The return of Pebble: would you buy a new smartwatch from the iconic brand?

Amid the troubling news about DeepSeek and the bizarre controversy surrounding how Google Maps should name the Gulf of Mexico, something really interesting something really interesting – Pebble is coming back.

Eric Midzikowski, founder of the original Pebble, has announced the rebirth of the brand. What’s more, the PebbleOS operating system has become open-source, which means the development community will be able to customize it for new devices. All of this gives hope for the release of a new “spiritual successor” to the iconic watch, created by a small team of enthusiasts.

What’s going on with Pebble?

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• PebbleOS is now available on GitHub – any developer can work with the source code.
• A group of engineers led by Midzikowski is developing a new smart device.
• The project is not affiliated with Google for now, although the company itself received the remnants of Pebble after the Fitbit acquisition.

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On RePebble s website, you can sign up for news about the new device. So far details about the upcoming watch are unknown, but there’s a high probability that it will retain key features of the original Pebble:

• Electronic Ink (E Ink)

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• Long battery life
• Physical buttons instead of touch controls

Why is it important?

Modern market smart watches have changed a lot compared to 10 years ago.

• Google and Samsung have monopolized the Android segment, leaving users to choose between Wear OS and Galaxy Watch.
• Apple completely dominates the iOS ecosystem, leaving no chance for other manufacturers.
• Garmin and OnePlus are trying to find their niche, but their devices are not for everyone.

Today smart watches have become boring. They’re all the same, functionally overloaded, and as close to smartphones as possible. Pebble can bring back the very freedom and innovation that the market has been missing.

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What could the new Pebble surprise?

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The original Pebble stood out for its unconventional approach, and if the new version keeps that spirit, it could attract enthusiasts and developers.

Midzikowski has already hinted at the possibility of a modular design, which would allow users to improve and customize the device on their own.

And if Pebble succeeds, we may see resurrection of other interesting ideas, such as:

• The return of the Pebble Core, a device reminiscent of the iPod Shuffle but with GPS and Spotify support.
• Creating new gadgets – such as retro MP3 players or even portable game consoles in the style of Playdate.

Will the era of “fun” technology return?”

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Today’s technology is increasingly focused on AIs and algorithms, but perhaps users don’t need another “smart assistant” but something simple and convenient. Pebble could be the one company that brings back technology that was created not for monetization, but for fun.

Pebble is the one company that will bring back technology that was created for fun, not for monetization.

Would you buy the new Pebble if it came on the market? Or are you happy with a modern Wear OS watch? Vote and share your opinion in the comments!”

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