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Motorola's Moto 360 Sport watch is now on sale for $299
If you want the full Android Wear experience on a smart watch, Motorola's Moto 360 Sport is now on sale. It's based on the 42mm version of the regular model, but has a silicon strap that will resist fading, stains and sweat. It's also got the new "AnyLight" display with a front-lit reflective mode that works better in sunlight, and brightens automatically thanks to the ambient light sensor in that infamous black bar. It'll work just fine without your phone when you head out for a run, too, with a built-in GPS, heart rate monitor and music player. You can grab it now at Motorola's store for $299.
Moto 360 Sport review: Solid smartwatch, subpar workout tool
The original Moto 360 was the first Android Wear watch to get people really excited about the platform. The second was a thoughtful update, if not exactly a game-changer. And now we have a third, the new Moto 360 Sport, which has a slightly different mission than the others. Sure, it's easy to look at it as a spinoff of the existing 42mm model, with similar internals and the same $299 price tag. I did -- at first, anyway. Its purpose as a fitness companion helps it stand apart from the rest of the Android Wear pack, though, as do a few neat software tricks. Make no mistake: While it isn't the best Android Wear device out there, it's still a decent workout buddy.
The Moto 360 Sport goes on sale in the US in January
The new Moto 360 was a definite step up over the original model, but we found it wasn't particularly well-suited to workouts. Motorola appeared to know that right off the bat, as the company announced it was working on a "sport" model specifically for the athletically-minded. Now, the company's finally telling us when it'll be available. The Moto 360 Sport will go on sale in the UK and France on December 18th and will follow in the US on January 7th. The $299 watch will also be available in Best Buy stores all around the US on January 10th.
At last, Motorola reveals a Moto 360 you can take to the gym
Let's be real: As pretty as the new Moto 360 is, it definitely isn't ready for the gym. That's where the new Moto 360 Sport comes into play. The company hasn't said anything about price or when we'll be able to take these things out for a torturous run -- hell, there wasn't even a live model to play with -- but there's still more going on here than you might expect.
Motorola's new Moto 360 Sport model breaks cover
We've already seen the upcoming Moto 360 sequel(s) quite a bit, but now another model has surfaced. Thanks to @upleaks, there's the news that the next line of Motorola smartwatches will also include a sport option. Based on what appears to be a leaked press image/render, the Moto 360 Sport will arrive in three colors while still carrying the same circular face and dreaded "flat tire" look. The bands on the active model also don't carry the same pins as the leaked 2015 unit, so we'll be curious to see if you can swap out the straps with ease. If you'll recall, Apple did something similar with its Watch by offering options for both active and fashion-minded folks. @upleaks also says that while the new Moto 360 will arrive in September, this newly outed Sport model won't be available until November.
