Pebble teases new model, sources say thinner watch with color screen in the works incl more.

[Majinferno]

Pebble updated its website this morning to tease a new model of its popular smartwatch. The announcement is scheduled for 10 AM on Tuesday next week, but Pebble has not specified what exactly is launching. However, multiple sources tell us that a major update to both the Pebble’s hardware and software have been in the works and that these changes could be ready to debut next week. The new watch is said to (finally) gain a slightly wider, color, e-paper-like display that will be encased in an overall thinner design. The screen will still not be touch like the Apple Watch

While thinner and brighter, the new watch will still include battery life specifications in line with the current models. The new hardware in development also includes a microphone, which could bolster a new series of apps by third-party developers for the Pebble platform. Heart rate monitor features based on sensors are on the long-term Pebble roadmap, but Pebble’s limited resources will prevent those features from launching anytime soon. The new hardware will run a brand-new version of the Pebble watch operating system, which has been redesigned from the ground-up to be “dramatically different” by the team behind webOS.

Source:http://9to5mac.com/2015/02/19/pebble-teases-new-model-sources-say-thinner-watch-with-color-screen-in-the-works/

Note: This news isn't 100% confirmed. Keep this fact in mind.

I personally see this as good news. As an owner of the original pebble that received said watch merely 2 months ago, I don't think I'm quite ready to upgrade. While these changes are welcome, I worry about the potential increase in price. I guess I'll be keeping watch tell Tuesday.

[79wjd]

Thinner would be nice, even more functionality would be even better. 

[C0LL0SS0S]

I hope they remember that they are known for they battery life...

[dizmo]

I hope it's round instead of square.

Or a more stylish square.

[tp95112]

Nice timing. I was going to buy a Pebble but with this news I am going to hold back and wait

[Victorious Secret]

Thinner would be nice, even more functionality would be even better. 

 

If it looked more like a watch, I would be interested. I don't want a square block on my wrist. Most don't even look good. 

[79wjd]

If it looked more like a watch, I would be interested. I don't want a square block on my wrist. Most don't even look good. 

Eh, I could live with the design -- if it was like half as thin, and actually did something. I haven't actually seen it in person, but one thing that really bothers me is the screen to bezel ratio. If the screen was bigger and the bezel smaller I think it would look significantly better. 

[Victorious Secret]

Eh, I could live with the design -- if it was like half as thin, and actually did something. I haven't actually seen it in person, but one thing that really bothers me is the screen to bezel ratio. If the screen was bigger and the bezel smaller I think it would look significantly better. 

 

Screen to bezel is a big issue, with Pebble being an small company theres only so much they can do. They don't have the kind of funds to just go and get circular OLED displays and slim bezels and efficient ARM processors. 

[Sidiox]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

I fucking just bought a Pebble Steel goddamit!

[Suika]

I'd be interested in the thinner variant, I don't know if I care for the colored display if it's true.

[Marvzl1357]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

I fucking just bought a Pebble Steel goddamit!

Same bruh, exactly what I was thinking T_T

Edit: lol the comments section on the news article makes me want to facepalm through my monitor

[hiyayhi]

Cool, I might look into it.

 

Oh wait, I don't have a phone that can support it.

[XTankSlayerX]

I literally just bought a Pebble Steel...

[The_Strict_Nein]

Love my Pebble Steel, can't wait to see what happens next

[Majinferno]

Cool, I might look into it.

Oh wait, I don't have a phone that can support it.

Is your phone old or something?

Pebble supports iOS and android. I think you can even get it working on older android versions

[PeskyEscky]

I'm waiting for delivery of my third Pebble. Last two had to be RMA'd for static lines on the screen! Still love it though.

When I replace it I think I will go for something more like the LG G Watch R, but that won't be for some time, especially considering how much more expensive they are!

[Octagoncow]

If it still has really great battery life then I might be sold. Pebble is the only smart watch I'm currently looking at because of the battery life.

[Tonylu1595]

I hope it's round instead of square.

Or a more stylish square.

A superelipse?

[connorpiper]

"Same battery life, brighter screen, microphone"

If it that, sounds cool!

I love my Pebble still. 

[dizmo]

A superelipse?

I think that shape would go with the Pebble name perfectly.

[CtW]

 I guess I'll be keeping watch tell Tuesday.

[Majinferno]

I see what you did there

Didn't even notice I said it like that

[hiyayhi]

Is your phone old or something?

Pebble supports iOS and android. I think you can even get it working on older android versions

Iphone 3gs...

 

Basically a brick than can make phone calls at this point. Even if the Pebble software does support ios 6, The battery life is bad already on the phone, and almost every app crashes.

[Majinferno]

Iphone 3gs...

Basically a brick than can make phone calls at this point. Even if the Pebble software does support ios 6, The battery life is bad already on the phone, and almost every app crashes.

ah I see. Hope u upgrade soon.

[MrRavens]

God damn, I hate when you're saving up for something else and shit like this comes up haha. Time to wait for a new smart watch. (-.-' )