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Motorola Launches Moto Watch Ultra with Wear OS, Aiming at Premium Smartwatch Segment
WHY IT MATTERS
By adopting Wear OS, Motorola gains instant access to a wide app ecosystem and Android phone integration, potentially attracting users who value software flexibility in a premium smartwatch.
What happened
Motorola has released the Moto Watch Ultra, its first premium smartwatch, available in a single size and two colors. The device runs Google’s Wear OS, a shift from the custom OS used on the earlier Moto Watch.
Powered by a Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 chip, the Ultra offers broader app support and tighter integration with Android phones. However, it does not include the outdoor‑tracking features that define competitors like Samsung’s and Apple’s Ultra models.
The move positions Motorola as a new contender in the high‑end smartwatch market, leveraging Wear OS to expand its ecosystem.
PRIMARY SOURCES
The Moto Watch Ultra is a return to Wear OS
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