Apple, as promised, on Tuesday announced the availability of WatchKit software developer kit (SDK) for developers to build apps for the company's upcoming Apple Watch wearable. Additionally, the WatchKit SDK revealed the screen resolutions for both Apple Watch versions - 38mm and 42mm. Announcing the availability of WatchKit, Apple in a press note titled" Developers Start Designing Apps for Apple Watch," said, "Developers can create innovative WatchKit apps, actionable notifications and Glances, for timely information accessible by an easy, quick look at Apple Watch."
In addition to announcing the new WatchKit SDK for developers, the Cupertino-based company also launched a microsite with more details about Apple Watch.
The company adds that the iOS 8.2 SDK beta including WatchKit is now available immediately for iOS Developer Program members on the Watchkit microsite. "The WatchKit site includes programming guides, human interface guidelines, templates and more," notes Apple. The company also confirmed that developers will be able to create native apps for the Apple Watch sometime in 2015, saying, "Starting later next year, developers will be able to create fully native apps for Apple Watch."
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