Apple Watch apps will get much more useful with WatchOS 2

Apple is removing the training wheels for Apple Watch app makers, letting them take full advantage of the device's hardware. Currently, Apple Watch apps can't function without a paired iPhone, which handles not just Internet connectivity but core functions such as the app's logic. These apps also can't tap into key hardware features such as the microphone, motion sensors, the heart monitor, and the Digital Crown. All of that's going to change now that Apple is allowing native app development on ...