From Mashable · Alex Perry · · 50s
WatchOS 27 cuts app-switch shortcut for older Apple Watches
WatchOS 27 changes app-switch shortcut for older Apple Watches, removing a long-standing feature.
In brief
WatchOS 27 changes app-switch shortcut for older Apple Watches, removing a long-standing feature. Older Apple Watch models lose app-switch shortcut in WatchOS 27, reverting to app grid instead. Originally reported by Mashable.
WatchOS 27 changes shortcut
WatchOS 27 removes the double-click Digital Crown app-switch shortcut from older Apple Watches.
Newer models get Live Rewind
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 users get Live Rewind when double-clicking the Digital Crown.
Older models revert to app grid
Older Apple Watches show the app grid instead of switching apps when double-clicking the Digital Crown.
No settings option to change
Users can't adjust the Digital Crown behavior in settings for either new or older models.
Launch date for new models
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 launch on September 18 with preorder available now.
In short
Older Apple Watch models lose app-switch shortcut in WatchOS 27, reverting to app grid instead.
