Tech News : Is It Possible to Browse Internet With Apple Watch? Yes ! Jailbreak it

Web browsing may not have been what Apple had in mind with the launch of its first wearable, but one savvy developer hacked the Watch OS to surf the net.

Apple iOS jailbreaker and former Cupertino intern Comex posted a video showing his successful modification.

Unlike most Apple products, the new Watch does not come with a built-in Safari browser. But that didn't stop Comex, who captioned his video, "I always wanted a Web browser on my wrist."

The outcome, however, leaves something to be desired: Based on the short clip, it's nearly impossible to scroll around the Google Search page. Only a small segment of the display is viewable, and there's no keyboard. The point, however, is that Apple Watch hacks are possible.

Comex also tweeted a photo of the Watch presenting iOS dictionary view—which is also a bit awkward on the 1.5-inch screen.

As 9to5Mac pointed out, this could be a first step toward a jailbreak of the high-tech wristwatch, though Comex revealed no details about his hack.

Cupertino, meanwhile, is expected to provide more specifics on its native SDK during June's Worldwide Developers Conference.

The company did not immediately respond to PCMag's request for comment.

Apple in November opened its wearable OS to developers via WatchKit, a set of tools used to create apps and notifications to use directly from the wrist.

Last month, the Apple Watch App Store went live, offering popular services like Twitter, Nike+ Running, Instagram, Yelp, Uber, Shazam, Amazon, Evernote, Mint, and more.

Web browsing may not have been what Apple had in mind with the launch of its first wearable, but one savvy developer hacked the Watch OS to surf the net.

Apple iOS jailbreaker and former Cupertino intern Comex posted a video showing his successful modification.

Unlike most Apple products, the new Watch does not come with a built-in Safari browser. But that didn't stop Comex, who captioned his video, "I always wanted a Web browser on my wrist."

The outcome, however, leaves something to be desired: Based on the short clip, it's nearly impossible to scroll around the Google Search page. Only a small segment of the display is viewable, and there's no keyboard. The point, however, is that Apple Watch hacks are possible.

Comex also tweeted a photo of the Watch presenting iOS dictionary view—which is also a bit awkward on the 1.5-inch screen.

As 9to5Mac pointed out, this could be a first step toward a jailbreak of the high-tech wristwatch, though Comex revealed no details about his hack.

Cupertino, meanwhile, is expected to provide more specifics on its native SDK during June's Worldwide Developers Conference.

The company did not immediately respond to PCMag's request for comment.

Apple in November opened its wearable OS to developers via WatchKit, a set of tools used to create apps and notifications to use directly from the wrist.

Last month, the Apple Watch App Store went live, offering popular services like Twitter, Nike+ Running, Instagram, Yelp, Uber, Shazam, Amazon, Evernote, Mint, and more.

Web browsing may not have been what Apple had in mind with the launch of its first wearable, but one savvy developer hacked the Watch OS to surf the net.

Apple iOS jailbreaker and former Cupertino intern Comex posted a video showing his successful modification.

Unlike most Apple products, the new Watch does not come with a built-in Safari browser. But that didn't stop Comex, who captioned his video, "I always wanted a Web browser on my wrist."

The outcome, however, leaves something to be desired: Based on the short clip, it's nearly impossible to scroll around the Google Search page. Only a small segment of the display is viewable, and there's no keyboard. The point, however, is that Apple Watch hacks are possible.

Comex also tweeted a photo of the Watch presenting iOS dictionary view—which is also a bit awkward on the 1.5-inch screen.

As 9to5Mac pointed out, this could be a first step toward a jailbreak of the high-tech wristwatch, though Comex revealed no details about his hack.

Cupertino, meanwhile, is expected to provide more specifics on its native SDK during June's Worldwide Developers Conference.

The company did not immediately respond to PCMag's request for comment.

Apple in November opened its wearable OS to developers via WatchKit, a set of tools used to create apps and notifications to use directly from the wrist.

Last month, the Apple Watch App Store went live, offering popular services like Twitter, Nike+ Running, Instagram, Yelp, Uber, Shazam, Amazon, Evernote, Mint, and more.