50 Beautifully Designed Apple Watch Apps
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- 1. 50 Beautifully Designed Apple Watch Apps
- 2. Make your shopping trip more efficient and even a little more fun. The Target app knows where you are in the store, sorts the shopping list you create on iPhone, and guides you to the next item. When you’re near something on your list, you’ll receive a reminder. Target Learn more
- 3. SPG Starwood Hotels & Resorts have added a new level of hospitality to your stay. Now you can unlock your door from your Apple Watch, no room key required. You can also get directions to your hotel, check in, see reservation details, and view your Starpoints balance. Learn more
- 4. American Airlines Receive a notification letting you know when it’s time to leave for the airport. Get flight information (gate change announcements, for example) throughout your travel day. Check in from your Apple Watch. And during your flight, view a map with the time remaining until arrival, as well as baggage claim and connection details. Learn more
- 5. Nike+ Running Take your iPhone on a run but keep it in your pocket. The Nike+ Running app puts your distance, duration, and pace right on your Apple Watch. See when friends send you a cheer. And with Bluetooth headphones, you can listen to music wirelessly during your workout. Learn more
- 6. The best of Instagram is now on your Apple Watch. You can browse your feed, like your favorite photos, and even leave emoji comments. And you’ll stay up to date with interactive notifications sent directly to your wrist. Learn more Instagram
- 7. With its subtle notifications, this app lets you follow your favorite team wherever you are. (Stuck in a meeting, perhaps.) Live stats, pitch-by-pitch updates, player details, highlights, and scores from around the league all come right to you. Learn more MLB.com At Bat
- 8. The Ultimate Driving Machine gets the ultimate remote control. Check the charge status of your electric BMW i and receive a notification when the car is fully charged. You can also check range, door-lock status, service reminders, and more. Planning to hop in the car soon? Adjust the cabin temperature from your Apple Watch, so it’s just right when you’re ready to drive. Learn more BMW i Remote
- 9. 140 characters fit nicely on your wrist. With the Twitter app for Apple Watch, your feed comes directly to you. You can be notified with a gentle tap when new tweets are posted, and retweet or favorite them from your Apple Watch. Quickly view tweets from your timeline or track trending topics. And you can compose tweets using dictation. Learn more Twitter
- 10. Your guide to public transit, Citymapper shows you the fastest routes to wherever you want to go. Based on your current location, it provides step-by-step instructions for catching the nearest bus or train, and lists the next three arrivals so you can choose exactly when to leave. It also delivers a gentle tap to let you know when you’ve reached your stop. Learn more Citymapper
- 11. What’s for dinner? And where? Just check your Apple Watch. With the OpenTable app, you can see details about your upcoming reservations and find your way there with a map to the restaurant. Learn more OpenTable
- 12. Evernote for Apple Watch is the perfect companion to Evernote for iPhone. Get even more convenient access to features. Dictate a quick note. View recent notes. Set reminders. Find notes made near you. And see content related to an upcoming meeting. Learn more Evernote
- 13. Find that hidden gem of a restaurant on your next trip. Unearth dozens of things to do while discovering a new town. Everything that makes TripAdvisor the perfect travel companion is now on your Apple Watch. Get instant information on hundreds of nearby restaurants, sights, and tourist destinations. Learn more TripAdvisor
- 14. NPR One NPR One makes public radio personal, with news and stories curated just for you. Your playlist, which lives on your iPhone, includes the shows you already listen to, as well as other content NPR thinks you’ll love. You can use your Apple Watch to search for specific shows using dictation, see story names and episodes, and control basic playback functions. Learn more
- 15. Get up-to-the-minute breaking and developing news across 12 personalized categories. From Top Stories, U.S., World, and Politics to Tech, Health, and Entertainment — you decide which content you want to come to you. Tap to open a story, then choose to save it or continue reading on your iPhone. Receive breaking news notifications and use your Apple Watch to launch CNN TV live on your iPhone. Learn more CNN
- 16. Use less energy with less effort. And save on your electricity bill, too. Presets like “I’m Away” or “I’m Going to Sleep” make your thermostat more efficient with a single tap. If you’re far from home, you’ll get a notification asking if you’d like to switch to Out of Town mode to save energy. And it automatically adjusts the temperature in time for your return. Learn more Honeywell Lyric
- 17. The Green Kitchen app features dozens of healthy, organic recipes, and your Apple Watch can help you cook them perfectly. Find and follow a recipe on your iPhone. For the steps that need to be timed, tap to start a timer on your Apple Watch. At the right moment, you’ll get a notification like “Your quinoa should have little tails by now.” Learn more Green Kitchen
