Apple has just announced the release of WatchKit, the set of software tools that allows developers to create applications for the Apple Watch due out next year. Third-party developers will be able to create apps and at-a-glance notifications to convey information on the watch. The smartwatch, unveiled in September, represents the company’s first foray into wearable computing — and its first major new product category since 2010.
This article originally appeared on Recode.net.