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This Could Be the Coolest Apple Watch App Yet

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Apple Watch Translator App IHG
An attendee demonstrates the Apple Watch after a product announcement at Flint Center in Cupertino, Calif, on Sept. 9, 2014.Bloomberg via Getty Images
By Jack Linshi

Whether or not consumers flock to the Apple Watch will largely depend on what the smartwatch can actually do — and much of that will depend on third-party Apple Watch apps.

One of the most interesting of these Apple Watch apps yet is InterContinental Hotels Group’s IHG Translator App. The app, which is already out for iOS and Android devices, will allow travelers to speak English directly into the Apple Watch (or choose pre-selected phrases) for translation into 13 different languages. The app will be out on the day of the Apple Watch’s release, IHG says.

Translations will appear on the device’s screen with the help of phonetic spelling. However, the app’s voice-to-voice translation feature—available on mobile devices—won’t be available on Apple Watch yet.

The Apple Watch will be released on April 24.

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Here's What the Newest Apple Watch Apps Look Like and Can Do

Request a ride on Uber with Apple Watch. Without reaching for your phone.
Request a ride on Uber.Apple
When you receive a notification, the Taptic Engine alerts you with a gentle tap.
Be alerted when you receive a notification with a gentle tap by the Taptic Engine.Apple
You can scroll through and like images on Instagram right from your wrist.
Scroll through and like images on Instagram.Apple
Of course, check the timeApple
The SPG app on Apple Watch lets you check into your hotel and unlock your room.
Check into your hotel and unlock your room using the SPG app.Apple
Apple Watch will pull your boarding pass from Passbook when you’re near the airport.
Pull your boarding pass from Passbook when you’re near the airport.Apple
You can buy lunch at places like Whole Foods using Apple Pay on Apple Watch.
Purchase items using Apple Pay.Apple
See who’s calling without having to reach for your phone.
Accept or decline phone calls.Apple
Get timely activity reminders and progress updates throughout the day.
Get timely activity reminders and progress updates throughout the day.Apple
Raise your wrist and say “Hey Siri” to do all kinds of things with Apple Watch.Apple
Receive your iPhone notifications.
Receive your iPhone notifications.Apple
The Workout app provides more detailed measurement during specific activities.
Track your fitness using the Workout app.Apple
Apple Watch encourages you to sit less. Move more. And get some exercise.
Track your activity using the Workout app.Apple
Swipe up from the watch face for Glances, quick summaries of the information you use most.
Get quick summaries of the information you use most using Glances, by swiping up.Apple
In the Now Playing Glance, you can control your music right from your wrist.
Control your music using Now Playing.Apple
In addition to timekeeping, communications, and health and fitness, Apple Watch lets you do so much more.
In addition to timekeeping, communications, and health and fitness, Apple Watch lets you do so much more.Apple

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