{
  "id": 5361235,
  "title": "Motorola is finally making a new Wear OS watch and it’s not called the Moto 360",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/motorola-is-finally-making-a-new-wear-os-watch-and-its-not-called-the",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-03T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
    "slug": "9to5google",
    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/09/03/moto-watch-ultra-wear-os-smartwatch-motorola/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Motorola is back in the Wear OS smartwatch game with its new release, the Moto Watch Ultra. However, it's important to note that this isn't a new version of the popular Moto 360 – the Ultra is a completely separate product. When Motorola last dabbled in the Wear OS market, it was with the Moto 360. That particular model was once a standout in the early days of Android Wear, but after a few generations, Motorola decided to move on. A brief return to the 360 name in 2020 didn't last long, and Motorola's licensing deal likely played a role in the decision to let the name go.\n\nMotorola hasn't stopped producing smartwatches, but they've all relied on an RTOS (real-time operating system) design. This focus has been on health tracking and battery life, which means these watches have limited functionality compared to others with a proper app ecosystem. The Moto Watch Ultra aims to break that mold, offering a Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 chipset, 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage. It runs Wear OS 6 and is powered by Motorola's Qira AI assistant.\n\nPhysically, the Ultra features a 1.5-inch pOLED display on a 46mm chassis that's 12.1mm thick. It's protected by Gorilla Glass 3 and comes in stainless steel with a brushed finish in either silver or gunmetal. The watch straps are interchangeable, with options for silicone and leather, but any 22mm band will work as there are no special connectors – just a standard spring pin. NFC for Google Wallet, IP68 + 5ATM dust/water resistance, and LTE support are also included.\n\nBattery life is said to last for two days on the 550 mAh battery, though the Pixel Watch 5 (45mm) with a smaller 465 mAh battery serves as a comparison. Charging is done via a magnetic dock that connects through USB-C.\n\nMotorola isn't resting on its laurels with the Ultra alone. The company has also launched a Swarovski-edition version of the base Razr 2026. This special edition features a dark grey case with Crystals by Swarovski embedded in the back, and it comes with a $100 premium, priced at $899. Both models will be available starting September 10.",
  "summary": "It’s finally happening. Motorola is making a new Wear OS smartwatch, but it’s not a new Moto 360 – this is the Moto Watch Ultra. more…",
  "key_points": [],
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    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "The Moto Watch Ultra is a return to Wear OS",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/the-moto-watch-ultra-is-a-return-to-wear-os",
        "published": "2026-09-03T16:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "Motorola is back in the Wear OS game with the Moto Watch Ultra",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/motorola-is-back-in-the-wear-os-game-with-the-moto-watch-ultra",
        "published": "2026-09-03T16:00:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "Moto Watch Ultra hands-on: I discovered what Google's Pixel Watch is missing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/moto-watch-ultra-hands-on-i-discovered-what-googles-pixel-watch-is",
        "published": "2026-09-03T16:00:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Digital Trends",
        "title": "Motorola is taking another shot at premium smartwatches with the new Moto Watch Ultra",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/motorola-is-taking-another-shot-at-premium-smartwatches-with-the-new",
        "published": "2026-09-03T17:50:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}