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Apple asks developers to submit WatchKit apps for fast approaching Apple Watch launch

Apple on Tuesday issued a notice to its development community, asking for applications based on the new WatchKit tools for Apple Watch to be submitted to the App Store.

Software featuring WatchKit support began arriving in the App Store last week. Among the first options were Evernote, The New York Times, Target, and Expedia.

In an effort to encourage more submissions, Apple issued a notice on Tuesday reminding developers that the Apple Watch will be on customers' wrists starting April 24. The notice also includes a link to a tutorial document detailing how developers can prepare their application submission for the Apple Watch.

At launch, Apple Watch applications will be available to install on a connected iPhone. Software will be found in the traditional App Store, though the new Apple Watch application found in iOS 8.2 will include its own Watch-only store.

Customers will be able to test out the Apple Watch two weeks early, starting on April 10, when the company's stores will begin accepting reservations for trials.