Your Old Pebble Watch Will Come to Life With the New App

Pebble's Legacy Lives On: Good News for Older Pebble Watch Owners

Exciting news for long-time fans of Pebble smartwatches! While Pebble recently launched two new e-paper smartwatches, the company also addressed the fate of older models.

The journey for original Pebble owners has been a long one. Following the company's insolvency in 2016 and the discontinuation of Pebble web services in 2018, many older watches became unusable. However, the dedicated Rebble community stepped in, creating alternative web services and preserving functionality for countless devices.

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With Google's open-sourcing of the PebbleOS codebase and the release of new Pebble smartwatches, questions arose about the future of older models. Founder Eric Migicovsky provided key clarifications:

• Compatibility with new app: Older Pebble watches (firmware 3.x and above) will be compatible with the new iOS and Android companion app launching alongside the Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2 watches. This app will restore access to watch faces, apps, and settings. (Explore the app store at apps.rebble.io)

• PebbleOS porting: While Core Devices isn't directly focusing on porting the new open-source PebbleOS to older devices, active community development is underway. Interested developers can contribute via the Rebble Discord (#firmware-dev).

The Rebble project remains a vital lifeline for older Pebble watches, offering continued functionality independent of the new PebbleOS.

This news is a win for those who appreciate the unique e-paper display and exceptional battery life of Pebble smartwatches. The minimal experience offered by these devices continues to resonate with many users. It seems the Pebble legacy is far from over.

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