More than a few well-known developers pulled their Apple Watch apps
in the past couple of years due to technical obstacles or just a lack
of interest, but one of those apps has come roaring back. As promised
back in September, Transit has re-launched
its Apple Watch app after a nearly two-year break -- and with
significant improvements, to boot. The popular public transportation
tool is now a native app, of course, but it also gives you considerably
more detail than just arrival times, including future arrivals and a map
indicating where to go. This isn't the only app that can help you take
mass transit, but it could be vital if you're racing to catch a
can't-miss bus or train.
There are still plenty of features that will require pulling out your
iPhone, including directions and Uber hailing. You can use Apple Maps
and other navigation apps for that, though, and this arguably makes the
Apple Watch considerably more useful for commuters who don't drive.
Transit
doesn't necessarily herald a resurgence of Apple Watch apps. Many early
apps disappeared in part because they weren't very useful. Do you
really need to check your Instagram feed on your wrist? It does
represent renewed confidence, though, and it shows just how much the Apple Watch has matured as a platform in the four years since its arrival.
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