The Chinese-owned smartphone brand also used CES 2026 to tease an updated version of its Moto Tags. However, one ongoing issue remains: even with the revised design, replacing the battery in the new tags still appears to be extremely difficult.
A leaked image published by Android Headlines shows the Moto Buds 2 Plus in blue and white colour options. Motorola is also claiming the earbuds are “tuned by Bose”, a branding strategy Bose has increasingly adopted across a wide range of products. In recent years, Bose has licensed its audio expertise to numerous brands, including Poco smartphones in China, Skullcandy headphones, Baseus audio products, and others looking to benefit from the cachet of the Bose name and its reputation for sound quality.
Beyond consumer audio, Bose also offers broader technology licensing, such as sound expertise integrated into hearing aids sold under brands like Lexie.
Motorola, which is owned by Chinese technology giant Lenovo, is leaning heavily on the Bose endorsement for both audio tuning and noise cancellation. The company shows no signs of backing away from this strategy, as the association continues to add perceived value to its products.
Despite the leaked images circulating on social media, Motorola has not disclosed which OEM is manufacturing the Moto Buds 2 Plus, nor has it detailed specific audio features or specifications.
One of the most noticeable changes appears in the charging case design. Unlike previous models that used a flat, horizontal layout, the Moto Buds 2 Plus seem to store the earbuds vertically. This shift suggests Motorola is attempting to slim down the case profile compared to the bulkier design of earlier generations.
In Australia, Motorola is also expected to increase pricing, with the new buds tipped to come in just under the $300 mark.
Motorola has not commented publicly on the leak. However, the company did showcase a wide range of products at CES—events that Australian journalists were reportedly denied access to. Local media were also prevented from attending Motorola’s product announcements, despite journalists from multiple other countries being invited.