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2013 - 2016
Pebble
“One more watchface before bed.”
- Birth year
- 2013
- Shutdown year
- 2016
- Lifespan
- 3 years
- Peak era
- 2013-2015
- Company
- Pebble Technology
- Category
- Devices
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What Was It?
Pebble showed what a smartwatch could be with e-paper, weeks of battery life, and a community that loved tinkering.
A watch app and a glance at the wrist could reduce the need to take out a phone. Pebble's appeal included a device that felt deliberately different from a miniature handset, with a recognizable display and a community interested in what a small screen could do.
The original company's ending did not erase the enthusiasm around the hardware. Its story illustrates how a device can keep a loyal following even when the official business and services that first supported it change or disappear.
Things You Probably Forgot
- E-paper screen
- Custom watchfaces
- Physical buttons
The Story
- 2013 The Kickstarter-backed Pebble shipped.
- 2016 Pebble ceased operations.
How It Died
Financial pressure ended Pebble as Fitbit acquired key assets.
What Replaced It?
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