This Could Be the Coolest Apple Watch App Yet

An attendee demonstrates the Apple Watch after a product announcement at Flint Center in Cupertino, Calif, on Sept. 9, 2014.
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By Jack Linshi
March 16, 2015

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.

Read next: This Could Be Apple’s Secret Apple Watch Strategy

Here's What the Newest Apple Watch Apps Look Like and Can Do
Request a ride on Uber.
Request a ride on Uber.
Apple
Be alerted when you receive a notification with a gentle tap by the Taptic Engine.
Be alerted when you receive a notification with a gentle tap by the Taptic Engine.
Apple
Scroll through and like images on Instagram.
Scroll through and like images on Instagram.
Apple
Of course, check the time
Of course, check the time
Apple
Check into your hotel and unlock your room using the SPG app.
Check into your hotel and unlock your room using the SPG app.
Apple
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
Purchase items using Apple Pay.
Purchase items using Apple Pay.
Apple
Accept or decline phone calls.
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.
Raise your wrist and say “Hey Siri” to do all kinds of things with Apple Watch.
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Receive your iPhone notifications.
Receive your iPhone notifications.
Apple
Track your fitness using the Workout app.
Track your fitness using the Workout app.
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Track your activity using the Workout app.
Track your activity using the Workout app.
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Get quick summaries of the information you use most using Glances, by swiping up.
Get quick summaries of the information you use most using Glances, by swiping up.
Apple
Control your music using Now Playing.
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.
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