The Pebble just became a way better smartwatch for Android users. The Pebble team announced Android Wear support this week, allowing the e-ink smartwatch to receive the same actionable notifications as Android Wear smartwatches like the Moto 360.
You can see the feature demonstrated in the video below – a Pebble is shown receiving a Google Hangouts notification and an emoji response being sent (because who needs words when you have a selection of tiny pictures?)
To get Android Wear notification support on your Pebble, you’ll need to join the Pebble app beta testing group and download the beta version of the Pebble Android app. The beta group is open for anyone that cares to join it, so go right ahead.
The unexpected move makes the Pebble a uniquely powerful proposition, as it is now by far the longest-lasting Android Wear device… and if you pick up the Pebble Steel, it’s also got a claim to be the best-looking Android Wear device as well.
If you’ve got a Pebble, try out the new features and let us know what you think in the comments below! You can also talk to us on Twitter @mobilefun.