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   watchOS 2.2 Improves Maps, Allows Multiple Watches

   Josh Centers

   Apple has released watchOS 2.2 for all models of the Apple Watch,
   improving the Maps app and allowing multiple watches to be paired with
   a single iPhone. You can find the 120 MB update in the Watch app on
   your iPhone, in My Watch > General > Software Update. To update, the
   Apple Watch needs to be in range of your iPhone, connected to its
   charger, and charged to at least 50 percent. The entire process could
   take 30'45 minutes all told, so make sure you have time.

   The most notably change is the Maps app, which has been redesigned to
   more closely resemble the Google Maps app. Now, instead of just
   displaying a map with your current location, it offers quick shortcuts
   to Home, Work, Search, and Nearby locations. This should make it a bit
   more useful on the Apple Watch.

   [1][tn_watchOS-new-Maps.jpg]

   Another new feature is that with watchOS 2.2 and iOS 9.3, you can now
   pair more than one Apple Watch to an iPhone. Switching between watches
   is automatic ' simply unlock and raise one to activate it with your
   iPhone. It's hard to imagine too many people needing this feature, but
   hey, when you have to choose between your yellow gold and rose gold
   Apple Watch Editions to match your outfit'¦

   The watchOS 2.2 update also includes [2]18 security updates.

References

   1. http://tidbits.com/resources/2016-03/watchOS-new-Maps.png
   2. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206168

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