Pebble OS is adding plugins to supercharge apps and watchfaces
Pebble is making one of the biggest changes to its OS in recent memory.
Pebble OS, the software powering Pebble smartwatches, is set to receive a major update that will introduce plugins to enhance app and watchface functionality. This update, announced by Pebble's founder Eric Migicovsky, will be written in JavaScript and run on smartphones rather than the traditional Pebble smartwatches. By enabling plugins, Pebble OS will empower watchfaces to deliver data such as weather updates and stock prices, as well as perform actions without developers needing to hardcode these features.
The announcement comes just a week after a hands-on video showcased the Pebble Round 2 in comparison to the Garmin Forerunner 165. This update marks one of the most significant changes to the Pebble SDK in recent memory, according to Migicovsky. The addition of plugin support will greatly expand the versatility of both apps and watchfaces, benefiting both developers and users.
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