Rugged camera manufacturer GoPro released an update for its iOS app that will allow users to control their camera with the Apple Watch. With the new Apple Watch support, GoPro camera owners can now use their smartwatch to do simple controls like start and stop recording, as well as camera previews.

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The feature was released on Thursday. GoPro released the update for iOS and will also integrate its app into the Apple Watch, essentially turning the smartwatch into a remote control for Wi-Fi capable GoPro cameras.

With the update, users can start or stop recording as well as adjust certain settings on the GoPro. Users can also add a HiLight into certain parts of the video by simply tapping on the Watch's face.

The new Apple Watch app will also allow users to use the smartwatch as a viewfinder in order to frame video recordings prior to recording. User can also add a Complication, or shortcut, right on the display of the Apple Watch.

GoPro first demonstrated the Apple Watch app during an Apple event in September.

Aside from the new GoPro app for the Apple Watch, the company also rolled out an update for its iOS and Android app.

For iOS devices, users can now scroll through a video in order look for a specific frame and then save it as a still image. GoPro's iOS app can also start and stop recording, adjust camera settings and transfer video files, according to The Verge.

The new updates released by GoPro were applauded by tech analysts. Along with the update, GoPro revealed that is will release its own drone. Dubbed the GoPro Karma, the quadcopter will be released sometime in 2016, according to MacWorld.

Users can simply update their GoPro apps in order to take advantage of the new features. The GoPro can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

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