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Brad Ward
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You’ve just purchased your first piece of Android Wear and you’re wondering what helpful apps to download first, or maybe you’re still on the fence about whether or not to even invest in Android Wear. Either way, today we’ve compiled a list of the 12 best apps for Android Wear to help you decide what to download first, or as some healthy motivation to take the leap and get yourself your first Android Wear smartwatch. Without further ado, here’s are the best apps for Android Wear.
Invaders
Invaders is a great game for Android Wear because of it’s simplicity. It doesn’t require too much involvement, and you can play it in between meetings, at home, or (shhh)—in class. Destroy spaceships, aliens, and save earth from utter destruction! It might be a little awkward to play on a smartwatch, but the support is still there, and who doesn’t love a timeless classic?
Find My Phone (Android Wear)
Everyone’s lost their phone a time or ten, and I think we can all sympathize with the extreme panic it may or may not cause. However, today I have some great news for you: if you own any piece of Android Wear, you can find your lost phone with just a touch of a few buttons by downloading the Find My Phone (Android Wear) app before you lose your phone. Then, when your phone has gone missing, go into the app on your Android Wear watch and it’ll set an alarm off on your phone. How awesome is that?
Tweechip
Tweechip is the perfect Twitter app for Android Wear. Its minimal design is just enough to display your tweets without unnecessary clutter or having to squint to catch up on your favorite accounts. The Twitter we all know and love in one easy, simple spot.
Google Keep
Google Keep is a lifesaver when it comes to jotting down random things you need to remember. You can set reminders, make lists, take pictures, or simply take notes to revisit later on. The best part about Keep is that it’s one in the same across all your devices, so whether you’re on your tablet, computer, phone, or Android Wear, you’re never without your notes.
Video & Youtube for Android Wear
Video & Youtube for Android Wear is super easy to use. Find your favorite channels and youtubers, search for new videos, and even use Cast to view it on your Chromecast TV. Youtube may seem like a standard or basic app for any device, but just like every Android Wear app, it comes with a fun twist for your Android Wear that we don’t typically see on our phones or tablets.
Google Fit
Google Fit is a great fitness tracker option for Android Wear. The colors are amazing, and you can also set new goals, track steps, view how much time you’ve spent working out per week, and view your personal statistics— which is great motivation to surpass your goals every single day.
Wear Audio Recorder
Wear Audio Recorder may seem like another one of those basic apps, but you truly have no idea when it will come in handy. Save yourself a reminder for later, record the grocery list so you don’t lose it, or turn it on to keep track of key points in meetings. One day when you suddenly need it, you’ll be relieved you downloaded it when you first received your Android Wear.
InstaWeather
InstaWeather is the handiest little Android Wear weather app. You can choose between a variety of watch faces to display the current weather all the time, or you can just leave it as an app to check when you need to. See what the weather is like, anywhere, at any time!
Endomondo
Endmondo is another fantastic fitness app for any kind of exercise you do. Track your stats, keep an eye on the map while you run, and even see how well you’re doing in comparison to your friends! Set goals, crush goals, and set a few more. You won’t be disappointed with Endomondo!
Wear Buddy
Wear Buddy for Android Wear will help you keep tabs on your phone. Never lose it again with notifications that you’re out of range, be notified when your battery is running low, and more! Wear Buddy is the perfect companion to any phone— It’s a lot like Find My Phone, but with Wear Buddy, you can find your phone when you’ve left it somewhere more daunting than by the coffeepot— like the store, airport, etc.
Shazam
Most likely, you’ve come across a time or two when you’ve caught wind of some amazing music, but you’ve had no idea what the song was called or how to find it later, so you’re scrambling to pick up a lyric or two to remember. Well, with Shazam, those days are no more! Turn it on near any source of music and it’ll search for a track that matches.
Lifeline
Taylor just ended up completely alone on the alien moon after an unfortunate turn of events. You’re his only hope of survival now. The only question is, are you up for the challenge? Will you come through for him? Lifeline is a genius interactive text game that is compatible with Android Wear, which makes it perfect to pull out when you have a couple minutes to spare throughout the day.
Closing
Whatever apps you decide on, we hope you have fun learning what works for you on your brand new Android Wear smartwatch. There’s a ton of apps available for Android Wear, so don’t stop here—do some research, try other apps out, and let us know about them! Have you tried any of these apps with your Android Wear smartwatch yet? Tell us what you think about them in the comment section below—we want to hear what you have to say!
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