Pebble Time Gets iOS Text Reply Feature

As always I’ll offer the caveat that Pebble doesn’t offer the full functionality of an Android Wear device and you can find options like the ASUS Zenwatch 2 for the same 9 price point as this deal on the Pebble Time. You’ll then go to Menu Settings Actionable Notifications Text Replies in your iOS Pebble app and follow the setup instructions.

While I would certainly recommend paying to jump up to the Pebble Time, the Pebble Classic is part of the sale as well at just $69.99, down from $99.99. Only those who have a post-paid plan with AT&T will benefit from this closed beta at the moment, with more retailers to be added after the beta phase ends.

– After updating the iPhone app, update your Pebble Time’s firmware to version 3.7 or higher.

If eligible, the company says that the feature will allow users to send voice messages and “pre-defined” text messages to other iPhone users.

When the setup has been completed successfully, users will now receive any message sent through their app directly to their wrist-mounted Pebble smartwatch. After setting things up, users can respond with a voice reply or pre-defined text to incoming items from the iOS Messages app. Aside from the (obviously) different form factor, the Round is considerably thinner and lighter than any Pebble to date, and one of the thinnest smartwatches ever built. For example, Text Reply for iOS is only available to postpaid AT&T customers. The smartwatch manufacturer is taking as much as 35% off the price of the Pebble Time, Pebble Time Steel and original Pebble Classic timepieces.