Are Pebble smartwatch good?

Are Pebble smartwatch good?

The Pebble offers a unique blend of usability and is a more than capable alternative. However, if touch is something you need to do, I would say the Pebble line is not for you. Battery life – They say the watch will last 7 days without a charge.

Will Pebble smartwatch still work?

Key Takeaways. The simple, reliable Pebble smartwatch is still going strong years after it was discontinued. A community-run software project recently released an updated app to keep Pebble watches functional on newer devices. Long battery life is the biggest draw for many Pebble owners.

Why did the Pebble watch fail?

Pebble Time did not succeed because in a quest for huge growth we attempted to expand beyond our initial geeky/hacker user base and failed to reposition it — first as a productivity device, then as a fitness watch.

Who created Pebble?

Pebble Technology Corporation
Pebble is a discontinued smartwatch developed by Pebble Technology Corporation. Funding was conducted through a Kickstarter campaign running from April 11, 2012, to May 18, 2012, which raised $10.3 million; it was the most funded project in Kickstarter history, at the time.

Is Pebble now Fitbit?

The company was acquired by Fitbit in late 2016, and Fitbit eventually announced it would shut down Pebble’s web services, which included an app store, voice dictation, weather, and more.

What went wrong with Pebble?

Pebble Time did not succeed because in a quest for huge growth we attempted to expand beyond our initial geeky/hacker user base and failed to reposition it — first as a productivity device, then as a fitness watch. In hindsight, this was stupid and obvious and 100% my fault.

Is Pebble A Apple brand?

But once the Apple Watch entered the market in 2015, it was game over for Pebble. The company was acquired by Fitbit in late 2016, and Fitbit eventually announced it would shut down Pebble’s web services, which included an app store, voice dictation, weather, and more.

What apps can I install on my Pebble watch?

Download the Pebble app ​The Pebble mobile app is required for Pebble Time smartwatches and to upgrade a classic Pebble to the latest software. Search the Google Play Store for “Pebble” or click on the image below for a direct link.