Pebble for Android v2.3 Beta brings Android Wear Notifications, Auto app updates and more


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Pebble released Firmware version 2.8.1 and Android app version 2.2 earlier this month that brought French, German, and Spanish support. The latest Android app update version 2.3 Beta brings the most expected Android Wear notifications that lets users reply and act on notifications right from your watch. Pebble has also added some unique features such as reply to Hangouts message with emoji and more.

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Pebble has also opened latest Pebble App Beta for users to try version 2.3 by joining Beta Testing Group. The update also brings support for Android running Android 4.0 or higher, rather than Android 4.3 or higher in the previous version. Check out the complete changelog of the update below.

  • Android Wear Notifications. Reply and act on Android app notifications on Pebbles running Firmware v2.9 (in Beta) or higher.
  • Support for Android 4.0+ devices. Pebble’s latest Android app (v2.2) previously required devices running 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or higher.
  • Auto app updates. When available, updated apps and watchfaces will be installed on Pebble at times when the watch is idle (e.g. charging).
  • fixed Issues with Whatsapp notifications
  • UTF-8 support in PebbleKit JS for developers
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

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