The author recounts the difficulties faced by Pebble in building a smartwatch experience on iPhone compared to Android. They highlight the limitations imposed by Apple, making it challenging to support all functionalities available on Apple Watch. The content reveals how Apple makes it challenging for third-party developers, causing less competition and innovation. They mention a class-action lawsuit against Apple and express frustration at the unequal treatment of iOS users. Despite the obstacles, Pebble intends to create an iOS app, emphasizing that functionality may be more developed on Android due to the development team’s preference. They encourage users to voice their concerns and advocate for legislative changes for interoperability with Apple Watch.
https://ericmigi.com/blog/apple-restricts-pebble-from-being-awesome-with-iphones/