Apple has released watchOS 2.2 for the Apple Watch. The new operating system, offers an enhanced Maps app, and when used with an iPhone running iOS 9.3, allows pairing multiple Watches with a single iPhone. watchOS 2.2 is available through the Watch app on an iPhone running iOS 9.3.
In the the previous version of watchOS 2, version 2.1, the Maps glance simply displayed a small map with the user’s current location. In version 2.2 the glance now displays the following four “Quick Links” for directions: Home, Work, Search, and Nearby.
“Home” and “Work” automatically start navigation from the user’s current location to their preset home or work location.
“Search” offers the options of “Dictation,” and “Favorites,” plus a list of recently searched locations.
“Nearby” offers users a number of locations, based on certain categories, which include: Food, Drinks, Shopping, Travel, Services, Fun, Health, and Transport. Each one of those categories then offers a subcategory. The search functions are powered by Yelp.
