Hello,
I updated my Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS + Cellular, 44 mm) to watchOS 27 Developer Beta (Build 24R5289n) and noticed what appears to be a change in the Digital Crown behavior.
After the update:
• A single press of the Digital Crown now shows fewer applications, which seems consistent with the changes announced for watchOS 27.
• However, a double press of the Digital Crown no longer opens the App Switcher as it did previously.
• As a result, I can no longer access the interface that allowed users to view recent apps and force-close applications by swiping them away.
Before updating, double-pressing the Digital Crown opened the App Switcher and provided a way to close running apps. That functionality now appears to be missing.
I would like to know whether:
This is an intentional design change in watchOS 27.
This is a known issue in the current Developer Beta.
There is a new gesture or workflow for accessing recent apps and force-closing applications.
Device:
Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS + Cellular)
44 mm Aluminum
Model: MEPJ4LW/A
Software:
watchOS 27.0 Developer Beta
Build: 24R5289n
The behavior is reproducible after restarting the watch.
Thanks.
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