Pebble Announces 2 New Smart Watches And A GPS-Enabled Device For Runners And “Hackers”
The pebble Smartwatch company officially launched a new model Pebble 2 and the Pebble Time 2, along with a new fitness device called Pebble Core. Successors to Pebble and the Pebble Time, come with a heart-rate sensor. The company plans to compete with other bigger companies.
Pebble Core
Pebble Core will be available in two versions, priced at $69, one device is especially designed for runners and other side second device for the hackers. It has designed with polycarbonate and rubber, Here is a wearable for runners. The company advertises the Core as an ultra-compact, ultra-light and ultra-affordable fitness Wearble, you can put in your pocket. The device is equipped with an integrated GPS and that can track your location via GPS while running. You can Press on the top right physical button that will bring you a texting shortcut.
In addition, a 3G support for mobile internet on board. Who will use a SIM card, It will stream music from Spotify. Also it can connect with fitness sites like Runkeeper, Strava, MapMyRun, Google Fit. Additional features include voice notes for capturing ideas, an emergency SOS alert including the location of a familiar person. It work’s on Android 5.0, not Pebble OS. It is not a waterproof gadget, but comes with rain resistant, battery life supports up to 20 hours. Available in available in black and white colors, You can connect your phone via Bluetooth 4.1.
Pebble 2
Pebble 2 and Pebble Time 2 comes with the strengths of a fitness tracker with the excellent SmartWatch features, said Eric Migicovsky, CEO and co-founder of Pebble.
It is very thinner than previous device, And the display protected by the Gorilla glass, Comes with a special feature called heart rate sensors, water-resistant up to 30 meters. In addition, it has a display with anti-scratch coating and has a built-in microphone for voice messages. As usual, it can be coupled with Apple iOS and Android smartphones. This device is compatible with 13,000 existing apps and running with a newer version of its operating system, According to the manufacturer The battery life supports up to 7 days. The Pebble 2 will be available in five colors, Pebble 2 costs $99 and this smart watch will be in September.
Pebble Time 2
The Time 2 has design with stainless steel and available in gold, silver and black. With its noble design, it is especially designed for business people. It features a color e-paper display that is 50 percent larger than that of the predecessor. The resolution has been increased. The display is designed to provide 80 percent more pixels. A single full charging battery supports up to 10 days of use, the company said. The Pebble Time 2 priced 169 $ and will be available in November. It has a built-in microphone. This device compatible with 4.1.
