Apple Watch, Apple’s most anticipated release of 2015 is nearly here, and with 2 more months to go (rumoured), new details have emerged courtesy of 9to5Mac about the upcoming Apple Watch companion app for iPhone. The application allows users to manage the Watch settings from their smartphone.
Here’s a quick look at what the app looks like:
Home Screen:
The hone screen shows round icons representing installed apps on the Watch. Moving apps on the screen will allow you to rearrange them on the Watch itself.
Stocks:
The Watch can display stocks users follow and provide display options that include current price, points change, percentage change or market cap.
Clock:
The clock option includes push alerts from iPhone which means, the Apple Watch will alert users of Alarms set on their iPhones. The notifications can be snoozed or dismissed. There’s a notification dot which turns red if there are any unread notifications. In addition, the screenshot reveals a monogram option.
Messages:
The Apple Watch companion app will allow users to set audio messages and choose between sending it as dictation transcript or audio.
Accessibility:
Similar to Apple’s rich accessibility features on its iPhones and iPads, the Watch also offers strong accessibility features. For instance, the Apple Watch allows users to access Zoom by a triple-click of the digital crown among other features shown below.
Passcode:
The usual four-digit passcode, with the option to erase data after 10 failed attempts is also available on the Apple Watch.
Health:
Key features of this section are activity, motion and fitness tracking, progress updates, goal completions, achievements, heart rate monitor and other options.
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