The makers of the Misfit Shine activity tracker have introduced a new app for the Pebble Smartwatch that lets you count steps and track activities… even if you don’t have a Misfit Shine device. While the move makes sense as a way to expand Misfit’s audience, it could also be a sign that the company […]
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Zebble is a Pebble smartwatch clone for half the price (and none of the ecosystem)
Pebble beat big name companies including Samsung, LG, Motorola and Apple to the smartwatch market with the launch of a wristwatch with an ePaper display, long battery life, the ability to sync with Android and iOS and display notifications on your wrist, and support for many third party apps. The Pebble Smartwatch currently sells for […]
Not all smartwatch makers are sold on Android Wear
Google’s Android Wear platform has attracted a lot of potential smartwatch makers. Motorola and LG are already planning to launch Android Wear devices in the first half of 2014. And Google says it’s also working with Asus, HTC, LG, Samsung, and others. But while Android Wear looks like a slick operating system for wearable devices, […]
Lilbits (3-20-2014): This is what Android Wear looks like… on your phone
LG and Motorola plan to launch smartwatches running Google’s new Android Wear software in the first half of the year. But you can already get an idea of how the platform will work by taking the software developer kit for a spin on your computer. Or you can actually install the Android Wear launcher on […]
Lilbits (3-07-2014): Download music on your Tizen smartwatch?
Wondering if there will be any decent third-party apps for upcoming devices running Tizen software? Samsung’s new smartwatches run Tizen, and eventually we could see Tizen phones and watches… and you’ll be able to buy music on any of them. 7digital has announced it’s bringing its digital music store with 25 million tracks to Tizen […]
Lilbits (2-10-2014): End to Android fragmentation in sight?
It’s been months since Google released the source code for Android 4.4 KitKat, but some phone and tablet makers continue to release new devices running software that’s as old as Android 4.0. While most newer Android apps will run on older devices, having to support older devices could be holding developers back from implementing newer […]
Pebble launches its smartwatch app store
Pebble makes some of the most popular smartwatches around, offering a wearable device with long battery life, the ability to respond to incoming phone messages without your phone, and adjustable watch faces, among other things. Now Pebble’s making it even easier to find and install third party apps. The new Pebble Appstore lets you use […]
Pebble Steel is a better-looking smartwatch (for $249)
Smartwatch pioneer Pebble offers one of the most popular wearable devices meant to run third party apps. But the original Pebble isn’t exactly the most attractive thing you can strap to your wrist. So Pebble is launching a new version with a bit more flare (and a price tag that’s a lot higher) called the […]
Pebble smartwatch app store coming in early 2014
The Pebble smartwatch is a wristwatch with an ePaper display, wireless connectivity, the ability to display notifications from your phone, customizable watch faces, and support for third party apps. Starting in early 2014, it’ll be easier to find and install those third party apps. Pebble has announced that it will launch the Pebble appstore and […]
Lilbits (11-06-2013): Nexus family tree and speed test
The Google Nexus 5 is the first phone to ship with Android 4.4 KitKat, it’s the first member of the Nexus family to sport a 5 inch, full HD screen and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor. But just how much difference do those features make? Today’s tech news roundup includes a tale of two […]