Pebble Time: the new watch connected Pebble launched on Kickstarter

The American manufacturer recently formalized its new watch model connected: Pebble Time. Launched on Kickstarter, its fundraising goal was met only 20 minutes after the start of the campaign…

 After starting a countdown at the end of last week, the manufacturer has launched its new Pebble watch today. She answers to the name of Pebble Time and will be funded through the crowdfunding site Kickstarter, as was the case for the first model developed by the manufacturer.

 Autonomy 7 days

 With its 9.5 mm thick, Pebble Time is 20% thinner than the first generation and has shown Pebble e-paper display 64 colors. A screen that is struggling to compete with Apple Watch or models running Android Wear, but allows it to optimize its autonomy, estimated 7 days by the manufacturer.

 It is resistant to water (even if it is not waterproof) and has a Gorilla Glass protection on the screen in addition to a stainless metal chassis. It also has the advantage of being customizable, since it is compatible with all bracelets of 22 mm.

 Integration of voice recognition

 Compatible with the application of the first generation of Pebble catalog of Time also has a new open platform to developers.

 Pebble Time a microphone with voice recognition, allowing the user to create voice memos and even to respond to notices. A feature that is still limited to the Gmail application on iOS for now. On the other hand Android compatibility affects SMS, Hangouts, Gmail, Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp ….

 Reached a funding target in 20 minutes

 The new watch Pebble currently the subject of a fundraising campaign on Kickstarter. Three colors (black, white and red) are offered for a price of up to 159 dollars. It is possible to order now for delivery to an estimated May.

 The $ 500 000 funding goal was reached in 20 minutes. The $ 4 million even come to be exceeded. The campaign will continue for 31 days: the time remaining to the brand’s fans to cross the threshold of $ 10 million as was the case during the launch of the first Pebble model.

Pebble Time: the new watch connected Pebble launched on Kickstarter