Moto 360 Smartwatch Price Slashed as Google Wages War on Apple’s Watch

With the Apple Watch set to go on sale later this month, Google today announced a massive price cut on its Moto 360 smartwatch. The company is now selling the Moto 360 for $165 with free shipping through its Google Play store.

Motorola Moto 360 In Pictures

The price cut seems to be permanent and not part of a limited offer sale. The timepiece also got a price cut on Amazon and Best Buy, where it's selling for $180. The latest price of the watch is roughly $85 less than the original sticker price of $249.

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As part of its latest marketing efforts, Google has now cut the price of the Moto 360 to $165. This price cut comes just after Apple Watch pre-orders began.

If you've been eyeing one of the best looking Android Wear-powered smartwatch but haven't yet pulled the trigger, the Moto 360 is definitely made for your needs.

Moto 360 Successor Could Be Revealed Soon

According to some media reports, a sequel to the Moto 360 will be unveiled soon with a circular display at a resolution of 360 x 360 pixels, along with Google's latest mobile operating system, Android 5.1 Lollipop.

We're expecting to see the much-hyped debut of the Moto 360 2 in the coming days, so be sure to check back GizBot for the latest news.