There are a lot of mobile fans that are excited for the Moto 360, and apparently Best Buy is included in that group, because today the retailer prematurely put up a product page for Motorola’s Android Wear offering with pricing and spec information.

According to Best Buy, the Moto 360 will cost $249.99, a price that sounds about right for the device. To compare, the Samsung Gear Live costs $199.99 and the LG G Watch is $229.99. In exchange for your $250, you’ll get a Moto 360 with the following specs:

• Compatible with most devices with an Android 4.3 or later operating system: For wide-ranging use.
• Bluetooth 4.0 technology: Enables wireless syncing to select devices for hassle-free connectivity.
• Voice activated: Allows you to use spoken commands to operate the smart watch via the built-in microphone.
• Vibration alert: Discreetly notifies you of important events.
• 1.5″ backlit LCD touch screen: With 320 x 290 resolution and 205 ppi makes it easy to navigate features and provides easy-to-read visuals. Corning Gorilla Glass 3 construction offers durability, and the adjustable brightness allows custom use.
• Built-in optical heart rate monitor (PPG): Helps you achieve or stay within your ideal heart rate range.
• Built-in pedometer: Measures the number of steps taken, so you can easily monitor your fitness progress throughout the day.
• Digital watch interface: Provides crisp, clear readouts of the time and date. Built-in alarm and calendar features help you stay on schedule.
• Waterproof up to 3.3′ for up to 30 minutes: So you can safely wear the watch while swimming or engaging in other aquatic activities.
• Stainless-steel case and plastic case back: Offer durability. The adjustable-length Horween leather band and metal buckle closure deliver a secure, comfortable fit.
• Built-in lithium-ion battery pack: Provides long-lasting operation. The battery-strength indicator lets you know when the battery needs to be powered via the included dock and charger.
• Texas Instruments processor: Helps ensure fast, efficient performance.

All of this information seems to be in line with what a lot of us expected from the Moto 360. Of course, we’ll have to wait for Motorola’s Sept. 4 event before we get the official rundown on the Moto 360, but you’re probably safe to begin counting out your 249,999 pennies now.

Sources: Best Buy (1), (2)

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MIUI has been kicking around the world of Android for quite a while. It was a popular aftermarket firmware for a while, then Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi adopted it for its own Mi-branded smartphones. Fast forward to today and Xiaomi has taken the wraps off of its newest version of MIUI, known as MIUI 6.

MIUI 6 follows many of the trends that are big in mobile right now. It’s got a flat, colorful user interface that aims to be simple enough for anyone to pick up and use. MIUI 6 also includes built-in gestures to make using large-screen devices easier, a refreshed notification shade with several quick toggles and a phone feature that’ll identify unknown callers.

Another big feature of MIUI 6 is Themes. As you might expect, this allows you to customize the look of MIUI 6’s UI using more than 5,000 themes from designers. The Mi Space feature also allows you to skip the traditional icon grid layout.

Finally, Xiaomi has added some security and performance tweaks into MIUI 6. Included are permission and virus scanners, Linux kernel and RAM optimization tweaks for more efficient app performance and multiple power saving modes.

Via: Android Central
Sources: MIUI (1), (2)

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