Watch OS 4 coming to Apple Watch tomorrow

Apple Watch users get a free update tomorrow as Apple Watch OS 4 ships to existing users. The update focuses on improved activity tracking and motivation to help users 'close their circles' which is how Apple measures activity and fitness. Those who push harder are rewarded with various celebratory graphics and sign

Workout settings are more detailed and can be tailored to specific needs. There now require fewer button presses to get workouts started. Music playback on the Watch has also been significantly improved, this is ideal for runners who don't like bringing their iPhone along and have a Watch and wireless headphones.

A new Siri watch face makes notifications and calendar events more effective by having them come up closer to the time. Stay tuned for our initial impressions of Watch OS 4.

Apple releases watchOS 2.2 beta for Apple Watch

Apple's continuing development on their watchOS. Version watchOS 2.2 beta 4 available today to developers brings an all new iteration of Apple Maps app and glance feature plus the ability to pair more than one Apple Watch to an iPhone. While there is a practical reason for owners of multiple Apple Watch models to switch on the fly (i.e. Watch for fashion, Watch Sport for working out), it also makes it possible for developers to test apps across various models and OS versions.

Maps has also become smarter with Nearby search powered by Yelp and the ability to instantly navigate to work and home address or find local addresses by type.

The Apple Beat: Industry focuses on Apple Watch event

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Many companies have had a head start in the wearables race and so far, there hasn't been a clear winner. 

We're a few days away from Apple's 'Spring Forward' Event which will likely be heavily focused on the company's next product category and first wearable, the Apple Watch. Everyone will be watching with great interest.

Wearables, specially smart watches, have been around for years. Various companies have given us their versions of what a proper smart watch should be, what it has to offer, and a lot of functionality offloaded from our smartphones to our wrist.

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