- 18. Strava With your iPhone in your pocket, Apple Watch shows your real-time stats like elevation gain, average speed, distance, and heart rate during your ride or run. Segment- by-segment updates give you details of your workout to keep you motivated. And you’ll receive a trophy when you set a personal record. Learn more
- 19. Sky Guide See a calendar of upcoming astronomical events — the full moon, meteor showers, eclipses, and more. Sky Guide can send you a notification when an event is about to happen in the skies above your location. And it will even alert you when the International Space Station is due to fly over — and let you tweet one of its astronauts. Learn more
- 20. eBay The world’s largest marketplace is now closer and more convenient than ever. eBay for Apple Watch helps you stay on top of the auctions you’re watching. It can send outbid notices and other notifications directly to you, so you can react immediately.. Learn more
- 21. Redfin Find nearby real estate listings while you’re on the go. View photos of homes and map their locations. Get prices, number of bedrooms, square footage, and days on the market. Use dictation to record your thoughts. Share accounts with family members so they can see your favorites. And contact a real estate agent to schedule a tour with a tap. Learn more
- 22. PayByPhone Parking You may never get another parking ticket. Use the PayByPhone Parking app to pay the meter, then check on the time remaining. You’ll get a notification 10 minutes before the meter expires, allowing you to add more time without having to go back to your car. Learn more
- 23. Salesforce Wave Salesforce is the world’s most popular customer relationship management app. On Apple Watch, it gives you a quick snapshot of your business analytics, such as the top 10 sales opportunities for your company or for a particular division. Learn more
- 24. Procreate Pocket This app turns your Apple Watch into a remote tool and color palette for painting on your iPhone. Select your brush, eraser, or effects. You can undo, redo, and change colors. And your entire iPhone screen becomes the canvas, so you can focus on your work.. Learn more
- 25. Dark Sky Get the chances that it will rain or snow in your location up to an hour in advance. So you can feel free to walk the dog or run out to lunch, knowing you’ll stay dry. You can also see a 24-hour timeline of weather conditions for today, tomorrow, and several days ahead. Learn more
- 26. Shazam What’s that song? And what’s that singer saying? With Shazam for Apple Watch, a tap on the app icon prompts your iPhone to listen to what’s playing. Your Apple Watch displays the name of the song, the artist, and the lyrics. Feel free to sing harmony, because the words automatically advance in time with the music. Learn more
- 27. NY Times Get the news you need in a moment. Swipe through breaking news and short stories crafted specially for Apple Watch. Use Handoff to read more on your iPhone or iPad, or tap "Save for Later" to build a personal reading list. Learn more
- 28. Mayo Clinic Synthesis If you’re a busy doctor, Mayo Clinic Synthesis can help you manage your time. It displays your schedule for the day and lets you know whether a patient is in the lobby, in an exam room, or done with an appointment. It also displays basic patient information like age, sex, and weight to make visits even smoother. Learn more
- 29. Invoice2go Track your time on the job more accurately than ever. When you arrive on a job site, Invoice2go uses geofencing to prompt you to start tracking time on your iPhone. So your records are more precise. You can also modify your times, send an invoice, and receive a notification when you’ve been paid. Learn more
- 30. Lutron Caséta Control the lights in your home no matter where you are. Whether you’re on the couch and want to dim the lights for movie night, or on the road and want to make it look like someone’s home, all it takes is a tap. And if the lights are on when you leave the house, you’ll get a notification giving you the option to turn them off. Learn more
- 31. Rules! Get your daily brain workout with this twitch-puzzle game even when you’re on the go. Each mind exercise is hosted by cute animated characters who lead you through 10 different stages toward a daily goal. You can get detailed statistics on your progress or quickly scan your summaries. Learn more
- 32. PlayKids When your kids are watching a video in the PlayKids app on their iPad or iPhone and you want them to take a break, just use your Apple Watch to stop the video. You can also send your kids a special message with a cartoon character telling them it’s time for bed. Time to eat. Or time to brush their teeth. Learn more
- 33. Fandango A whole new way to use the most popular movie ticketing app. Once you’ve purchased tickets, your Apple Watch displays the movie time, theater location, and theater phone number. Learn more
- 34. Citi Mobile® Lite The Citi Mobile Lite app makes banking even more convenient for Citi customers with an Apple Watch. A quick look lets you see your checking, savings, and credit card balances. You can get detailed information about your five most recent transactions, and even receive a subtle notification when your credit card is used for an online or in-store purchase. Learn more
