The usual players, like Google, Samsung, OnePlus, and Apple all announced new smartwatches this year, delivering proper successors to models that came before them. And while new models can be exciting, it’s pretty much been the same old, same old for the past few years.
Luckily, we did get a nice little surprise towards the beginning of the year, with the announcement of two new Pebble smartwatches. The project is headed by original Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky, and looks to bring more subtle, yet powerful wearables to the masses.
One more thing
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And as if two new watches weren’t enough, it looks like the brand has one last announcement to make to close out the year. The brand currently has a countdown timer on its website, shedding light that something new will be announced on December 10.
While the details aren’t really all there, of course, the brand’s website does offer perhaps an interesting clue, which many have speculated to hint that a new Pebble watch will be made available. If this really is the case, then we could end up seeing a new round Pebble smartwatch by year’s end.
This isn’t the first time
Pebble originally had a round smartwatch during its initial run called the Pebble Time Round. It showed people how sleek a Pebble smartwatch could be. And the reviews were pretty good too, although the watch did need to make some sacrifices in order to deliver its svelte design.
While we won’t know for sure what’s set to launch, this new item could be an interesting addition. Luckily, we won’t have to wait long to find out. Currently, the Pebble 2 Duo is sold out on the website, which could indicate strong demand for the product. At $149, it’s not a bad investment if you’re looking to try something new.
There’s also the Pebble Time 2, which comes in at a heftier $249 price tag, which is still available for preorder. The watch is expected to arrive in March 2026. With all of that, the Pebble community has been working hard to get the software up to date, even launching an updated app store.
It’s unclear just how far this project will go, but the good news is that it’s all been open sourced, so if it loses official support, you can be sure that developers and the like will pick up the torch and run with it.
