GoKawiilApple restores App Switcher on Apple Watch in watchOS 27.2 beta 2
Apple's watchOS 27.2 beta 2, released to developers, brings back the App Switcher feature that had been removed in watchOS 27. Instead of the old double-click of the Digital Crown, users now activate it by pressing and holding the bottom of the screen while inside an app, then turning the crown to scroll through recent apps.
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The App Switcher's removal in watchOS 27 frustrated longtime users who relied on quickly jumping between recent apps, and its return shows Apple responding to feedback within a single beta cycle. Since this is only a beta, the gesture could still change before the public release.
- watchOS 27.2 beta 2 restores the App Switcher removed in watchOS 27
- New gesture: press and hold the bottom of the screen instead of double-clicking the Digital Crown
- Feature could still change before public release since it's in beta
Apple Watch Series 10 — If you're tracking these watchOS updates closely, chances are you're using or eyeing an Apple Watch. The Series 10 runs the latest watchOS versions, including these new App Switcher gesture improvements, giving you quick access to recent apps right on your wrist. It's a great way to experience Apple's ongoing watchOS refinements firsthand.
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