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With the launch of the Apple Watch, the Cupertino giant is not only marketing its wearable as its most "personal product yet", but is also playing on the fact that the gorgeous creation is an "incredibly precise timepiece", and that it offers "entirely new ways to stay in touch" as well as introducing "a smarter way to look at fitness". It's highly likely that the marketing spiel will ultimately appeal to a lot of consumers and make the difference between whether they purchase the device or not, but what about the extended capabilities of the Apple Watch that can be unlocked through the use of third-party apps? We take a look at a couple that can be used to turn Apple's new product into a powerful TV remote.

The Glide messaging app has just been handed a substantial update, which, among a host of tweaks and enhancements, offers video messaging support for the Apple Watch. Full details can be found after the leap.

The popular and irreplaceable Workflow app for iOS has just been updated to version 1.2, and adds support for the Apple Watch. With over 200 automated actions, the app's availability on the Apple Watch comes in ahead of fans actually getting their hands on their pre-orders, and to add to your excitement, the updated piece of software is on sale for a limited period right now.