Check out the answers to the most commonly asked questions about WatchKit – Apple’s framework for making Apple Watch apps…
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WatchKit for watchOS 2: Initial Impressions
Jun 11 2015 · Article (10 mins)
…this article I share my initial impressions of the updated WatchKit SDK for watchOS 2, including architecture, connectivity, and custom complications…
iOS & Swift
New WatchKit Book: Preorders Now Available!
Dec 1 2014 · Article (5 mins)
Check out our brand new WatchKit book, that teaches you everything you need to know about making apps for the Apple Watch…
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WatchKit: Initial Impressions
Nov 19 2014 · Article (5 mins)
Check out some of my initial impressions looking at Apple’s new WatchKit…
iOS & Swift
WatchKit by Tutorials Now Available!
Feb 23 2015 · Article (1 min)
…book WatchKit by Tutorials is now available for download…
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WatchKit with Ben Morrow – Podcast S02 E07
Nov 24 2014 · Article (1 min)
…this episode of the podcast, we share our initial impressions of WatchKit, which allows you to create apps for the Apple Watch…
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WatchKit with Mike Oliver – Podcast S03 E06
Feb 23 2015 · Article (1 min)
Take a deep dive into WatchKit with the tech editor of WatchKit by Tutorials (who is also the lead iOS engineer at RunKeeper) – Mike Oliver…
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WatchKit Tech Talk Video
Jan 13 2015 · Article (1 min)
Learn the basics of using WatchKit to create apps for the Apple Watch, including how it differs from making apps for the iPhone…
iOS & Swift
WatchKit by Tutorials: Update Now Available!
Mar 30 2015 · Article (1 min)
…update to WatchKit by Tutorials is now available, including a new chapter and some errata and bug fixes…
iOS & Swift
WatchKit by Tutorials Updated for Swift 1.2 and Print Version Released!
May 7 2015 · Article (1 min)
Good news – the WatchKit by Tutorials Team has updated WatchKit by Tutorials for Swift 1.2! As you may know, Swift 1.2 introduced some new syntax, such as an improved if let statement, and revised usage of as vs as! vs as?. To learn more about these changes, check…
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Reminder: Free Live Tech Talk (WatchKit) Tomorrow (Tuesday)!
Jan 12 2015 · Article (0 mins)
Come join us at our free live tech talk on WatchKit with Ben Morrow tomorrow – and bring your questions…
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Video Tutorial: WatchKit Part 12: Sharing Data
Dec 10 2014 · Article (1 min)
…this WatchKit tutorial learn how to use a shared container to share data between the iOS app and the WatchKit extension…
iOS & Swift
Chapter in Push Notifications by Tutorials
watchOS
Sep 7 2022 · Chapter
…trigger a smile… unless you’re a dog person! Getting Started Open the Pawsome starter project in Xcode. Then build and run the Pawsome WatchKit App scheme. You’ll see a collection of cute kitty cats that you can easily browse: Testing Notifications With the Simulator When you make…
iOS & Swift
Core Bluetooth in watchOS Tutorial
Oct 25 2017 · Article (30 mins)
…build the Watch app! Building the Watch App As you’ve done many times already, select Xcode\File\New\Target… and choose watchOS\WatchKit App: Name the product BT_WatchKit_App, uncheck Include Notification Scene, and select Finish: There are now three targets: TextMeMapMe, BT_WatchKit_App and BT_WatchKit…
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Top 10 WWDC 2015 Videos
Jun 18 2015 · Article (15 mins)
…will need to make smart layout decisions as your users resize your apps to fit their whims. 10) Layout and Animation Techniques for WatchKit [Video Link] Mic Pringle, our esteemed editor of WatchKit By Tutorials, says if you can only watch one WatchKit video, this is the best choice. This…
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Video Tutorial: WatchKit Part 17: Notifications
Dec 18 2014 · Article (0 mins)
…this WatchKit tutorial you’ll learn how to display custom notifications, when they’re pushed from your phone to your watch…
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Video Tutorial: WatchKit Part 9: Context Menus
Dec 4 2014 · Article (0 mins)
…this WatchKit tutorial, learn how to use context menus to provide actions for the current screen to your users…
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Video Tutorial: WatchKit Part 8: Table Actions
Dec 3 2014 · Article (0 mins)
…this WatchKit tutorial you will learn how to perform actions when the user selects a table…
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Video Tutorial: WatchKit Part 0: Introduction
Nov 21 2014 · Article (0 mins)
Learn how to make apps for the Apple Watch in this WatchKit video tutorial series…
iOS & Swift
watchOS 4 Tutorial Part 1: Getting Started
Nov 27 2017 · Article (20 mins)
…project as it stands: it includes a few helper files you’ll need, and not much else. You’ll address that now! Adding the WatchKit App Select File\New\Target…. In the dialog that appears, choose watchOS\Application\WatchKit App, then click Next: In the following screen, set Product Name…