Everything Apple Watch apps can’t do - Third-party developers are already making apps for the Apple Watch, but they’re doing so with one hand tied behind their backs.
Coders that Cult of Mac spoke with are pleasantly surprised by the opportunity to bring apps to the Watch so early, but many note they must abide by severe limitations to get their apps ready for the Apple wearable’s launch next spring. So, what kind of restrictions are devs facing? Here’s a list of everything third-party Apple Watch apps can’t do… at least for now:
- Function without a paired iPhone
- Wake up/open companion iOS app
- Use finger scrolling or the Digital Crown
- Use “Force Touch” to control interface
- Use Taptic Engine for vibration feedback
- Access heart rate monitor
- Use NFC
- Use microphone for anything other than dictating text
- Play sounds
- Remotely access the iPhone’s camera
- Render animations/play video
- Display custom watch faces
- Offer in-app purchases
- Pair with more than one iPhone at a time
http://www.cultofmac.com/305778/everything-apple-watch-apps-cant/