

Display and design

Type of display the Moto 360 uses is IPS LCD display (backlit LCD). It is also equipped with ambient light sensor and that means it is able to adapt the display brightness. Resolution of the display is 320 x 290 in the first generation and 360 x 330/360 x 325 in the second generation.

Desing of the watch is really different in comparison with most of smartwatches on the market. The shape of Moto 360 is round and it is made to look like a propper watch. Big advantage for the buyers is also wide range of options how they can customize the appearance of their device (multiple case sizes, finishes, bezels and bands).

Purpose

As Motorola announced this smartwatch should not be compromise between functionality and style. Moto 360 includes both of those two properties. The use of Motorola's watch is now very wide and also stylish.

Important Dates

First generation

Announced in March 2014

Released on September 14th 2014

Starting price = 250 USD

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Second generation

Released on September 15th 2015

Starting price = 300 USD (ongoing pre-order)

Ethical Issues

There has not been recorded any ethical issues about the Moto 360.

Health Risks

No serious research on health risks of Moto 360 and any other smartwatches was made. In March 2015 The New York Times released and article called The Health Concerns in Wearable Tech but no proven risks were confirmed with those wearables.

Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment

Purpose of Moto 360 is not to provide medical aid or to work as a medical aid. There is a possibility to monitor your physical activity during the day and thanks to that control your activity. However, it works more as a lifestyle device.

Public & Media Impact and Presentation

Moto 360 had a huge media attention before and after its release. The same media attention was brought also with the second generation of the smartwatch. The aim was to introduce a high quality, stylish product with a lot of options for customization.

Public Policy

All Motorola Mobility products have to be made according to multitude of legislation which includes for example health legislation and lot of material concerned legislation. Those legislation might be both local and also global.

We continually monitor worldwide legislation, laws and regulations related to substances. (cit = http://www.motorola.com/us/cr-sp/suppliers-responsibility-materials-disclosure.html)