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Developer Details Emerge For Apple Watch

November 19, 2014 By Dan Rosenbaum

AplWatch42-34R-HomeScreen-PRINTApple developers yesterday got copies of iOS8.2, and it included lots of crunchy good details about the Apple Watch. Some of the salient details:

  • At launch, the watch will work essentially as an iOS notification device. You’re going to need an iPhone.
  • Later in 2015, the watch will be able to run its own native apps. Does that mean there’s going to be a hardware rev in the first year?
  • The two watch sizes will have the same 4:5 aspect ratio: 272 x 340 and 312 x 390 pixels. Developers should also be ready for other sizes — although it’s more likely that the changes will come in enhanced screen resolution than larger screens.
  • The number and nature of interactions with the watch will be limited. Developers won’t be able to build custom gestures, and will be limited to unidirectional swipes, taps, and a “force touch” that opens up a menu.

Still no word about a shipping date, even for developers.

If you’ve got half an hour or so, take a look at Apple’s video to developers:

Last updated by Dan Rosenbaum on December 2, 2014.

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