Motorola's $149.99 Moto Watch 2026 looks like Wear OS but locks out apps and Google services

Motorola's $149.99 Moto Watch 2026 runs a real-time OS that mimics Wear OS visually but blocks third-party apps, Google apps, mobile payments, and streaming — only sideloaded files work. Setup requires a Motorola account, and phone notifications need manual selection. With Polar-backed health tracking and dual-frequency GPS, it targets basic fitness users, not smartwatch-ecosystem buyers.