Get started developing for Apple Watch
June 7, 2021
Great watchOS apps are timely and glanceable, with actions that are discoverable, predictable and contextually relevant. Learn how you can build a top-tier experience for the wrist and help people access and receive information on the go.
What's new in watchOS 8
watchOS 8 brings all-new opportunities to keep people up to date on their watch face. With new APIs for the Always-On Retina display and updating complications from Bluetooth devices and background delivery of HealthKit data, it's never been easier to keep your app up to date. Learn about...
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SwiftUI on watchOS
SwiftUI allows a whole new world of possibilities when developing watchOS apps and notifications. From custom animations to providing an intuitive feel with Digital Crown haptics, SwiftUI helps you build exciting and immersive experiences for Apple Watch. See how easy it is to create custom...
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Create complications for Apple Watch
When you add complications to a Watch app, people can access glanceable and up to date information directly from their watch face. We’ll show you how to create and build complications from the ground up and introduce you to Multiple Complications. Learn how to construct timelines, use families...
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Build complications in SwiftUI
Spice up your graphic complications on Apple Watch using SwiftUI. We’ll teach you how to use custom SwiftUI views in complications on watch faces like Meridian and Infograph, look at some best practices when creating your complications, and show you how to preview your work in Xcode 12. To get...
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Build a workout app for Apple Watch
Build a workout app from scratch using SwiftUI and HealthKit during this code along. Learn how to support the Always On state using timelines to update workout metrics. Follow best design practices for workout apps.
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What's new in watchOS design
Great watchOS apps are simple and direct. Actions should be discoverable, predictable and relevant. This session covers effective strategies for displaying actions in your watchOS app, whether they are primary buttons that begin core tasks, or contextual actions that might be less commonly used but...
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There and back again: Data transfer on Apple Watch
Advances in Apple Watch give you more ways to communicate to and from your app, and new audiences to consider. Learn what strategies are available for data communication and how to choose the right tool for the job. Compare and contrast the benefits of using technologies such as iCloud Keychain,...
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