Pebble watches will work indefinitely with new software update

Pebble this week issued a firmware update that removes device dependency on cloud services, meaning existing hardware will remain operable once parent company Fitbit shuts down legacy Pebble servers later this year.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 10

Fitbit's $23M Pebble purchase lower than expected, under financial pressure from Apple Watch success

Fitbit has confirmed it paid $23 million for smartwatch maker Pebble, far below the expected value of the deal when it was announced in early December, amidst both companies' struggles against the Apple Watch.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 16

Fitbit attempted to acquire rival Jawbone last month to fight Apple Watch, report claims

Jawbone could have become the latest acquisition of main rival Fitbit, with a report alleging the two fitness wearable competitors discussed a possible sale of assets at the end of last year, talks that ultimately broke down over a low-ball offer.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 9

Fitbit's Pebble buyout valued at less than $40M, more about fighting Apple than product line

New details about Fitbit's buyout of Pebble have emerged, namely that the deal is more about acquiring software and talent the company needs to fight Apple in the wearable arena, and less about the Pebble product line.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 25

Fitbit to reportedly buy smartwatch maker Pebble for 'small amount,' phase out product

Wearable fitness device giant Fitbit is reportedly on the verge of buying out, and subsequently shutting down, smartwatch upstart Pebble for what sources describe as a "small amount."

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 18

Pebble unveils Pebble 2 and Time 2 smartwatches, 3G-enabled Core running accessory

Pebble on Tuesday launched two new smartwatches on Kickstarter, the Pebble 2 and the Time 2, along with a new accessory, the Core — aimed at people who want to go running without their smartphone, as well as hacking enthusiasts.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 14

Proposed Pebble Time smart band could add standalone GPS, double battery life to 14 days

While patents reveal Apple has explored the possibility of adding new functionality to the Apple Watch with connectable smart bands, a new Kickstarter campaign hopes to beat it to the punch with a GPS-connected, battery-equipped smart band for the Pebble Time smartwatch.

Jan Manon 10 years ago 13

Pebble Time updated with automatic activity tracking, 'Send Text' feature

Smartwatch maker Pebble on Tuesday released a pair of matching firmware and iOS app updates, enhancing its Time series devices with a variety of health-related features, plus iPhone access to a "Send Text" option.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 0

Pebble brings iOS text replies to Verizon, adds customizable vibrations & more

Pebble on Monday announced a series of service and software updates for its multi-platform smartwatches, most notably enabling the iOS text reply feature for Verizon iPhones.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 7

Days after Apple Watch's $50 price cut, competitor Pebble lays off 25% of staff

Affordable smartwatch maker and wearable device pioneer Pebble announced on Wednesday that it is laying off 25 percent of its staff this week, citing difficulty raising capital in Silicon Valley.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 25

IDC expects Apple Watch to dominate wearables market through 2019

Apple's dominance of the growing wearables market will continue for the foreseeable future, market research firm IDC projected on Thursday, forecasting that the Apple Watch will control the lion's share of the smartwatch market through the year 2019.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 11

Pebble Time gains fitness tracking through HealthKit-compatible Pebble Health

Pebble on Tuesday updated its Pebble Time smartwatches with Pebble Health, a feature bringing fitness tracking to its product lineup for the first time.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 8

Pebble Time gets beta voice & preset replies for iPhone text messages

Pebble has introduced a new beta feature for its Pebble Time smartwatches called Text Reply, allowing iPhone owners to send voice or preset replies in reaction to text messages.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 1

Apple Watch raises awareness of wearables as Pebble doubles its sales, CEO says

Rather than hurting sales of the Pebble smartwatch, the debut of the Apple Watch has actually helped the company, its CEO has revealed, thanks to increased consumer awareness of wearable devices.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 33

Pebble Time Round smartwatch moves to circular, thin design with two-day battery life

Pebble on Wednesday opened up preorders for the Pebble Time Round, a new smartwatch model that not only changes to a circular face but shrinks the size of the Time to make it extremely thin and light.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 43

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