TL; DR
- A new Motorola-branded smartwatch could debut soon.
- Called the Moto Watch 100, it will offer an “introductory” price.
- Other features may include a heart rate sensor, a 355 mAh battery, and a 5 ATM rating.
It’s been months since Motorola’s last brand came out. smart watch debuted However, according to new reports, a new model called Moto Watch 100 is in the works.
The press release of the party is published by CE Brands. Nine to five Google), the Moto Watch 100 packs an “entry-level” price tag, but will be an “affordable premium-feeling smartwatch.”
The company hasn’t revealed the details of the smartwatch, but there is a slide deck. Nine to five Google This refers to watches marked with the model number MOSWZ100. It packs a 5 ATM water resistance rating, heart rate sensor, GPS and an aluminum case. The corresponding FCC listing also points to a 355 mAh battery and Bluetooth 5.2 support. This is a pretty standard loadout for current mid-range smartwatches.
If you’re wondering why Motorola isn’t behind the press release, it’s a bit complicated. After Motorola discontinued its smartwatch program in 2016, Canadian company eBuyNow has acquired the license to distribute smartwatches under the Motorola name. Since then, eBuyNow has been acquired by CE Brands, which currently holds the rights until 2025.
Notably, the Moto 360 (2019) was the last device to boast the Motorola badge on eBuyNow. Our Jimmy Westenberg called it “one of the best.” Wear OS Watch’ will be released. It is not known if the Moto Watch 100 will also run Google’s wearable OS.
So, when can we expect the Moto Watch 100? CE Brands expects mass production to begin in November 2021, suggesting store arrivals may not be far off.