The microprocessor which the Bip runs on is pretty much the same as the STM32 microcontroller on the old Pebble watches. RebbleOS system developers are also looking for ways to port their Pebble watch software over to other smartwatches including Amazfit Bip range. Looking for other hardware to run RebbleOS While the Pebble OS did have apps that transitioned over from the old platform, this allows for adding third-party apps. The programmers even managed to develop their own App Store. The project began as a supplement to the official Pebble documentation but transitioned into something else. Now they will need to add one more task to their list – developing an iOS app. Their ultimate aim is to enable all the services that disappeared. Dubbed RebbleOS it doesn’t allow for all functionality but it does keep Pebble watches working indefinitely. The Pebble hardware may have remained frozen in time, but the team of developers put together an alternative to the PebbleOS it runs on.

Unless, of course, they have an Android phone.įor those not in the know, Rebble is the community that rose out of the ashes when Fitbit ditched the platform. Which is not good news for those looking to purchase a used Pebble watch. They also say that at this stage they cannot suggest a workaround. To this end they are looking for iOS developers. Rebble has announced they are working on a replacement. Is this the beginning of the end? Perhaps. This is because those that do not have the software already on their phone will not be able to download and install it without jailbreaking their device. They just need to be extra careful not to delete it. Users with the app on their iPhone can keep on using it. The latest news is that as of the 4th of October, the Pebble software does not live on the iOS App Store any more. It kept the watch servers going until end June 2018, thus extending the originally set 31 December 2017 cut-off date.Įssential reading: Top fitness trackers and health gadgets It is a much loved product.įitbit snapped up the company a few years ago only to kill it off shortly after. Incredibly, years after it churned out the last device from its manufacturing lines the brand still has a loyal fan-base. Those that already have it installed will be able to keep on using it. New users will not be able to download it to their iPhone. The Pebble iOS app has been removed from the Apple App Store yesterday.

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