Pebble has just started shipping out its brand new smartwatch, the Pebble Time, as rewards for those who backed them up in their Kickstarter campaign. They are also beginning production of the Pebble Time Steel and backers can expect their reward soon, although not exactly on schedule. So since 55,000 out of 57,000 Pebble Time devices are on their way or have reached their supporters, it’s about time to give the first firmware update, with the smartwatches receiving version 3.1 of the firmware as we speak.
Don’t expect any major difference in your Pebble Time when you update it to the newest version. This is mostly fixes and improvements to the Alarm app, Do Not Disturb settings, and the timeline. Since it is the first update, this is mainly just housekeeping rather than a major upgrade to the device. You’ll receive an alert that the update is ready when you open your Pebble app. If you haven’t received the alert yet, you can do so manually by going to Menu » Support » Update Your Pebble from your app.
Lest you think that Pebble has forgotten their original smartwatch, Pebble, and Pebble Steel, they will also be receiving an update later this year which will allow the older devices to have the timeline interface as well as other Pebble Time-related features. The two older models will receive the latest version of the operating system, including unlimited apps as well.
If you are one of the backers of the Pebble Time Steel, you better check your email as they need you to finalize your details in preparation for when it will start shipping out, which is expected to be by the end of this month.
SOURCE: Pebble
