In its first update for the Apple Watch operating system, Apple is adding the over 300 emojis released in its last iPhone update, plus more languages.
The Apple Watch will now support Brazilian Portuguese, Danish, Dutch, Swedish, Russian, Thai, and Turkish languages.
The update also mentions unspecified updates to Siri, its voice-activated personal assistant. Here’s a total list of the various improvements that are coming to the watch today:
- Siri
- Measuring stand activity
- Calculating calories for indoor cycling and rowing workouts
- Distance and pace during outdoor walk and run workouts
- Accessibility
- Third party apps
The Apple Watch should be available in stores starting in June.
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