These watches, called the Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2, run on the open-source PebbleOS and aim to deliver the same affordable, versatile, and long-lasting smartwatch experience Pebble was known for. The Core 2 Duo, priced at $149, features a 1.26-inch black-and-white e-paper display, a polycarbonate frame, water resistance, and a 30-day battery life, along with step and sleep tracking, a speaker, and additional sensors like a barometer and compass. The Core Time 2, with a larger 1.5-inch e-paper touchscreen supporting 64 colors, offers a metal frame, heart rate monitoring, and similar fitness and audio features. Both watches are compatible with existing Pebble apps and watch faces.
While the watches are platform-agnostic, iPhone users will face significant limitations due to Apple’s restrictions on third-party smartwatches. Migicovsky highlights issues like the inability to send or reply to messages, limited notification functionality, and challenges integrating with iOS apps. Android users, however, will enjoy a much smoother experience. Pre-orders are now available, with the Core 2 Duo shipping in July and the Core Time 2 in December. For fans of Pebble’s e-paper displays and long battery life, these watches are a promising option—unless you’re an iPhone user.
While the watches are platform-agnostic, iPhone users will face significant limitations due to Apple’s restrictions on third-party smartwatches. Migicovsky highlights issues like the inability to send or reply to messages, limited notification functionality, and challenges integrating with iOS apps. Android users, however, will enjoy a much smoother experience. Pre-orders are now available, with the Core 2 Duo shipping in July and the Core Time 2 in December. For fans of Pebble’s e-paper displays and long battery life, these watches are a promising option—unless you’re an iPhone user.
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