Pebble announces iOS 7 notification support, new partnerships with Yelp & Foursquare

With a new software update announced by Pebble, users of the wrist-worn device will receive fully integrated support from iOS 7, including seamless operation with Notification Center. That means any notifications enabled in Notification Center will appear on a user's Pebble, including Calendar, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Dropbox, Flipboard and more.

The functionality is set to come with a new iOS application that is currently under review by Apple, but is expected to launch in the App Store soon.

Pebble also announced a new software development kit, dubbed version 2.0, which it says will make it easier for developers to make their own Pebble-compatible applications. The SDK includes access to four new application programming interfaces for developers: Javascript, Accelerometer, Data Logging, and Persistent Storage.

According to the company, the new APIs will let developers create apps that can interface directly with the WEb, such as real-time weather or transit info. Using the accelerometer will also enable apps to offer health and fitness monitoring, and even log data when disconnected from the phone.

The company has also promised that "amazing" new watch apps are in the works from a number of partners. Companies highlighted by Pebble were Foursquare, Yelp, GoPro and iControl. No further details or release information was offered.
Source : Apple Insider