Seven must-have apps for the Apple Watch
Whether听you鈥檙e a new Apple Watch owner or you鈥檝e worn the smartwatch for some time, it鈥檚 all about the apps.
We鈥檝e rounded up seven must-have Apple Watch-compatible apps that can help you do everything from save money to get in shape.听听these to make your life easier 鈥斕齛nd more fun.
1. Uber
The mobile rideshare听service Uber is helpful听in听those moments when you need a ride to meet you just where you are. And now, the app that matches drivers with passengers is even more convenient.
Download the app on your Apple Watch to request a ride and get notified when your driver arrives 鈥斕齛ll from your wrist. Uber will automatically use your last selected vehicle option and payment method. The watch version doesn鈥檛 include all the same features that听the traditional app does, but you can鈥檛 beat not having to pull out your phone.
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2. Amazon
If you鈥檙e a frequent听, you鈥檒l want the Apple Watch version of the online marketplace鈥檚 app. When you open the store鈥檚 interface on your watch, you can search for products via your voice, add items to your wish list and even make purchases with one-click ordering.
While not conducive for making in-depth purchase decisions, this interface is ideal for reordering necessities or making on-the-spot orders when you鈥檙e in a rush.
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3. Groupon
Bargain hunters and coupon clippers know that Groupon is an excellent way to save money on whatever you might听be shopping for. The deal-centric company promises to deliver discounts of 50% to 70% on听鈥渢he best stuff to do, see, eat, and buy in more than 500 cities.鈥�
With Groupon鈥檚 Apple Watch app, you can get the deals you want delivered directly to you. With a quick look at your wrist, receive location-based alerts for nearby deals.
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4. Facebook Messenger
Facebook鈥檚 Messenger app is a great way to stay in touch with friends, and now you can keep up your social media communication on your wrist.
With the Messenger app for Apple Watch, users can read their incoming messages, send standard text replies, record audio responses and even select stickers to send. Use this app to send听a quick response when you鈥檙e on the go.
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5. Snappy Word
People love passing the time with games on their iPhones, so why not load your Apple Watch with games, too?
Snappy Word is all about speed and vocabulary. Players challenge themselves to see how many four-letter words they can spell in 30 seconds. The Apple Watch version promises to give you 鈥渁 quick game anywhere, anytime to sharpen your brain.鈥� It鈥檚 as simple as tapping your watch鈥檚 face.
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6. Strava
The Apple Watch is touted for its activity-tracking features, but not just those that come with the watch. It鈥檚 also renowned for its host of compatible apps from third-party creators.
One such download is Strava, a running and bicycling application that can give you a real-time display of your time, pace, distance and heart rate. Users also can look at their training dashboard and goal progress.
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7. RetailMeNot
Just as听no shopping transaction should be complete without a coupon or coupon code, no Apple Watch should be complete without a coupon app.
Coupon giant RetailMeNot has made its app compatible with听Apple Watch, allowing users to view nearby deals, receive deal notifications, save offers that catch their eye, and show a bar code on their wrist at checkout to claim discounts while shopping.
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