Apple Watch Challenges Developers to Make Games That Take Seconds

When Maximo Cavazzani, creator of the popular mobile game Trivia Crack, learned about Apple's plan for a new smart watch, it seemed like a logical step to adapt his game for the new product. But the little watch had some big limitations. The tiny screen and compact processor required simpler animation, which meant scaling back the game's trademark trivia wheel. Just as the development of apps has been crucial to the success of Apple's iPads and iPhones, the Apple Watch's popularity, and ultimately its sales, will depend in large part upon what apps outside developers come up with to expand its usefulness. And some things, such as pop-up ads that help make phone apps profitable.