Updated
Updated · Android Authority · Jun 9
Pebble Delays Round 2 to September and Index 01 to August as Production Snags Hit
Updated
Updated · Android Authority · Jun 9

Pebble Delays Round 2 to September and Index 01 to August as Production Snags Hit

3 articles · Updated · Android Authority · Jun 9

Summary

  • July is now the target for Pebble Round 2 to start shipping, with all pre-orders pushed back to September instead of the original May launch window.
  • A cosmetic flaw in late pre-production samples held up Round 2 mass production, while the Index 01 slipped because Pebble says the smart ring is a new, more complex product to manufacture.
  • 700 Index 01 units have been built, with about 11,000 still needed to clear pre-orders; Pebble plans to widen beta testing over the next few weeks before shipping more rings and finishing by early August.
  • Pebble Time 2 remains on track by comparison, with pre-order shipments still expected to finish by the end of July, though founder Eric Migicovsky said delays are still possible.

Insights

Can Pebble's minimalist tech and indie funding model survive in a market dominated by tech giants?
Could the delayed Index smart ring, with its local AI, redefine our interaction with personal assistants?