In this topic, we dive into the exciting new features introduced in watchOS 2 and provide you with comprehensive code examples to help you leverage these enhancements in your Apple Watch apps.
With the release of watchOS 2, Apple introduced several powerful capabilities and APIs that allow developers to create even more immersive and interactive experiences for the Apple Watch.
This collection of code examples serves as a practical guide, walking you through the implementation of various watchOS 2 features step by step.
From native app development to accessing sensors, utilizing complications, and leveraging new UI elements, you’ll find a wealth of code snippets and demonstrations to help you understand and incorporate these features into your own watchOS apps.
Discover how to harness the full potential of watchOS 2 by exploring code examples that showcase the benefits of improved performance, expanded access to hardware, and enhanced functionality.
Dive into the world of interactive notifications, leveraging the Digital Crown, utilizing background updates, and much more.
By studying these code examples, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the watchOS 2 framework and its capabilities, enabling you to create richer and more engaging experiences for Apple Watch users.
Whether you’re an experienced watchOS developer looking to upgrade your skills or a newcomer interested in exploring the latest features, this resource provides valuable insights and hands-on guidance for incorporating watchOS 2 enhancements into your apps.
Get ready to unlock the potential of watchOS 2 with our comprehensive code examples, empowering you to create compelling and innovative Apple Watch apps that take full advantage of the platform’s latest capabilities.
Requirements
- Xcode 7
- iOS 9 and watchOS 2
How to build
- Change the “Team” setting on [General] for each target.
- Enable HealthKit for the parent app and WatchKit extension target.
- Enable App Groups for the Watch app and WatchKit extension target.
- Edit “AudioRecAndPlayInterfaceController” with your group identifier.
- Build & Run with Xcode 7
Contents
Animated Properties
Animate width/height, alpha and alignments.
Table Animations
Insert and remove animations for WKInterfaceTable.
Picker Styles
WKInterfacePicker styles catalog.
Taptic Engine
Access to the Taptic engine using playHaptic method.
Audio Rec & Play
Record and play audio.
Animation with Digital Crown
Coordinated Animations with WKInterfacePicker and Digital Crown.
Draw Paths
Draw paths with Core Graphics.
Gradations
Draw gradations with Core Graphics.
Heart Rate
Access to Heart Rate data using HealthKit.
Accelerometer
Access to Accelerometer data using CoreMotion.
Gyroscope (Not Available)
Access to Gyroscope data using CoreMotion.
These APIs are available, however CMMotionManager always returns false for gyroAvailable. So actually it’s not available for now.
Device Motion (Not Available)
Access to DeviceMotion data using CoreMotion.
These APIs are available, however CMMotionManager always returns false for deviceMotionAvailable. So actually it’s not available for now.
Pedometer
Counting steps demo using CMPedometer.
Alert
Present an alert or action sheet.
Interactive Messaging
Sending message to phone and receiving from phone demo with WatchConnectivity.
Audio File Player
Play an audio file with WKAudioFilePlayer.
Need to pair a Bluetooth headset on your Apple Watch.
Open System URL
Open Tel or SMS app using openSystemURL: method.
Network Access
Get an image data from network using NSURLSession.
Known Issues
- Open System URL
- Phone doesn’t launch…
- It’s based on the Apple’s document.
sms:works with same way. I have no idea why it doesn’t work!
iOS-9-Sampler
You can check the examples for iOS 9 new features on iOS-9-Sampler!!
