Pebble smartwatch, considered as one of the best wearable devices today, is made even better after it rolled out the newest version 2.8 firmware that can now support 80 different languages as well as an Android notification support that is compatible with all apps.
Based on the statement posted on Pebble's official blog, "Over 98% of Pebblers in the world can now fully receive messages and alerts in their native language. Today's update paves the way for more languages to come in the future, as Pebble steadily lands in more countries around the world."
The new firmware update reportedly supports majority of the languages worldwide, including those with special alphabet characters. There will be no more "unknown character" boxes when using different languages. Additional languages will also be added in the coming days.
Aside from the updated firmware, the company also rolled out an update for the app that works well for both iOS and Android platforms. Pebble smartwatches can now receive notifications from any app from devices powered by Android 4.3 Jelly Bean or higher through the latest Notifications > All Apps menu featured in the new Android App 2.1. The users can simply choose Select All, Select None, or pick apps that they want to receive notifications from individually. The devices that use earlier versions of Android operating systems can also experience the new Pebble feature once a future update had been released.
On the other hand, the update for iOS powered devices features a few changes, such as the addition of JavaScript Pebble apps that can be found in the Pebble appstore.
Pebble became popular after the company released a Kickstarter-funded wearable device known simply as Pebble. The device received good reception from the public because of its highly practical and functional features, which ignited the clamor for its second-generation product line called Pebble Steel.
Pebble smartwatches can be purchased for only $99, while the Pebble Steel has a tag price of $199.
