Apple is give users the opportunity to get a look at the apps for its Apple Watch before the gadget becomes available for demos on April 10.
The tech giant made the first set of third-party Apple Watch apps available at iTunes' App store on Thursday, first according to 9 to 5 Mac. Many of the Apple Watch updates are will only give the apps Apple Watch compatibility, but some are unique apps designed to host specific data/functions for the watch.
Many of the apps that are available were used when the Apple Watch was first presented to smartwatch fans.
9 to 5 Mac predicts that the apps "are likely being released publicly now to allow the inevitable Apple Watch reviewers to access third-party Apple Watch apps. These apps will likely also be included with the Apple Store Apple Watches to show customers how familiar third-party apps from their iPhone can work with the new device."
The uploaded apps include:
- Air Canada
- AliPay
- Babbel
- Dark Sky
- ECB Cricket
- Evernote
- Expedia
- Kitchen Stories
- Line
- MLB.com At Bat
- Procreate Pocket
- Qantas Airways
- Redfin
- Runtastic Six Pack
- Sky Guide
- SPG: Starwood Hotels and Resorts
- The New York Times
- Target
- Things
- TransitApp
- The Wall Street Journal
- Yahoo Tourney Pick'Em
While it is nice to have these apps available, it's unlikely that this will increase the download rate. Many users have already expressed their dislike of having a new Apple Watch app in their interface without having the option to delete it.
