App Switcher Returns in watchOS 27.2 Beta With New Launch Gesture
Apple has apparently listened to user feedback and brought back the App Switcher screen in the latest watchOS 27.2 beta, but accessing it is a little different than before. In watchOS 26 and earlier versions, a double press of the Digital Crown would bring up the App Switcher, where you could easily switch to the last-used app and view and open other recently used apps. You could also swipe left…
Apple has reintroduced the App Switcher in the latest watchOS 27.2 beta, according to user feedback. However, the method for accessing it has changed. Previously, a double press of the Digital Crown in watchOS 26 and earlier versions would bring up the App Switcher, allowing users to switch between recently used apps and force close misbehaving apps. In watchOS 27, the double press was reserved for an upcoming Live Rewind AI feature, which has now been reinstated in the beta.
In watchOS 27.2, accessing the App Switcher requires pressing and holding the bottom of the screen while in an app. Users can navigate through their recently used apps by turning the Digital Crown, and they can force close an app by swiping left and tapping the X button. Live Rewind, which provides a transcript of the last 15 seconds of conversation, will be available later this year on Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4.
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