Pebble smartwatch gets an Android Wear notifications update

Like it or not, wearable technology seems to be here to stay. While, the likes of Google Glass remain aloof to most customers thanks to pricing, smartwatches have become fairly commonplace. Apple plans to enter the market, but Pebble and Google are already becoming established.

Now the two merge -- sort of. Pebble announces its latest update contains Android Wear notifications. This comes via version 2.3 of the app for your smartphone and it aims to add new functionality to your wrist.

"We’ve been in the workshop ourselves, crafting something Android Pebblers will love unwrapping. Version 2.3 of our Android app gives Pebble the power to reply and act on notifications right from your watch. It’s Android Wear notification compatibility on Pebble, and it’s awesome", Pebble states.

The new update doesn't require developers to do anything. If the app was built for Android Wear then it will now work on Pebble, making things quite simple. Customers, on the other hand, also need to do little -- just sign up for the beta program and start using 2.3 right away. There is no invitation required.

The company claims it is expanding both Android and iOS divisions to further the platform. Developers looking for work can get involved via the jobs page on the site. Customers can sign up to test version 2.3 by by visiting the previously mentioned link.