Pebble Watch Software Is Now 100% Open Source + Tick Talk #4 - PT2 Demos!
2 days ago
- Pebble watch software is now 100% open source, including the new mobile app, for long-term sustainability.
- The Pebble Appstore now supports multiple feeds and has a publicly available backup via Archive.org for decentralization.
- Pebble Time 2 shipping schedule: most units expected in March/April, with efforts to ship some before Chinese New Year.
- Hardware sustainability is ensured through self-funding and repairable designs, like the screwed-on back cover of PT2.
- Core software components (PebbleOS, mobile app, developer tools) are fully open source to prevent future shutdown issues.
- Non-free components like heart rate sensors are optional; core open source software guarantees functionality.
- PT2 color options are black/grey, black/red, silver/blue, silver/grey; selection emails will be sent in weeks.
- Developer Dashboard and new appstore feed launched; developers can upload apps, with paid options available via Kiezel Pay.