Let's get this out of the way: Setting up a new Apple Watch is time-consuming and a little overwhelming. And, when you go to load it with fresh apps, there are more than 3,000 to choose from. Don't sweat it — we've handpicked some of the best.Food :
Yelp
Yelp was made for the Apple Watch. Use the app to browse restaurants, bars, coffee joints, and “hot & new” destinations near you. Tap on a listing to get more details — like exact location on a map — and to review highlights. If you tap the map, you can even get walking or driving directions. This app, while useful, has a few caveats: It was buggier than many of the others we tested, and it doesn’t let you search using filters like “open now” — you just see (clearly labeled) listings of businesses that are currently closed mixed in with ones that are open.
Workout :
Misfit Minute
Misfit makes its own activity trackers, the Shine and Flash, but it also has a great Apple Watch app called Misfit Minute, which helps you squeeze in a quick workout when you’re short on time. Open the app and enter how much time you’ve got — even as little as one minute — and you'll receive a full-body exercise (like planks) and a timer for completing it. The app also gives you encouraging little quotes to remind you of the badass you are.
Travel :
Orbitz
The last thing you want to do while traveling is dig through your purse and phone looking for flight information. Orbitz makes that information super-handy by aggregating upcoming trip information in its watch app. In its “Glances” view, you can see upcoming itinerary info up to 24 hours before a planned trip. This includes gate number, flight status, rental-car pickup information, and hotel check-in details. Notifications will alert you if anything changes and will even let you know which baggage-claim carousel you need.
Shopping :
Slice
Slice is like your personal shopping assistant, helping you manage your budget, alerting you to price drops on favorite products, and letting you keep track of the shipping status for things you’ve ordered. On the watch, you get notifications for: shipped, out-for-delivery, and delivered packages; a glance-able summary of what items should be delivered that day; and a map showing where the item is on its shipping journey.
Health :
Lark
Need a little guidance when it comes to making healthy food choices? Lark’s watch appacts like a nutrition coach. Tell it what you ate at each meal, and it gives you small bits of feedback, such as “Making your own food is the best way to stay in control of what you eat.” The app also reminds you to get up and get moving if you’ve been sitting too long (something Apple’s Activity app does as well). It can also track your sleep.
Fun :
Magic 8 Ball
Whether the decision is tough or trivial, the trusty Magic 8 Ball has always been there to help you choose a course of action — and now its magical, decision-making abilities are available on your wrist. With the Magic 8 Ball app, you speak a yes-or-no question into the watch, then tap or shake to reveal an answer. If the result is particularly delightful, you can share your results on social media. And, if you’re in need of a little creative-thinking inspiration, you can have the app send you a “thought-provoking” question each day.
Weather :
Yahoo Weather
Yahoo!’s weather app provides just the right amount of information on the Apple Watch’s screen. When you open it, the app shows the current temperature, the day’s high and low, and the current conditions (sunny, rain, partly cloudy). You can scroll down to see more information, such as wind speed, sunrise and sunset times, and conditions for the morning, afternoon, and evening. If you double tap, you can view a line graph of how these conditions will change over the course of the day.Productivity :
Evernote
Evernote is tops for keeping all your notes, ideas, upcoming tasks, and images in one place. With its watch app, you can: dictate notes that will be transcribed and synced with the service; view notes; search through your notes using your voice; and create reminders for upcoming tasks.
