Mobile Tech That Died in 2016: Pebble Smartwatch, Samsung Galaxy Note7 & BlackBerry Phone
Regin OlimberioDig back at 2016 and a mine of mobile technological wonders that end in tragedy may yet surface. Here we will list those mobile technologies that promised a lot, yet landed in their respective graves.
Pebble Smartwatch have finally bid adieux in 2016 after finally collapsing. While it didn't come as a surprise that Pebble wasn't able to catch up with its competition, fans are still shaking their heads in disbelief to the final fate of this once promising mobile tech. Who wouldn't, if Pebble started with very successful Kickstarters in 2012 and 2015. Both Pebble campaigns racked a staggering $30.6 million.
Unfortunately, Pebble Smartwatch has filed insolvency in Dec. 7, 2016 and had to sell its assets to fitness watch manufacturer Fitbit. While the latter bought Pebble at around $40 million, reports said that the company's debts and obligations far exceeds that figure.
Next in line of 2016 heartaches is Samsung Galaxy Note 7. Who didn't hear about this smartphone that made FedEx shiver in fear whenever Note 7 owners boarded in their planes due to allegations of being fire-prone?
Samsung Galaxy Note7 became notorious after a hasty recall by the manufacturer to fix its batteries, yet finally decided that it is better to simply end production. Even those existing Samsung Galaxy Note7 in the hands of consumers are getting bricked through an update, according to official website announcement. Samsung cites that it was due to safety reason that prompted them to recall the Galaxy Note7 since last year.
Third in the queueing line of tragic mobile tech deaths in 2016 is the BlackBerry phone. The company announced in September 2016 that they are not going to manufacture BlackBerry phones anymore and will instead focus on software development.
What could be the final spur for BlackBerry is DTEK50 which sports a keyboard-less panel. Yet, even this attempt to transition into modern interface isn't enough to keep the blood flowing for Blackberry. Yes, Blackberry have licensed its brand to third-party vendors already.
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