The company also released new security features for Moto 360 users with its 6.0.1 security patch, though it was unknown if the first-gen Moto 360 would be getting the update.
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While most smartwatches get further-improved multitasking capacities on their devices, first-generation Moto 360 users will be sticking with Android Wear 1.4.
Android Wear 2.0 will be coming with a lot of selling features that should convince potential smartwatch buyers to buy devices that come with the new operating system out of the box. But all of the other software improvements, including the redesigned interface, security updates, and other tweaks, will be skipping your wrist unless you pay for something new. Owners of the original Moto 360 can at least take comfort in knowing that the device will still receive “essential” security patches when needed. However, the circuit doesn’t have Motorola moto 360 1x in the list. It’s unfortunate when you realize that many newer devices have comparable hardware, though.
As for the G Watch, LG has discontinued support for the watch, which is powered by the popular [for Android Wear devices] Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor. Motorola’s current watches are getting a more sizable update, though. Personally, my first-gen Moto 360 is struggling quite a bit in the performance department, and it’s entirely possible this big update would affect the performance in a negative way.
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Motorola did promise to constantly update its devices with the latest security measures against future threats after the question was clarified by @timo_capa. The second generation model of the Moto 360, however, received an update for the heart rate monitor yesterday and will continue to receive updates well into the future.
