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Pebble Round 2 Launches: Thin E‑Paper Watch Now on $199 Preorder for May Delivery

The reboot leans on open-source PebbleOS, prioritizing endurance and style over fitness metrics.

Overview

  • Pebble opened preorders for the Round 2 at $199 with shipments scheduled for May 2026.
  • The 8.1mm stainless-steel watch uses a 1.3-inch 260×260 color e‑paper touchscreen and targets roughly 10–14 days of battery life.
  • The device omits a heart-rate sensor and focuses on basic step and sleep tracking with accelerometer and magnetometer support.
  • Dual microphones enable voice input and message replies, though replies work on Android only for now with iOS support expected soon in the EU.
  • PebbleOS supports thousands of apps and faces, with developers asked to update for the circular display; buyers can choose black, silver, or rose gold with 20mm or 14mm bands and existing Time 2 preorders can be switched to Round 2.