Pebble finally starts shipping today, iOS app delayed a bit

The Pebble Bluetooth smartwatch is Kickstarter’s biggest success story raising over $10 million and now after months of waiting, it has finally started shipping to backers.

The first batch consists of 500 units, less than expected, but it’s still reassuring that the actual device is shipping. There are still some issues, but obviously not with the device itself but rather with the iOS app that will arrive later on as it is being modified to respond to Apple reviewers feedback. The lack of an app at launch means initially you won’t be able to install new watchfaces, but still you’d be able to use core functionality like notifications and music.

Good news is the Android application will arrive on the Google Play store just in a couple of days on January 24th.

The Pebble developers have even set up a website to track the status of your Pebble order which you can check out at the source link below.

source: Kickstarter

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Google and Motorola finally working on "X Phone" and tablet

Quad core 1.7+ GHz A15 processor (maybe new custom Snapdragon S5?)

2 GB RAM

4.7-5" 1080p S-AMOLED/ColorBoost display

3,500 mAh battery

Kevlar back and water resistant

Famed Motorola antennae

It will be beautiful :)

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Google Maps may finally come to iOS tonight

Google is smart..Most of their services are already on the iPhone except for Maps. Once that hits, it will be success. Maps will be a welcome addition to the app store and i am sure it will be the same on iPhones once people start downloading.

Apple maps is off to an okay start but its nowhere near as robust as Google Maps. I use maps frequently and nothing comes close to Google Maps. I am greatful that we still have acess to the web version, but it would be awesome to have the full App experience.

#Lets hope Apple approves this.

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