10 Enterprise-Friendly Android Wear Apps for Those New Wearables

By Don Reisinger

Mobile messaging apps are everywhere, but for the average corporate user, they’re insecure, making them unusable. That’s where Threema comes in. The app includes full end-to-end encryption for all messages and automatically alerts Android Wear users of a message. Users can then acknowledge receipt of the encrypted message and reply from the Android Wear device.

For those seeking note-taking applications for an Android Wear-based device, dNote might fit the bill. The application displays notes on the wearable. And the built-in voice commands in Android Wear will also allow users to dictate a note using dNote. Like the other apps in this roundup, users need to connect their wearable to an Android-based device to use the app.

Wunderlist has established itself as one of the leaders in the to-do list space, so it’s perhaps no surprise that it also supports Android Wear. The app lets users create full lists and automatically check off items when they’re completed. The Android Wear app also provides notifications on events.

A recorder is a must-have for many busy professionals, so downloading the Voice Recorder app might be a good idea. The Android Wear app lets users receive notifications for starting, pausing and stopping recordings. Voice Recorder is a useful app for anyone who doesn’t have time to type out long notes.

Weather Delta offers a different take on current weather and forecasts by providing users with more insight into the weather. So, instead of just showing the temperature, the app will tell folks what the air “feels like” based on several different data points. On the Android Wear device, Weather Delta displays “cards” that give users quick information on their local weather without requiring them to look at their smartphones.

TripTracker is ideal for the road warrior. The app provides users with information on how fast they’re going, trip distance and more. The app works when driving, cycling and walking. It also includes a pop-up notification feature for users who would rather see the time on their screen rather than the app.

Truecaller is a neat app for those who get unsolicited phone calls from people who have blocked numbers. The app stops users from receiving spam calls and will auto-search a blocked number to show people who the caller is. For Android Wear, the app displays call information determined by the connected smartphone.

Contacts+ is a useful app for people who want to not only catalog their contacts, but also block spammers, store messages and quickly dial calls. On the Android Wear side, Contacts+ shows notifications and lets users sift through their friends and family. It’s a neat app for anyone who has many contacts but wants them conveniently stowed away.

Trello is a great app for managers who want to keep track of their employees. The app has checklists for to-do lists and includes support for viewing photos and videos. With Android Wear, users can view messages sent through the app and view the latest to-do lists. There’s also a note-taking feature that can be viewed from Android Wear devices.

Google Camera is a great app for people who want to enhance the look and feel of their photos. Android Wear adds another element to the app by allowing users to control the camera from a distance. So, rather than hold the Android device to snap a photo, Google Camera can be controlled with the Android Wear wearable. It’s a neat feature that could come in handy for those who want to be included in photos.