Blast-from-the-past: Pebble smartwatches return with 30-day battery life in 2025
What's the story
Pebble, one of the early popular smartwatch makers, has made a comeback. The brand became popular in 2012 for its innovative e-paper display and amazing battery longevity (30-day life). Eric Migicovsky, the original mind behind Pebble, has revived the concept through his new venture Core Devices. The revival promises to bring back the long-lasting wearables that fans loved, which predated the rise of competitors like the Apple Watch.
Devices
New models: Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2
Core Devices has unveiled two new models: The Core 2 Duo and the Core Time 2. These smartwatches are basically upgraded versions of Pebble's last model, the Pebble 2. They promise the same long-lasting battery life as their predecessor, but with a number of improvements. Pre-booking for these devices is already open in select regions, hinting at the brand's highly-anticipated return.
Specs
Enhanced features and design
The new Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2 smartwatches come with a Pebble OS-like interface, but with modern features. The Core 2 Duo features a small 1.26-inch black-and-white display, while its counterpart Core Time 2 features a large touch-enabled screen at a generous 1.5-inch. This model offers extra features like a heart rate sensor and sleep tracking, which might impact its ability to achieve the promised battery backup of up to 30 days.
Price
Compatibility and pricing
The new Pebble smartwatches work with both iPhone and Android devices. However, Apple's third-party regulations could restrict some features on its device. The Core 2 Duo will retail at $149 (approximately ₹12,900), while the more feature-rich Core Time 2 comes at $225 (around ₹19,500).