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Pebble app now available for Android [Hands-On]

By Robert Nelson
on 24 Jan, 2013

The Pebble app has officially launched for Android. The app is available from the Google Play Store and comes with little in terms of surprise. Simply put, the app is free and notes the device support as being Android 2.3.3 or later. That said, if you have a Pebble e-paper watch coming -- this is the app that you will not only want, but need.

Pebble watch begins shipping today with Android app coming January 24

By Robert Nelson
on 23 Jan, 2013

During CES we learned that the Pebble e-paper watch had gone into mass production and would begin shipping on January 23. And well, coming just as had been promised -- the first batch of Pebble watches will begin shipping today. The details come by way of the folks at Pebble who have offered confirmation of the shipping as well as other details about the Android app and some production notes.

Pebble smartwatch hands-on video and interview with Eric Migicovsky

By Robert Nelson
on 9 Jan, 2013

Without question, it seems that one of the highlights of CES 2013 was Pebble. Which, considering the product was originally expected to ship back in September of 2012 -- who would have guessed. Of course, considering how the Kickstarter took off, it seems many would have been more surprised had they met that shipping time. Regardless though, as we saw in the Pebble press conference from earlier today, the watches will begin shipping on January 23.

Pebble is now in mass production and will begin shipping on January 23

By Robert Nelson
on 9 Jan, 2013

The long awaited Pebble smartwatch shipping date has been announced. In short, the Pebble will begin shipping on January 23. According to details coming from the Pebble press conference, the watch is currently in mass production and that means they are able to push out about 15,000 per week. So far so good, but keep in mind, Pebble had quite a few Kickstarter backers.

Pebble smartwatch FCC filing revealed as the product verification build begins

By Robert Nelson
on 27 Dec, 2012

We suspect many went into December hoping for news that the Pebble smartwatch would show in time for the holiday season. And well, as we now realize, that didn't happen. Disappointment aside, there is some good news however. In fact, it is some news that suggests the Pebble is moving forward.

Samsung S Pebble music player coming to the US

By Cory Gunther
on 4 Dec, 2012

When Samsung announced their extremely popular Galaxy S III flagship smartphone earlier this year, along with it was a neat little music player. It was called the Samsung S Pebble, came in the same Pebble Blue color option, and obviously was shaped like a little stone. It has been for sale internationally but new details are now confirming the tiny little media player is headed to the US.

Runkeeper is Pebble Watch’s first confirmed app

By Michael Crider
on 2 May, 2012

If you've been keeping an eye on Kickstarter news for the last few weeks, you've no doubt heard about the Pebble, the e-paper Bluetooth watch that's broken the crowdsourcing record with an incredible $7.9 million raised. The designers have said from the beginning that they intend to allow app development for the watch, which is capable of pairing with Android and iOS devices. The first confirmed developer to take up the challenge is FitnessKepper, whose RunKeeper app has been downloaded millions of times on Android alone.

Pebble watch goes waterproof after raising a million bucks

By Michael Crider
on 12 Apr, 2012

Yesterday we brought you news of the Pebble smart watch project on Kickstarter, and almost immediately the organizers reached their $100,000 goal. They've raised just a bit more than that since then: a million dollars in just a little over 24 hours, and almost 1.5 million at this point. To celebrate thier success, they're adding in an extra feature. When the watch enters production later this year, it'll be waterproof. The organizers say that it won't be a dive watch, but you'll be able to shower or swim with it without worry.

Pebble combines Bluetooth smart watch and e-paper in Kickstarter campaign

By Michael Crider
on 11 Apr, 2012

Smart watches are finally starting to catch on, but unfortunately, they're all pretty expensive - not to mention bulky. One Kickstarter project aims to change that with a lowered featureset and Kindle-style e-ink technology, bringing both the size and the price down to something a little more manageable. The Pebble watch is currently in the concept stage, but with a Kickstarter campaign that's nearing completion, it looks like it'l be hitting stores before the end of the year.