Apple releases watchOS 2: The first major update to Watch

It is now available for download the first major updatesupdatedupdate of the operating system of Apple Watch with support for native apps.

watchOS 2 was notably absent last day of Apple updates. On 16 September, the company released iOS 9 simultaneously announcing a delay until a later date for the operating system clock. The cause was to be adduced to the discovery of a bug that Apple engineers have been unable to correct in time, with the update would be ” released shortly “, but on September 16.

The latest release is available from Monday 22 OTA even for those who installed the Golden Master build. To install it is a requirement to combine an iPhone on which in turn was already installed iOS 9. watchOS 2 is an update to the crucial smartwatch Cupertino, mainly because it introduces some features widely expected as more control over resources Clock and support for native apps.

There are also new types of static and animated dials and developers now have the ability to create customized complications, or small sections within the quadrant that perform other actions than simple calculation time. watchOS 2 also adds Time Travel, functionality with which to quickly access reminders, appointments or information digital future through the crown.

It clearly is supported for native apps the main novelty of the release. The feature allows developers to create third-party app in which all assets are calculated inside the watch. The first reflections on the novelty are mixed: on the one hand, some applications are a lot faster no longer limited by pairing with external devices. Other apps heavier risk not deliver very high performance.

In light of the news, clearly evaluate watchOS 2 to less than a day from the release is impossible. How often will the developers to have the last word proclaiming the success of the platform, primarily thanks to their active participation.