Galaxy Z Flip Owner Considers Trading in for Galaxy S25
The Struggle is Real
I’m now one of a contingent of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip owners who is seriously considering trading in my Flip for a Galaxy S25. It’s not small, but it’s the closest thing we’ve got and my Flip’s battery doesn’t remotely last until bedtime anymore. I ask Migicovsky whether I can safely upgrade without feeling I might miss out on a possible Small Android Phone by, say, mid-2026. He says I can, without commenting on my proposed timeline.
A Brief History of the Small Android Phone Project
At one point the phone project was targeting a 2024 release date and had gotten as far as creating an entire brand, Beep, to market it with, according to the portfolio of Small Android Phone Project industrial designer Alex De Stasio. He’d even dreamt up a billboard:
Pebble: The Original Low-Power Smartwatch
For the uninitiated, the original Pebbles were low-power devices whose best features were dead simplicity and battery life — no touchscreen, no digital crown, just a few buttons to help you read notifications and run a catalog of charming basic apps. That’s fine with me as long as the buttons are good!
What We Know So Far
A few other things he’s confirmed about the new Pebble so far:
- He told Android Faithful there are two software features he’d like to add.
- His “big thing” is to someday have a chat client, one that could address a limitation of early Pebbles by letting you see a whole conversation history on your wrist.
- The other is a basic AI handoff: “Pebble has a microphone, it has a screen… why can’t you talk to ChatGPT?”
Conclusion
The new Pebble smartwatch is shaping up to be an exciting device, with its focus on simplicity and battery life. While it may not have all the bells and whistles of more advanced smartwatches, it’s clear that the team behind it is committed to delivering a high-quality product.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When can I expect to see the new Pebble smartwatch on the market?
A: The project is targeting a release date, but no specific timeline has been announced.
Q: What features can I expect from the new Pebble?
A: The new Pebble will have a focus on simplicity and battery life, with two software features planned: a chat client and a basic AI handoff.
Q: Is the new Pebble compatible with my existing smartwatch ecosystem?
A: It’s unclear what level of compatibility the new Pebble will have with existing smartwatch ecosystems.
