Pine64 Confirms $25 'PineTime' Smartwatch for Linux Smartphones

'Besides their Linux laptops, single-board computers, and tablets,
Pine64 is now also working on "PineTime," a new $25 smartwatch for
Linux smartphones running open source software (and based on either
ARM Mbed or FreeRTOS), reports Liliputing.com:

The company describes the PineTime watch as a companion for Linux
smartphones... you know, like the company's upcoming $150 PinePhone.
For either or both of those reasons, it could appeal to folks who may
not have wanted in on the smartphone space until now...

The PineTime uses an existing watch body that's used by other device
makers, but Pine64 is choosing custom internal hardware. The PineTime
will support Bluetooth 5.0, a heart rate monitor, and multi-day
battery life and the watch features a zinc alloy & plastic case and
comes with a charging dock...

At this point the PineTime is described as a side project, which means
it's not a top priority for Pine64. While the company says the picture
above is an actual photo of a prototype, Pine64 is still seeking
software developers interested in contributing to the project, and the
company's primary focus at this point will still be other upcoming
devices like the PineBook Pro laptop and PinePhone smartphone.'

-- source: https://news.slashdot.org/story/19/09/15/2345229

Cheers, Peter
-- 
Peter Reutemann
Dept. of Computer Science
University of Waikato, NZ
+64 (7) 858-5174
http://www.cms.waikato.ac.nz/~fracpete/
http://www.data-mining.co.nz/
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