Pebble is properly alive again, and this time the comeback is getting a bit more modern.
Core Devices, the company started by Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky, has rolled out a new PebbleOS update that finally gives developers proper tools to build touchscreen apps for the Pebble Time 2. That matters because the Pebble Time 2 is the first Pebble-branded watch with a touchscreen, but until now, the software side was not fully ready to make use of it.
The new PebbleOS v4.9.171 update adds APIs for touch, speaker support and RGB backlight controls. Developers also get a bigger 1MB app limit, fresh touch and backlight settings, new emoji, and improved low-power behaviour.
In plain English: Pebble Time 2 can now start feeling less like a nostalgic revival watch and more like a properly evolving smartwatch platform.
Early touchscreen apps are already showing up, including practical stuff like a timer and calculator, plus small games such as a Breakout-style game, mini golf, and castle defense. Very old-school handheld vibes, which honestly fits Pebble perfectly.
For Malaysian and SEA users, this is interesting because Pebble has always appealed to a different crowd from Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch buyers. It is not trying to be a tiny phone on your wrist. Pebble fans usually care about battery life, simple notifications, always-on readability and a watch that does not feel overcomplicated. If Core Devices can keep that spirit while adding touch support carefully, this could be a nice niche option for people who want smartwatch basics without the usual premium ecosystem lock-in.
The other big bit from Liliputing’s roundup is on Google’s next phones. A new leak claims the entry-level Pixel 11 models may ship with less RAM than the Pixel 10 versions. The same report also points to smaller batteries on those lower-end models, though it suggests screen and camera upgrades may still be coming.
There are more rumoured changes too: the non-Pro Pixel 11 phones may drop the temperature sensor and the IR camera used for face recognition, while the Pro models could gain a small RGB LED light bar built into the camera bump. As always with early phone leaks, don’t lock this in until Google announces the devices officially.
Still, if the RAM cut is real, it is something SEA buyers should watch closely. Pixel phones are already not the easiest buy in Malaysia compared with Samsung, Xiaomi, Honor, Oppo or Vivo. Many local buyers either import Pixels or buy through specialist retailers, so value matters a lot. Less RAM on a newer entry model could be a tough sell if prices stay high, especially when Android games, camera processing and AI features keep getting heavier.
Liliputing also highlighted a few other gadget updates. Fairphone 3, launched back in 2019, will receive its final security update in June 2026, with official support ending in August. However, /e/OS plans to provide two more years of support for users who install its Google-free Android alternative.
Gadget leaker Evan Blass, known for the long-running @evleaks account, has announced he is retiring that account, citing the difficulty of making a living from leaks and the need to manage a chronic health condition.
Motorola’s 2026 Razr flip phone lineup is also getting price increases. The new Razr starts at USD 800, the Razr+ at USD 1,100, and the Razr Ultra at USD 1,500. That roughly puts them around RM3,800, RM5,200 and RM7,100 before Malaysian taxes, duties or retailer markups — premium foldable money, no joke.
Finally, Microsoft PowerToys 0.99 adds new PC quality-of-life upgrades, including monitor controls from the system tray and keyboard shortcuts for moving or resizing windows without dragging the title bar.
Source: Liliputing