New watches and zakcomputertje Pebble

- SmartWatch Manufacturer Pebble comes with several new products this year. Surprisingly, it's not just about new smart watches, the company also comes with a completely new product, the Pebble Core.

The Core is a computer which is so small that it can be attached to a keychain. The device has two physical buttons. In the first instance it is the music: users can convert their favorite or most recent Spotify playlists on the core, after which it is to play with the push of a button. The idea is that users example, while running no longer need to carry a phone with them. The PDA can be controlled using the two buttons, or via a linked Pebble watch.

However, noteworthy is that the core is completely programmable for completely different purposes. Pebble software developer makes available allowing owners themselves can program new actions under the buttons.
  
    
     
      
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The core has 4GB of built-in storage memory and the battery lasts ten hours of use while the music plays. There is also the possibility of placing a SIM card into the device, thus offering music directly from Spotify to stream.

Pebble

In addition to the Core, the company's product line Pebble somewhat streamlined. So it comes with 'only' two new watches: the Pebble Pebble 2 and Time 2. As their names suggest, these are the next generation of Pebble watches.
  
  
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The Pebble 2, like its predecessor, a black / white screen and a similar design. The frame is a bit smaller so that the entire watch is not as large as the original. Another new feature is the microphone on the side and a screen Gorilla Glass, as well as the heart rate sensor on the bottom. The Pebble 2 is waterproof up to 30m deep, so it is easy to swim along. The battery lasts up to seven days with a single charge.

The Pebble Time 2 combines elements of the first Pebble Time and Time Pebble Steel. For example, the battery goes up to ten days with it, such as that of the latter. It is chosen for the silicone strap regular Time.

Completely new is the color that is 53 percent greater than that of the Pebble Time Steel and also has a higher resolution. The Pebble Time 2 has a microphone and heart rate sensor.

The Pebble Core comes in January and will cost $ 70. The Pebble Pebble Time 2 and 2 are respectively in September and November and cost $ 129 and $ 199.

Software

Pebble also be added with a new version of software for its smart watches. Herein is added, among other things, the ability to view upcoming appointments on the digital dial, so without the need for a separate menu.

In addition, the top button on the watch turns into an 'action button. This takes the user to a list of simple actions that can be performed with one button press. Thus it is possible to get the last person you texted have to send a message (which dictate via the built-in microphone). All apps that support 'actions' will appear in this list. It is automatically sorted by system according to which actions are most used.