Pebble just updated the firmware for its kickstarted smartwatch, Pebble Time. The firmware update delivers several highly-requested features, but Pebble can't address all of the demands of its customers just yet.
Firmware version 3.2 gives Pebble Time wearers more control over the layout of their smartwatches, introducing features such as the ability to adjust the backlight and font size. Along with delivering some of the most requested features to Pebble Time, the smartwatch maker also freshened up the watch's Android app.
To step up to the new firmware, select "Support" from the Pebble Time's menu and the choose the "Update" option. Version 3.2.0 of the Pebble Time app for Android is available from the Google Play Store.
Here's a run down of what Firmware 3.2 brings to Pebble Time:
⁍ Users can now adjust the intensity and time-out duration of the backlight.
⁍ Users can now adjust the size of the font in notifications, layouts and other system areas.
⁍ User can now adjust the vibration strength of notifications, incoming calls, alerts and so on. The default vibration has been toned down.
⁍ Pebble Time now support music players, such as Spotify and Songza, on Android. The update improves the display of track metadata, along with enhanced play and pause detection.
⁍ Notifications have received improvements and fixes to enhance the overall experience. A new "Dismiss All" option has been added.
⁍ Bug fixes and stability improvements.
Here's what's new with the Pebble Time app for Android:
⁍ A search bar has been added to allow users to find saved apps and watchfaces in the My Pebble menu.
⁍ NEW: Notification preferences will remain after updating the Android app to a new version.
⁍ Improved support for setting up long canned replies to notifications.
⁍ Bug fixes and stability improvements to version of the firmware, v3.1.1.
Pebble is asking for patience from wearers of its first smartwatch and the Pebble Steel. Pebble Time features, such as its timeline interface, will arrive on the company's other watches at some point.
"We're committed to making sure all Pebble watches -- both our newest offerings and legacy models -- get better with time," says Pebble.
The company plans to update the Pebble and Pebble Steel with the latest version of its operating system, but that won't happen until later this year.
"While we don't have an exact timeframe to share yet, rest assured that it's a leading priority for the software team," Pebble says. "As always, we'll share new developments as they happen."
