Third party apps for the Apple Watch (pictures)

A few third party Apps for Apple Watch were announced on stage during Apple's live event. Here are the ones the company showed off on stage.

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March 9, 2015 11:47 a.m. PT

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Alarm.com

The Alarm.com app will let you look at video cameras set up around your home.

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Instagram

With Instagram on your Apple Watch, you can view the latest photos from your friends, like photos, and make comments.

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Shazam

The Shazam app will let you have your Apple Watch listen to the music that's playing right now so you can identify the artist and purchase the song straight away.

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Uber

When you need a ride to the airport, the Uber app lets you quickly contact a car near you, tells you the model of the car so you'll see it, and gets your driver to you without ever taking out your iPhone.