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Without apps, the Apple Watch is nothing more than a glorified timepiece. Here are Apple's included apps, plus a selection of 14 third-party options we think are worth checking out now.

Apple Watch is finally shipping and before the end of the day today, some users will have the wearable in their hands (or on their wrists). Once you have it up and running and paired with an iPhone, one of the first thoughts on your mind will likely be, bring on the the apps! According to CNET's Scott Stein, however, you may want to lower your expectations.
Due to the fact that third-party app makers do not yet have access to the Watch's Software Developers Kit (SDK), some third-party apps are lacking in features. Now, the rumor is that Apple will announce availability of the SDK in June at WWDC, but until then developers won't have access to the Watch's motion sensor, the camera or any of the tech that's actually inside it.


Still, Scott says that out of about the nearly 100 third-party apps he's used over the last few weeks, there are some that are worth trying. Check out the chart and gallery in the third-party apps section at the bottom of the page to get a glimpse of those.



Meanwhile, since Apple does have access to the full capabilities of Apple Watch, its apps are much more polished and useful. Check those out right below.

There are a number of apps that will come with the Apple Watch that help you connect with your iPhone's core functions like Messages, Maps, Calendar and even Siri. They all run extremely smoothly, as expected.

APPLE APPS

App	Description
Activity	Three rings show how long you've moved, exercised and stood.
Alarm	Manage, edit and label multiple alarms from your wrist.
Calendar	See what's next in your day or month. See reminders for meetings and events.
Mail	As well as reading email, you can flag it, mark it as read, or delete.
Maps	See your current location and get directions with turn-by-turn navigation.
Messages	Dictate or record replies and send animated emoji.
Music	Control the music on your iPhone without taking it out of your pocket.
Passbook	Store your boarding passes, tickets, loyalty cards and more.
Phone	Use the microphone to talk, or transfer to your iPhone, or mute.
Photos	Keep your favorite photos on your watch for convenient viewing.
Remote	Navigate Apple TV and control the iTunes library on your desktop PC or Mac.
Remote Camera	Use your Apple Watch as the viewfinder to take a shot from your iPhone.
Settings	Enable or disable Airplane mode, Bluetooth and Do Not Disturb.
Siri	Say, 'Hey Siri,' then ask a question, just like on your phone.
Stocks	See the price of the stocks you watch at a glance.
Stopwatch	Track your lap times with digital, analog and hybrid views.
Timer	Set a timer for cooking and other things with a visual countdown graphic.
Weather	Check the weather where you are or for any location around the world.
Workout	Track your workout, your heart rate and more.
World Clock	Check the time in different cities around the globe.

Third-party apps worth trying right now

Third-party apps don't run as smoothly as the Apple-made ones included on the Apple Watch. But there are several that are still useful when you just want a quick glance at the latest information

App	Developer	Description
Twitter	Twitter	Check your feed, post a tweet and reply to tweets.
Starbucks	Starbucks	Use a QR code to pay with your account from your watch.
1Password	AgileBits	Keep your stored account passwords on your watch for easy access.
Citibank	Citibank	Track your bank accounts from your watch.
MLB At Bat	MLB	Get the latest baseball scores and basic stat info to follow the games of your choice.
TV Guide	CBS	See trending shows that you can watch tonight.
Evernote	Evernote	Scan your notes and even add new ones using dictation on your watch.
NYTimes	NYTimes	Swipe through headlines from your wrist, but you'll need a subscription.
TheConverted	Ideon AS	Quick access to favorite conversions and perform any conversion simply by talking to your Apple Watch.
TheScore	TheScore	If you want more than baseball, this app will give you the latest updates on your wrist.
Yelp	Yelp	Find the best restaurants and other services around you with only a few taps.
TripAdvisor	TripAdvisor	Plan and enjoy your perfect trip with over 150 million reviews and opinions by travelers.
Elevate	Elevate	Try a brain-training program designed to improve focus, speaking abilities and more.
Pandora	Pandora Media	Find out the song playing, or give thumbs up to the song you're listening to.

Apple Watch

THE BOTTOM LINE: The Apple Watch is the most ambitious, well-constructed smartwatch ever seen, but first-gen shortfalls make it feel more like a fashionable toy than a necessary tool. That may change with a big software update later this year, though.