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Why Having Native Apps on the Apple Watch is a Big Deal

Posted by Rob Rich on June 9th, 2015

Yesterday’s WWDC was full of all sorts of interesting announcements for all sorts of Apple-related operating systems. A lot of really impressive stuff is in the works, but the most significant change for the Apple Watch has got to be allowing for native apps (i.e. apps that are installed directly on the watch rather than piggybacking over from the iPhone).

Watch OS 2 is Going to Add More Customization Options, Native Apps, and Lots More Cool Stuff

Posted by Rob Rich on June 8th, 2015

Granted it's still in its relative infancy, but the Apple Watch has been a bit lacking when it comes to third-party apps thanks to WatchKit not really allowing developers to do much other than create a window to a larger iPhone app. Now it looks like Watch OS 2 is going to change that.

Slide Over and Split View for iOS 9 Might Be My New Favorite Thing

Posted by Rob Rich on June 8th, 2015

There have been quite a lot of significant announcements during today's WWDC, but I think my personal favorite has got to be Slide Over for iOS 9.

iOS 9's New Transit Feature for Maps Looks Pretty Neat

Posted by Rob Rich on June 8th, 2015

The Maps app has been going through some growing pains, but it has been getting better. Its upcoming iOS 9 iteration looks to be even better with the addition of a new Transit view.

Goodbye Passbook, Hello Wallet

Posted by Rob Rich on June 8th, 2015

Today's WWDC keynote has been full of all sorts of Apple announcements, including a fair few for Apple Pay and Passbook.