An updated version of the Pebble smartwatch application has hit Google Play, which brings a major feature update for all users. That feature, of course, is full notification support. Much like we saw on previous renditions of Samsung’s watches, only select application notifications were able to be pushed to the device on your wrist. Now, finally, any app can have their notification be pushed, all decided by the wearer and not the manufacturer.
Not only did the Android app receive an update, but new firmware was also pushed out, bringing comprehensive language support. Firmware 2.8, as stated by Pebble, “adds full character support for the broadest set of languages to date. For Pebblers who receive notifications in the newly supported languages, special characters like ‘ß’ and ‘Ż’ will appear correctly, as opposed to showing up as ‘unknown character’ boxes.”
As for the full notification support, Pebble wrote the following in its long blog post.
When considering the best way to improve Pebblers’ Android experience, we decided to go big: revamping the app from the ground-up to be snappier, more reliable, and enjoyable. With a new foundation to introduce awesome features more easily, version 2.1.0 of the Pebble Android app is here, starting with three magic words: Full. Notification. Support.
The app update and firmware should be live for all Pebble owners. Go update and have some fun.
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Wow, disgus kind a took a dump in this thread today.
Pebble may not get as much press as Android Wear or iWatch, but the 7 day battery life makes it a lot more useful for most people.
Most of the functionality of this update was already available through separate apps like Pebble Notifier, but hopefully integrating the functionality can move them in the direction of improving the presentation of the notifications.
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Pebble keeps on improving…one reason why their one of the high rated based on customers satisfaction (see http://www.techno-wear.net/best-wearable-tech-guide/
Pebble may not get as much press as Android Wear or iWatch, but the 7 day battery life makes it a lot more useful for most people.
Most of the functionality of this update was already available through separate apps like Pebble Notifier, but hopefully integrating the functionality can move them in the direction of improving the presentation of the notifications.
Pebble may not get as much press as Android Wear or iWatch, but the 7 day battery life makes it a lot more useful for most people.
Most of the functionality of this update was already available through separate apps like Pebble Notifier, but hopefully integrating the functionality can move them in the direction of improving the presentation of the notifications.
I’ve never really understood this. Is one day not enough? Do people sleep with their watches on? My Moto 360 easily gets me a full day of use. And considering I don’t sleep with my watch on, it’s not really bothersome to drop it on the charger at night. It’s not substantially different than how I used to set my old watch on the dresser where my 360 charger now sits.
I sleep with my (Pebble) watch on and use its alarm feature to wake me up.
Along with previous watches and my Pebble, I always wear it. Sleep, shower, and in the pool, it’s always there. Some notifications can be critical to my job so the Pebble takes it a step further to ensure I’m aware.
I wear mine while I sleep… I’m on call 24×7.
Pebble has a big decision to make. With Apple coming full force and Android Wear rolling along…. People don’t even mention them… Oh and Samsung
If they start seeing their sakes drop off dramatically then I think you’ll see them consider Android Wear. But keep in mind that their sales have never been huge. Outside of techies, people never really did mention them. If anything, they stand to gain from the popularity and acceptance of smartwatches spearheaded by Android Wear and the Apple Watch. Not that I’d buy one. My Moto 360 has been fantastic.
Too late. Android Wear will kill off Pebble within 2 years.
Well with in the prediction of 2yr I had the Sony smartwatch 3 and returned it. Now asked for a pebble for Christmas & proudly rock a lifetrak & Martian notifier!! (; 2yrs and a bazillion watches later… 😉 Guess I’m just old school and carry my phone one me also anyway.
You miss the point of Android Wear with your last sentence. I love my Moto 360 to death but it certainly doesn’t replace my phone or allow me to leave it at home. Android Wear is an EXTENSION and does well with that. But the phone stays on me at all times regardless.
I honestly missed the point of Android wear the app and function(s). (not trying to pick an argument) SOooO if we both keep phone on person…. What’s the point of a smartwatch…. Just saying my 2c….YES OR NO ;D (guess I live pay check to pay check & it was not life altering as I thought;) THE PHONE IS THE ULTIMATE SMATWATCH? (HAHA)
Coming from someone who wore a watch before I bought my 360, I’ve found that the 360 is just plain a better watch than my old one. Watches are good for two things: glancable information and style. The 360 is AWESOME for glancable information. It puts all of my important info just a glance away and that’s awesome to me. And I happen to really like the look of the watch. I also like how it doesn’t stand out next to other watches. I can’t count the number of times where people don’t realize it’s not a normal watch until I get a notification. And charging every night has never been an issue for me.
Why would it kill them off? Did Android kill Samsung, LG, or Motorola? No, they adopted Android. So who’s to say if Pebble’s proprietary OS doesn’t work out that they won’t adopt Android Wear?
Wouldn’t that make it NOT a Pebble anymore? I’m talking specifically from an OS standpoint. Pebble looks and feels dated. It does a good job but it doesn’t have the polish of even the early Android Wear platform.
While it’s true that currently a lot of the Pebble brand comes from their in house OS, that doesn’t have to remain the case forever.
Too late
Not really. They are still the best smart watch out there, but they had better have new hardware in the express lane.
I’ve owned the steel and the 360…the steel is NOT the best smart watch out there IMHO.
While it takes the crown for battery, I’ll give it that 5-6 times over, but I have zero issues with needing to charge nightly with the 360.
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I’ve owned the steel and the 360…the steel is NOT the best smart watch out there IMHO.
While it takes the crown for battery, I’ll give it that 5-6 times over, but I have zero issues with needing to charge nightly with the 360.
I’ve owned the steel and the 360…the steel is NOT the best smart watch out there IMHO.
While it takes the crown for battery, I’ll give it that 5-6 times over, but I have zero issues with needing to charge nightly with the 360.
I’ve owned the steel and the 360…the steel is NOT the best smart watch out there IMHO.
While it takes the crown for battery, I’ll give it that 5-6 times over, but I have zero issues with needing to charge nightly with the 360.
I’ve owned the steel and the 360…the steel is NOT the best smart watch out there IMHO.
While it takes the crown for battery, I’ll give it that 5-6 times over, but I have zero issues with needing to charge nightly with the 360.
I’ve owned the steel and the 360…the steel is NOT the best smart watch out there IMHO.
While it takes the crown for battery, I’ll give it that 5-6 times over, but I have zero issues with needing to charge nightly with the 360.
You mean first, they are definitely not the best. Their hardware and UI is extremely dated.