Moto 360 coming soon to India: The smartwatch to launch exclusively on Flipkart
Motorola’s highly anticipated Moto 360 was
finally launched in India earlier this month. Speculations around the
pricing continue as Motorola didn’t announce the price and said it will
be disclosed once the device hits store shelves later this month. Looks
like, we won’t have to wait too long as the nifty smartwatch is now
listed on Flipkart.
It is known that Motorola has signed another exclusive tie-up with Flipkart for its new range of devices in India. The second generation Moto G is
already available and the Moto 360 was expected to hit store shelves by
the end of the month. However, the Flipkart page simply states “Coming
Soon” and doesn’t specify any exact shipping dates. Users can key in
their email addresses and Flipkart will notify them once the device is
available. The
Moto 360 runs Google’s Android Wear, especially crafted for
smartwatches and offers compatibility with devices running Android 4.3
and higher.
The highlight of the device is its circular display, which
has compelled LG to quickly launch the G Watch R with a round display
close along the heels of the Moto 360 launch. It sports a 1.56-inch
Backlit display and comes with a 320 x 290 resolution that goes up to
205ppi. It also gets a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
At the core of the wearable, it is powered by the TI OMAP 3 processor
coupled with 512MB RAM. It also gets 4GB internal memory. For tracking
activities, it is fitted with a pedometer and optical heart rate monitor
(PPG). The IP67-certified Moto 360 is water-resistant and also supports
wireless charging.
The support for voice control makes it easy to get things done, even
when your hands are full. Users can send texts, set a reminder, check
the weather, and even ask for directions by saying ‘Ok Google’.
The Moto 360 will be competing with the current top-dogs in the smartwatch market – LG G Watch R and Samsung Gear Live.
However, the pricing may play a crucial role in determining its fate.
Going by Motorola’s track record, we expect the device to be priced
aggressively, instead of the rumoured Rs 15,000 price tag.
Besides, news also has it that Motorola has now re-branded its touchless gesture support as Moto Voice. The app has been updated to bring the features found in the second generation Moto X to the original Moto X device.

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