Pebble Smartwatches Are Back: What to Expect from the New Generation

Pebble Smartwatch Revival: What to Expect in 2025

Official Announcement

• Google has opened the source code for Pebble smartwatches, paving the way for new hardware.
• The 'Repebble' project aims to bring a new generation of Pebble smartwatches with open-source PebbleOS.

Design Inspiration

• Eric Migicovsky, the former founder of Pebble, is leading the revival.
• New models are likely inspired by the Pebble 2 design, known for its modern and slim profile.
• The original Pebble smartwatch had a thick, square design with large bezels, while the Pebble Time series introduced color displays and more sophisticated designs.

Features

• The new Pebble will keep it simple, focusing on basic health tracking like step counting and sleep monitoring.
• It will not include advanced features found in Apple Watch or Garmin devices.
• Complications (widgets) may be added to watch faces to display timely information more effectively.

Timeline

• No official release date has been set, but the goal is to launch the new smartwatch sometime in 2025.
• Google opened the source code only recently, so development is still in its early stages.

Current Pebble Users

• Original Pebble smartwatches can still be used, although setup may require additional steps due to outdated hardware and software.
• For more information on using a Pebble with Android in 2025, follow the provided guide.

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