Pebble Sdk Beta4

Busy times for the Pebble elves! Beta3 last week, the app store announcement on wednesday and now a new BETA! Pebble SDK BETA4 is available on our website now. Existing iOS developers will receive an email with a link to install it; if you are not on that list yet, please fill the form to request it.

This version gets us even closer to an official 2.0 release with more fixes and improvements on the SDK and the mobile apps:

• Fixed a problem where the iOS app would get killed after a few minutes in the background
• Lots of DataLogging fix on the firmware and on Android
• Added timestamps on accelerometer samples
• Improved errors handling for PebbleKit JS apps on iOS and Android
• Read the full Changelog / Release Notes

Pebble 1.x apps are not compatible with Pebble SDK 2.0 - but if you upload a 2.0 build of your application, we will automatically upgrade your users to the new version. To take advantage of this, you just need to submit your application in the Pebble appstore and add the Name and UUID of your 1.x apps.

We've also got a special treat for our designer friends! Today we're adding a new document to the Pebble library, the Pebble UX Design Guide. This guide is written for designers and soon-to-be-designers of Pebble apps who want to create a cohesive user experience that works with the latest Pebble SDK functionality.

As always, please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

We wish you a very pleasant time with family and friends - And please, please, please, upload your apps to the Pebble appstore!.

Pebble JavaScript tips and tricks

We posted a new blog post on our website yesterday with tips and tricks to make the most out of PebbleKit JavaScript. Make sure you read it!

Last call! #ifihadpebble

We're running the #ifihadpebble challenge until December 25th, so submit your app ideas for a chance to earn a free Pebble! We will also be announcing a number of developer challenges in the near future -- stay tuned to the developer blog for the latest news!

Open/Virtual Labs for Pebble Developers

We've started hosting our open (in-person) labs and virtual (online) labs and are really excited about the feedback we've been receiving. Our plan is to continue to host these weekly -- check the developer blog for announcements of dates and other details.

CES & AT&T Developer Summit Hackathon

If you're going to CES in January 2014, please do get in touch! We'd love to say hi and get you some Pebble goodies. We'll also be working hard the weekend before CES at the AT&T Developer Summit Hackathon; stop by for a chance to hack on the Pebble and to win some amazing wearables prizes!

Come work with us at Pebble!

We're hiring like crazy right now and we'd love to have you come join us! Pebble is a fantastic place to work and there are countless opportunities for you to grow within the organization. Check out our jobs page for more details.