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Hands-On Apple 245: Retrain Your Fingers for watchOS 27
Published 1 day, 13 hours ago
Description
Confused by the Apple Watch's shifting gestures and button functions? Mikah Sargent breaks down the new logic, revealing how a simple mantra can help you master your device's next overhaul.
- watchOS 27 overhauls Apple Watch button functions and navigation
- Breaking old muscle memory: changes to Digital Crown, side button, Siri
- Digital Crown press reveals new dynamic app switcher and app list
- Scrolling Digital Crown now brings up the Smart Stack of widgets
- Side button revamps: Control Center, Apple Pay, Emergency SOS/Power
- Dynamic app grid's recent and context-based app selection
- Updated Apple Watch gestures: double tap, single tap, wrist flick for navigation
- Quick mantra: press for apps, turn for widgets, side for control, hold for Siri
Host: Mikah Sargent
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