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.

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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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Source: 9to5Mac

 

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