
The app development community has rallied behind the $150.00 Pebble Smartwatch, and in the weeks and months to come, many innovative apps will be released to the public, some of which will be free, while others will need to be purchased.Įven though rumors are circulating that Apple will soon be announcing its own smartwatch to be released in 2014, and a Galaxy Gear smartwatch from Samsung was announced on September 4th, the Pebble Smartwatch continues to capture the attention of iPhone and iPad users.Ĭurrently, the Pebble watch is capable of wireless communication with an iPhone via Bluetooth. Similar functionality is also available to Android Smartphone users.Īt the Pebble headquarters in Palo Alto, California, the company recently hosted its first-ever Pebble Developer Retreat, which was attended by third-party developers interested in creating apps for the Pebble Smartwatch. Thus, anytime a notification is generated by the Mail app of an iOS mobile device, that notification can be displayed on the Pebble’s screen.

In early August, a free update to the Pebble iOS provided compatibility with the iPhone/iPad’s Notification feature. Meanwhile, the company continues to update the Pebble’s operating system, making new capabilities available to third-party app developers and watch wearers alike. IPad and iPhone Tips and Tricks: (covers iOS7 for iPad Air, iPad 3rd/4th generation, iPad 2, and iPad mini, iPhone 5S, 5/5C & 4/4S)Īs of July 2013, Pebble reports to have shipped more than 93,000 Pebble Smartwatches to customers in more than 150 countries.
