{
  "id": 8928898,
  "title": "How to Force Quit Apple Watch Apps in watchOS 27",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/how-to-force-quit-apple-watch-apps-in-watchos-27",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-21T13:34:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/force-quit-apple-watch-apps-watchos-27/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In watchOS 27, the method of force quitting apps on Apple Watch has changed. Previously, swiping up on apps in the App Switcher screen was the way to force quit them, but that approach is no longer viable. The Digital Crown double-click gesture, which previously led you to the App Switcher, is now being reserved for Apple's upcoming Live Rewind AI feature. However, there is still a way to force quit apps in watchOS 27. When you want to quit an app, press and hold the Side button until the sliders appear. Then, press and hold the Digital Crown until the watch face appears. This action successfully quits the app. It's worth noting that quitting an app does not save battery power, but it can be useful if the app is not functioning properly.",
  "summary": "Prior to watchOS 27, force quitting apps on Apple Watch was done by swiping up on apps in the App Switcher screen, but that's no longer possible because the Digital Crown double-click gesture that got you there is now reserved for Apple's upcoming Live Rewind AI feature. Fortunately, there's still a way to force quit apps in watchOS 27. From the app you want to quit, press and hold the Side…",
  "key_points": [
    "Press and hold Side button to appear sliders in watchOS 27",
    "Press and hold Digital Crown to quit app after sliders appear",
    "Quitting app doesn't save battery, useful for malfunctioning apps"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/the-apple-watch-12-just-got-its-first-ever-discount-at-amazon-see-why",
        "published": "2026-09-21T15:36:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}