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Pebble Returns After 10 Years With the Time 2
Pebble has returned to the smartwatch market after a hiatus of nearly 10 years with the Pebble Time 2. The new model does not attempt to compete with the Apple Watch and Wear OS watches in terms of the number of features. Instead, the Pebble Time 2 was designed not to replace a smartphone but to serve as its simple companion. The watch focuses on basic functions such as displaying notifications, controlling music, checking the weather forecast, and running simple apps. It also offers basic health features such as step, sleep, and heart-rate tracking. However, the company does not market the Pebble Time 2 as a full-featured fitness watch. The device features a 1.5-inch, 220 × 228-pixel, 64-color “always-on” e-paper touchscreen. Two of the main advantages of e-paper technology are that the display is easy to read in sunlight and consumes little power. Inside the Pebble Time 2 are a power-efficient SiFli processor, a 185 mAh battery, and 32 MB of storage. Although these specifications may look quite modest compared with modern smartwatches, the watch’s interface runs quickly thanks to the lightweight PebbleOS operating system.
One of the model’s biggest advantages is its battery life. Pebble says users get more than 20 days of operation on a single charge. In Engadget’s test, however, the watch’s battery fell from 100 percent to 18 percent over eight days of intensive use. Based on this result, users can expect approximately 9 days of battery life with active use. Another interesting aspect of the Pebble Time 2 is its open ecosystem. PebbleOS and the software for the new devices are open source. Users can choose from thousands of existing watch faces and apps, while developers can create their own apps and watch faces. Repairability has also been taken into account. The watch’s back cover is secured with screws, and users with technical skills can replace the battery. The model supports standard 22 mm bands and charges through a small magnetic adapter that connects to a USB-C cable. However, the Pebble Time 2 does not offer all the capabilities of modern smartwatches. The device does not have GPS, some features must be controlled directly from the watch rather than through the mobile app, and even some simple tools, such as a timer and stopwatch, may require third-party apps.
One of the model’s biggest advantages is its battery life. Pebble says users get more than 20 days of operation on a single charge. In Engadget’s test, however, the watch’s battery fell from 100 percent to 18 percent over eight days of intensive use. Based on this result, users can expect approximately 9 days of battery life with active use. Another interesting aspect of the Pebble Time 2 is its open ecosystem. PebbleOS and the software for the new devices are open source. Users can choose from thousands of existing watch faces and apps, while developers can create their own apps and watch faces. Repairability has also been taken into account. The watch’s back cover is secured with screws, and users with technical skills can replace the battery. The model supports standard 22 mm bands and charges through a small magnetic adapter that connects to a USB-C cable. However, the Pebble Time 2 does not offer all the capabilities of modern smartwatches. The device does not have GPS, some features must be controlled directly from the watch rather than through the mobile app, and even some simple tools, such as a timer and stopwatch, may require third-party apps.