#pebble

Pebble has begun shipping its smartwatches to Kickstarter backers. The company announced that the first units are now being delivered to early supporters of the project.

The article reflects on Pebble's challenging situation in 2016, noting that behind the scenes the company was struggling and preparing for layoffs during its final year of operation.

The author reflects on lessons from working on Pebble hardware for four years before its 2012 Kickstarter launch. The experience highlighted both the enjoyment and challenges of hardware development.

Beeper is a new app that consolidates all your chat services into one unified interface. The developers created it after facing messaging challenges while working on Pebble smartwatches.

The author discusses lessons from Pebble's journey, sharing insights on learning from failure based on a talk given to YC batches. The post reflects on both success and failure aspects of the smartwatch company.

The company is developing a new Pebble-style smartwatch, continuing the project that began in 2008. Interested customers can sign up for updates on the rePebble.com website.

Apple imposes restrictions on Pebble smartwatch functionality with iPhones, making it more difficult to build a great smartwatch experience compared to Android. The author learned this during Pebble v1 development.

Pebble has announced two new smartwatches that run open source PebbleOS and maintain compatibility with thousands of existing apps and watchfaces. The watches continue the Pebble legacy with modern hardware while preserving the ecosystem users have come to appreciate.

The Pebble project has been updated with new features including improved battery life and enhanced notification handling. These updates aim to provide users with a more reliable and efficient experience.

The July Pebble update announces a return to an old name and provides updates on the Core Pebble 2 Duo schedule, mobile app, tariffs, and Bluetooth range. Order confirmation emails are being sent for the Mini Core Pebble Time.

The Pebble Appstore is being reintroduced through a partnership with Rebble. This allows developers to start building apps and watchfaces for the Pebble smartwatch platform again.

The new Pebble app has been released on both iOS App Store and Android Play Store. It is compatible with all Pebble smartwatches.

The Pebble community, Core Devices, Rebble, and the author share a common goal of keeping Pebble smartwatches functional long-term. They all love their Pebble devices and want them to continue working.

Pebble watch software has transitioned from approximately 95% to 100% open source. This complete open-sourcing allows users to access and modify all software components for the smartwatch.

The Pebble smartwatch relaunch has completed its first year. The creator expressed gratitude to the Pebble community for sharing photos and support during this milestone.

Pebble has announced the Pebble Round 2, described as the most stylish Pebble watch ever. The relaunch includes this iconic watch design from the company's history.

Pebble is nearing shipment of three new hardware products including Pebble Time 2, Pebble Round 2, and Index 01. The company is also working on software updates for existing devices.

CloudPebble, Pebble's web-based development environment, has returned with new features including pure JavaScript support and an updated SDK for Round 2 watches. These improvements enhance the development experience for Pebble smartwatch apps.

Pebble has announced a Spring 2026 App Contest to celebrate the Pebble Time 2 entering mass production. The company also shared updates to its software development kit.