- 35. Expedia You may never miss another flight. Expedia on Apple Watch lets you check itineraries for your upcoming trips and get detailed flight and hotel information. For flights, you can see gates, terminals, and times. For hotels, you can get check-in and check-out times, ratings, locations, addresses, and phone numbers. Learn more
- 36. Pacemaker DJ It’s like having your own personal DJ. Pacemaker DJ uses the Autopilot DJ feature from your iPad app. Skip a track. Or skip two. Autopilot DJ quickly mixes the tracks you choose so everything blends together seamlessly. If you’re not sure what to play, it will scan your playlist to find the perfect tunes and provide the perfect mix. Learn more
- 37. Lifesum Easily track how much food and water you’ve had during the day. Lifesum gives you feedback following meals to help you pick the right foods and portion sizes for your next meal — it can even tell you which foods to avoid. And throughout the day, it can offer inspirational reminders to keep you moving and motivated. Learn more
- 38. Have fun learning new languages wherever you are in the world. With the Babbel app, Apple Watch shows you new words relevant to your location. So you can learn terms related to food when you’re near a restaurant. Or words like “flight,” “departure,” and “luggage” when you’re near the airport. Learn more Babbel
- 39. Runtastic Apple Watch gives you new ways to get the most from Runtastic. Just take your iPhone with you on a run. Runtastic displays the information you need (speed, distance, duration, pace, even how many calories you’ve burned) conveniently on your wrist, where it’s easy to check without slowing down. Learn more
- 40. AMPLIFi Remote Guitarists are always looking for great tones. AMPLIFi is a Bluetooth speaker and guitar amp in one. Now, with AMPLIFi Remote for Apple Watch, you can pick your favorite guitar sound right from your wrist. And when it’s time to tune up, you’ll see which note you’re playing and whether it’s sharp, flat, or in tune. Learn more
- 41. BoxPop This simple and addictive puzzle game will have you checking your Apple Watch all the time. Start popping boxes in L-shaped paths, just like knights in chess. See if you can pop all the boxes in the grid without getting stuck. Eventually you’ll pop through 40 levels of boxes, with each one becoming more difficult. And more fun. Learn more
- 42. CommitTo3 Designed to keep you moving in the right direction, CommitTo3 lets you create teams of coworkers, friends, and family who collectively commit to that day’s three most important tasks. You can get gentle reminders throughout the day, check off your “commits” as you complete them, and see how the rest of your team is doing. Learn more
- 43. Mint Personal Finance View your monthly spending goals and track your progress toward meeting them. You can also choose to receive weekly notifications, so you’ll know whether you’re sticking to your budget or if you need to tighten your belt. Learn more
- 44. ESPN Stay up to date with breaking sports news or follow a specific game. The ESPN app can send you a notification after each score change or noteworthy play. See real-time scores and details like who’s at bat, who just made a three-pointer, or which team is in the red zone. Learn more
- 45. Built-in Apple apps Messages Phone Mail Calendar Activity Workout Maps Passbook Siri Music Camera Remote Remote Weather Stocks Photos Alarm Stopwatch Timer World Clock Settings
- 46. Passbook Passbook lets you keep your boarding passes, tickets, and loyalty cards right on your wrist, and alerts you when it’s time to use them. You can also choose which credit or debit card to use for Apple Pay.
- 47. Photos With Apple Watch, your favorite photos are always close at hand. Use the Digital Crown to zoom in to individual images, or swipe to browse through them one at a time.
- 48. Weather Check the weather where you are or for any location around the world. See a detailed report for the day or get the week’s forecast. The day’s conditions are arranged like a watch face, so you get a quick visual snapshot of the weather for the whole day.
- 49. Stocks Easily keep up with the stock market. See current prices, point and percentage changes, and market cap. Each stock features a graph view that lets you track its performance over the past day, week, month, or six months.
- 50. Maps Get directions from your current location. Apple Watch shows you the best route. Turn-by-turn navigation gives you a tap on the wrist to let you know when it’s time to go left — or right. You can also use Siri to search for nearby restaurants, gas stations, and stores.
- 51. Remote Don’t worry about losing the remote. It’s always right on your wrist. On Apple TV you can swipe around the main menu, scroll through lists, and choose what you’d like to watch. You can also control the iTunes library and iTunes Radio on your Mac or PC.
- 52. Settings Enable or disable Airplane mode, Bluetooth, and Do Not Disturb. You can also turn mute on or off, and even ping your iPhone when you’ve misplaced it.
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