Seven Apple Watch Apps You Need to Try
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Apple, Inc.(NEW YORK) — Screen real estate is at a premium on the Apple Watch and has challenged developers to figure out how to create unique and valuable experiences for the wrist.
Along with the arrival of the Apple Watch Friday, more than 3,000 apps have been optimized for the wearable device — including many social networking staples, such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
“Developers need to give a lot of thought how they translate their iPhone app experience to the watch,” Patrick Moorhead, an analyst at Moor Insights & Strategy, told ABC News. “Developers need to get the right information at the right time on their watch apps. It needs to have great load times, too, or users will just get frustrated and use another app.”
While there are plenty of apps worth trying, here are seven of the early standouts that will help you get from morning to night.
WebMD
We all know WebMd as a repository of medical knowledge and the place we go to when (insert body part here) hurts. The medical website’s Apple Watch experience focuses on making it even easier to follow the doctor’s orders.
A medication reminder will help keep wearers on track, letting them know when they need to take their medication and the proper dosage.
Citymapper
Never get lost again. Citymapper helps navigate public transit by giving you the fastest route. You won’t miss your stop either — the app will give the wearer a gentle tap when they’ve reached their destination.
Mint
The Mint app makes it easy to keep an eye on your spending via your watch. Alerts will help users make sure they’re sticking to their budget.
MLB at Bat
Baseball fans never have to miss a moment from their favorite teams. The MLB app lets wearers follow a game as its happening, along with in-game scoring, pitch counts, base positions and player stats.
PowerPoint
Here’s one way to take your PowerPoint presentation to the next level — use your Apple Watch. The PowerPoint for the Apple Watch app acts as a remote control, allowing the wearer to control the speed of their presentation.
Chipotle
It’s easier than ever to get your burrito fix. Using the Chipotle app, hungry customers can find the nearest restaurant, choose their order, pay for it and pick it up when it’s ready. A countdown clock in the app lets users know when it’s burrito time.
OpenTable
Never forget a reservation again. The OpenTable app offers glanceable moments to remind users of upcoming dining plans, along with directions for how to get to the restaurant. It will also offer an alert if it’s a “Pay with OpenTable” restaurant, which will allow wearers to use Apple Pay in the app — and stealthily pick up the check for their dinner date.
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