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Pebble Revives Its Round Smartwatch With Round 2, Preorders Open at $199

Core Devices, led by founder Eric Migicovsky, reboots the 2015 Time Round into a minimalist alternative to fitness watches.

Overview

  • The Pebble Round 2 features a bezel-minimized 1.3-inch color e-paper touchscreen at 260×260 resolution in an 8.1mm stainless steel case.
  • Battery life is rated at roughly 10–14 days, and finishes include matte black, brushed silver, and rose gold with quick-release 20mm or 14mm bands depending on the model.
  • The watch runs open-source PebbleOS and supports thousands of Pebble Appstore apps and faces, though developers must update software for the round display.
  • Dual microphones enable voice input and AI interactions, with message replies available on Android for now and iOS support expected in the EU soon.
  • Preorders are live on rePebble at $199 with shipping planned for May 2026, offering basic steps and sleep tracking without a heart-rate sensor and allowing Time 2 customers to switch their orders.