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Pebble smartwatch apps still see development interest post-Fitbit acquisition

The Pebble smartwatch, once a highly successful Kickstarter project, has a complex history marked by its acquisition by Fitbit. Despite its eventual discontinuation, there is still interest in developing applications for the wearable device. AI

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Pebble smartwatch apps still see development interest post-Fitbit acquisition

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    📰 After the Dust Settles: Building Pebble Apps For a piece of wearable technology, Pebble has had a fairly “rocky” history. One of the most successful Kickstart

    📰 After the Dust Settles: Building Pebble Apps For a piece of wearable technology, Pebble has had a fairly “rocky” history. One of the most successful Kickstarters of its era, it went on to get acquired by FitBit, …read more 📰 Source: Hackaday 🔗 Link: https://hackaday.com/2026/06…